WhosOnTheMove SC

Backed by one of the largest appropriations in the college's history from the South Carolina Legislature, MTC is accelerating its response to the state's widening skills gap across high-growth industries. The investment positions the college to significantly expand the pipeline of job-ready graduates prepared to seize emerging, high-wage opportunities—including those created by Scout Motors. As the official education and training partner for the Scout Motors production center, MTC collaborated with company leaders to launch a new Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology program and strengthen four additional programs, ensuring students are equipped for the next generation of EV careers.

Georgia Mjartan, President & CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation, is leading one of South Carolina's most impactful philanthropic organizations at a pivotal moment for community investment. Since stepping into the role in July 2024, Mjartan has brought deep statewide leadership experience and a sharp focus on innovation, capacity-building, and measurable impact. Under her leadership, the Foundation is expanding its reach—from transformational grants and scholarships to pioneering initiatives like AI training for nonprofits.

Jess MacCallum, President of Professional Printers in Columbia, SC, recently published a 60-page, self-guided leadership workbook inspired by real-world experience helping his daughter turn around a six-person salon where trust was low and clients were leaving. Those practical conversations became The DAM Leadership Workbook, which focuses on three action-based fundamentals: Direct, Align, Manage. Designed specifically for micro-organizations with fewer than 12 people, the workbook provides usable tools for leaders who need immediate results.

Kamber Parker Bowden, CEO and founder of Generational Performance Solutions (GPS), brings more than 50,000 hours of research on generational and workforce dynamics to today's evolving workplace. In September 2025, she published her debut book, The Generational Advantage: How to Lead, Communicate, and Drive Performance Across Generations, translating her research into practical tools and strategies leaders can use immediately. The book positions Kamber as a leading voice on how organizations can successfully manage and motivate four generations working together for the first time in history.

Elected to Camden City Council in November 2024, Sheheen is focused on crafting a bold and authentic vision for Camden's future - one that celebrates its rich history while positioning it as a thriving small Southern town where people want to visit, live, and invest. His mission centers on hospitality and tourism, highlighted by exciting new developments such as a 50-room boutique hotel on Main Street, expanded opportunities for downtown living, and continued investment in landmarks like the Revolutionary War Visitors Center.

In this episode, we speak with Christina Lock, an entrepreneur, leader, human resources executive, and public speaker with a proven track record of building companies and shaping talent strategies. As the Founder and CEO of Catch Talent, Christina leads the delivery of technical recruiting services for growing technology, creative, and government contracting companies, and brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build strong teams in a competitive market. The company is based in Charleston, SC.

Charleston's longest-running holiday show returns for its 30th season with an all-new musical spectacular. The Charleston Christmas Special brings together top singers, dancers, and musicians for a high-energy celebration. With 11 performances Dec. 12–21 at Charleston Music Hall, it's a holiday tradition for all ages.

Heritage Landcare, now led by the second generation of the McLeod family, has delivered professional landscape services across South Carolina since 1986. The company partners with commercial clients to provide reliable landscape maintenance, installation, and stormwater management grounded in safety, sustainability, and quality. With recent expansion into the Charleston and Greenville markets, Heritage continues to grow its legacy of trusted service statewide.

Greenville's newest luxury bridal boutique, The Bridal Loft, has officially made its debut after opening for appointments in late August and celebrating with a grand opening event on October 23. Located in The Village of West Greenville, the boutique brings a modern, elevated bridal experience to the Upstate with a curated collection of designer gowns — no private labels, ever. Brides can expect intentional, pressure-free appointments designed to feel as memorable as the dress they find.

The South Carolina Arts Commission is bringing its services closer to home through new regional hubs designed to connect residents with grants, staff assistance, programming, and partnerships right in their own communities. These six hubs make it easier than ever for artists and organizations to access support, guided by local SCAC team members who live and work in each region. In FY25, the SCAC invested more than $12.5 million in grants and programs that reached all 46 counties, supporting 106 artists, 310 arts providers, and 261 arts learning opportunities statewide.

The Center for Innovative Leadership combines Furman's world-class academic expertise with the insight of leading business experts and coaches to help develop strategic leaders, creative problem-solvers, and innovators ready to navigate today's complex challenges. The Center now offers a high-quality, flexible professional certification program designed for aspiring leaders across virtually every sector.

Studio 2LR, Inc. is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. Dedicated to design excellence, the firm brings passion and creativity to each project, crafting environments that inspire and engage. In 2025, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary.

