The Post and Courier Greenville

Countybank announced that Spain Vaughan has joined Countybank Mortgage as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Countybank Mortgage was recently named Best Mortgage Lending Company in the 2026 Best of the Upstate Community’s Choice Awards.

Vaughan joined Countybank in January 2026 as a part-time Loan Officer Assistant while completing his Master of Business Administration from Anderson University. Following graduation, he transitioned into a full-time Mortgage Loan Officer role, serving clients throughout Anderson, Greenville, Greer, and beyond.

As part of the Countybank Mortgage team, Vaughan will help individuals and families navigate the homebuying process by identifying lending solutions that fit their needs and financial goals while providing personalized service throughout the mortgage process. Vaughan is especially passionate about serving first time homebuyers, offering clear communication and honest guidance from start to finish. He will also support Countybank Mortgage’s continued growth in Anderson, where he established strong community connections during his time at Anderson University.

“We’re excited to welcome Spain Vaughan to the Countybank Mortgage team,” said JD Nelson, Mortgage Division Manager of Countybank Mortgage. “Spain has shown the ability to excel in our sector with his outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and dedication to the industry. We look forward to seeing Spain grow in his role as a Mortgage Loan Officer and future leader within our team.”

Vaughan earned both his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Master of Business Administration from Anderson University. He resides in Greenville with his wife, where they are actively involved in Upstate Church Five Forks. In his free time, Vaughan enjoys running, exercising, attending college sporting events, and spending time at the beach.

For more information on Countybank and its commitment to serving the Upstate of South Carolina since 1933, visit ecountybank.com.

Greenville, S.C. – Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), is pleased to announce the promotions of Kathryn Coleman to Senior Data Analyst, Brooke Darragh to Graphic Design Lead, Asha Johnson to Data Engineer, Stephanie Trame to Senior Project Coordinator, Kendall Nicholson to Client Services Supervisor, Rachel Belk to Project Supervisor, Reagan Adkins to Media Buyer, and Alexa Miles to Media Buyer.

“Our employees are the foundation of Infinity’s success, and these promotions recognize the dedication, expertise, and leadership each of these team members brings to our agency every day,” says Director of People Lindsey Hulon. “Their continued growth reflects our commitment to developing talent and creating opportunities for our team to make an even greater impact for our clients and our company.”

As Senior Data Analyst, Coleman will help turn complex data into clear insights that guide client marketing decisions. She will also help strengthen Infinity’s analytics capabilities and mentor interns.

In her role of Graphic Design Lead, Darragh will help guide creative work across client campaigns while collaborating with designers and partnering with teams across the agency.

Johnson will serve as Data Engineer, developing and maintaining the systems that support client reporting and analytics while strengthening Infinity’s data capabilities.

As Senior Project Coordinator, Trame will help keep client projects organized and on track, coordinating teams and timelines to ensure work is delivered efficiently.

Nicholson’s promotion to Client Services Supervisor will support his focus on driving new business while continuing to build strong client relationships and support successful accounts.

In her role as Project Supervisor, Belk will lead project management efforts by coordinating teams, timelines, and deliverables.

As Media Buyers, Adkins and Miles will manage media campaigns while supporting organization, analysis, and execution across client accounts.

GREER, S.C. – Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has earned a 2026 NAIFA Quality Award presented by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

The NAIFA Quality Award is presented to association members who demonstrate professional success, quality client service, and strict adherence to NAIFA’s Code of Ethics, including the requirement that NAIFA members always serve the best interests of their clients.

“The NAIFA Quality Awards recognize the best of NAIFA’s members, and I congratulate Guy Furay for earning this distinction,” said NAIFA President Christopher Gandy, LACP.

Furay founded the Insurance Source in 2005; the agency specializes in under 65 health insurance, Medicare and Employee Benefits consulting. Securing insurance can be daunting, which is why Furay and his award-winning team of agents promise to offer comprehensive assistance with personal insurance, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

Furay has conducted numerous media interviews and public speaking engagements as an expert on the Affordable Care Act. He also serves on the board of Health Agents for America (HAFA) and lobbies in Washington, D.C, for improvements in the healthcare and health insurance industry. Furay is also active in multiple local commerce, business leadership and networking organizations.

“I am honored to receive this recognition for exceptional performance,” Furay said. “Health insurance can be complex, and I take great pride in making that process more approachable and helping our clients make informed decisions.

About The Insurance Source:

The Insurance Source is an independent brokerage specializing in health, life, disability and dental insurance. The Insurance Source is located in Greer, South Carolina and has a simple and straightforward mission statement: “we make health insurance easier.®” Learn more at www.insure-u.com.

Scott Todd, principal of Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law has been recognized as an Emerging Leader Under 40 by the editors of SCBIZ. He is one of only five attorneys named to the list and one of just three practicing in Upstate South Carolina.

Previously known as Forty Under 40, Emerging Leaders Under 40 recognizes exceptional professionals under 40 for their professional accomplishments and strong civic commitment. Honorees will be profiled in the October issue of SCBIZ, a leading source of business news in South Carolina.

