Nominating Committee Announces Slate of New Directors
The Lexington Chamber is pleased to announce the proposed candidates for the Chamber’s 2024 – 2025 Board of Directors.
As authorized in the Chamber’s Bylaws, a Nominating Committee was formed. The Chamber announced that nominations were open and solicited interested candidates for Board member positions. The Nominating Committee was pleased with the response from Chamber shareholders who wished to become more active in our organization. The committee reviewed each of the candidates’ qualifications and chose the shareholders listed below. Each candidate was contacted and expressed their interest in serving a three-year term on the Board should they be officially elected by the membership.
Congratulations to the proposed candidates:
- Daphne Freeman, JAN-PRO of Columbia
- David Hayth, Lake Murray Lifestyle Magazine
- * Alex Huggins, First Community Bank
- * Eli Lykes, Defender Firearms & Training
- Note: These candidates have been proposed for a second, three-year term.
Written Petitions due Monday, May 13th:
Should a Chamber shareholder wish to submit a “written petition” as stated in the Chamber’s Bylaws to have their name put forth on the Election Ballot, they must do so by May 13th at 5:00 p.m.
The Bylaws state that Chamber shareholders may be nominated by written petition signed by at least 35 different shareholders of the Chamber in good standing, with such written petition being delivered to the Chairman of the Board not less than 15 days prior to the date set for election of directors (which is Thursday, May 30). The petition shall also have an endorsement by the nominee agreeing to serve if elected.
Final Ballot / Election Date:
The final slate of directors will be presented to the Chamber’s shareholders beginning May 14 – 30. Chamber shareholders will receive a ballot electronically and will be asked to cast their vote no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2024.
Board Secretary:
Additionally, the Nominating Committee has recommended Austin McVay of United Community Bank to serve as the 2024 – 2025 Board Secretary.
Questions / Concerns:
Please contact Chamber President & CEO Angelle LaBorde at [email protected] or (803) 359-6113 ext. 105 should you have any questions regarding the Chamber’s nominations process.