Leadership Development

Ones to Watch Profile: Stacey Adams July 11, 2025 We’re proud to celebrate Stacey Adams, Financial Education Manager at Founders Federal Credit Union, as one of York County’s 2025 Ones to Watch honorees. With more than a decade at Founders, Stacey has dedicated her career to making financial education more than just a resource—it’s a…

Ones to Watch Profile: Reid Hovis July 8, 2025 From the soccer fields of Northwestern High School to the heart of downtown Rock Hill, Reid Hovis has always been driven by a deep commitment to his hometown. As the co-founder and operator of Smooth Move, a full-service moving and storage company serving both North and…

Ones to Watch Profile: Nathan Mallard July 1, 2025 Nathan Mallard is no stranger to growth, vision, and community impact. As Co-Founder of The Home Team at Allen Tate Realtors, Nathan has helped turn a small group of agents into a dominant force in the Rock Hill real estate market. Under his leadership, the team…

Ones to Watch Profile: Michael Parsons June 25, 2025 As the Area Manager of Ride Operations at Carowinds, Michael Parsons oversees the operation of more than 43 attractions, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of over 14 million guests each year. But his role is far more than logistics and checklists — it’s about delivering experiences…

Ones to Watch Profile: Melissa Carlyle June 20, 2025 Melissa Carlyle is a force for change in York County—one whose work, passion, and vision are transforming lives and reshaping the conversation around homelessness in our community. As the Executive Director of the Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless (CACH), Melissa leads coordinated efforts to prevent…

Ones to Watch Profile: Maddie Ewing June 13, 2025 Maddie Ewing is not only a dynamic marketing leader—she’s a passionate community builder whose work is making a lasting mark on York County. As Marketing Manager at Piedmont Medical Center, Maddie leads community engagement and external marketing strategy for York County’s hospital system. Her focus? Strengthening…

Ones to Watch Profile: Leslie Galvez June 11, 2025 Leslie Galvez is the definition of a connector—working at the intersection of civic leadership, community empowerment, and grassroots engagement. As the City of Rock Hill’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Leslie helps residents form and sustain neighborhood associations while bridging relationships between the City and key public and…

Ones to Watch Profile: Jonathan Layfield June 6, 2025 Jonathan Layfield serves as Vice President of Finance at York Electric Cooperative, where he leads a ten-member team across accounting and billing. Since joining YEC in 2020, he has made a significant impact—implementing financial systems for a new fiber access partnership with Comporium, providing internet access…

Ones to Watch Profile: Jason Ackerman June 5, 2025 Jason Ackerman is not only helping shape the future of his profession—he’s helping redefine what it means to lead with vision, culture, and community impact. As Vice President at BNA CPAs & Advisors, Jason has played a pivotal role in growing the firm from a small…