SPECIAL EDITION F ROM THE P RESIDENT Recognizing the South Carolina 2013 Power Players he South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s legislative victories are made possible by business leaders who recognize the value of investing in the work we do on their behalf. Many businesses choose to invest in the South Carolina Chamber at exceptional Tlevels. These companies are part of the Pinnacle of Leadership program, the Chamber’s highest level of commitment, and make an annual investment of $5,000 or more. Each Pinnacle company has its own reasons for investing at such an outstanding level, but they all share a common goal: They want to make South Carolina a better place to do business. I hope you will take a look at this publication and recognize the tremendous commitment these companies have made to improving South Otis Rawl is president and chief executive officer of the South Carolina Carolina. These businesses not only provide financial support, but also enable Chamber of Commerce. their employees to offer their time and expertise to help the Chamber in a variety of ways. They serve on our board and committees, provide input towards our annual legislative agenda and contact legislators to urge passage of pro-business legislation. Without the dedication of these organizations, the Chamber would not have achieved the legislative successes it has over the years, including passing comprehensive tort reform, workers’ compensation reform and unemployment insurance tax relief for employers. All of these achievements will save South Carolina businesses millions of dollars. When you see fellow business leaders from the Pinnacle of Leadership, please take the time to thank them for their investment in South Carolina’s business community. As I travel South Carolina to meet with business leaders, talk to various organizations and participate in board meetings, I regularly tout the support our Pinnacle of Leadership members provide. In order to continue to grow economic development opportunities in South Carolina and maintain our state’s pro-business environment, we need to grow our Pinnacle of Leadership program so the Chamber can build relationships with dynamic, influential companies like the ones listed in this publication. I encourage you to join the Pinnacle of Leadership. Together, we can make South Carolina a leading destination for businesses on a global level. NOTE: The corporate profiles accompanying the South Carolina Power Player listings were contributed by the companies. If you are interested in purchasing a corporate profile in next year’s listing, contact South Carolina Business magazine at (803) 255.2564. 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA POWER PLAYERS COMPANY LOCATION CHIEF EXECUTIVE* SUMMIT $25,000 – $34,999 BB&T Columbia, SC Michael Brenan Agapé Senior was founded in 1999 by Scott Middleton when he bought a small assisted- BlueCross BlueShield Columbia, SC David Pankau of South Carolina living facility in West Columbia. Since then, Duke Energy Carolinas Greenville, SC Clark Gillespy Agapé has grown to nine assisted living facilities and three post-acute care rehab Michelin North America, Inc. Greenville, SC Pete Selleck centers across the state. Agapé is the largest Milliken & Company Spartanburg, SC Dr. Joseph Salley provider of hospice services in the state Wells Fargo Charleston, SC Rick Redden III caring for more than 2,000 residents and patients. Agapé currently employs nearly PEAK $15,000 – $24,999 2,000 employees. Agapé Senior has further AT&T Columbia, SC Pamela Lackey expanded into home medical equipment, Eaton Corporation Cleveland, OH Alexander M. Cutler primary care, pharmacy, ambulance services, real estate and insurance services, catering and Fluor Corporation Greenville, SC David T. Seaton home care. Agapé’s CEO, Scott Middleton, is Santee Cooper Moncks Corner, SC Lonnie Carter a published author and a member of the board South Carolina Electric & Gas Cayce, SC Therese Griffin and of directors of the South Carolina Chamber of Kevin Marsh Commerce. TD Bank, N.A. Greenville, SC Rob Hoak URS Aiken, SC David Pethick CROWN $5,000 – $14,999 A. O. Smith Water Products Company McBee, SC Rick Doss A Division of A. O. Smith Corporation Aflac Group Columbus, GA Christian Goodall Agape Management Services / West Columbia, SC Scott Middleton Agape Senior Community Alcoa Mt. Holly Goose Creek, SC Mike Rousseau Allied Air Enterprises Inc. West Columbia, SC Joe Nassab AMCOL Systems Inc. Columbia, SC Jeff Murphy AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company and one of the most AnMed Health Anderson, SC John A. Miller, Jr. honored companies in the world. Its Athene Annuity Greenville, SC Guy Smith III & Life Assurance Company subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies –provide AT&T services in South