Chamber Neighbors

Meet Maddie Shutts of Modern Companion! Modern Companion aims to bring the community of pet lovers together one stylish pet product at a time. We were created by owner Maddie St. Shutts, a crazy pet mom with a design background inspired to give pet accessories a whole new light. She was tired of pet accessories focusing on being too masculine or feminine. With two spotted dogs finding products tha...

Meet Alecia Klauk of Chapin We Care Center! Alecia Klauk is a well-known pillar in the community. Her work with the We Care Center blessed thousands of local residents. She most recently served as Benefits Coordinator for SC Thrive, where she assisted clients for agencies like We Care and other food pantries, medical clinics, and various ministries to gain access to various government benefits pro...

Meet Terri Bauerlin! Terri is actively involved in the community as a member of the Chapin Chamber of Commerce since 2013 and has served on the Board of Directors, also a member of the Superintendent Business Advisory committee for Lexington Richland 5 school district. She lives in the Timberlake Golf Course Community located on Lake Murray. Terri has previously served as PTO secretary, ROTC secre...

Meet Bill White of Convergent Design. Bill is an active member in our community and fosters a servant's heart. Currently he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife Brandi offer website design and development through their trusted company. Convergent Design custom designs each website to reflect the unique character of the business, nonpr...

Meet Cassy Paschal, the principal at Piney Woods Elementary School. Cassy is honored to be serving as the principal of Piney Woods Elementary School (PWES). As the principal of the district’s newest elementary school, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to help create a learning environment for my future students that is nurturing, interactive and engaging.  She has over 30 yearss as a student...

AHOY Sailors! It's a Pirate's Life for the Town of Chapin this year! Mark your calendars for the 2023 Festival year- Saturday, August 26-  Monday, September 4 If you have questions, please contact  communications@chapinsc.com   Taste of Chapin- Restaurant Week featuring special deals and menu items from your favorite Chapin eateries such as our sponsor, Chophouse of Chapin, as well as Bart...

Meet the new principal of Chapin High School - Mr. Ed Davis. Superintendent Akil E. Ross Sr. said “Mr. Davis is a passionate and well-respected administrator in the School District Five community with a wealth of experience. “Mr. Davis is student-focused and has an understanding of the Chapin Community, both staff and families. I am confident he will continue to foster a nurturing and supportive l...

Meet Justin Gentry, the varsity coach for Chapin High School. He's been with the school for 14 years and knows football. In this episode, you'll learn about Coach Gentry's vision for the football team and his impressive past. https://chapinsports.com/

Meet Chapin's James Burns of the Eagle Club! James is an experienced litigator in the areas of consumer financial services litigation, FINRA broker-dealer litigation, and business litigation. A chief of staff to former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and a past chairman of the State Ethics Commission, James has counseled and represented clients in administrative law matters before state go...

Meet Lexington-Richland School District Superintendent Dr. Akil Ross. “He flunked the third grade. Now he’s the best high school principal in the nation.” This was the headline from the local newspaper after he was announced the National Principal of the Year.  Dr. Akil Ross’ story is a testimony of the power a community has to transform a struggling student into a high performing student.  Akil g...

Meet this local couple - James & Jessie Reedy - who are passionate about helping people in our community with their roofing needs. This engaging interview weaves in personal stories and insights into the roofing industry. You'll discover how it's smart to have your roof inspected about twice a year. And you'll find out that Modern Roofing does free inspections AND often can work with homeowners fo...

In this episode is a fascinating talk that weaves personal growth and professional development. Meet Gabriel Penfield! Gabriel Penfield is an entrepreneur and business leader in the Midlands. He has several pending projects for Chapin as he continues to provide value to the community. Relational Wealth is the platform from which Gabe has launched several other beloved businesses, including Tribal...

Meet William Lynch! William was born and raised in Sumter, SC, William began his career in funeral service in 2013. William attended Wilson Hall School growing up and graduated from Sumter Highschool in 2012. Following his graduation, he worked as a funeral assistant in the family owned and operated firm, Elmore-Cannon-Stephens, in his hometown. William moved to Columbia, SC in 2015 and worked as...

In this show, we talk with Holly Hayes of ISI Consulting. ISI Consulting believes in creating unique, workable solutions to address individual needs, and then ensuring those solutions are implemented. They believe every voice should be heard and that your mission is essential to a stronger community. Above all, they work to cultivate a growth mindset that welcomes innovation and change, so you kee...

In this show we get to know Kendra Starnes and learn about Cutting Edge Glass. She and her husband Andrew operate this local business and have a passion for helping others with their glass needs. You'll discover some myths about the industry and why choosing local matters. Cutting Edge Glass, LLC is a local, family owned, small business located in Chapin, SC that services the Midlands of South...

In this episode we get to know Fidelis Family Retreat an it's leader Amanda Mohr. Fidelis Family Retreat is establishing a new way for veterans to successfully interact with their families as well as their community through recreational therapy. Fidelis Family Retreat feels that their approach will help veterans feel more connected to their community and less alone in hopes of decreasing the n...

In this edition we interview Chapin’s Joe Polek, an on-air personality with 92.1 HIS radio. Joe Polek and his family have lived in South Carolina since 2012, and lived in Chapin since 2018. He has worked in radio since 2001, and is currently the Midday host on HIS Radio 92.1, which he does from his home studio in Chapin. This is a faith-filled conversation that will connect you with a Chapin neigh...

In this episode, we have a lively conversation with Nancy Williamson. Nancy is an important part of our community with a heart of gold. She’s active with several nonprofits and works with two businesses. You will enjoy getting to know Nancy!

Our second episode welcomes Police Chief Thomas Griffin. Discover his background, what a day in the life of the force looks like, how he works to ensure safety and other insights from the Chapin Police department.

Discover how the Chamber Neighbors podcast brings people together and shares what makes our community so special. As you listen, you’ll meet hosts Paul Sadler and Daniel Rendelman. The show is dedicated to chamber professionals and friends to spark ideas and build relationships.