Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) is pleased to announce the addition of two staff members and the election of new officers to its Board of Directors. As the Center continues its mission to empower individuals and strengthen the community, these leaders will play a vital role in guiding its future growth and impact.
New Board Leadership
The newly elected Board officers are: Ted Kelly, Chair, Steven Nail, Vice Chair, James N. Haltiwanger Jr., Treasurer, and Dennis Braasch, Secretary.
With more than 26 years progressive experience in senior executive management and business advisory services, Ted Kelly has supervised solutions-oriented business plans, developed quality assurance measures, and managed client satisfaction programs for small companies to international manufacturing giants. As President and CEO of Interserv, Ted leads growth and strategic direction for the company as it targets the Hospitality, Government, Restaurant, and Retail sectors by providing oversight in all key business areas while positioning Interserv for steady sales growth.
Ted Kelly, Board Chair
Steve Nail is currently the Dean, College of Business, at Anderson University. He is a labor and employment attorney who began his career with the National Labor Relations Board. Thereafter, he served as Assistant General Counsel for Michelin, including two stints in France, where he worked on the structuring of the European Economic Community and served in the HR and Legal Departments. Later he served as the Vice President of Labor and Employee Relations before moving on to Hubbell where he served as the Vice President of Human Resources.
Steven Nail, Board Vice Chair
He has earned the designations Accredited Asset Management Specialist, AAMS®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC®, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, AIF® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, CEPA®.
James N. Haltiwanger, Jr, Board Treasurer
As one of the Owners of Industrial Project Innovation (IPI), Dennis provides leadership and operating experience to IPI. Dennis’ experience, built over four decades of project work in many industries and countries, adds credibility to the services IPI delivers.
Dennis has more than 40 years’ experience in the global engineering and construction industry working on a variety of US and global projects in both the private and public sectors.
Dennis Braasch, Board Secretary
We are excited to welcome these four Board members to their new roles. Their experience, passion, and commitment to our mission will help us continue to serve the community and help us imagine new ways to serve the Greenville community.
New Staff Members
The new staf members joining Phillis Wheatley are: Laurie Franklin, Operations Manager, and Antoinette Hall, Arts Coordinator.
Laurie Franklin joins PWCC as the new Operations Manager. She worked as the child advocate at the McCormick Children’s Home, Inc. for four years and served as the Executive Director for twenty years. Laurie is a native of Laurens, and she is a graduate of Lander University. Laurie brings more than two decades of nonprofit operations experience to the center.
Laurie Franklin, Operations Manager
Antoinette Hall joins PWCC as the new Arts Coordinator for the Young Artists Program. A longtime resident of Greenville, she has performed in countless theatrical productions in and around the Upstate since 2010. Antoinette studied Music Education at Brevard and Converse Colleges.
Antoinette Hall, Arts Coordinator
We are thrilled to welcome Laurie Franklin and Antoinette Hall to our team. “Laurie’s extensive experience in nonprofit operations and Antoinette’s deep-rooted passion for the arts will be invaluable as we continue to expand our programs and services. Their leadership and dedication will help us enhance the impact we have in the community.”
Phillis Wheatley Community Center has been a beacon of support and opportunity for the Nicholtown community and Upstate South Carolina. From providing educational and recreational programs to providing community services to hosting local events, PWCC remains committed to enriching lives, from youth through retirement.
About Phillis Wheatley Community Center
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center provides a wide variety of services and programs to youth, adults and seniors in Upstate South Carolina. Founded in 1919 by Hattie Logan Duckett, the center has been serving the community for more than a century. Learn more at philliswheatleysc.org.
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