Alita is a healthcare technology company focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform post-acute and senior care. Its AI-powered agent automates admissions, intake, and hiring processes, engaging families and job seekers around the clock so providers can spend less time on paperwork and more time delivering care.

The Boyd Innovation Center in Columbia, SC recently named Sam Herskovitz as its new Executive Director. With more than a decade of experience scaling enterprise SaaS products and guiding startups to successful exits, Sam brings proven leadership to Columbia's hub for high-growth, high-tech innovation.

Efferent Labs, founded by entrepreneurs Bill Rader and Dr. Spencer Rosero, was born out of a deeply personal mission to transform medical research. The company's groundbreaking Living Informatics platform delivers real-time, in vivo cellular data through advanced biosensors and AI-driven analytics, giving researchers unprecedented insight into drug responses as they happen.

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Charles & Associates, a trusted name in home repair and remodeling for more than 32 years, serves Greenwood, Greenville, and the Lakelands with licensed, bonded, and insured expertise. Recently named to the 2025 Best of South Carolina list in the Construction & Remodeling Contractors category, the company offers everything from handyman services to complete renovations. This July, Charles & Associates expanded its offerings with new Design-Build Renovation services.

Nature at Work is a statewide platform that helps employers, educators, and communities integrate nature into the way we work, live, and lead. Founded in South Carolina, the initiative connects organizations to nature-based strategies, providers, and partnerships that support healthier people, stronger communities, and more resilient ecosystems. Learn more at www.natureatworksc.org.

global digital needs agency | gdna (often stylized “g/d/n/a”) is a fast‑growing cloud-native consultancy and AWS Premier Partner based in Charleston, SC. Founded in 2022, gdna blends human ingenuity with technical excellence to help startups, SMBs, and enterprises build scalable, secure, and cost‑effective digital solutions

Ritedose has unveiled a new 225,000-square-foot distribution and logistics center at Performance Park in Columbia, SC, boosting its capacity to handle over 2 billion doses annually. The facility is part of an $81 million investment that has already created 100 new jobs and supports the state's thriving life sciences industry. An $11 million lab is also in the works, set to break ground in fall 2025 to support early-stage pharmaceutical innovation. This major expansion highlights Ritedose's continued leadership in sterile drug manufacturing and commitment to growth in South Carolina.

Based in Greenville, SC, Tindall Architecture Workshop is a husband and wife team based in Greenville, SC, focused on inspiring residential architecture and unmatched service throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida.

The mission at Data Moose is to help non-profits make the world a better place, by providing direct access to actionable data in a secure environment.

Colmbia, SC-based Qwerky.ai is a cutting-edge technology firm that's pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and changing the way we interact with machines. Founded by Chris Thibeault and Evan Owen, Qwerky.ai is the culmination of their passion for innovation and their desire to make a meaningful impact on the world. With a strong foundation in research and development, Qwerky.ai is committed to delivering exceptional AI-powered solutions that are not only effective but also intuitive and user-friendly. From natural language processing to machine learning, the company's expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, making it an ideal partner for businesses and organizations looking to harness the power of AI.

Legacy Digital Media, founded in 2023 by Q Moldrik, is a boutique full-service digital marketing agency based in Mount Pleasant (Greater Charleston), South Carolina with national reach . Rooted in community-driven storytelling and creative strategy, Legacy Digital specializes in holistic brand-building—from captivating content creation and social media management to paid advertising, email campaigns, SEO, website development, and reputation management.

Serving the Greenville, South Carolina area, Grass Nerds offers a professional, passionate approach to lawn care. The team understands that maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn requires more than just effort—it takes expertise, consistency, and a true love for the craft. Grass Nerds is committed to delivering top-tier service and an exceptional customer experience, helping clients enjoy outdoor spaces that are both functional and beautiful. As their name suggests, lawn care isn't just what they do—it's who they are.

EdVenture children's museum in Columbia, SC is now embracing a multi-generational audience, as children who visited in the early 2000s return with kids of their own for tactile, interactive, and fun experiences. In 2025, this hands-on approach to learning is more valuable than ever. Discover what's ahead for Columbia's EdVenture Museum in the coming years.

This fall there will be new private school opening in Greenville, SC, King's Classical School. King's was founded by members of St. Paul's Anglican Church to serve the families of Greenville seeking a classical, biblically faithful education. Their mission is to provide excellence and virtue in one united learning experience.

