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, Diane Charno.

  • Chair - Patrick Norton, Brittain Resorts & Hotels

  • Vice Chair - Jacob Smith, Sandy Beach Resort

  • Sean Bailey, SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

  • Kristin Call, Myrtle Beach Pelicans

  • Chad Carlson, Burroughs & Chapin Company

  • Mayur Jeram, New Horizon Hospitality

  • Matt Klugman, Vacation Myrtle Beach

  • Kelli Lane, Croissants/Hook & Barrel

  • Ross Martin, Coral Beach Resort

  • Declan McGonigal, myBeach Vacation Rentals

  • Chris Shroff, Avista/Sea Side Resorts

  • Alberto Semidei, Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel

  • Jay Smith, Prestwick Country Club

  • Ryan Swaim, Dunes Realty Vacation Rentals

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 - Dr. Jessica Greene, Dr. Jessica Y. Greene, LPC

  • Vice Chair - Kelli Lane, Croissants/Hook & Barrel

  • Lauren Balogh, Lauren B Court Reporting, LLC

  • Scott Batts, East Coast Signs & Graphics

  • BJ Beaver, Partnership Grand Strand

  • Cheryl Diebold, Le Bleu of Coastal Carolinas

  • Andrew Finch, Corning Credit Union

  • Kimberly Fowler, Kimberly Fowler - eXp Realty

  • Devin Gomez, Big Air Myrtle Beach

  • Michelle Griffin, Winslow Law

  • Samantha Huff, Multiplying Good

  • Mike Jones, Grand Anchor Insurance

  • Peggy Masterson, Partnership Grand Strand

  • Michael McGraw, LegalShield Business Solutions

  • Kimberly Meadows, Birchin Lane Coffee Co.

  • Brandyn Miller, CLEAR Message

  • Heather Pui, Bank of America

  • Barb Royal, eMYRge

  • Mark Shaaber, Partnership Grand Strand

  • Gabby Smychynsky, Coastal Outdoor Advertising

  • Michael Sokolik, Jr., Paradise Financial Strategies

  • Kate Soltoian, New York Life

  • Sven Springwald, SPARTA Networking

  • Jason Toy, Edward Jones - Jason Toy

  • James Toy, Partnership Grand Strand

  • Stephanie Warren, Grand Strand Miracle Leagues

  • Kristy Yelle, Palmetto Protection Films

  • Cindy Gettig, Staff Liaison

  • Amanda Bailey, Staff Liaison

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council

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

  • 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, BB&T

  • Ken McKelvey, Defender Resorts

  • David Olive, Carolina Opry

  • Priya Patel, Southern Crown Partners

  • John Rowe, South Atlantic Bank

  • 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. 

  • Drayton Arnold, City of Myrtle Beach

  • Rebecca Logan Brown, Dave & Busters

  • Victoria Clark, CRM Services

  • Scott Eggleson, A&I Fire and Water Restoration

  • Douglas Ernest Jr., United Bank

  • Andrew Finch, Corning Credit Union

  • Emily Griffin, TD Bank

  • Samantha Justice, Carolina Key Group

  • Siiri Makela, dos2go

  • Kyle Massie, 963 Film Group

  • Declan McGonigal, myBeach Vacation Rentals

  • Jake Moss, Yvonne Salsbury State Farm

  • Tiffany Riek, Tyson Sign

  • Kaitlyn Vaughn

  • Isabella Cenatiempo, MBACC Staff Liaison

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 - Bhumi Patel, Burr & Forman