Bank of America Columbia, SC Kim Wilkerson Carolina and around the world. With a BD Diagnostics Sumter, SC Rob Fauvie powerful array of network resources that BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC Spartanburg, SC Josef Kerscher includes the nation’s largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, BMW Manufacturing Co. is a subsidiary of Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud- BMW AG in Munich, Germany and is the based services. A leader in mobile Internet, sole global producer of the BMW X3 and X5 AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the Coupe. In nearly 20 years, the South Carolina most wireless phones that work in the most manufacturing facility has produced more than countries. It also offers advanced TV services 2 million vehicles for 130 markets around the under the AT&T U-verse®. world and is one of the leading U.S. automotive exporters to the world. The company employs more than 7,000 and accounts for more than 30,000 additional jobs throughout South Carolina (1.7 % of the statewide workforce). For more information on BMW Manufacturing, visit www. bmwusfactory.com. * Where possible, the top executive in South Carolina is listed. Otherwise, the chief executive of the company is listed. 2013 POWER PLAYERS 1 COMPANY LOCATION CHIEF EXECUTIVE* CROWN $5,000 – $14,999 The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Boeing Company North Charleston, SC Jack Jones Aiken County PSR/LT Plant has made South Bojangles Restaurants, Inc. Charlotte, NC Randy Kibler Carolina its home since 1998. We understand that a strong workforce and community Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Greenville, SC Mark S. Nantz pave the way to an organization’s success Bose Corporation Blythewood, SC Carl Hoefel and are dedicated to the many communities Bridgestone Americas Graniteville, SC Stephen Brooks we call home. Whether it’s making great Canal Insurance Group Greenville, SC David Firstenberg tires or connections within our community, CareCore National Bluffton, SC Douglas K. Tardio we believe it’s all about commitment. We’re building world-class tires and investing in our Carowinds Charlotte, NC Bart Kinzel communities. We know working hand-in- CenturyLink Columbia, SC Durand Standard hand with partners like the South Carolina CertusBank N.A. Greenville, SC Walter Davis Chamber to build a better tomorrow is CH2M HILL Spartanburg, SC Pete Primm important to our success. We are proud to be a Pinnacle Member of the South Carolina Charleston Place Hotel Charleston, SC Paul Stracey Chamber of Commerce. CMC Steel South Carolina Cayce, SC Dennis Malatek Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Charlotte, NC Henry W. Flint Colonial Life Columbia, SC Randall Horn Continental Tire the Americas, LLC Fort Mill, SC Jochen Etzel Covidien Healthcare Seneca, SC Jose’ E. Almeida Crailar Pamplico, SC Jerry Whitener Cytec Carbon Fibers, LLC Greenville, SC Todd Hermetz Darlington Raceway Darlington, SC Chris Browning Delta Dental Columbia, SC Spann Laffitte Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP CPAs Greenville, SC Mark Crocker Domtar Fort Mill, SC John D. Williams EagleMed Greenville, SC David Ellis Headquartered in Greenville, S.C. and with Eastman Chemical Company Gaston, SC James P. Rogers offices across the state, Elliott Davis, LLC Elliott Davis LLC Greenville, SC Richard Davis is one of the largest assurance, tax and EnergySolutions, LLC Columbia, SC Mark Morant consulting services firms in the Southeast and ranks among the top 50 CPA firms in the Enterprise Holdings Columbia, SC Ann Dedman United States. Founded in 1925 and deeply Exxon Mobil Corporation Fairfax, VA Randy T. Smith rooted in the history and economies of the Fabri-Kal Piedmont, SC Chris Allen region, the firm serves diverse companies, First Citizens Bank Columbia, SC Jim Apple providing comprehensive solutions in areas such as state and local tax, international Fisher & Phillips LLP Columbia, SC Roger Quillen services, financial reporting, internal controls, credits and incentives, as well as transactions, Established in Greenwood in 1988, FUJIFILM business valuations, corporate strategy and Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. is proud to call South worldwide business structuring. For more Carolina home for 25 years. The Greenwood information, please visit www.elliottdavis. site serves as the company’s North American manufacturing and research and development com. headquarters employing over 1,000 people. Fujifilm South Carolina produces lithographic printing plates for the graphics arts market, color photographic paper and QuickSnap cameras serving as a global manufacturing hub for Fujifilm and playing a key role in the company’s strategic vision by serving customers throughout the United States, Canada and over 40 other