Following Commencement, ALF Senior Fellows continue their leadership and engagement in their communities and the region, showing through example what it means to be a collaborative leader working for the common good.
The ALF Waccamaw Chapter (WALF) supports this growing network of Senior Fellows through learning opportunities and service-oriented engagement in important community issues.
Senior Fellow Engagement
Continued leadership and engagement in communities and the region
Opportunities for learning and involvement in important community issues
Connection to the National Network of ALF Senior Fellows
Get Involved
Senior Fellows are encouraged to remain engaged through continued learning, dialogue, and participation in opportunities that support collaborative leadership and service to the common good.
CLASS I (2009–2010)
James W. Adamson, M.D. Medical Doctor Associated w/ Conway Medical
Brad Dean M.8. Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO
Annette Fisher-Medlin Georgetown Co. Chamber of Commerce, President
Cindy Elsberry Horry County Schools, Superintendent
Greg Hembree Horry/Georgetown County Solicitor
Jonathan Kresken Waccamaw Community Foundation, President
Fred Richardson Grand Strand Water Sewer Authority, CEO
Daniel Stacy Lumpkin, Oxner & Stacy, P.A., Attorney
Geales Sands Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation, Executive Director
Harold Stowe Waccamaw Community Foundation, Chairman
James W. Adamson, M.D. Medical Doctor Associated w/ Conway Medical
Brad Dean M.8. Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO
Annette Fisher-Medlin Georgetown Co. Chamber of Commerce, President
Cindy Elsberry Horry County Schools, Superintendent
Greg Hembree Horry/Georgetown County Solicitor
Jonathan Kresken Waccamaw Community Foundation, President
Fred Richardson Grand Strand Water Sewer Authority, CEO
Daniel Stacy Lumpkin, Oxner & Stacy, P.A., Attorney
Geales Sands Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation, Executive Director
Harold Stowe Waccamaw Community Foundation, Chairman
CLASS II (2010-2011)
Rev. Cheryl Adamson Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor
J. Robert Calliham Smith Sapp Bookhout Crumpler & Calliham
Sam Cook Consultant Forester & President, Carolina Human Re Investment
Laura Stroman Crowther Coastal Carolina Assoc. of Realtors, President
Carlton Lewis HTC
Rick Maxey Chief Officer, Support Services-Horry County Schools
LuAnn Robinson BB&T Sales & Service Leader-Grand Strand
Sarah Smith Waccamaw Reg. Council of Governments, Exec. Director
Chelice R. Waites Town of Andrews Administrator
Charlie Ball Executive Director, Friendship Place
Kathryn Kif Cook Attorney, Cook and Roy, LLC
Ray C. Funnye Director, Georgetown County Public Services
Marc Jordan President, North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce
Margie Livingston Magistrate Judge, Horry County
Saundra Rhodes Captain, Criminal Investigations, Horry County Police Department
Marian Scalise Attorney, Richardson Plowden and Robinson
Lance Thompson Vice President, Ocean Lakes Family Campground
Amy Webb Kaplan Consultant, DeVries Inc.
CLASS III (2012–2013)
Steven Alger Vice President of Development Operations, The Jackson Companies
Amy Downing Grants Manager, Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation
Christy Smith Everett Chief of Engineering, Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority
Amy Edmunds Founder, YoungStroke Inc.
Greg Everett Co Founder and Vice President, GOCOM Media of Illinois
John Gardner Executive Director of Finance, Horry County Schools
Doris Gleason Director of Community Outreach
Peg Skalican Campus Director, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Joseph Jones Assistant Vice President and Financial Center Leader, BB and T
Elizabeth Marlow Executive Director, Miss Ruby’s Kids
Richard Neal Principal, Georgetown County School District
Muriel O’Tuel Motivational Speaker and Waccamaw Community Foundation Board Member
Sudha Patel Associate, Colonial Inn
Charmaine Ragin Pastor, Bethel AME Church
Cookie Sprouse Executive Director, The Chapin Foundation
Larry Tuttle Smith Vice President and Chairman, Smith Sapp
Michael Graham Plant Engineering Operations, HTC
Heather Jones Events Coordinator, HIA Coastal Conference Center
Victoria Mackey Executive Director, Grand Strand Miracle League
Rev. Wilmot Merchant II Pastor, St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Daniel Newquist Community Planner, Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments
James Pasley Executive Director, Waccamaw EOC Tri City
Jon Tester Executive Director for Elementary Education, Georgetown County School District
Randall Webster Director, Horry County Emergency Management
CLASS IV (2013–2014)
Gloria Bromell Tinubu Palmetto CEO, President
Daryl Brown Horry County Schools, Chief Support Services Officer
Mack Burgess Georgetown County Schools, Assistant Principal
Kaynnera Capers City of Andrews, Chief of Police
