Candice Roberson, executive director of the Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association, graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Institute for Organization Management is considered the "premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities."
The International Institute of Municipal Clerks awarded Lori Sondov, deputy city clerk for the City of Greenville, and Susan Mimmie, administrative assistant for the City of Aiken, with the Certified Municipal Clerk designation.
The Municipal Association of SC announced new staff members: John Ciesielski, loss control consultant; Elizabeth Miller, financial manager; and Kaylee Summerton, collections analyst, joined the staff in June. Fran Adcock, collections analyst, and Fay Barlow, accounts receivable coordinator, joined the staff in July; and Judy Phillips, senior claims adjuster, joined the Association in September.