Board of Directors

2024-25 President

Adam Jennings

Adam Jennings, a native of Spartanburg, SC, has had a love for theatre and the spoken word for as long as he can remember. Today, Adam is the Destination Experiences Manager for VisitGreenvilleSC where he works together with the community’s members to grow Greenville as a must-visit destination city. A graduate of Greenville Technical College, he also volunteers as a support group facilitator for the Greenville Area Parkinson Society and is on the leadership planning committee for the Alzheimer’s Association’s signature event, Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Outside of work, you can find Adam with his friends and family at local and national theatre productions, antiquing or enjoying a glass of wine or a craft cocktail at any of Greenville’s latest establishments.

2024-25 Vice President

Taylor Roy

2024-25 Treasurer

James B. Starks IV

James B. Starks IV, CPA
Co-Managing Partner and Audit Partner
JStarks@bgcllc.com

James joined Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales, LLC in October 2014 as the firm’s Audit Director and was admitted as a partner in the firm in January 2017. He has more than 20 years total business experience, including over 16 years of experience working with public accounting firms within the audit and assurance departments. Prior to joining Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales, LLC, James served as Audit Manager for a top 10 national accounting firm. His experience includes not-for-profit entities as well as public and closely held for-profit entities primarily in the commercial construction and manufacturing industries.

Professional Affiliations
American Institute of CPAs
South Carolina Association of CPAs

Education
BBA, Accounting and Finance, Magna Cum Laude, Georgia State University

2024-25 Secretary

Sharon Hickman

2024-25 Past President

Christy Ashkettle

2024-25 Fundraising Chair

Deb Peabody

Jake Cluverius

Sarah DuBose

Elizabeth Hayes

Grace Hartley

Kristi Parker Byers

Lillian Keeling

Liz Jordan

Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Jordan has over 18 years of experience working with college students in a variety of settings, including career advising, service learning and leadership, education abroad, and residence life. Liz works with the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) at Greenville Technical College, providing case management and support services to help students meet their academic and professional goals. Prior to Greenville Technical College, Elizabeth held positions at the University of South Carolina, Upstate, the University of Southern California, and Whittier College. Outside of academia, Elizabeth worked for Be The Match operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, where she oversaw its two national college student volunteer programs, Be The Match On Campus and Get in the Game. Elizabeth also has experience working with college students and faculty in education abroad programs and philanthropic travel, guiding the development of these programs and managing university and non-profit partnerships. Elizabeth received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of San Diego, her M.Ed. in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California, and her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California.