Greater CWC Chamber Committees
While the Greater CWC has a very involved Board of Directors, representing the body of our Chamber membership, a committee concept is also in place to allow for member involvement and leadership. Below are various committees that we would encourage you to consider joining.
Tim James, CEO Mentor
Greater CWC Chamber & Visitor Programs
JB Beckett, Board Chair
Guignard PaceSetter,
Beckett Financial Group
Kathleen Agustin, Vice Chair
Spotted Marketing & Print
Lindsey Miles, Chair
Allstate - The Miles Agency
Mark Mossell, Treasurer
First Citizens Bank
Josh Stevenson, Secretary
Midlands Living SC
The Executive Committee consists of the Board Chair, Chair-elect, Past Chair, Treasurer and CEO/President. This committee acts on behalf of the full board to address issues that arise between board meetings. This is a standing committee of the chamber, pursuant to the chamber by laws that works to oversee the daily implementation of board policies, guide and approve committee work and recommendations, oversee chamber policies, and increase good governance practices.
Aubrey Fitzloff, Chair
LifeTime Insurance Agency
Lucia Smith, Board Liaison
Guignard PaceSetter,
Pyramid Contracting
Fletcher Smith
CWC Training Coordinator
USC Small Business Development Center
JB Beckett
Guignard PaceSetter,
Beckett Financial Group
Heather Young
Guignard PaceSetter,
Carolina Asbestos Services
Luke Godbold
City of Cayce
Steve Cohen
Something Borrowed
Jessica Howell
City of Cayce
Bill Danielson
Datapay
Tom Ledbetter
17/20 Professional Cutlery Services
The Small Business Advisory Committee was created in 2020 to identify items that make it easier for small business to start and prosper in our community. Small businesses make up a large part of the Chamber’s shareholders, therefore a specific committee for their interest is important. They serve as an advocacy group for small business issues and present topics to the Board of Directors for consideration, develop and initiate educational programs such as our Learn Local events, and meet regularly to identify issues that are recognized by our chamber members.
The Small Business Advisory Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 am.
Joanne Brady, Chair
Guignard PaceSetter,
First Reliance Bank
Meagan Bailey, Board Liaison
Palmetto Prime PaceSetter,
Lexington Health
Onasis Davis, Secretary
Spotted Marketing & Print
Katie Moore
Guignard PaceSetter
Southern First
Missy Curls
Carolina Signs & Designs
Kevin Oliver
Central Habitat for Humanity ReStore
We are all about community and the ambassadors are the heart and soul of the chamber. Ambassadors volunteer their time to act as mentors for new and existing members to ensure we have a strong business community. The primary goal of our ambassador committee is to promote the chamber, make events enjoyable for everyone, and assist in recruitment and retention of members. Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings, serve as greeters at all events and most importantly, follow up and visit with new and current members to ensure and promote engagement and connections with other members.
The Ambassador Committee is currently recruiting 2-3 new members. If you are interested in a committee position, please contact the Chamber Office at 803-794-6504.
The Ambassador Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am.
Anna Huffman, Chair
City of West Columbia
Brad Giles, Co-Chair
Giles Brothers Insurance Agency
Frank Rutkowski, Board Liaison
Residence Inn and Towneplace Suites Marriott
McClelland Schilling, Secretary
Experience Columbia
Chuck McCurry
12,000 Year Park Cayce
Jim LeBlanc
Lexington Two Performing Arts Center
Kristian Niemi
Black Rooster
Mendy Corder
City of Cayce
Michael Norris
Outside the Box Promotions
Michael Mayo
Palmetto Outdoor
Phil Blair
WECO Bottle & Biergarten
This committee works together on strategies for attracting visitors by suggesting/implementing innovative ideas for visitors to enjoy and encouraging them to return to the Greater CWC area. This committee regularly reviews Visitor Center finances, Hospitality Tax and Accommodations Tax funding.
Check out the newest idea from our Visitor and Tourism Committee – a Love Local QR Code, bringing visitors to visitcaycewestcolumbia.com to encourage visitors to explore all the great things to do, place to eat, and stay in the Greater CWC area.
Visitor and Tourism Commitee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am.
Oliver Moore, Chair
Guignard PaceSetter,
First Community Bank
Brent Mackie, Board Liaison
Guignard PaceSetter,
First Reliance Bank
Mark Mossell, Treasurer
First Citizens Bank
Dylan Michiaels, Treasurer Advisor
Burkett, Burkett, Burkett CPAs
JB Beckett
Guignard PaceSetter,
Beckett Financial Group
Rob Whetzel
Guignard PaceSetter,
Whetzel's Automotive
Andrew Baumgartner
Savage Craft Ale Works
Marsha Chandler
WWR Bookkeeping
The Finance and Audit Committee provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the organization's budget. The sole responsibility of this committee is to ensure the organization is operating with the financial resources it needs to provide programs and services to the community. The Finance and Audit Committee reports to the Board of Directors on financial matters that require further discussion.
The Finance and Audit committee is currently recruiting 2-3 new members. If you are interested in a committee position, please contact the Chamber Office at 803-794-6504.
The Finance and Audit committee meets the first Thursday at 8:00 am.
Teresa Brazell, Chair
Jeffers McGill Appliance
Katie Moore, Secretary
Guignard PaceSetter,
Southern First Bank
Casey Cuthill
Guignard PaceSetter,
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Mayor Cindy Campbell
Town of South Congaree
Byron Thomas
Congressman Joe Wilson's Office
Mark Mossell
First Citizens Bank
Lainie Lewis
State St. Trading Co.
Butch Wallace
State Farm-GN Wallace Agency
Joni Coleman
The CWC Cares Foundation is the 501c3 organization of the Greater CWC Chamber. The mission of the CWC Cares Foundation is to raise money to support students and educators of the Greater CWC Community.
On a quarterly basis, the CWC Cares Foundation recognizes an outstanding student and educator from Lex2 and Lex4 School Districts, and Gray Collegiate Academy. Award recipients are presented with a scholarship to go toward school supplies and their educational costs.
The CWC Cares Foundation annual fundraiser is the Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K - the only certified course along the Cayce-West Columbia Riverwalk. The 2026 Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K will be on Saturday, April 4 at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Sign up via Strictly Running - CWC Rabbit Run.