Allied Universal
Allied Universal is the premiere security provider in South Carolina, and serves as Charleston Southern University’s service provider. BB&T now Truist AUS provides security for 16 ver cal markets and are a single source With 275 years of combined BB&T and SunTrust history, Truist is a provider for all of your security, manned guarding and technology needs. purpose‐driven financial services company with leading market share in many high‐growth markets in the country. Our company offers a wide Manned guarding range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; Integrated Systems & Technology asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and ins tu onal banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; Remote Video Monitoring and wealth management. Real Time Tracking & Repor ng Headquartered in Charlo e, North Carolina, Truist is the sixth‐largest Autonomous Data Machines commercial bank in the U.S. with total assets of $499 billion as of September 30, 2020. At Truist, we are grateful for the long‐standing partnership with Charleston Southern University which is a major way we get to carry out our mission of inspiring and building be er lives and communi es.
Bap st Founda on of South Carolina For more than six decades, the Bap st Founda on of South Carolina has been serving as a ministry partner with individuals, churches, associa ons and ins tu ons of the South Carolina Bap st Conven on and Southern Bap st Conven on. Over the years, our services have grown and expanded. Our passion is to see individuals and churches become faithful stewards of God’s resources. Ron and Marcia Brantley Ron and Marcia Brantley have been long me friends and supporters of Charleston Southern University. Ron serves at Brantley Construc on, leading their special projects. Marcia serves the Betsch Associates Inc. Summerville community as the director of Palme o Bronze Community Handbell BetschAssociates Inc. is a full service design firm created to provide its Ensemble. They are long me members of clients with tradi onal architectural services, as well as complete predesign Summerville Bap st Church, serving in various services, including strategic planning, land planning, financial feasibility, capaci es over the years. and market analysis. This firm was founded by Ken Betsch, AIA, with over 40 years of experience in the planning and design of major projects The Brantleys enjoy suppor ng Charleston Southern University with their throughout the United States. The firm's areas of exper se include me, talents and gi s. Ron is currently on the Board of Trustees, and corporate headquarters for na onally known corpora ons, commercial Marcia is on the CSU Women’s Council. They believe in Charleston office buildings, mixed‐use urban centers, hotels, civic and cultural centers, Southern’s mission of promo ng academic excellence in a Chris an athle c facili es, public assembly facili es, college and university facili es, Environment and wholeheartedly support the founder’s vision of opening campus planning, laboratory buildings, and avia on facili es. a university in the Lowcountry whose founda on is built upon the Great Commission. During his career, Betsch has repeatedly delivered high image solu ons for high profile projects that have received public recogni on from their respec ve communi es. Manuel and Elinor Cohen BetschAssociates, Inc. was established on two major tenets. First, the We are very impressed with how Charleston Southern University teaches client's desire for a more in mate design firm which provides full‐ me the next genera on to become servant leaders. Their students are involvement of a principal with na onal experience, a unique client equipped with the so skills needed in today’s workforce. The alumni who analysis approach to the design process, and a strong business emphasis to give back to their alma mater are admirable. Although, we are not alumni its services. Second, an agile firm which provides nontradi onal services we realize and appreciate what CSU does for our community. required in mee ng the business, planning, and market feasibility needs of its clients. With a degree from CSU, you have an opportunity to spend your life doing what you love to do. We challenge the graduates to remain op mis c, always try to serve others, and set goals for freedom, peace and jus ce. It is our pleasure to walk on the campus. We appreciate what CSU does to repair the world. Dr. Dondi and Vickey Cos n Dr. Dondi and Vickey Cos n joined the Charleston Southern family upon their re rement from the U.S. Air Force in the summer
