NMB Chamber of Commerce, CVB announces Board of Directors

By Pete Brooks

During the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Luncheon held recently at The Surf Club in North Myrtle Beach, the Chamber announced the 2019-2020 officers and Board of Directors.

The incoming Board Chair is Mendel Bell of TouchMed Spa and Southern Tide Media. Mendel has been a leader in the Chamber of Commerce and CVB for several years having recently served as the chair for Build North Myrtle Beach and as chair of the recent search committee to recruit a new Chamber/CVB CEO. During the luncheon, Bell said, “I am honored to serve as the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce board. We have a vibrant, growing community in North Myrtle Beach. It’s exciting to serve in this capacity as we help guide the responsible growth of our city, the business community and the surrounding area.”

The vice chair of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce will be Callie Wise, State Farm Insurance; the treasurer will be Ricky Martin, Martin Heat and Air; and the immediate past chair is Ed Horton, Anderson Brothers Bank.

New board members joining the board serving their first three year terms are Ben Clyburn, Condo-World; Jenna Duke, Cherry Grove Drug; Dargan Ervin, Tidelands Health; Jim Powalie, Burroughs and Chapin; Ed W. Prince III, Cherry Grove Pier; and Eric Rivenbark, Coastal Carolina University. Joining the board serving his second term is Scott Ellis, REMAX Southern Shores.

The complete list of board members for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors is:

Executive committee: Board chair, Mendel Bell of Touch MedSpa; vice chair,  Callie Wise, State Farm Insurance; treasurer, Ricky Martin, Martin Heat & Air; immediate past chair, Ed Horton, Anderson Brothers Bank; President and CEO, Cheryl Y. Kilday, CDME, North Myrtle Beach  Chamber & CVB;  Brandon Cox, Elliott Beach Rentals; John Breeden, South Atlantic Bank; Jonathan Fussell, Duplin Winery; and Scott Ellis, RE/MAX Southern Shores.

Board Members: Brent Groome, HTC; Andy Thomas, Century 21 Thomas; Ben Clyburn, Condo-World; Cyndee Colborn, Seaside Vacations; Dargan Ervin, Tidelands Health; Jenna Duke, Cherry Grove Drug; Ed W. Prince, III, Cherry Grove Pier ; Eric Rivenbark, Coastal Carolina University; Jim Powalie, Burroughs and Chapin; Marcia Hanscome, Vacation Rentals of North Myrtle Beach; Monica Vehige, McLeod Loris Seacoast; Monroe Baldwin, Myrtle Beach Tours; and Phil Pate, Grand Strand Vacation.

For additional information concerning the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce or to join, visit their website at:

www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.com or call them at 843-281-2662.