Raymond Gagnon Georgetown County Water and Sewer District, Executive Director
Johanna Haynes Careteam Plus, CEO
Ayla Hemeon Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, Director of Center Operations
Lucy Woodhouse Black River United Way, President and CEO
Joe Kunkel Neighbor to Neighbor Grace Ministries, Executive Director
Stanley Pasley Williamsburg County, Supervisor and Chairman
Mindy Pavilonis Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Campus Coordinator
Ryan Smith Start Up SC, Executive Director
Sharon Thomas SCANPO, Member Services Manager
Brian Tucker Georgetown County, Director of Economic Development
Kelvin Waites Horry County Police, Deputy Chief of Police
Charles Weathers The Weathers Group, Founder and CEO
LaDine Williams Gamble Williamsburg County Schools, Grant Writer
Aaron Jophlin Bell Legal Group, Managing Partner
CLASS V (2017–2018)
Thomas Britton Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, Planning Director
Betty Clark Bethel AME Church, Pastor
Janice Gamble South Carolina State Board of Education, Member
Giany Guedjo Carolina Human Reinvestment, Executive Director
Burt Huggins Smith Sapp CPA, Divisional Vice President
Jim Moore Williamsburg County Development Board, Executive Director
Brenda Ryan New Directions of Horry County, Assistant Director
Von Todd HTC, Financial Operations Manager
Denise Chatman Optimism Preventive Services, Executive Director
Brandon Cox Elliott Beach Rentals, Vice President of Operations
Kenny Generette Horry County School District, Staff Attorney
Calvin Holmes New York Life and Securities, Representative
Greg Mitchell Horry Georgetown Technical College, Vice President and Provost
Holly Richardson Georgetown County, Chief Planner
Matt Securro Conway Medical Center, Vice President Human Resources
CLASS VI (2022–2023)
Tracy Bailey Freedom Readers, CEO
Bert Frazier Careteam Plus, Board Member
Busy Kimball Tidelands Health, Assistant Vice President Human Resources Operations
Mike Basara Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Campus Director
Elizabeth Tucker Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, Planner
Kris Kuball Brittain Resorts, Vice President Operations
Paul Leiva Retired, Hospitality
Marie Livingston Friendship Place, Associate Director
Mike Mancuso Waccamaw Community Foundation, President and CEO
Yolanda McCray Black River United Way, President and CEO
Stephanie McGuire SC Thrive, Chief Development Officer
Jimmy Morris Georgetown City, Councilman
Melody ONeal Elliott Beach Rentals, Owner and Services Manager
Tonya Robinson Century 21 Broadhurst
Blakely Roof United Way of Horry County, President and CEO
Deshawn Rouse Spirit Filled Ambassadors, Senior Pastor
Leandro Santos Carolina Human Reinvestment, Program Director
Cobi Williams Coastal Carolina University, Business Liaison
Tyrone Wilson Neighbor to Neighbor, Rural Mobility Manager TWLUM Project
CLASS VII (2023–2024)
Miriam Berrouet Bilingual Connections, President
Melissa Bilka Brittain Resorts and Hotels, Vice President of Team Member Services
Justin Blumdahl Waccamaw Regional Council of Government, Aging Program Coordinator
Natasha Brockington Miss Rubys Kids, Executive Director
Ronald D. Carter Jr. Santee Electric Cooperative, Manager of Economic Development and Government Relations
Angela Christian Georgetown County Government, County Administrator
Darcy Dennis Ally Management Inc, Vice President
Dustin Formo The Jackson Companies, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Crystal Franklin Franklin Eyecare, Owner and CEO
Dr. Ben Graham Help for Land Owners, Executive Director
Ashley Nelson Bunnelle Foundation, Senior Director
Weston Parker Elliott Realty, Manager
Devin Parks City of Myrtle Beach, Director of Economic Development
Keith Price Georgetown County Schools, Superintendent
Dina Smith Nonprofit Consultant
Justin Walz Careteam Plus, Chief Financial Officer
Kelvin Washington Williamsburg County, County Administrator
Richard Williams United Way of Horry County, Early Education Program Manager
Maria Wolbert LivTech, Account Executive Home Care Division
CLASS VIII (2024–2025)
Trevor Cropp First Citizens Bank Andrews South Carolina, Service Manager
James Davis Horry County School District, Director Military Instruction
Carlos Delgado Tidelands Health, Medical Laboratory Scientist
Laura DiSabato Coastal Carolina Myrtle Beach, Senior Vice President Human Resources
Jenny Edwards Instructional Design Consultant
Shenika Gibbs Waccamaw EOC, Community Service Director
Natasa Kipper Qubica AMF, Program Manager
Melanie Lewis AMIKids, Instructor
Carl Linquist Tidelands Health, Assistant Vice President Government and Community Affairs
Davina Lloyd Diamond Dynasty Production, Chief Executive Officer
Tricia Richardson SC Thrive, Chief Executive Officer
Turquois Rouse TR Development Group LLC, Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Karen Vassell Phoenix Renaissance Inc, Vice President Community Relations