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Board of Directors

Building the Business of Life Sciences in SC

 SCbio is led by a board of directors comprised of dynamic and invested industry and business leaders. It is governed by an executive committee elected by its peers. Together with the support of SCbio staff, they author the strategy and lead the advancement of life sciences in South Carolina. 

Fiduciary and Operations Board

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James Chappell, Ph.D

PRESIDENT & CEO​, SCbio

Dan Nodes

CHAIRMAN; Chief Operating Officer, Vanta Diagnostics

David Shalaby

Secretary; PRESIDENT,
POLY-MEd Inc.

Scott Pancoast

TREASURER; Executive Chair &
Co-Founder, Atticus Pharma
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Serena Guzman

Officer; senior vice president, Labcorp
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Thornton Kirby

Officer; CEO, SC Hospital Association

Gaurav Malik

Officer; Vice President of Patient Experience + Business Development, quest diagnostics southeast region
Ashley Teasdel

Ashely Teasdel

Officer; Deputy Secretary of Commerce, SC Department of Commerce

Cynthia Y. Young, Ph.D

Officer; Dean, College of Science, Clemson University

Strategic Advisory Board

Dan Bailey

Principal,
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Megan Baker, MD

Chief Operating Officer, Roper St. Francis

Juliette Bogus

President & CEO, Inspire Agency

Jennifer Boyle

Senior Director of Global Marketing & manufacturing, Charles River Labs

Carter Bright

Head of HR, North America, SHL Medical

Paul Buckman

CEO, Rhythmlink International

John Cadena

Manager of Economic Development and Local Government, Dominion Energy

Ivan Cartagena

SVP Operations + Supply Chain, PAI Pharma

Jody Chastain

President and CEO,
Ritedose

James Chavez

President and CEO, SC Power Team

Tushar Chikhliker

SHAREHOLDER and economic development practice group leader, Maynard Nexsen PC

Jason Colgate

General Partner, Coddle Creek Capital

Stephen Creech

Assistant VP, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Stephen Cutler

Stephen Cutler, Ph.D.

Dean College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina

Andy Cyr

Senior Vice President, Rodgers Builders

Herb Dew

Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, HTI
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Morris Ellison

Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

David Ginn

President & CEO, Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Jason Giuliette

President & ceo, Central South Carolina Alliance

Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D.

Chief Innovation Officer; Medical University of South Carolina

Daniel Grove, GPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP

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Tim Hardee, Ed.D.

PRESIDENT, SC TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Wendi Huff

director of Local Affairs & economic engagement, medical university of south carolina

Christina Johnston

Vice President & General Manager, Labcorp South Atlantic Region

Alan Jones

Vice President of Regional Business Development, IPS - Integrated Project Services

Bill Kirkland

President and CEO, scra

Sam Konduros

PRESIDENT & ceo, greenville city economic development corporation

Julie Kunkle

Director of Global Business Development, SC Department of Commerce

Ryan Lee

PRESIDENT, Novant Health Greenville Market

Angie Leidinger

VP External Affairs, Clemson University

Alain Litwin, MD

Vice Chair for academics & research, Clemson University, prisma health, upstate

Phyllis MacGilvray

Dean, university of south carolina school of medicine greenville

Mitch Miller

Director, York County of Economic Development, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

Subu Ramachandran

President, Quest Diagnostics southeast region

Ashley Richardson

Deputy Director, Charleston County Economic Development

Sudhir Saxena

Chief Technology Officer, GNQ Insilico

Kay Self

Executive Director, VisionGreenwood
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Bethany Sherrer

Senior Director, State Advocacy, PhRma

Dr. Steve Skinner, MD

Director, Greenwood Genetic Center
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Samantha Spratt

Business Recruitment Officer, Upstate SC Alliance

Mike Stebbins, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, ATI - Advanced Technology International

John Trizzino

Principal, AMCI Consulting

J. Michael Wilkins

Senior Vice President, South Carolina Commercial Banking Leader for Regions Bank

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Paige Durham

SCbio is pleased to welcome Paige Durham to the team as communications coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives.

Durham will be responsible for developing and distributing high-quality content across multiple communications channels to build, advance and grow South Carolina’s life sciences industry, a key business sector for economic prosperity for the Palmetto State.

“SCbio is excited to welcome Paige to our team as our new communications coordinator. Paige brings fresh ideas and a strong background in communications that will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our engagement with our audience,” said SCbio President and CEO James Chappell. “We are confident that her skills and experience will be crucial in advancing our communication strategies and supporting our mission.”

Before joining SCbio, Durham was the Membership and Communications Manager at the South Carolina Pharmacy Association (SCPhA), where she used her photography, design and writing skills to create content tailored to pharmacy professionals. Durham’s effective communication skills guaranteed the delivery of brand-specific material that captured the eye of her audience.

During her time at SCPhA, Durham created and edited the Palmetto Pharmacist Journal, using her creative vision to showcase members, educational institutions and industry news. Her communications efforts successfully gained new followers for the organization over the course of a year, increasing brand visibility and promoting the pharmacy profession.

Durham holds a Bachelor of Science in hospitality and tourism management and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the College of Charleston.

Tamia Sumpter

Tamia is a driven senior undergraduate Bioengineering student currently enrolled at Clemson University. With a strong foundation in her field, she has honed her skills through hands-on experience in research and development at Eli Lilly & Company. During her time in the ADME department, Tamia contributed significantly by working on siRNAs and their applications in finding In Vitro-In Vivo Correlation (IVIVC). Looking ahead, Tamia has set her sights on a promising career in law. She aspires to specialize in Intellectual Property Law, with a particular focus on serving as in-house counsel for leading medical device or pharmaceutical companies. Her enthusiasm for this role is palpable as she prepares to embark on her legal journey! She is also a proud member of the Omicron Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., PEER Mentor for Clemson PEER/WiSE, and currently serves as the President of Clemson Bioengineering Organization (CBO). With her unique blend of scientific knowledge and legal interests, Tamia is poised to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare and life sciences industries.