We believe in a bright future for South Carolina.

Empowering communities, organizations, and individuals to make lasting impact. The power of collaboration creates a better world.

Questions? Feel free to email our team at info@scmatters.org

Our board

Our board leadership has decades of experience in youth development and organizational leadership.

  • Thomas Buxton

    CEO • Venture Resorts

    Thomas Buxton is the co-founder and CEO of Venture Resorts. Since 2008, he has significantly increased the company’s sales and grown the properties from 179 to over 500.

  • Anthony S. H. Catone, J.D., C.R.M.

    Director • SCDSS

    Tony Catone currently serves as Director for South Carolina’s Department of Social Services (SCDSS), overseeing one of the state’s largest public service legal organizations.

  • Stacy Kirkland

    Director of Communications • CULI

    Stacy Kirkland has been part of the Clemson University Learning Institute (CULI) since 2007 and currently serves as the Director of Communications and Marketing.

  • Stephen Lance

    Executive Director • CULI

    Stephen Lance joined Clemson University Learning Institute (CULI) in 1999, holding leadership positions such as Chief of Staff, Associate Executive Director of Advancement, Director of Institute Advancement, and Director of Marketing.

  • Elizabeth Morris

    Manager, Career Readiness Center • SCDJJ

    Elizabeth (Liz) Morris embraces the value of citizenship and has not only applied it to her life but is a model of servant leadership.

  • Josiah Murphy

    Maintenance Planner • Heidelberg

    With a decade of experience as a Maintenance Planner at Heidelberg Materials, Josiah has honed his expertise in strategic planning, purchasing, and forecasting.

  • Patsy Wood Smith, M.Ed., NBCT

    Former Director of School-Based Programs • CULI

    In her role at CULI, Smith directed two charter middle schools: Youth Leadership Academy of SC, located in Pickens, and Tall Pines STEM Academy, located in Aiken.