Board of Directors
The twenty-one-member Board of Directors is the policy-making body of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. Its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community. Thanks to our board members who have committed to serving in 2024-2025.
Executive Committee
Board Chair - Sharon O’Bryant · Piedmont Rural Telephone Company, Human Resources/Public Relations
Past Chair - Dr. Bud Marchant · Laurens County Trails Association, Executive Director
Chair Elect - Jason Tavenner · Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs Board,
Treasurer/Secretary - Matthew Firmin · Firmin Ford, General Manager
Member at Large - Jerre Threatt · Presbyterian College · Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer
Board of Directors
Dr. Amber Laney · Laurens County Hospital – Prisma Health, Chief Physician Executive & Emergency Medicine Physician
Dr. Brenda Schrantz · Laurens County School District 56, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Byron Smith · South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation, Business Development Specialist
Chad Armstrong · Laurens Electric Cooperative Inc., Director, Human Resources & Protec Services
Eric Delgado · City of Laurens, City Manager
Jeff Field · Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission, Executive Director
Jimmy Capps · CNNGA, Manager
Jonathan Coleman · Laurens County Development Corporation, President/CEO
John Young · Laurens Commission of Public Works, General Manager
Josh Black · Piedmont Technical College, VP, Student Affairs & Communications
Lee Anne Kitchen · Roper Staffing, Branch Manger
Marilyn Easter · Eastglen Farm, Owner
Michael Seymour · Print-A-Matic, Owner
Sara Sears · Self Medical Center, Director Primary Care Service Line
Thomas Higgs · Laurens County, Administrator
Will Riley · City of Clinton