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Kevin Bonds, MHA, FACHE
SC Department of Health and Human Services
Kevin Bonds is the Hospital Administrator, Health Programs at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) and focuses on the hospital industry and the Healthy Outcomes Plan. Kevin received his Master Healthcare Administration from Baylor University and holds a Bachalor’s degree in Psychology from the University of West Florida. He is a retired Army Medical Service Corps Lieutenant Colonel and has extensive administrative experience at several military hospitals around the country. Kevin is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. |
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Dudley Brown
Dudley Brown is public relations manager for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. He’s worked in marketing and public relations with two of the Upstate’s largest health systems. Brown is also a former newspaper reporter, who wrote about health care and nonprofits. Besides serving on the Eat Smart Move More South Carolina board, he serves on the board for Girls on the Run Spartanburg. Brown has a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Winthrop University. |
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Representative Neal Collins
SC House of Representatives
Neal Collins is a Pickens County attorney and a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 5. He sits on the Education and Public Works Committee, K-12 Subcommittee, and Transportation Subcommittee. Rep. Collins received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Furman University. Rep. Collins is an Eagle Scout, NCAA Wrestling Official, member of the SC Bar Association, and serves on various civic and community groups. |
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Drew Griffin
City of Florence
Drew Griffin serves as City Manager for the City of Florence. He received a bachelors and masters degrees from Clemson University. He has been with the City of Florence for 25 years and initially began as the Planning Director. He then served for 5 years as General Services Director with his longest tenure as Director of Public Works & Utilities for 16 years before becoming City Manager in 2011. Drew and his wife, Celia, enjoy outdoor activities such as trail running, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking. |
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Deena Hilton, MBA
HopeHealth
As Chief Operating Officer at HopeHealth, Deena Hilton she has a wide range of responsibilities from facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance to community relations, advocacy, and grant writing. She received Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Management from Francis Marion University. Deena has been with HopeHealth for 21 years and is credited with leading the funding, planning and implementation phases of building projects in Florence, Greeleyville, and Kingstree. She has 22 years of experience in non-profit and program management and 10 years in community health management. Deena is married and has a six-year-old son. Her hobbies include reading, boating, playing basketball and tennis, and running. |
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Laura Ringo
Partners for Active Living
Laura Ringo is the Executive Director of Partners for Active Living , a non-profit working to transform Spartanburg County into a healthy, active, and vibrant community with an emphasis on all things walking & bicycling, childhood obesity prevention, and trail development. Under Ringo’s leadership, the organization facilitated SC’s first shared use agreements, launched the Southeast’s first bicycle-sharing program, led the effort for the city of Spartanburg to earn the designation of SC’s first bicycle-friendly community, and created a 30+ member childhood obesity prevention. |
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Peter Schriver, MD
Cannon Hospital
Dr. Peter Schriver is a practicing general surgeon in Pickens, and has played an active role in the development and promotions of the Doodle Trail. He received his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Schriver enjoys running and spending time with family and friends. |
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Michael Wright
Robertson, Hollingsworth and Flynn
Michael Wright is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was a member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Board and was awarded “Best Oral Advocate” in 2005. Following graduation, he served as Law Clerk for the Honorable Randolph M. Subryan of the New Jersey Superior Court in Paterson, NJ. Before moving to Charleston, Michael practiced civil litigation and real estate law in Hilton Head Island, SC. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, American Bar Association and Charleston County Bar Association, and is licensed to practice before all state and federal courts in South Carolina, as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Michael has outstanding negotiation and mediation skills, with a knowledge and interest in policy and advocacy. |