Bryan Derreberry President and CEO | Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, SC
Bryan Derreberry President and CEO | Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, SC
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Kevin T. Sheilley as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10, 2025. Sheilley brings over a decade of experience from his previous role as President & CEO of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) in Florida.
During his tenure at the CEP, Sheilley led the organization to notable achievements, including earning the title of Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) in 2020. Matt Brewer, Chair of the Charleston Metro Chamber Board and President and CEO of Choate Construction, expressed enthusiasm about Sheilley's appointment: “We are thrilled to welcome Kevin Sheilley as the new leader of the Charleston Metro Chamber.”
Sheilley's professional background also includes significant contributions beyond Ocala. He played a key role in establishing the Lake Economic Area Development Partnership and has held leadership positions with economic development organizations in Kentucky and Tennessee.
“My wife, Lisa, and I are eager to join the vibrant Charleston community and the Chamber team,” said Sheilley. “This organization is widely respected across the chamber industry and I am honored to be selected as the next President and CEO of America’s oldest chamber.”
Sheilley's commitment to community advancement is well recognized. He holds a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation and has been honored with several awards such as Florida Chamber Executive of the Year.
His selection followed an extensive national search managed by Waverly Partners, an executive search firm specializing in chambers and economic development organizations. The process was overseen by a selection committee chaired by Matt Brewer.
Elizabeth Burwell, Incoming Chair of the Chamber’s Board and SVP for Southern First Bank, stated: “We are confident that Kevin’s leadership will propel the Chamber to new heights.”
Sheilley will succeed Bryan Derreberry who served as President for over 13 years.
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