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/President
Greater CWC Chamber & Visitor Programs
Lindsey Miles, Chair
Allstate - The Miles Agency
JB Beckett, Vice Chair
Guignard PaceSetter,
Beckett Financial Group
Thomas Tafel, Past Chair
Palmetto Prime PaceSetter,
Lexington Medical Center
Kathleen Agustin, Secretary
PAG Marketing & Print
Mark Mossell, Treasurer
First Citizens Bank
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
Committee Chair
LifeTime Insurance Agency
Fletcher Smith
CWC Training Coordinator
USC Small Business Development Center
JB Beckett
Beckett Financial Group
Brent Mackie
Guignard PaceSetter,
First Reliance Bank
Lucia Smith
Guignard PaceSetter,
Pyramid Contracting
Ashley Gee
Guignard PaceSetter,
SAFE Federal Credit Union
Heather Young
Guignard PaceSetter,
Carolina Asbestos Services
Michael Conley
City of Cayce
Steve Cohen
Something Borrowed
Rochelle Smith
City of Cayce
Paul LaRosa
8 Furlong Consulting
Bill Danielson
Datapay
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.
Meagan Bailey, Chair
Palmetto Prime PaceSetter,
Lexington Medical Center
Kathleen Agustin, Co-Chair
PAG Marketing & Print
Joanne Brady
Guignard PaceSetter,
First Reliance Bank
Katie Moore
Guignard PaceSetter
Southern First
Josh Stevenson
Midlands Living SC
Missy Curls
Carolina Signs & Designs
Traci Smith
Bodyworx Training and Recovery
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
John Banks
Corley Mill House
Alyx Frederickson
Steel Hands Brewing
Byron Thomas
Congressman Joe Wilson's Office
Chuck McCurry
12,000 Year Park Cayce
Cynthia Grant
DoubleTree by Hilton
Frank Rutkowski
Solara Hotels
Jim LeBlanc
Lexington Two Performing Arts Center
Kristian Niemi
Black Rooster
Lenza Jolly
SC Restaurant and Lodging Association
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.
Tim James, CEO President
Greater CWC Chamber
Mark Mossell, Treasurer
First Reliance Bank
Dylan Michiaels, Treasurer Advisor
Burkett, Burkett, Burkett CPAs
JB Beckett, Vice Chair
Guignard PaceSetter,
Beckett Financial Group
Oliver Moore
Guignard PaceSetter,
First Community Bank
Brent Mackie
Guignard PaceSetter,
First Reliance Bank
Josh Stevenson
Midlands Living SC
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.
Tim James, CEO President
Greater CWC Chamber
Lindsey Miles, Board Chair
Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Butch Wallace, Vice Chair
State Farm - GN Wallace Agency
The nominating committee is chaired by the Board Chair and in accordance with the chamber by laws shall meet in September to plan the election process which begins October 1 of each year.