Recognized as the Talent Retention Expert of the year by the International Association of Top Professionals, named as one of the Top 20 Business Leaders by Valiant CEO Magazine, Dr. Troy Hall is an award-winning talent retention consultant, international speaker, author of multiple bestselling books and an International Development Educator. As the founder of Cohesion Culture™, Dr. Troy has dedicated his career to establishing a cycle of culture wellness in the corporate and professional sphere. His consulting and executive coaching engagements are built on the strategic framework of Cohesion Culture™, making the concepts of belonging, value, and shared commitment easy for organizations to adopt and implement.

Kim Smith is a sought-after speaker, author, with 18 years of executive leadership experience in top healthcare systems—including Duke Medicine, Tenet Healthcare, and MUSC Health. In 2023, she founded Health Evolve Technologies with a vision to help birthing women manage their heart health, diabetes, and stress with the support of a digital care team.

Cathy Rigg, founder of the Columbia-based brand marketing firm Riggs Partners, has published her debut novel, THAT WHICH BINDS US (Keylight Books, June 2025). Set in the mountains of Southwest Virginia where Rigg's family roots run deep, the historical fiction follows five lives intertwined during the Civil War. This first novel marks a return to Rigg's creative roots and a powerful new voice in Southern storytelling.

Founded in 2008 and based in Greenville, South Carolina, this award-winning PR firm has built a reputation for delivering impactful, earned media coverage across television, print, and digital platforms. Known for blending Southern hospitality with a sharp media strategy, the firm consistently secures national attention for its clients. With a focus on storytelling and journalist outreach, it continues to stand out in the competitive world of public relations.

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GCM is an award-winning agency that helps businesses and organizations leverage off-the-shelf AI to save time, boost efficiency and grow revenue. Co-founded by Emma and Zach Giglio, GCM delivers hands-on training and AI integration that makes cutting-edge technology accessible and actionable. Named Summerville's 2023 Small Business of the Year, GCM has trained and presented to thousands nationwide, turning AI into a game-changer for small businesses and associations. Learn more at www.whoisgcm.com.

Katie Harrison, Founder & President, KVH by Alan Cooper

Shaw Circle is a promising new fintech startup that is located at Charleston Digital's Flagship @ Charleston Tech Center. Shaw Circle, a private institutional fund management company, was officially formed in 2021 by four recent graduates of the University of South Carolina's prestigious Finance Scholars Program and is already turning heads.

Jonathan Yantis, the co-founder and CEO of QuicksortRx, is a Charleston, SC native who turned his early passion for technology into a transformative career in healthcare. QuicksortRx Inc. was founded with a vision to enhance efficiency in hospital pharmacy supply chains.

In February, Coldwell Banker Caine announced Amanda Hamet as President. Hamet, a stalwart of one of the Upstate's largest residential real estate firms, joined Coldwell Banker Caine in 2014 and has served as Broker in Charge for both the Greenville and Anderson offices, as well as VP and Sales leader, and as SVP of Sales. A long-standing leader in the Upstate, Coldwell Banker Caine is a division and the legacy brand of The Caine Company. Since 1933, The Caine Company has been locally-owned and operated, delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships. Now, represented by three divisions, The Caine Company includes Coldwell Banker Caine, as well as KDS Caine, a leader in commercial real estate, and Caine Hayes Insurance, the company's insurance division.

After successfully founding and exiting his web and app design company, netGALAXY Studios, Larry Collett started looking for his next ventures. His new company is Automation Captain with a mission to help companies automate their internal marketing, sales and operations through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).He is also the owner of the AI consulting firm, Larry.Collett.com and he and his wife have also started The Larry & Rebecca Collett Foundation, a nonprofit creating leadership, education, and faith-based synergy around the world.

Seven Victory Fitness Collective has opened in the heart of downtown Greenville. Located in a beautifully appointed space on the lower level of the Daniel Building at 301 North Main Street, Seven Victory Fitness Collective is uniquely tailored to provide a holistic approach to health and wellness, helping members achieve fitness goals in a supportive, personalized environment.

The Charleston-based company has developed client engagement software with a simple-to-use mobile app that helps attorneys better engage with their clients. The mission of Case Status is to mission to radically transform the way law firms engage with their clients. In August 2024, South Carolina Research Authority's investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., invested $250,000 in Case Status. Case Status became an SCRA Member Company in 2023 and an SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Company with this investment. Case Status was recently named in the top 10% of fastest-growing companies on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Companies on the 2024 list are ranked according to the percentage of revenue growth from 2020-2023.

