Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce exists to promote, protect and improve Grand Strand businesses. The chamber does so through the work of its board of directors and committees, as well as special task forces appointed as needed. Committees are made up of representatives of investor businesses and organizations who serve a one-year term.

For a list of scheduled committee meetings, please visit our online calendar. For other information related to committees, you may email the information desk at Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce or call (843) 626-7444.

MARKETING COUNCIL

The Marketing Council oversees policy making and resource allocation specifically by and for tourism promotional efforts of the chamber. For more information, email the staff liaison, Jen Brunson.

  • Chair - Sean Bailey, SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

  • Charlie Belissary, Downwind Sails

  • Suzanne Hinde, Sheraton Myrtle Beach

  • Mayur Jeram, New Horizon Hospitality

  • Matt Klugman, Vacation Myrtle Beach

  • Kelli Lane, Croissants/Hook & Barrel

  • Mark Lazarus, Lazarus Entertainment

  • Declan McGonigal, myBeach Vacation Rentals

  • Patrick Norton, Brittain Resorts & Hotels

  • Jay Smith, Prestwick Country Club

  • Tom Tse, Seaside Resort

  • Jordan Watkins, Gilmore Entertainment

LODGING DIRECTOR OF SALES COMMITTEE

The purpose of the committee is to learn more about the CVB efforts to promote the destination through group sales efforts and communicate the needs of the properties, and to ensure that the properties are maximizing their investment with the Chamber and CVB. For more information, email the staff liaisons, Bob Harris or Mary Carmen Isenberg.

  • 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

  • TBD, Vacation Myrtle Beach

  • Todd Gillespie, Marina Inn at the Grande Dunes

  • Cindy Hull, Myrtle Beach Marriott

  • Alex Husner, Casago

  • 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

Business Development Committee

The Business Development Committee oversees the programs and services designed to benefit the chamber's investors and serves as the voice of small business. For more information, email the staff, liaison, Cindy Gettig.

  • Chair, Radha Herring Watermark Real Estate Group

  • Lauren Balogh, Junior League of the Grand Strand

  • Scott Batts, East Coast Signs & Graphics

  • Andrew Finch, Corning Credit Union

  • Kim Fowler, Kimberly Fowler - eXp Realty

  • Devin Gomez, Big Air Myrtle Beach

  • Michelle Griffin, Winslow Law

  • Adam Gullidge, Alabama Theatre

  • Jenny Halstead, eMYRge

  • Samantha Huff, Multiplying Good

  • Mike Jones, Grand Anchor Insurance

  • Michael McGraw, LegalShield Business Solutions

  • Kimberly Meadows, Birchin Lane Coffee Co.

  • Brandyn Miller, CLEAR Message

  • Gabby Smychynsky, Coastal Outdoor Advertising

  • Kate Soltoian, New York Life

  • Jason Toy, Edward Jones-Jason Toy

  • Stephanie Warren, Grand Strand Miracle Leagues

  • Kristy Yelle, Palmetto Protection Films

  • Amanda Bailey, MBACC

  • Cindy Gettig, MBACC

  • BJ Beaver, Partnership Grand Strand

  • Peggy Masterson, Partnership Grand Strand

Business Diversity Council

The Business Diversity Council addresses the needs of the Grand Strand's diversity-owned business community. For more information, email the staff liaison, Cindy Gettig. 

  • Chair - Sean Bailey, SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

  • Vice Chair - Radha Herring, Watermark Real Estate

  • Darlene Borges, Brookgreen Gardens

  • Cody Bunch, For What It's Worth Appraisals

  • Terrance Butler, ESA Fitness

  • Cecilia Evans, Bank of America

  • Diane Green, Webster University

  • Chief Harold Buster Hatcher, Waccamaw Indian People

  • Susan Hatcher, Waccamaw Indian People

  • Tamesha Keel, LawPortunities

  • Becky Large, Champion Autism Network

  • Anthony Marra, Neighbors of Market Common

  • Angie Marshall, Beta Alpha Delta Fraternity

  • Amanda Masterpaul, Coastal Carolina University

  • Craig McGee, Pride Myrtle Beach

  • Annie Melik, Artist

  • Courtney Miller, Bank of America

  • Lauren Morris, Coast RTA

  • Denise Staley, Caribbean Resort

  • Grace Stephens, Asher Theatre

  • Dr. Atiya Stokes-Brown, Coastal Carolina University

  • Kelvin Waites, City of Myrtle Beach

  • Megan Williams, Complete Legal Defense

  • Joanne Wolk, Star Academy NMB

  • Amanda Bailey, MBACC

  • Cindy Gettig, MBACC

  • Bob Harris, MBACC

  • Danette Patton, MBACC

  • Yaritza Tinoco, MBACC

Finance Review Committee

The Finance Review Committee reviews regular financial statements of the chamber and oversees the audit and budget process. For more information, email the staff liaison, Randy McKeel. 

