Nikki Haley

Founder & Chair

Nikki R. Haley is the former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations.  She served as a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet and the National Security Council. At the United Nations, Ambassador Haley ensured the American people saw value for their investment, introducing reforms that made the organization more efficient, transparent, and accountable.  […]

Mikee Johnson

Vice Chair

Michael Johnson is Vice President, Koppers Utility and Industrial Products, elected to the post in August 2018. He is responsible for advancing the Koppers strategy of being a vertically integrated, high-value global supplier of wood-based technologies to infrastructure markets. Mr. Johnson previously served as President and CEO of Cox Industries Inc, a privately-owned business specializing in […]

Candace Leaphart

Treasurer

Candace Leaphart is the Chief Financial Officer at Hammond School in Columbia, SC, where she has been employed for eight years. Prior to that, Candace was self-employed as a CFO/Controller for organizations in North and South Carolina, including The Climatic Corporation, Carrier Corporation, and the South Carolina Waterfowl Association. Candace has served on a variety […]

Bob Edwards

Trustee

Robert (Bob) Edwards is a native of Calhoun County, SC and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University. Bob worked with C.F. Evans briefly before moving to Alabama for a job with a Mitsubishi Materials aluminum extrusion company, Thermalex Inc. While in Montgomery, Bob worked in various positions from […]

Michael Haley

Trustee

Michael Haley is the owner of Ikor Systems LLC, a business development company with clients in the trucking, aerospace manufacturing, gaming, and real estate industries. In addition, he serves on the advisory board of Avance Health, a group Healthcare Management Platform. A combat veteran, he is a Major in the South Carolina Army National Guard […]

Will Johnson

Trustee

Will Johnson leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Economic Development practice group and concentrates his practice on economic development, corporate law and tax matters. His work has helped facilitate over $5 billion in domestic and foreign investment in South Carolina. A Lake City, South Carolina native, Will is actively engaged in the community and serves on several […]

Audrey Randolph

Trustee

Audrey Randolph currently works as a Director at Sherman Capital Markets.  Audrey previously worked as former First Lady Laura Bush’s Personal Aide, representing Mrs. Bush towards all external audiences including vendors, businesses, and organizations in addition to interacting on her behalf with the United States Secret Service and the Office of George W. Bush. She […]

Kimberli Scott

Trustee

Kimberli Scott is one of the 4th generation Owners and Director of Human Resources of Collum’s Lumber Products, LLC in Allendale, SC.  CLP, which has grown to be one of the leading Southern Yellow Pine producers in the Southeast, includes one of the most modern sawmill and planer operations that not only provides dimensional lumber […]

James Burns

Legal Counsel

James is a Partner at law firm of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Columbia where he practices in the areas of business litigation, consumer financial services litigation, and government relations.  James served as Chief of Staff for Governor Nikki Haley from 2014-2015, and he is the former Chairman of the State Ethics Commission.  He […]

Alecia Milling

Bookkeeper

A lifelong resident of Columbia, Alecia Kelly Milling opened her accounting practice more than 15 years ago with particular emphasis on small businesses and charitable organizations. Prior to that, she held positions in benefits administration, customer service, accounting, and executive administration. Alecia graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of […]

Nicki Hood

Executive Director

Nicki Hood currently serves as the Executive Director of The Original Six Foundation, and previously worked as former Governor Nikki Haley’s Scheduler in the South Carolina Governor’s Office, and as the Operations Manager and Legislative Liaison for the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association of South Carolina. Recognized as an exceptional young leader, Nicki received the […]

Nick Washington

Program Director

Nick Washington currently serves as the Program Director of The Original Six Foundation, and previously worked at Family Shelter and as a Unit Director for the Florence Boys and Girls Club where he earned the South Carolina Area Council Honor Award for 2010 and 2011 Program Excellence in Overall Program. Nick received his bachelor’s degree in […]

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