Columbia Chamber of Commerce : Columbia, South Carolina

Wayne Whittington Joins Carolina Ceramics Brick Company As They Begin Direct Commercial Sales in South Carolina

Carolina Ceramics Brick Company is pleased to announce that Wayne S. Whittington has joined the company as a member of the new direct commercial sales team in South Carolina. Most recently affiliated with The Exum Company, Whittington has over 30 years of experience in brick and concrete products sales. At Carolina Ceramics, he will focus on penetrating the South Carolina market and dealing directly with architects, developers and contractors of commercial buildings.

“Bringing in experts like Whittington is what makes Carolina Ceramics Brick Company’s service so outstanding. We invest in more than just facilities and equipment. It is an extremely knowledgeable sales staff that enables us to provide the best products, on time and on budget. This is just the next step in a plan to grow our business. After a plant expansion in 2005, which enabled us to double our brick-making capacity to 80 million per year, we began adding to our product line. Now, it’s time to take sales and service to the next level,” stated Michael W. Borden, President and Owner.

Carolina Ceramics Brick Company is a leading manufacturer of architectural and residential face brick, brick pavers and firebrick, with distribution throughout North America and locations in Columbia, South Carolina and Pooler, Georgia.

For more information, visit CarolinaCeramics.com or call 1-866-788-1916.

Barbara M. Anderson has been named Vice President by the National Bank of South Carolina (NBSC).

Anderson joined NBSC as an Accounting Officer in June 2001. In November 2004, she joined the Marketing department as Advertising Manager. She attended the University of South Carolina, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing.

The National Bank of South Carolina, founded in 1905, is one of the oldest financial institutions in the state. NBSC, a provider of Synovus Financial Services, currently serves 27 communities in South Carolina from 46 locations and is the largest bank within the Synovus network. NBSC’s Internet address is www.NationalBankSC.com.

DP Professionals Promotes Rebecca Gaetz to Account Manager

DP Professionals is pleased to announce the promotion of Rebecca Gaetz, to Account Manager. Ms. Gaetz previously held the role of Technical Recruiter. As an Account Manager, she is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and monitoring performance of the company’s consultants.

“Rebecca will make a strong addition to our account management team,” said Barbara Blau, President of DP Professionals. “I am confident that her skills will be an invaluable asset to the company as we continue to move forward and grow.”

Prior to joining DP Professionals, Ms. Gaetz worked as the campaign manager/spokesperson of the Rick Quinn for State Treasurer Campaign. Ms. Gaetz received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations at the University of South Carolina. She serves on the Business Advisory Council for Vocational Rehabilitation and is an active member of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

Beth Klepper, a member of the Support Team with SwaimBrown PA, a regional accounting and consulting firm, was recognized recently during the firm’s annual longevity awards program. Klepper joined SwaimBrown on October 15, 2001, and was honored for five years of service with the firm.

SwaimBrown PA serves clients across the Southeast from its offices in Spartanburg and Clinton, S.C. It is one of the affiliate companies of the SwaimBrown Group, whose other affiliates include SwaimBrown Consulting, LLC, and SwaimBrown Wealth Management, LLC.

Employment

DP Professionals Promotes Rebecca Gaetz to Account Manager