Your Government Relations Team consists of four professionals dedicated to representing the best interests of the Chamber Members. The GR Team works tirelessly to inform the community and our members about current policy issues, provide access to elected leaders in our community and advocate for our region’s business community – all under the thoughtful direction of the Members and Committee Chairs

The Regional Policy Committee, chaired by Jordi Yarborough, focuses on local and regional priorities and the Business Advocacy Committee, chaired by Matt Brewer, on State and Federal issues. The Chamber Political Action Committee, chaired by Melonie Hammond-Trace, determines which state and local races in which to endorse candidates and make campaign contributions. Through One Region, chaired by Shawn Saulsberry, we collaborate with the CRDA and BCDCOG to  implement the One Region Roadmap.

Business Advocacy Committee​

Chair, Matt Brewer​

Choate Construction Company​

Regional Policy Committee: ​
Chair, Jordi Yarborough​

South Carolina Ports Authority​

Political Action Committee
Chair, Melonie Hammond-Trace​

Tideline CPA Group LLC​