of 2018. A re red major general, Dr. Cos n most recently served in the Pentagon as the 18th Air IOA Force Chief of Chaplains. He Since 2009, I’ve had the opportunity to handle Charleston Southern began his tenure as CSU’s third President on July 1, 2018. University’s insurance and risk management program. While ge ng to Born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, Dr. Cos n was commis‐ know CSU, I learned that its vision is integra ng faith in learning, leading sioned a second lieutenant upon gradua on from The United States Air and serving. Force Academy in 1986. He met Vickey at church during his first Air Force Much like the university’s vision, IOA also places a high value on faith in the assignment in her Florida hometown. They have been married for more marketplace. IOA was founded on three key elements—faith, family, and than 31 years. Vickey’s career as a public school music educator spanned fun. We’re very careful to let everyone know that they are valued no 23 years, during which she taught in six states while suppor ng Dondi’s ma er what their beliefs are while at the same me demonstra ng that military career. faith is an important part of who we are and the values we represent. Like The Cos ns recognize CSU as a place where they can make a las ng impact CSU, it’s woven into the very fabric of our organiza on, and I have the on future genera ons by way of the dis nc vely Chris an educa on opportunity every day to serve my clients and colleagues integra ng my Charleston Southern provides. Because of their shared passion for the faith into the marketplace. It’s exci ng and a privilege to play a financial gospel, Dondi and Vickey have commi ed themselves to helping students role in the future of CSU students as they learn and go forth to serve in from all sta ons in life have access to a life‐changing CSU degree. They their communi es and businesses. have seen firsthand that the benefits of suppor ng a Kingdom enterprise IOA is the 10th largest privately held commercial agency in the U.S. serving “preparing servant leaders to pursue significant lives” is more than worth the insurance and risk management needs of its clients with over 1,000 the investment—in this life and the next. dedicated associates in over 50 offices in the U.S. and London. Rob can be reached at 803‐260‐3696.
Dr. Billy Kim Lord & Evans Capital Group Dr. Billy Kim is a pastor, evangelist, and broadcaster of world renown. His Lord & Evans Capital is so list of accomplishments and service in the Chris an worldwide community named because we believe is extensive. In his dedica on and passion for evangelism, Dr. Kim has that God owns our Firm, and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ all over the world to thousands of we serve Him there. Hence, people in all walks of life, including military personnel, diplomats, the name Lord & Evans. university professors, and missionaries. Lord & Evans Capital assists Following 45 years as pastor of the 15,000‐member Central Bap st Church private company owners, in Suwon, Korea, he is now Pastor Emeritus, as well as the chairman of the corpora ons, private equity Far East Broadcas ng Company in Korea. Dr. Kim served a five‐year term as clients, financial investors, and president of the Bap st World Alliance (2000‐2005). He is also the founder others who are seeking to of Suwon Central Chris an Academy and Capital Bible College and acquire or divest strategic Seminary in Korea. He is the former director of Youth for Christ, Korea. assets. Our confiden al services include sourcing compa ble financial or strategic partners for family businesses interested in a recapitaliza on for As chairman of the Far East Broadcas ng Company‐Korea, Dr. Kim directs a liquidity, succession planning, or acquiring exper se needed to take the network of 13 radio sta ons, of which two are high‐powered AM company to the next level. transmi ers sending the Gospel to China, Russia, Japan, and throughout South and North Korea. The Firm has broad experience across several industries, including healthcare and biopharmaceu cal products, consumer products (CPG), He notes one of the most memorable events of his life and ministry was industrial products, and with employee‐owned companies. the opportunity to interpret for Dr. Billy Graham at the 1973 Korean Crusade where more than a million people a ended a single service. He Ken Evans, president, founded the firm in Charleston in 1997. Evans represented the interna onal scope of Graham’s evangelis c ministry at previously served as CEO of a public, NASDAQ traded corpora on. The Dr. Graham’s funeral. Evans family also owned and operated a business in the Lowcountry for 20 years. Dr. Billy Kim faithfully supports and prays for Charleston Southern University, believing in the power of one person. He will con nue to pray The Evans’ family are long‐term enthusias c supporters of Charleston that God bless all CSU staff and students and keep them in the hollow of Southern through ac ve service and the establishment of four endowed His hands. student scholarships. PepsiCo McMillan Pazdan Smith PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion