73rd Annual MEETING
& BANQUET
Unmasking the Best in Business
MARCH 6, 2025
CROWNE PLAZA NORTH AUGUSTA
CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTORS
DIAMOND LEVEL
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
iHeart Media
Augusta University
City of North Augusta
Crowne Plaza North Augusta
GOLD
PLATINUM LEVEL
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
SRP Federal Credit Union
Encore
Piedmont Augusta
SILVER
Augusta Business Daily
Bailey’s Comfort Services
Battelle Savannah River Alliance
Bridgestone Aiken Plant
Brinkley’s Chop House
Budget Blinds of North Augusta
Centerra
Peach State Federal Credit Union
Savannah River Mission Completion
South State Bank
Textron Specialized Vehicles
BRONZE
Aiken County Public School District
Allnex
Amentum
Augusta Coca-Cola
Augusta Magazine
Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate
Donald H. White, P.C., Attorney at Law
Duraclean Systems
Ellefson Transportation Group
Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation
G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary
Honey Baked Ham, Restaurants & Catering
Kimberly Clark Corporation
MAU Workforce Solutions
Parker’s Kitchen
Powerserve
Rhodes Porter Group
Security Federal Bank
SME CPAs
Stokes Hodges Auto Group
Terry Lambert Hyundai
Uniti Fiber
Universal Plumbing
Windsor Fine Jewelers
Unmasking the Best in Business
OUR CHAMBER MOVING BUSINESS FORWARD
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce has been moving business forward in our community for over 70 years. Founded in 1951, the North Augusta Chamber is a great place to educate, promote, and grow your organization. We currently serve approximately 400 members, with five members who have been a part of our Chamber for over 40 years.
OUR MISSION
OUR PURPOSE
To promote and meet the unique needs of local business and industry in order to strengthen the community in which we live, learn, work, and play.
OUR VALUES
While many of our efforts and services can and will be of direct and material assistance to you, it is absolutely certain that our programs are indirectly helpful to all businesses and professional people, as well as the community we serve.
The North Augusta Chamber takes pride in being the voice of business in our community. The Chamber represents large, mid-size, and small businesses alike. We serve as an advocate for commerce and industry; facilitate interactions among business, government, education, labor, and the greater community; and actively create innovative opportunities for business to advance within local and global economies.
LEADERSHIP
The Chamber provides leadership opportunities, volunteer programs, and celebrates member achievement milestones.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Chamber works diligently to connect business, political and community, helping to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for everyone.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
TERRA L. CARROLL, IOM, CCEC President / CEO
DOTSIE D. BURKE Office Administrator CAROL SMITH-MCGHEE Communications Consultant, CLS Designs
Agenda
WELCOME
Mrs. Terra L. Carroll, IOM, CCEC President/CEO
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Mr. Edwin R. Deshong, III Deputy Manager
US Department of Energy – Savannah River Operations Office
SPONSOR REMARKS
Mr. Freddie Grimm
Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning & Integration
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
INVOCATION
Pastor Randall Williams
Co-Owner, Augusta Gift Baskets
DINNER
North Augusta Chamber Foundation Appeal
Mr. Isaac Kelly, Foundation Chair
Aiken Staffing Associates
2024 — THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Ms. Becky Dearden, 2024 Board Chair Augusta Symphony
2025 — THE YEAR TO COME
Mr. Greg Greenawalt, 2025 Board Chair Crowne Plaza North Augusta
2024 AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mrs. Crystal Waters – Chair, Ambassador Council
Mr. Reuben Cooper - 2023 Ambassador of the Year
UNMASKING THE BEST IN BUSINESS AWARDS
Mr. Ralph Porter, Rhodes Porter Group Chair, North Augusta Chamber Business Development Council
CLOSING REMARKS
ANNUAL MEETING & BANQUET
Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
SIGNATURE SPONSORS
Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate
Encore
SRP Federal Credit Union
PREMIER SPONSORS
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (Parking)
Bridgestone Aiken Plant
Piedmont Augusta
Security Federal Bank
SME CPAs
University of South Carolina Aiken
PROGRAM DESIGN & PRINT SPONSOR
Quality Printing & Graphics
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce: Where Business and Community Meet
2025 LEADERSHIP Team
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Greg Greenawalt, Chair
Crowne Plaza North Augusta
Andrea Bowles, Vice-Chair
Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Co.