  • Mendel Bell, TouchMed Spa

  • Michael Benson, Coastal Carolina University

  • Sarah Bonnoitt, Horry Telephone Cooperative

  • Adam Cates, Tradd Commercial

  • Steve Chapman, Island Vista

  • Madison Cooper, Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors

  • Tracy Conner, GTS

  • Tony Cox, SCDOT

  • Heather Crawford, Rep. Fry

  • Randy Davies, Destination NMB

  • Sandy Davis, MBREDC

  • Paul Garcia, Dayton House

  • Wayne Gray, Synovus Bank

  • Lori Heafner, Horry Georgetown Technical College

  • Radha Herring, Watermark Real Estate

  • Alex Husner, Casago

  • Cheryl Kilday, Destination NMB

  • Matt Klugman, Vacation Myrtle Beach

  • Mark Lazarus, Lazarus Entertainment

  • Rick Maxey, Horry County Schools

  • Peggy Masterson, Partnership Grand Strand

  • Billy McGonigal, Best Western Ocean Sands

  • Patrick Norton, Brittain Hotels & Resorts

  • Brian Piascik, Coast RTA

  • Kathy Richardson, GSBA Retired

  • Bruce Robinson, G3 Engineering

  • Todd Setzer, A&I Fire and Water Restoration

  • Gerry Shae, Rep. Fry

  • Richard Singleton, ReMax Southern Shores

  • Ryan Swaim, Dunes Realty

  • Alicia Thompson, Mullen & Wylie

  • Jason Tomlinson, TD Bank

  • Justin Vaughn, Coastal Carolina University

  • Jennifer Walters, Little River Chamber

  • Cobi Williams, Coastal Carolina University

  • Mike Wooten, DDC Engineers

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.

  • Chair - Mark Loos, Tidelands Health

  • MBACC Liaison, Shannon Furtick, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Cecilia Evans, Bank of America

  • Sue McKinney, Barnabas Horse Foundation

  • Becky Large, Champion Autism Network

  • Kelly M. Moore, Chanticleer Athletic Foundation

  • Louise Carson, Children's Recovery Center

  • Brian Schmitt, City of Myrtle Beach

  • Troy Marron, City of Myrtle Beach

  • Peggy Pitoscia, Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre

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

  • Tammy  Braithwaite, Gifts From The Heart

  • Stephanie Warren, Grand Strand Miracle Leagues

  • Stephanie Sebring Wilson, Ground Zero

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

  • Teresa Burns, Horry County Literacy Council

  • Shannon Detzler, Horry Georgetown Technical College Foundation

  • Todd Wood, IMPACT Ministries of Myrtle Beach

  • Kim Rodgers-Clora, Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation Inc.

  • Keith Holland, Joint Task Force K9s]

  • Yaritza Tinoco, Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful

  • Diana Greene, Leadership Grand Strand

  • Tonya Gore, Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance

  • Kathy Jenkins, New Directions of Horry County

  • Peggy Masterson, Partnership Grand Strand

  • Pamela Dunn, Saltwater Chamber Orchestra

  • Marlene Davis, Seacoast Artists Gallery

  • Doug Moberg, SOS Care

  • Melinda Needle, The Blood Connection

  • Shannon Farro, The Long Bay Symphony

  • Katie Wise, United Way of Horry County

  • Alex Wetherell, United Bank

  • Rusty Gaskins, Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments

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

Ignite Women’s Council

  • Chair, Hatton Gravely, YMCA of Coastal Carolina

  • Melissa Bilka, Brittain Resorts & Hotels and EOS Hospitality

  • Mary Brooks, Invera Wealth Advisors

  • Dani Cashion, Corning Credit Union

  • Alexia Edge, Ripley's Aquarium

  • Shannon Farro, Long Bay Symphony

  • Melissa Fowble, First Reliance

  • Dr. Jessica Greene, Dr. Jessica Y. Greene, LPC

  • Lauren Morris, Coast RTA

  • Ashley Nelson, Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation

  • Eileen Soisson, The Meeting Institute

  • Amy Steven,s Tidelands Health

  • Anna Strickland, Santee Cooper

  • Lindy Studds, Rape Crisis Center of Horry & Georgetown Counties

  • Brooke Holden, The Derrick Law Firm

  • Jessica Kirkman, Coastal Grand Mall

  • Lauren Balogh, Lauren Balogh Reporting

  • Alison Roark, South Atlantic Bank

  • Leigh Ann Edwards, Dream Vacations

  • Kema Parsley, MBACC Staff Liaison

  • Amanda Bailey, MBACC Staff Liaison

  • Cindy Gettig, MBACC Staff Liaison