mes a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo offers a food McMillan Pazdan Smith is a regional, studio‐based architecture, planning, and beverage por olio that includes Frito‐Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi‐Cola, and interior design firm. One of six offices across the Southeast, our team Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product por olio includes 22 brands that of 45 is located in the heart of downtown Charleston and serves a coastal generate more than $1 billion each in es mated annual retail sales. In the clientele providing vision, crea vity, and strong fiscal stewardship to both foodservice channel, PepsiCo is a premier partner that leverages public and private sectors. Recent projects include those for academic, insights‐driven food, beverage and equipment innova ons and solu ons, athle c, healthcare, industrial, office, mul ‐family and affordable housing, and breakthrough experien al marke ng programs to delight consumers hospitality, and retail use. Our design process supports a high level of and bring a compe ve advantage to customers. community engagement and a superior client experience focused on the individual client’s business goals and objec ves. At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our goal is to deliver top‐ er financial performance while crea ng sustainable growth and Over the past four years, the firm has consistently earned na onal and shareholder value. Performance with Purpose means providing a wide regional recogni on with accolades such as ENR’s Southeastern Firm of the range of foods and beverages; finding innova ve ways to minimize our Year in 2019, Charleston Contractor’s Associa on 2016 Architectural Firm impact on the environment; providing a safe and inclusive workplace; and of the Year, Zweig Group’s Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work For, PSMJ’s inves ng in the local communi es where we operate. For more Circle of Excellence, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Best informa on, visit pepsico.com. Places to Work in S.C. award, and Grant‐Thornton’s S.C. Business Top 100. South Carolina Federal Credit Union South Carolina Federal Credit Union, founded in 1936, offers a full range of financial services including savings and investments, checking, insurance, credit cards, and loans. The Student Leadership University member‐owned coopera ve operates 24 offices in Charleston, Columbia, Georgetown, Dr. Jay Strack, a 1975 CSU alumnus, founded Student Leadership Florence, and Spartanburg, serving more than University. 165,000 people across South Carolina. Student Leadership University is a faith‐based, experien al The credit union is a not‐for‐profit en ty and exists for the financial benefit leadership‐training program that empowers, enables and equips students of its membership. That means that every dollar invested in South Carolina to rise to the call of leadership and awaken their poten al. SLU offers Federal is reinvested back into the membership and our community. The unforge able experiences that equip students to change the way they credit union invests over half a million dollars annually through community think, dream and lead, both today and for the rest of their lives. involvement. South Carolina Federal has been voted a Best Place to Work SLU offers four progressive, cumula ve experiences designed to grow in South Carolina eight mes and was recently named a best credit union students’ faith, teach them to lead and gain a vision for the future through to work for in the country. a Chris an worldview. Whether they go behind‐the‐scenes at Sea World, Sco Woods, president and CEO, has served South Carolina Federal since explore our Na on’s Capital, immerse themselves in history in Europe or 2004. He received his bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and walk where Jesus walked in Israel, at SLU, young people learn to think his MBA from Auburn University and is a Cer fied Public Accountant. bigger, ignite their calling, impact their world and lead like Jesus. Woods is proud to serve on the board of trustees for Charleston Southern University, on the Credit Union Na onal Associa on board and on the Board of Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union. For more informa on about the credit union, visit www.scfederal.org.
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universi es South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universi es supports and promotes the values of independent higher educa on in South Carolina. SCICU seeks to advance higher educa on through fundraising, scholarships, and research, as well as by facilita ng collabora ve ac vi es among the member ins tu ons. SCICU also enhances a posi ve public image and encourages government policies that support independent higher educa on.
