2023 – 2024 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.

Kirby Anderson
Raldex Hospitalty

Paige Ard
Assurant

Lethonia Barnes
City of Florence

Hugh Blanton
Synovus

Keith Buckhouse
Synergi Partners

Jamie Carsten
Anderson Brothers Bank

Dr. Fred Carter
Francis Marion University

Drew Chaplin
Palmetto Commercial Real Estate

Brianna Dennis
Francis Marion University

Willard Dorriety
Florence County Council Chairman

Linward C. Edwards, III
Law Office of Linward Edwards

Teresa Myers Ervin
City of Florence Mayor

Brian Fast
First Citizens Bank

Dr. Jermaine Ford
Florence Darlington Technical College

Amber Fort
Raines Co.

David Fountain
UPS Stores Florence

Kyle Gunter
FBi Construction

Derek Hemmingsen
Clarke & Company

Vera Herbert
Carolina Bank

Ed Hoffman
Trinity Collegiate School

David Kahn
Signature Wealth Strategies

Jean Leatherman
ERA Leatherman Realty

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

Dr. Brian Sang
Palmetto Smiles

Amber Sellers
Wells Fargo

Paul Seward
First Bank

Mindy Taylor
Duke Energy

Ray Taylor
Finance of America Mortgage

Caroline Toniolo
Ensemble Wealth Planning

Les Ward
Pepsi Cola of Florence

Jon Weiss
Adams Outdoor Advertising