  • Chair - Scott Dietrich, Edward Jones

  • Lee Belcher, First Citizens Bank

  • Howard Henry, United Community Bank

  • Ken McKelvey, Defender Resorts

  • Demarre Moore, HTC, Inc.

  • David Olive, Carolina Opry

  • Priya Patel, Southern Crown Partners

  • Kelly Tyler, Bank of America

Young Professionals Council

The Young Professionals Council works to provide constructive social networking, professional development, and community engagement to young professionals in and around the Grand Strand area. For more information, email MBACC's Young Professionals Council’s liaison, Isabella Cenatiempo. 

  • Isabella Cenatiempo, MBACC Staff Liaison

  • 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

  • Rebecca Logan Brown, Dave & Busters

  • Declan McGonigal, myBeach Vacation Rentals

  • Madison Paternostro, McLeod Health

  • Kate Soltoian, New York Life

  • Stephanie Warren, Grand Strand Miracle Leagues

  • Gabby White, Coastal Outdoor Advertising

Advocacy Council

The primary role of the Advocacy Council is to facilitate a unified effort in advocacy of pro-Grand Strand, pro-business public policy. The council will monitor public policy trends and issues for potential impact on the private sector and/or Grand Strand. It will also review local/state/federal legislation and initiatives and strategically collaborate to enhance success in the public policy arena.

  • Chair - Mayur Jeram, Jeram Partnership

  • Vice Chair - Mark Lazarus, Lazarus Entertainment

  • Michael Benson, Coastal Carolina University

  • Sarah Bonnoitt, Horry Telephone Cooperative

  • Steve Chapman, Island Vista

  • Madison Cooper, Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors

  • Tony Cox, SCDOT

  • Randy Davies, MBREDC

  • Charles Fisher, South Atlantic Bank

  • Lori Heafner, Horry Georgetown Technical College

  • Cheryl Kilday, Destination NMB

  • Matt Klugman, Vacation Myrtle Beach

  • Maryanne Martini, GSBA

  • Samantha Norris, Loris Chamber

  • Bhumi Patel, Burr & Forman

  • Bruce Robinson, G3 Engineering

  • Gerry Shae, Rep. Fry

  • Beth Stedman, Georgetown Chamber

  • Ryan Swaim, Dunes Realty

  • Victoria Tobin, Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association

  • Jennifer Walters, Little River Chamber

  • Cobi Williams, Coastal Carolina University

Nonprofit Council

The Nonprofit Council is to help promote the sustainability and growth of the chamber’s nonprofit organizations and strengthen their role in the Grand Strand community. This council provides networking opportunities, educational presentations, collaboration, and advocacy. For more information, email the staff liaison, Shannon Furtick.

  • Direct Liaison: Shannon Furtick, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Liaison: Amanda Bailey, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Tammy Braithwaite, Gifts From The Heart

  • Teresa Burns, Horry County Literacy Council

  • Louise Carson, Children's Recovery Center

  • Martina Corley, Friends of the Chapin Memorial Library

  • Marlene Davis, Seacoast Artists Gallery

  • Shannon Detzler, Horry Georgetown Technical College Foundation

  • Pamela Dunn, Saltwater Chamber Orchestra

  • Cecilia Evans, Bank of America

  • Shannon Farro, The Long Bay Symphony

  • Tracy Gardner, Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach, Inc.

  • Rusty Gaskins, Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments

  • Pat Goodwin, Franklin G. Burroughs - Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

  • Tonya Gore, Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance

  • Jenny Halstead, EMYRge

  • Michael Hesbach, American Red Cross Eastern SC

  • Keith Holland II, Joint Task Force K9s

  • Kathy Jenkins, New Directions of Horry County

  • Betty Kuvinka, Habitat for Humanity of Horry County, Inc.

  • Becky Large, Champion Autism Network

  • Troy Marron, City of Myrtle Beach

  • Peggy Masterson, Partnership Grand Strand

  • Emily Mominee, United Bank

  • Sue McKinney, Barnabas Horse Foundation

  • William H. Miller, William H. Miller Studios & Fine Art

  • Kathi Grace, SOS Care

  • Kelly M. Moore, Chanticleer Athletic Foundation

  • Shalane Tindal, The Blood Connection

  • Peggy Pitoscia, Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre

  • Kim Rodgers-Clora, Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation Inc.

  • Brian Schmitt, City of Myrtle Beach

  • Stephanie Sebring, Wilson Ground Zero

  • Yaritza Tinoco, Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful

  • Stephanie Warren, Grand Strand Miracle Leagues

  • Alex Wetherell, United Community Bank

  • Katie Wise, United Way of Horry County

  • Todd Wood, IMPACT Ministries of Myrtle Beach

Ignite Women’s 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

  • Kema Parsley, MBACC Staff Liaison

  • Amanda Bailey, MBACC Staff Liaison

  • Cindy Gettig, MBACC Staff Liaison

  • Jennifer Cantey, MBACC Staff Liaison