{"id":9243,"date":"2022-06-07T10:54:46","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T14:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robbyforhouse.com\/?p=9243"},"modified":"2022-06-07T10:54:46","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T14:54:46","slug":"sc-ports-graduates-26-port-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robbyforhouse.com\/sc-ports-graduates-26-port-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"SC Ports graduates 26 Port Ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CHARLESTON, SC<\/strong> \u2014 JUNE 7, 2022 \u2014\u00a0South Carolina Ports\u00a0celebrates the graduation of its 2021-2022 Port Ambassador Class, with each delegate having gained a deep understanding of how SC Ports connects to South Carolina\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p>The SC Ports\u2019 Port Ambassador Program is a yearlong curriculum that provides an in-depth look into port operations. Ambassadors see firsthand how SC Ports works every day to handle goods for businesses, advanced manufacturers, mega retailers and agricultural producers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmbassadors learn the importance of having a world-class port in South Carolina and the need to invest wisely in infrastructure to keep the supply chain fluid, especially given today\u2019s supply chain challenges,\u201d SC Ports CEO Jim Newsome said.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s class consisted of 26 delegates from around the state, hailing from a variety of industries. Throughout the year, ambassadors heard from SC Ports\u2019 teammates, legislators and business leaders. They toured port-dependent businesses, inland ports and port terminals, including Leatherman Terminal, the country\u2019s newest container terminal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ability to see port operations up close \u2014 and knowing that each container filled with goods represents an economic opportunity \u2014 was very impactful,\u201d said Jody Bryson, president and CEO of S.C. Technology and Aviation Center in Greenville. \u201cWe were able to see the connection between the goods moving through Port of Charleston and the jobs being created at port-dependent businesses throughout the state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Port Ambassador Program is designed to increase public awareness and understanding of SC Ports\u2019 strategic initiatives and infrastructure projects. Since the program\u2019s inception in 2016, more than 100 ambassadors have graduated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur Port Ambassador Program provides an opportunity to see how the supply chain works, and it highlights the significant impact SC Ports makes on our state\u2019s economy,\u201d said Jordi Yarborough, SC Ports\u2019 senior vice president of community engagement. \u201cWe were thrilled to have such a diverse and esteemed group of professionals for our fifth class of port ambassadors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>2021-2022 Port Ambassadors:<\/p>\n<p>Juwan Ayers, commercial banker with Synovus Bank, Charleston<br \/>\nKarl Brady, Charleston City Councilmember and director of development at Teach for America-South Carolina, Charleston<br \/>\nLaJoia Broughton, government relations advisor with Adams &amp; Reese, Columbia<br \/>\nJennifer Brown, director of business development for Charleston County Economic Development, North Charleston<br \/>\nJames Brunson, family physician with Orangeburg Medical, Orangeburg<br \/>\nJody Bryson, president and CEO of SC Technology and Aviation Center, Greenville<br \/>\nWillis Cantey, president and CEO of Cantey Tech Consulting, Charleston<br \/>\nTushar Chikhliker, attorney with Nexsen Pruet, Columbia<br \/>\nBrian Frerichs, senior vice president and branch manager with Stephens Private Wealth Management, Sumter<br \/>\nRob Honeycutt, CEO and co-founder of SixAxis, Pawley\u2019s Island<br \/>\nFelicia Howard, vice president of economic development strategy with Dominion Energy, Columbia<br \/>\nPat Hudson, of counsel with Willoughby &amp; Hoefer, Blythewood<br \/>\nAndrew Lesinski, vice president and general manager of brokerage, Cardinal Logistics, Indian Land<br \/>\nEdward McKelvey, senior vice president of community development banking with South State Bank, North Charleston<br \/>\nChristopher McKinney, CEO and founder of 10X Leadership Consulting, Sumter<br \/>\nPhillip Obie, Berkeley County Councilmember and manager of coal combustion products and Ash Pond closure with Santee Cooper, Goose Creek<br \/>\nBill Otis, former mayor of Pawley\u2019s Island, Pawley\u2019s Island<br \/>\nRobby Robbins, attorney with Thurmond Kirchner &amp; Timbes, Summerville<br \/>\nJoan Robinson-Berry, former senior vice president and chief engineer with Boeing, Charleston<br \/>\nWill Salters, client development manager with Terracon, Charleston<br \/>\nHeather Simmons-Jones, senior advisor with MRB Group, Charleston<br \/>\nLynn Stokes-Murray, director of government affairs with Burr Forman, Columbia<br \/>\nRebecca Vance, president of Vance LLC, Summerville<br \/>\nJim Wanner, CEO of Keymark, Liberty<br \/>\nClay Williams, broker with NAI Earle Furman, Greenville<br \/>\nNatalie Zeigler, city administrator for the City of Goose Creek, Goose Creek<\/p>\n<p>About South Carolina Ports Authority<\/p>\n<p>South Carolina Ports Authority, established by the state&#8217;s General Assembly in 1942, owns and operates public seaport and intermodal facilities in Charleston, Dillon, Georgetown and Greer. As an economic development engine for the state, Port operations facilitate 225,000 statewide jobs and generate nearly $63.4 billion in annual economic activity. SC Ports is soon to be home to the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is an industry leader in delivering speed-to-market, seamless processes and flexibility to ensure reliable operations, big ship handling, efficient market reach and environmental responsibility. Please visit\u00a0www.scspa.com\u00a0to learn more about SC Ports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHARLESTON, SC \u2014 JUNE 7, 2022 \u2014\u00a0South Carolina Ports\u00a0celebrates the graduation of its 2021-2022 Port Ambassador Class, with each delegate having gained a deep understanding of how SC Ports connects [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":9244,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SC Ports graduates 26 Port Ambassadors - Robby Robbins<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/robbyforhouse.com\/sc-ports-graduates-26-port-ambassadors\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"SC Ports graduates 26 Port Ambassadors - 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