Voterheads is a South Carolina-based technology company that provides monitoring of local government public meetings nationwide. Recently, Voterheads announced, with help from a recent grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation, the expansion of its free newsletter service throughout Richland County in the Midlands of South Carolina. Covering public meetings in the entire Columbia metro area, this initiative helps ensure residents have access to what is being voted on and discussed at local public meetings, such as councils, and planning commissions.

Chris Davis and Jon Sears, longtime business partners with over 30 years of combined hospitality experience, have built a reputation for creating some of the city's most beloved dining spots. Owners of Hendrix, Jake's, and multiple commercial properties, they saw a unique opportunity in 2021 to carry on the legacy of No Name Deli. Now, with the grand opening of a second location in Forest Acres in November 2024, they're bringing this iconic eatery to even more fans.

Located at 912 Lady Street in Columbia, South Carolina, Farmers Market Xchange by Toms Creek Farms opened its doors on September 1, 2023. The market operates Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering coffee, bread, meats, cheese, and more. Hot lunches are served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring dishes made with the freshest, natural, and organic ingredients sourced from Toms Creek Family Farm and trusted suppliers cultivated over decades of partnerships.

We love stories about entrepreneur founders of non profits. Chamber Music Charleston (CMC) was founded in 2006 an organization dedicated to developing the audience for classical music through chamber music concerts and educational performances of high artistic quality by musicians of the Lowcountry. In February, they will be introducing their 20th anniversary season.

In October, Revelry Brewing Company celebrated its 10 year anniversary with a Block Party at its Conroy Street location. Revelry also toasted a decade of impacting the local community through its partnership with farm to school non-profit, The Green Heart Project. Since 2014, the partnership has generated more than $210,000 benefiting the organization's garden-based experiential learning projects and school garden program.

After 15 years of transformative leadership, Melanie Huggins reflects on her journey as the Executive Director of Richland Library system in Columbia, SC, where she redefined what a library can be. From making the system fine-free and securing millions in funding to spearheading groundbreaking programs like "Let's Talk Race," Melanie has left an indelible mark on the community. She also talks about what she sees as the future role that libraries can play in the community.

United Way of the Midlands is excited to introduce the Campaign for Good, a significant initiative inspired by an extraordinary $10 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This campaign aims to match the generous contribution by rallying community support to reach our goal of matching Scott's $10 million gift with local contributions, funding programs that address key challenges in education, employment, healthcare, and housing. United Way sees this as an opportunity to strengthen its long-term mission to create generational change in the Midlands. To date, the community has raised over $9 million dollars.

Discover the latest initiatives at Charleston Parks Conservancy, where exciting projects like the Charleston Trees program and South Carolina's first-ever food forest are transforming local parks. These new efforts are bringing sustainable landscaping and fresh, local produce to the community, creating greener spaces for everyone to enjoy. It's all about deepening the mission of the organization - safeguarding, nurturing, and enhancing the parks, and, connecting people with their parks.

You have your local barber, your local pediatrician, but what about your local farmer? This reality is possible for Carnes Crossroads, a vibrant and growing residential community nestled in Goose Creek, South Carolina. In this interview, Carnes Crossroads' first-ever Farm Director Christopher Burtt gives an inside look into the community's unique Agrihood concept plans, which will include 12+ acres of farm, a farm store, and an event barn, creating a farm-to-doorstep experience for current and future residents.

Matt Foster, CEO of NOAH Property Management, brings a wealth of experience from both the real estate sector and community leadership, having served on multiple influential boards throughout South Carolina. NOAH Property Management was founded to offer tech-forward, affordable housing solutions that empower residents earning 60-80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Managing 23 apartment communities with over 3,550 residents across the Greenville-Spartanburg region, NOAH goes beyond conventional property management with initiatives like flexible payments, deposit alternatives, and credit-building opportunities.

Stephanie A. Rainey, Esquire, is an experienced attorney specializing in federal government contracts, procurement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting. With a background in public service and a clerkship under South Carolina's Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty, she brings unique insight to complex contracting challenges. As the managing attorney of Stephanie A. Rainey, LLC, she helps clients navigate legal obstacles, secure business certifications, and achieve their corporate goals.