Committees

The Community Engagement Council works to improve the community via time, talents and investment in distinct projects.

• Council Chair – Kelli Lane, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Hook & Barrel
• For more information, email Yaritza.Tinoco@VisitMyrtleBeach.com

The Finance Review Committee reviews regular financial statements of the chamber and oversees the audit and budget process.

• Committee Chair – Scott Dietrich, Edward Jones
• Vice Chair – Kelly Tyler, First Citizens Bank

• Lee Belcher, First Citizens Bank

• Zach Hayes, Elliott Realty (MyrtleBeachVacationRentals.com)

• Howard Henry, United Community Bank

• Ken McKelvey, Defender Resorts

• Demarre Moore, HTC, Inc.

• David Olive, Carolina Opry

• Priya Patel, Southern Crown Partners

• Susan Young, Habitat for Humanity of Horry County

For more information, email Randy McKeel

The Ignite Women’s Council’s mission is to empower and support women in our community by providing opportunities to connect and exchange ideas, celebrate accomplishments and champion growth and success. This council helps plan the annual Ignite Women’s Conference.

• Council Chair – Hatton Gravely, YMCA of Coastal Carolina

• Lauren Balogh, Junior League of the Grand Strand

• Melissa Bilka, Brittain Resorts & Hotels and EOS Hospitality

• Mary Brooks, Invera Wealth Advisors

• Dani Cashion, Junior League of the Grand Strand

• Alexia Edge, Ripley’s Aquarium

• Leigh Ann Edwards, Dream Vacations

• Cecilia Evans, Bank of America

• Melissa Fowble, First Reliance

• Dr. Jessica Greene, Dr. Jessica Y. Greene, LPC

• Brooke Holden, The Derrick Law Firm

• Jessica Kirkman, Coastal Grand Mall

• Lauren Morris, Coast RTA

• Ashley Nelson, Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation

• Lisa Poston, Junior League of the Grand Strand

• Alison Roark, Revolution Mortgage

• Kim Rodgers-Clora, Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation Inc.

• Eileen Soisson, Coastal Carolina University

• Amy Stevens, Tidelands Health

• Anna Strickland, Santee Cooper

• Lindy Studds, Rape Crisis Center of Horry & Georgetown Counties

• Diane Toth, House of Blues

For more information, email Cindy Gettig.

The Lodging Director of Sales Committee learns more about the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s efforts to promote the destination through group sales efforts and communicates the needs of the properties and to ensure that the properties are maximizing their investment with the chamber and CVB.

• Chair – David Nelson, Marina Inn at the Grande Dunes

• Elaina Amend, Brittain Resorts

• Mrugesh Patel, Country Inn & Suites

• Woody Brownson, Crown Reef Resort

• Anna Conley, MB Convention Center

• Chris Crowl, Sands Resort

• Sabena Dayton, Hilton/Embassy Suites

• Shelley Niemann, Sun and Sand Resort

• Steve Williams, Doubletree by Hilton

• Breanne Foresee, Grand Shores

• Todd Gillespie, Marina Inn at the Grande Dunes

• Cindy Hull, Myrtle Beach Marriott

• Kim Lewis, MB Seaside Resorts

• Traci Lunsford, Fairfield Inn Broadway

• Brian Miller, Brittain Resorts

• TBD, Residence Inn Myrtle Beach

• Sue Price, Staybridge Suites

• Robin Pringle, Oceana Resorts

• Erik Reis, Staybridge Suites

• Alberto Semidei, Sheraton

• Pamela Shelley, Marina Inn at the Grande Dunes

• Marianne Smith, Beach Cove Resort

• Chip Smith, Condo World

• Ian McDonald, Landmark Resort

• Sheila Suhrer, Island Vista Resort

• Cheryl Vincent, Hampton Inn Broadway

For more information, email Mary Carman Isenberg

The Resident Advisory Task Force provides input from a resident, non-member perspective on the chamber’s advocacy, programming and initiatives. 

For more information, email Robert Whitehurst.

The Young Professionals Steering Committee works to provide constructive social networking, professional development, and community engagement to young professionals in and around the Grand Strand.

• Chair, Declan McGonigal, myBeach Vacations

• BJ Beaver, Partnership Grand Strand

• Victoria Clark, CRM Services

• Scott Eggleston, A&I Fire and Water Resoration

• Olivia Elswick, Holiday Inn Club Vacations

• Darius Gordyk, Maverick Metal Roof Supply

• Lydia Hancock, InfoQuestHR

• Samantha Huff, Members Club at Grande Dunes

• Rebecca Logan Brown, Dave & Busters

• Madison Paternostro, McLeod Health

• Kate Soltoian, New York Life

• Stephanie Warren, Grand Strand Miracle Leagues

• Gabby White, Coastal Outdoor Advertising

For more information, email Isabella Cenatiempo.