SCEDA held its Annual Meeting in May 2025 at the Marriott Grande Dunes. The 2024-2025 officers were elected, as well as welcoming three new board members and recognizing the leaders who had concluded their term.
Executive Committee:
Tavia Gaddy, SCCED with Greenville Area Development Corporation was elected President
John Truluck, SCCED with Dorchester County Economic Development was elected Vice President
Melvin Williams with Terracon Consultants, Inc. was elected Treasurer
Kris Phillips with Seamon Whiteside & Associates, Inc. was elected Secretary
Rick Farmer with Newberry County Economic Development was elected Past President
SCEDA also welcomed three new directors:
Will Williams, SCCED WesternSC
Amy Page, Thomas and Hutton
Ryan Coleman, City of Columbia
SCEDA recognized and thanked the four board members who concluded their term:
Sara Hazzard, SC Manufacturers Alliance
Brantley Strickland, Colleton County Economic Development
Merle Johnson, Charleston County Economic Development
Sandy Steele, SCCED SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance
Click here to see the full board listing.