“The 2026 Emerging Leaders Under 40 are an exceptional group of high-achieving, young leaders across a wide spectrum of industries in South Carolina. They are making significant contributions to their professions, improving their communities and inspiring change,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/SCBIZ.

Todd and his firm work exclusively in DUI and Criminal Defense. Sumner & Todd has consistently earned a place on Best Lawyers’® prestigious list of America’s leading law firms and is consistently recognized among the Upstate’s most capable legal counsel in the areas of DUI/DWI and Criminal Defense. The practice opened in 1997 with a special focus on defending clients accused of DUI, Felony DUI, all driving offenses and drug cases.

Sumner & Todd currently represents clients in over 25 courts in Upstate South Carolina. These courts include Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens and Laurens counties; as well as the city/municipal courts of Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Greer, Fountain Inn, Easley, Clemson, Central, and Laurens. To learn more, visit upstatedui.com.

Carolina Handling’s first Connected TV advertising campaign highlights the company’s evolution from a forklift dealer to an intralogistics solutions provider.

The 15-second commercial, “The Warehouse Playbook,” will run across major Southeast markets on Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+ and other streaming platforms. The football-themed campaign draws a parallel between successful teams and successful warehouses, emphasizing strategy, trusted partnerships and tailored solutions while celebrating Carolina Handling’s 60th anniversary.

It showcases Carolina Handling’s capabilities in automation, warehouse technology and material handling solutions, and features the company’s Intralogistics Solutions Center in Easley, SC, which opened in late 2025.

“This is a high-quality production that reflects the level of expertise behind our organization and reinforces the trust customers place in Carolina Handling as a long-term partner,” said Josue Vermes, Senior Marketing Manager at Carolina Handling.

Here is the link to The Warehouse Playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIjQl7drt_U

About Carolina Handling: Founded in 1966, Carolina Handling is one of the Southeast’s leading material handling solution providers and the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central Time Zone territory. The company provides lift trucks and automation solutions for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, as well as parts, racking, storage, lighting and dock and door equipment.
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Carolina Handling operates branch offices in Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Greensboro, NC, Raleigh, NC and Easley, SC. The company has more than 950 associates. For more information, visit www.CarolinaHandling.com.

A legacy of generosity and service at Lander University will soon be reflected in a new name on one of the campus’s largest buildings — and in new opportunities for students to pursue their dreams of a college education.

Lander alumna Linda Dolny-Lister, a member of Lander’s Board of Trustees and a longtime supporter of the University, is making a significant philanthropic investment that will name the university’s most recently constructed residence hall as Dolny Hall. Since its opening, the building has been referred to as New Hall.

The undisclosed gift in excess of $1 million will support the University’s endowment and go toward the Presidential Medallion Scholarship fund.
Lander President Richard Cosentino said the investment builds upon Dolny-Lister’s long record of service and philanthropy to Lander, adding that it will have “generational impact” for students.

“Linda Dolny-Lister has contributed so much to Lander over the years, and this gift is another reflection of the deep commitment she has to her alma mater. In each of her roles as alumna, scholarship donor and trustee, she has helped make Lander stronger and opened doors for our students,” he said. “We are profoundly grateful for her enduring belief in our institution and mission.”

Lander’s Board of Trustees voted Sept. 22 to approve the building’s official naming as Dolny Hall, with a ceremony and signage unveiling planned for the spring. The three story, 70,000-sq.-ft. residence hall houses more than 200 students and features study and social rooms on each floor, as well as a multipurpose classroom.

“I believe strongly in what a Lander education can mean in a young person’s life because I have seen its impact time and time again,” said Dolny-Lister, a 1969 Lander graduate. “Supporting Lander is one way I can help pay that forward. I want Lander students to have the same opportunity to discover their capabilities, and my family and I are grateful to play a small part in that.”

The Truliant Foundation has announced its scholarship winners for the Fall of 2026. The recipients are first-time college students enrolled in an accredited college, community college, or university and are also members, or dependents of members, of Truliant Federal Credit Union. Two of the scholarships were awarded to South Carolina students enrolled at Clemson University.
In partnership with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, the Truliant Foundation offers this scholarship program, which supports Truliant Federal Credit Union’s member pursuit of higher education.
“As these students begin their next chapter, we congratulate our 2026 Truliant Foundation Scholarship winners and wish them a successful year,” said Atticus Simpson, executive director of the Truliant Foundation. “We hope this investment helps them focus on their education and opens new opportunities for future success.”
Fred J. Sarda Winners (South Carolina):
• Jisele Reaves, Clemson University
• Molly Smith, Clemson University
The Truliant scholarships are named after two important people in Truliant’s history. Fred Sarda was a section chief at Western Electric and led a group of employees to form a financial co-op to benefit workers in 1952. That co-op eventually became Truliant Federal Credit Union. Clyde Padgett was chairman of Truliant’s board for 17 years. He retired from the board in 2003.
For 2027, the Truliant Foundation will replace the Sarda and Padgett scholarships with a new scholarship program designed to support Truliant members seeking workforce credentials and college degrees.