The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at 91福利社 is pleased to announce the appointment of seven outstanding leaders to its Advisory Council. These individuals will serve a three-year term through 2027 and will play an integral role in shaping the future of family enterprise across South Carolina.听
The newly appointed Advisory Council members are:听
- Sarah Maiberger, Vice President and Controller, Integrated Support Systems听
- Sarah Curnow, Co-Founder and CEO, Credo Software听
- Kip Miller, Chairman, Eastern Industrial Supplies听
- Jay McAfee, CEO, Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes听
- Ava Smith, President, Flat Fee Recruiting听
- Abe Webber, Vice President of Operations, Super Duper Publications听
- John Barnes, President and Chief Visionary Officer, WorkSmart Staffing听
鈥淲e are honored to welcome this accomplished group of professionals to our Advisory Council,鈥� said Dr. Brad Bechtold, Executive Director of the Institute. 鈥淓ach brings unique insights, deep experience and a shared commitment to strengthening multigenerational family businesses across our state.鈥�听
About the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina听
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC), housed within the College of Business and Economics at 91福利社, exists to support, educate and equip family-owned businesses as they grow, transition and thrive across generations.听
Rooted in research and real-world practice, the Institute provides education, peer learning and expert resources for family businesses navigating the complex intersections of business, ownership, and family. Our programming includes statewide events, confidential roundtables, annual conferences and custom engagements鈥攂ringing together owners, successors, professionals and thought leaders dedicated to long-term success.听
The Institute is committed to making a statewide impact and fostering a future where family enterprises of all industries, sizes and backgrounds contribute robustly to South Carolina鈥檚 economy.听
The Role of the Advisory Council听
The Advisory Council serves a vital leadership and governance function within the Institute. Comprised of 15 leaders from family-owned businesses and strategic partners, the Council advises the Executive Committee and Institute leadership on strategy, programming, membership development and overall impact.听
Council members meet regularly to offer guidance on the Institute鈥檚 strategic direction and ensure that its work remains responsive, relevant and effective for South Carolina鈥檚 business families. Members are active participants in Institute events and serve as ambassadors for its mission鈥攑romoting a collaborative, confidential and values-driven environment for family enterprise learning.听
鈥淚n today鈥檚 rapidly changing business environment, family enterprises need places where they can learn from one another, grow stronger together, and plan wisely for the future,鈥� said Drew Brown, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Godshall Recruiting and Chair of the Advisory Council. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 exactly what this Institute offers. I鈥檓 excited to welcome this exceptional group of leaders to the Council and look forward to the energy and insight they will bring.鈥�听
For more information about the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina, visit
www.andersonuniversity.edu/feisc听