The Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) is pleased to announce the election of new officers to its board of directors and the addition of two staff members. As the center continues its mission to empower individuals and strengthen the community, these leaders will play a vital role in guiding its future growth and impact.
The new board officers are:
Board Chair Ted Kelly, president and CEO of Interserv. With more than 26 years of experience in senior executive management and business advisory services, Kelly has led strategic growth initiatives, developed quality assurance measures, and managed client satisfaction programs for businesses ranging from small companies to international manufacturing giants.
Board Vice Chair Steven Nail, dean of the College of Business at Anderson University. A labor and employment attorney, he began his career with the National Labor Relations Board before serving as assistant general counsel for Michelin, vice president of labor and employee relations at Michelin, and vice president of human resources at Hubbell.
Board Treasurer James N. Haltiwanger Jr., a financial advisor with Falls Park Capital at Raymond James. Haltiwanger was previously an entrepreneur and business owner.
Board Secretary Dennis Braasch, owner at Industrial Project Innovation. With more than 40 years of experience in the global engineering and construction industry, he has worked on projects across multiple industries and countries in both the public and private sectors.
The new staff members are:
Operations Manager Laurie Franklin. An executive director of McCormick Children’s Home Inc. for two decades, Laurie brings a wealth of operational experience to the center.
Arts Coordinator Antoinette Hall. A longtime Greenville resident, Hall has performed in theatrical productions across the Upstate since 2010 and studied music education at Brevard College and Converse College.
Read the full announcement and learn more at philliswheatleysc.org.