The Greenville Chamber Board of Directors approved its 2026 board slate and appointed Mike Sarvis as chair-elect.
Michelle Seaver, United Community President of Greenville, Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties, will serve as Board Chair in 2026. Mike Sarvis will take over the highest volunteer leadership role for the Greenville Chamber in 2027.
Mike Sarvis is the Upstate Market Executive at Carter Bank & Trust. Before joining Carter Bank & Trust in August 2025, he served as Market President for First National Bank. A 36-year banking veteran, Mike began his career in Greenville and has held leadership roles across the Southeast. He is a graduate of Clemson University, The Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Georgetown University, Leadership Greenville Class 26, and Leadership South Carolina ’25. Mike first joined the Greenville Chamber board in 2021.
According to Mike, “It is a sincere honor to be named Chair-Elect of the Greenville Chamber Board of Directors. The Chamber’s longstanding commitment to fostering business growth and creating opportunities for all has made it a cornerstone of our community for the last 136 years. I’m also grateful to Carter Bank & Trust for their investment in the Chamber’s mission and for supporting my involvement and service in this capacity. Together with our talented business community, tremendous Board of Directors and the dedicated Chamber staff, I look forward to driving progress that will benefit the Greenville community for generations to come.”
Five new members will join the board in 2026:
• Brantley Anderson, Colliers International
• Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray, USC School of Medicine Greenville
• Beth Paul, Bon Secours Wellness Arena
• Liz Seman, Furman University
• Meg Terry, DP3 Architects Ltd.
• Carlo White, White Holdings, LLC
The Board of Directors is the governance body of the Greenville Chamber. Its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community. New members will begin in January 2026.