Lancaster, SC – The Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Tyson Wright, Catawba Region District Manager, Government & Community Relations with Duke Energy, will serve as the organization’s Board Chair for the 2026 Chamber year. A Lancaster County native, Tyson brings a wealth of talent, energy, enthusiasm, and community knowledge to the Chamber. We look forward to her leadership!
 
Thomas Hardin, Senior Vice President – Consumer Lending with Founders Federal Credit Union and current Board Chair, will continue serving on the Board of Directors in 2026 as Past Chair.
 
Sharon Snipes, Team Leader of the Snipes Team EXP Realty, a leading real estate company in Lancaster County, SC, has been appointed Chair-Elect for 2026. Joey Byrd, Senior Advisor, Land and Community Relations, OceanaGold Haile Gold Mine, will serve as Board Treasurer, while Lisa deAndrade, Controller and Patient Advocate with Rebound Behavioral Health, will continue serving as Board Secretary.
 
The Chamber is also pleased to announce the addition of five distinguished business and community leaders to its Board of Directors. The new Board members bring a deep commitment to the Chamber’s mission and a passion for our community.
 
Olivia Hann, Assistant Director/Public Relations Manager, KARE – Kershaw Area Resource Exchange
Kevin Mills, Vice President, Organizational Development & Community Relations, INSP
Jack Ossa, Founder and Principal, OSSA Studio
Jeff Rammage, Director of Student Life, University of South Carolina - Lancaster
Richard Smith, Agent/Owner Alpine Advantage Health Insurance
 
Chamber President and CEO John McCain said “The Lancaster County business community is fortunate to have these exceptional leaders serving on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. They will provide tremendous insight and guidance to the Chamber as we work diligently to make Lancaster County a better place to live, work, and do business.”
 
The new Board of Directors will begin their three-year terms effective January 1, 2026.