2024 – 2025 Board of Directors
The Chamber’s Board of Directors serve as appointed individuals who collectively help decide the courses of action for the Chamber. Hover over pictures for details on each board member. Alphabetical listing at bottom of page.
2024 – 2025 Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
Rose Abuaita
Raines Co.
Kirby Anderson
Raldex Hospitalty
Paige Ard
Assurant, Chair Elect
Lethonia Barnes
City of Florence, Mayor
Hugh Blanton
Synovus
Keith Buckhouse
Synergi Partners
Ken Burgess
HopeHealth
Jamie Carsten
Anderson Brothers Bank, Chairman
Dr. Fred Carter
Francis Marion University
Drew Chaplin
Palmetto Commercial Real Estate, Past Chair
Ashley Christenbury
First Bank
Diana Murphy-Eaddy
Diversity Works
Linward C. Edwards, III
Law Office of Linward Edwards
Brian Fast, Treasurer
First Citizens Bank
Dr. Jermaine Ford
Florence Darlington Technical College
David Fountain
UPS Stores Florence
Derek Hemmingsen
Clarke & Company
Robby Hill
HillSouth
Jay Hinesley
MUSC Health Florence
Ed Hoffman
Trinity Collegiate School
Robbie Norris
The Florence Store of Florence
David Kahn
Signature Wealth Strategies
Rachel Lane
FMU/Kelley Center
Jean Leatherman
ERA Leatherman Realty
Doris Lockhart
Spherion Staffing Services
Julie Maxham
House of Hope of the Pee Dee
Jeff McKay
NESA
Will McLeod
McLeod Health
Mike Miller
Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce
David Mullins
First Reliance Bank
Dr. Richard O’Malley
Florence 1 Schools
Gregg Robinson
Florence County Economic Development
Rich Rowlett
Field Fastener
Dr. Brian Sang
Palmetto Smiles
William Schofield
Florence County Council Chairman
Amber Stephens
American Red Cross
Mindy Taylor
Duke Energy
Ray Taylor
Finance of America Mortgage
