Thank You for being Involved!
Chapters play a vital role in the continuing recruitment of new members to the association. They also act as vehicles for developing relationships with area legislators, regulators, and other professionals. Every chapter is responsible to the association’s Board of Directors, and is included in the association’s annual financial audit.
As a member of SCACPA, you are invited to join one of our eight regional chapters. You are eligible to join the chapter in which you live or work, but you may only be a member of one chapter at a time.
If you are already a member of SCACPA and would like to join your local chapter, or for additional information regarding chapter events and benefits, please contact Chris Jenkins.
The Catawba Chapter serves members living or working in Chester, Lancaster, and York counties.
Chapter Officers
- Jayne Maas, CPA, PhD Chair
- Lisa Li, CPA Vice Chair
- Philip Parker, CPA, CFE Treasurer
The Central Chapter serves members living or working Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, and Sumter counties.
Central Chapter Officers
- Marcus Tomlinson, CPA Chair
- Michael J. Targia, CPA Vice Chair
- Traci Tasca, CPA Treasurer/Secretary
- Chris Mauney, CPA Treasurer/Secretary
- Alan Leichtle, CPA, CGMA Past Chair
The Coastal Chapter serves members living in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton and Jasper counties.
Coastal Chapter Officers
- Mark Willcox, CPA Chair
- Richard Ett, CPA, CFP Vice Chair
- Kathy Abraham, CPA, MBA Past Chair
The Foothills Chapter serves members living in Cherokee, Union, and Spartanburg counties.
Foothills Chapter Officers
- Lillian E. Gonzalez, CPA Chair
- Marcia Smeenk, CPA Secretary/Treasurer
- Nathan Gillow, CPA Secretary/Treasurer
The Grand Strand Chapters serves members living or working Georgetown and Horry counties.
Grand Strand Chapter Officers
- Joe Heyd, CPA Chair
- Georgette “Jet” Timmons, CPA Vice Chair
- Tonia Clemmons, CPA Treasurer
- Sheila Mitchell, CPA Secretary
The Pee Dee Chapter serves members living or working in Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg counties.
Pee Dee Chapter Officers
- Elizabeth Hinton, CPA, CMA, CFM Chair
- Alison Swaggard, CPA Vice Chair
- Nancy Waring, CPA Secretary/Treasurer
The Piedmont Chapter serves members living or working in Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, and Pickens counties.
Piedmont Chapter Officers
- Stephanie Estrada, CPA President
- David Knobeloch, CPA Vice President
- Holly Lee, CPA Treasurer
- Chris Clark, CPA Secretary
- Deanna Petan, CPA Member at Large
The Sea Island Chapter serves members who live or work in Beaufort county.
Sea Island Chapter Officers
- Barry O. Long, CPA Chair
- Jennifer N. Smith, CPA Vice Chair
- Elizabeth Kreisel, CPA Treasurer
- Theresa Rough, CPA Secretary
Chapters are an integral part of SCACPA. Each regional chapter is an affiliate of the association, and exists to facilitate networking and educational opportunities tailored for its members.
Upcoming Chapter Events
Being active in your community is fruitful for the soul and the greater good. Chapter socials are a great way to get involved in your local physical community, as well as the professional community – your fellow CPAs. You can never know too many people, have too many friends, or volunteer too often. Look for your local Chapter events soon!
Grand Strand “Students Meet the Profession” – 10/21/2019
Grand Strand Chapter on Monday, Oct. 21 will be hosting a panel of local professionals for Coastal Carolina University students to ask questions regarding various professions within the accounting field from 6-8 p.m.. RSVP no later than 10/14/2019. A social mixer will occur after the completion of the panel. Register Today!
Catawba Fall Social Gathering – 10/24/2019
Celebrate the fall and your profession at the Catawba Chapter’s Fall Social Event. Chapter leaders invite you to join fellow SCACPA members on Oct. 24, 6:30 PM at Legal Remedy 129 Oakland Ave in Rock Hill for conversation, laughs, excellent food, and of course, beverages.
Central “BBQ Supper & Oyster Roast” – 11/05/19
Attend the Annual SCACPA Central Chapter BBQ Supper & Oyster Roast on Tues., Nov. 5 at The Oaks Venue (901 Brookwood Drive). This year, there will be a college football theme, so come dressed in your favorite team colors. We will have beer and wine with light snacks starting at 5:30, and oysters and Hudson’s BBQ will be served starting around 6:15.
New this year: Enjoy live southern soul music performed by CJ Mack. As always, you will have the opportunity to win fantastic door prizes such as Apple Air Pods, gift cards, and Carolina- and Clemson-themed prizes.
To register email communications@scacpa.org. Guests are welcome!
Sea Island “Meet the Firms” – 11/05/19
Make plans to join us at the USC-Bluffton campus from 5:30-7:30. If you firm is interested in participating, please contact Sea Island Treasurer Teri Rough at trough@pcareycpa.com. Look for more details as we get closer to the event.
Catawba “Meet Your Representative: Brandon Newton” – 11/6/2019
The Catawba Chapter invites you to meet S.C. Rep. Brandon Newton, R-Lancaster, at our annual legislative night. Come network with your peers and discuss the issues of the day for District 45 at Southern Charm in Rock Hill on Wed., Nov. 6 from 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Newton serves on the Committee of Labor, Commerce and Industry. When elected in 2016 at age 22, Newton became the youngest serving member in the S.C. Legislature. He is a lifelong Lancaster resident and former student body president of USC-Lancaster. He earned a BA in Liberal Studies/Organizational Leadership from USC and an MBA from Winthrop University.