BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The board of directors for the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism, and the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (dba Experience Columbia SC) consists of nine members – five representing the City of Columbia, two representing Lexington County and two representing Richland County.

• Sammy Hendrix, Chair - Brandon Alexander Associates 

• Andrew Lucas, Vice Chair - Columbia Cash Home Buyers and Lucas Properties 

• Jana Medlin, Treasurer - Lexington Wingate 

• Janice Marshall, Secretary - Clyburn Foundation 

• Sam Johnson - Nexsen Pruet Law Firm 

• Amber Martin - PRM Hotel Group 

• David Erbacher - Hyatt Hotel Columbia - Vista 

• Rich Harrill - USC - College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management 

• Rick Patel - SEJWAD

• Teresa Wilson, Ex Officio - City of Columbia 

• Lynn Sturkie, Ex Officio - Lexington County 

• Leonardo Brown, Ex Officio - Richland County