Trident Construc on WFF Facility Services Trident Construc on has teamed with Charleston Southern University for over 25 years, delivering many exci ng projects including the Science WFF Facility Services has been delivering high‐quality, cost‐effec ve facility Building, Athle c Center, So ball Press Box, Singleton Baseball Complex, services throughout the country since 1974. Our focus is rela vely narrow the Health Science Building, and most recently the new Residence Hall. We compared to many of our compe tors in that we seek out partnerships have also completed renova ons to the Library, Dining Hall, Art Building, only with educa onal ins tu ons whose mission and values are aligned academic buildings and residence halls. We are currently working with CSU with ours. This approach has served us and our partners well for more than on the Student Center Renova ons and the Science & Engineering Building. 45 years. WFF’s objec ve is to be the best college and university facility services (Maintenance, Custodial & Grounds) provider, not necessarily the Founded in 1981 by Robert D. Fairey, Trident Construc on has grown to biggest. We fulfill this objec ve by delivering quality service and building become the region’s most recognized leader for providing value‐added solid partnerships with every school. As a privately owned company, we construc on services to team‐oriented clients, known throughout our can make decisions based on the long‐term success of our partnerships and market as Trident Construc on’s TEAM BUILD process. Today, we complete team members. We strive to provide consistent, high quality service. Our over $125,000,000 annually using our TEAM BUILD process for projects key to successfully delivering quality service is combining professional ranging from small tenant upfits to fast‐track $50,000,000 facili es. on‐site leadership, strong and invested corporate support opera ng on a Our staff of more than 85 construc on professionals works closely with our pla orm of proven systems and processes. This approach provides clients and design team members to provide a wide array of services experienced leadership and an opera ng model to assure professional including project planning, site selec on, preconstruc on coordina on and management. budge ng, and construc on management. With a 95 percent repeat client We are proud to partner with Charleston Southern University in mee ng base, our collabora ve TEAM BUILD services con nue to provide their facility needs. excep onal value and project success.
Whi ield Family Founda on The Whi ield family are great believers in the special calling that God has for building His Kingdom through Charleston Southern University. For decades, the Whi ields have offered their me, effort and financial resources to CSU knowing that their dedica on to God’s work at the school will result in much needed fruit in this lost and dying world. The late Dr. Floyd Whi ield was a member of the feasibility commi ee that entertained Wildes Financial the thought of having a Christ‐based learning ins tu on, and he served in many capaci es involving the growth of CSU. Mrs. Shirley Whi ield has Since 1999, Wildes Financial Strategies has delivered excep onal financial dedicated her life to the be erment of the university for over 40 years, all services to clients who trust us for advice and counsel due to our to the glory of God. Tim and Alina Whi ield, son and daughter‐in‐law of Dr. commitment to placing their interests first. and Mrs. Whi ield, con nue the family legacy as Tim serves on the Board As an independent prac ce, we have the flexibility and advantage of of Trustees and Alina on the Women’s Council. With the family’s undying searching the marketplace for investment products and services that are faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and His call on their lives to help nurture, best suited to help each of our clients reach their goals. educate and equip genera ons of young people for years to come, they have chosen CSU as the vessel God uses to shape the faith, educa on and We work with our clients and their other trusted advisors to assist in ideas of those that walk through the doors of the university. All praise, developing sound strategies that allow them to nurture and educate their honor and glory to God! children, navigate new careers, start and grow businesses, prepare for re rement, and leave a las ng legacy with their hard‐earned resources. All along the way, our mission is to advise and support them in a way that allows them to realize their ambi ons and goals. As a Chris an prac ce, we place a high value on helping others and giving back to our community. Members of our team serve as ac ve volunteers in professional and civic organiza ons, local churches, and other groups. As part of the Presiden al Council, Wildes Financial Strategies is pleased to support Charleston Southern University in its mission to promote academic excellence in a Chris an environment. 1 John 4:19 “We love because he first loved us.”
YCRLAW, LLC YCRLAW is built on a proud heritage of Charleston legal professionals da ng back to the 1960s. The firm's high standards for quality client service include providing efficient case management, a depth of legal experience, and state‐of‐the‐art technology to meet clients’ needs for solid legal counsel at a reasonable cost. Of great importance to the firm is its belief in the no on of corporate ci zenship. In Charleston, we are privileged to enjoy a strong and vital community where our ci zens have the opportunity to reach their highest poten al. Strong, postsecondary educa onal ins tu ons, including Charleston Southern University, are important to the con nued prosperity of the en re community. The firm considers it a privilege to be able to support the university in its academic mission. YCRLAW is proud to be a charter member of ALFA Interna onal, which is an exclusive, global associa on of law firms dedicated to improving the quality and depth of legal services provided to its clients. ALFA firms represent domes c and foreign clients in service, manufacturing, financial, and professional enterprises throughout the world. YCRLAW is pleased to offer a wide variety of legal services, with prac ce groups in many areas of civil li ga on, administra ve law, probate and tax, and real estate transac ons. www.ycrlaw.com