Becky Dearden, Immediate Past Chair
Augusta Symphony
Yvonne Meeks, Secretary
SRP Federal Credit Union
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wesley Brown University of South Carolina Aiken
JR Hancock
Budget Blinds of North Augusta
Christopher Hennessee
Bridgestone Americas – Aiken PSR
Angela Brown, Treasurer Savannah River Mission Completion
Dr. Sean Alford, At-Large
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Isaac Kelly, At-Large Aiken Staffing Associates
Patti Monczewski Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Brian Wendzik Argus Visuals LLC
Codey Witherspoon Savannah River National Lab
EX-OFFICIO
Dr. Tom Clark
CSRA Alliance for Fort Eisenhower
James Clifford City of North Augusta
Cynthia Rhodes
SCORE International Mentors
Tray Traxler Aiken County Public School District
Don White, Legal Council
Donald H. White, P.C.
Will Williams
Western SC Economic Development Partnership
2025 VOLUNTEER Leaders
AMBASSADOR COUNCIL
Scotty Boyd
Comfort Keepers
Lee Byrd
Riverfront Marine Detachment #1132
Reuben Cooper
Second Step for Warriors
Erin Harrison
Office of Congressman Joe Wilson
Stevie Huff
Retired UPS
Matt Jay PC Techware
Austin Lowndes
Augusta GreenJackets Baseball
Delores Martin
Independent Beauty Consultant
Cassandra Singfield
The Post & Courier North Augusta Star
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Garrison Boling
SRP Federal Credit Union
J.D. McCauley
City of North Augusta
Jason Payne
Savannah River National Lab
Ralph Porter, Chair
Rhodes Porter Group
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Edie Corley-Stone
Retired, SRS
Larry Elrod, Chair
Building Unity in the Community
Naomi Harris
Augusta Coca-Cola
Alvina Jackson
Aiken County Career & Technology Center
PROGRAMS COUNCIL
Alicia Fitts
Peach State Federal Credit Union
Isaac Kelly
Aiken Staffing Associates
Yvonne Meeks
SRP Federal Credit Union
Joni McDaniel
SC Department of Employment & Workforce
Kim Mitchell
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Heather Johnson
Southpaw Roofing
501c3 – FOUNDATION BOARD
Mary Driscoll
University of South Carolina Aiken
Isaac Kelly, Chair
Aiken Staffing Associates
Kenneth Lott
Aiken County Career & Technology Center
Julie Orzechowski
Bailey’s Comfort Services
Ed Presnell
Peach State Federal Credit Union
Faith Stone
Jonathan Wingard State Farm
Delany Tavenner
G.L. Williams & Daughter Trucking, Inc.
Crystal Waters, Chair
Security Federal Bank
Chris Wise
Bridgestone Americas – Aiken PSR
Rachel Ray, Esq.
Enoch Tarver, P.C.
Cynta Vandygriff
LocaliQ
Shalanda Morris
Universal Plumbing, Inc.
Oscar Rushton
Aiken County Career & Technology Center
Kim Saxon
SRS Community Reuse Organization
LaShaunda Tucker
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Jennifer Pendley
PC Techware
Dan Szatkowski
MAU Workforce Solutions
Don White
Donald H. White, P.C.
INNOVATION • DEFENSE
NONPROLIFERATION • ENVIRONMENT
Thriving Teams. Tremendous Impact.
SRNL puts science to work to help protect our environment, serve our national defense, secure our clean energy future, and reduce emerging nuclear threats. Join us as we solve tough national challenges to address the Department of Energy’s core missions in energy, science, national security, and environmental stewardship. We provide career opportunities to those who will chart the course of our nation’s commitment to a clean environment, sustainable energy and national security.
Career Areas of Focus
When it comes to education, inspiration is everything. It’s truly the common thread between curiosity, discovery, and achievement.
We’re the University of South Carolina Aiken for a reason. We’ve designed an experience and environment that promotes a sense of community while encouraging excellence. Our students are motivated by optimism and shape their futures with determination and accomplishment.
Being ranked a top public regional university by U.S. News & World Report for 20+ years reflects our passion for inspired learning.
And we’re just getting started.
Awards & Recognition
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes an individual with outstanding leadership and citizenship in the community, while demonstrating exemplary vision, civic pride and commitment to the betterment of society. The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce has presented the Citizen of the Year Award since 1964. This group of winners has been paramount in shaping the North Augusta community.
2023 Recipients BRUCE & BETTY WILSON
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Each year the Ambassador Council chooses one of its own to receive the award. The Chamber Ambassadors serve as liaisons between Chamber members and staff. They gather feedback, answer members’ questions, guide new members, retain existing members and are Chamber advocates in the community. The Ambassador of the Year award recognizes the efforts of an individual who goes above and beyond to support and promote the North Augusta Chamber.
2023 Recipient MR. REUBEN COOPER Second Step for Warriors
