On November 20, 2024, the Regional Industry Support Enterprise, Inc. (RISE) held its first annual meeting. During the meeting, the board of directors was officially formed and appointed the officers.
The board of directors represents the eight counties that RISE serves: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty and Screven.
The board of directors and officers are:
- Kay Ford, Chairperson, Chatham County
- Rep. Al Williams, Vice Chairperson, Liberty County
- Adam Kennedy, Secretary/Treasurer, Evans County
- Brynn Grant, Liberty County
- Jessica Hood, CEcD, Effingham County
- Van R. Johnson, II, SPHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA-CP, Chatham County
- Dr. Kyle Marrero, Bulloch County
- Stephen Milner, Screven County
- Roger Moss, Chatham County
- Hannah Mullins, Candler County
- Ryan Purvis, P.E., Bryan County
- Paul Roesel, Bulloch County
- Jon Seagraves, Bryan County
- Trip Tollison, Chatham County
- Todd Wall, Effingham County
During the annual meeting, RISE President and CEO Anna Chafin welcomed the new board and said she looked forward to working with them.
“Each of our board members brings a unique perspective and ideas on workforce and how RISE can move the ball forward to support our industries. The RISE staff looks forward to working with the board as we advance our initiatives,” said Chafin.
The Regional Industry Support Enterprise’s mission is to be the key facilitator of industry support services and workforce development in the Savannah region. The organization is focused on seven core focus areas: Military, Underrepresented, Housing, Education, Transportation, Childcare and Marketing.
