(Pictured from L to R) Laura Rayl, Kathleen Herrmann, Karina Garrison, Jordan McKinney, Ben Knight, Alison Reed, Rick Hamilton, Rebecca Imholz, Benjamin Nesvold, Jaydee Wood, Tripp Hays, Josh Kramer, Melanie Wetmore, Jennifer Malin, Darius Kelly, Matt Brady, and Allison Hunt.
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, a diverse and accomplished group of individuals committed to encouraging business and community success East of the Cooper. The incoming board brings a wealth of experience across various industries, coupled with a shared passion for serving the local business landscape.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome our new board members," exclaimed Benjamin Nesvold, President. "Their expertise, enthusiasm and dedication will be invaluable as we work together to navigate the evolving needs of our members and the community as a whole."
The 2026 board members include:
- President: Benjamin Nesvold, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments
- Vice President: Jennifer Mallin, Marketing Representative, Tony Pope State Farm
- Secretary: Jordan McKinney, General Manager, AdvantEdge Payroll, Benefits, and HR
- Treasurer: Alison Reed, Owner, Alison Reed Bookkeeping
- Immediate Past President and Foundation Chair: Karina Garrison, Senior Vice President, Pinnacle Financial Partners
- President Emeritus and General Counsel: Chris Staubes, Staubes Law Firm
- Ambassador Chair: Rick Hamilton, Relationship Manager, Always Best Care Senior Services of Charleston
- Community Engagement Chair: Laura Rayl, Director of Business Development, McLeod Home Care
- Expo Chair: Ben Knight, Managing Partner, Vikings Mergers & Acquisitions
- Marketing Chair: Darius Kelly, Owner, DK Designs
- RISE Chair: Kathleen Herrmann, Marketing Director, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
- Young Professional Group Chair: Josh Kramer, Owner, Private i Print Productions
- Town of Mount Pleasant Liaison: Matt Brady, Economic Development Manager
- At Large: Tripp Hays, Destination Service Manager, Explore Charleston
- At Large: Allison Hunt, Executive Director, Patriots Point Development Authority
- At Large: Melanie Wetmore, Chief Nursing Officer, Novant Health
“We are grateful for the dedication and expertise that the 2026 Board Members and their associated organizations bring to our chamber in support of our continued mission to ‘Building Business East of the Cooper,’” says Rebecca Imholz, MPCC Executive Director. “How fortunate we are to have a business community of leaders that recognize the importance of a chamber to help businesses and our community grow and thrive as well as be their advocate.”
The 2026 Board of Directors is poised to lead the chamber through an exciting year of initiatives. With their combined expertise and passion, the board is confident in making a lasting impact in Mount Pleasant.