Leadership Development
Ones to Watch Profile: Cassie Verardi
Ones to Watch Profile: Cassie Verardi May 30, 2023 Colleen Dick Cassie Verardi is the Associate Dean for Academic Support Services at York Technical College, overseeing three departments that provide academic support to over 5,000 students each year. With a focus on student success, Cassie has played a vital role in enhancing the college’s retention…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Kristen Easler
Ones to Watch Profile: Kristen Easler May 30, 2023 Colleen Dick Kristen Easler, a hard-working and dedicated member of the York County Community, is an established young professional leader in business operations. She began her career with Interstate as a marketing coordinator and quickly rose through the ranks to become Operations Manager for Interstate Solutions.…
Read More3 Things to Know, 5.30.23
May 30, 2023 Colleen Dick Here are 3 great things to know on May 30, 2023 State of the Community: Building a Better Tomorrow on June 15 This interactive community forum is set for June 15, 8:00am-10:00am, and will be unlike any other event you’ve seen in our region. We want you, our business…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Bara Wetherell
Ones to Watch Profile: Bara Wetherell May 23, 2023 Colleen Dick Say hello to Bara Wetherell, the Assistant Vice President of Creative Services at Founders Federal Credit Union. She is responsible for managing the team that produces marketing materials, creative strategies, and communication within Founders and its subsidiaries. Earlier this year she accomplished a huge…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Amanda Riggan
Ones to Watch Profile: Amanda Riggan May 23, 2023 Colleen Dick Amanda Riggan is a true hero who has dedicated her life to serving those who serve us. As the founder and Executive Director of Hungry Heroes, Inc., Amanda has inspired and served thousands of people in our community and across the US in just…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Melissa Cassell
Ones to Watch Profile: Melissa Cassell May 16, 2023 Colleen Dick Melissa Cassell is a partner at Morton & Gettys, LLC, specializing in Commercial Real Estate and Business/Corporate transactions. Licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, Melissa represents businesses and individuals in acquiring, developing, and selling commercial real estate and assets. With an exceptional…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Tadean Page
Ones to Watch Profile: Tadean Page May 16, 2023 Colleen Dick Tadean Page is the Community Development Coordinator for The City of Rock Hill. He is responsible for leading the strategic plan for the Clinton ConNEXTion Action Plan and overseeing more than 30 projects aimed at revitalizing underserved areas. Under Tadean’s leadership, several projects have…
Read More3 Things to Know, 5.9.23
May 8, 2023 Colleen Dick Here are 3 great things to know on May 8, 2023 SizeUpSC Small Business Tool Need the right information to help your small business grow? The S.C. Department of Commerce offers SizeUpSC to provide analytics including Business Intelligence, Competitive Reviews, and Marketing Research. Give it a try at this…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Lisa Brown
Ones to Watch Profile: Lisa Brown May 7, 2023 Colleen Dick Lisa Brown is a true go-getter whose exceptional leadership skills resulted in the creation of a brand new position at City Hall, which she currently holds as the Director of Strategy Management for the City of Rock Hill. In her role, Lisa oversees the…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Dr. Stefanie Barnette
Ones to Watch Profile: Dr. Stefanie Barnette May 7, 2023 Colleen Dick Meet Dr. Stefanie Barnette, an exceptional Senior Level Program Manager at Habitat for Humanity of York County. She’s responsible for overseeing the implementation and development of several programs, including homeowner services, community development, construction, volunteers, grants, and outreach. Dr. Barnette leads a team…
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