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Amy Love

Amy Love:
Deputy Executive Director

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    began working for Ed Sellers at BlueCross BlueShield of SC in 2004, having returned to her native South Carolina after nearly four years abroad, including work with German Telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom. Her professional expertise is in corporate and international communications management and public relations, with experience in non-profit and economic development arenas. Amy has a Masters in Mass Communication from the University of South Carolina and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America. She serves on the boards of directors for Leadership South Carolina, RAGE Against the Haze and City Year Columbia.

 
   
 

What Does a Change Agent Do?

Change Agents for New Carolina are cluster experts.  They are the go-to people in the regions for steering, advising, training, facilitating and implementing collaborative efforts around the economic development strategy of clusters.  They are our best “weapons of mass collaboration.”*
*Wikinomics, Tapscott & Williams

 

Beth Meredith: Change Agent

Beth Meredith:
Lowcountry Change Agent

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  worked for the South Carolina Department of Commerce before joining us at New Carolina.  She’s also been Executive Director for the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and a South Carolina Certified Economic Developer.  Beth is well armed to build strong alliances in the Charleston region and kick-start their five clusters.  Beth also serves on the Alumni Board at the College of Charleston.

 
   
 

Neil McLean: Change Agents

Neil McLean:
Midlands Change Agent

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  is founder and Managing Partner for Sagacious Partners, which provides Executive and Project Management consulting services.  His expertise includes technology strategy, program management, assessment of partnerships and alliances, and tech-based economic development. 

 

Greg Hilton: Change Agent

Greg Hilton:
Midlands Change Agent

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  Hilton works with Neil at Sagacious Partners.  A native of North Carolina, Greg’s background in economic development and business consulting with the South Carolina Export Consortium and other private and non-profit economic development organizations brings a strong focus in international business, capacity building, research and project management.  His enthusiasm and talents combined with Neil’s make them a dynamic duo, and a strong addition to the New Carolina team. 

 

Jim Rogers: Change Agent

Jim Rogers:
Upstate Change Agent

With more than 32 years experience with Duke Energy, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  has participated in recruiting dozens of companies to South Carolina, including BMW Manufacturing Co. in Spartanburg County, Sterilite in Laurens County and Poly America in Chester County.  He has developed a long list of civic commitment and leadership in South Carolina, including President of the Utility Economic Development Association.