Board of Directors
Our Board provides strategic leadership focusing on the long-term impact of the Council’s work to reduce unintentional injuries and death in communities across the Southeast. The Board sets policy and direction and partners with staff to identify the strategies that lead to success in safety prevention. Meet our Board of Directors.

Nichole Spivey
President
Promise Health Plan
Strategic Project Coordinator
Nichole Spivey
President
“I am proud to serve on the SCNSC Board who seeks to improve the knowledge about the magnitude, the causes, and the predisposing components of unintentional injuries by empowering the communities with educational programs to reduce fatalities.”

Pauline Lewis
Vice President
Michelin North America
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Pauline Lewis
Vice President
“My passion for improving the work environment comes from a personal experience with a family member injured at work when she was a child. Then, through my education, I was exposed to different challenges that workers and employers face when maintaining and improving safety in the work environment.”

Laura Comstock
Past President
Retired, Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Manager of Technical Training & Operations Qualifications
Laura Comstock
Past President
“I have built a career to focus on workplace safety and the key to workplace safety is having committed leadership and a well-trained, well-supplied workforce. SCNSC uses the same philosophies I have used throughout my career not only in the workplace, but in the broader community…train, train, train and then make sure they have the right tools and suitable support systems to be successful.”

Will Hinson
Secretary / Treasurer
SKC, Inc.
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Will Hinson
Secretary / Treasurer
“I am honored to be able to serve an organization that focuses on saving lives both at work and at home in our communities. It is very rewarding to be able to help shape the direction, goals, and strategy of such an organization while collaborating with safety minded professionals across various backgrounds.”

Marcus K. Gore
Member-at-Large
SC Department of Public Safety
General Counsel
Marcus K. Gore
Member-at-Large
"I regularly see the consequences of poor driving habits and the tremendous toll those decisions make on family and friends. SCNSC works tirelessly to educate drivers, particularly teen drivers, on the impact of unsafe behavior on the road. I stand proud in our efforts to increase awareness of safe driving practices and reduce fatalities on our roadways.”

Regina Creech
Board Member
Medical University of South Carolina
Back2Business Liaison Manger
Regina Creech
Board Member
"It is incredibly rewarding to work with other professionals from various backgrounds to improve workforce and community health and safety. NSC programs directly impact where we live, work, learn and play.”

Scott DeBow
Board Member
Avetta
Principal HS/E
Scott DeBow
Board Member
“I believe enabling stronger safety leadership, knowledge and resources throughout our communities is among our greatest opportunities to positively impact today's society, while equipping the next generation to lead into the future. Serving on the SCNSC Board allows me to contribute to the mission and strategic direction of an organization committed to saving lives, from the workplace to any place, across South Carolina and Georgia.”

Chris Garner
Board Member
D&T Steel
Fleet Safety Director / OSHA Site Inspector
Chris Garner
Board Member
“I enjoy working with the Council as this organization offers training that greatly improves the quality of life for all of us.”

Tim Hinson
Board Member
SC School Boards Insurance Trust Fund
Risk Control Manager
Tim Hinson
Board Member
“I first got involved with the National Safety Council because of Alive at 25. Working with school districts everyday, I saw the need for such a valuable program for today’s young people. But the Southeastern Chapter of the National Safety Council is so much more than one program. Our involvement in corporate and community safety has been a wonderful place to give my time.”

Rick Hubbard
Board Member
11th Judicial Circuit
Solicitor
Rick Hubbard
Board Member

Larry Lucas
Board Member
State Farm
Agent
Larry Lucas
Board Member
“I’ve been working the SCNSC for many years. Having been involved with the tremendous growth of this organization, and watching the impact of all of the various programs, I truly believe this group of great folks is making a real difference in our community and beyond.”

Mike Terry
Board Member
KW Beverage
Director of Safety & Security
Mike Terry
Board Member
"Our families are the most important parts of our lives and no one thinks of safety until something happens. That's where SCNSC comes together to improve our daily lives."

Bryan Tolar
Board Member
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Safety & Security Supervisor, Facilities Management
Bryan Tolar
Board Member
“SCNSC is an important resource for BlueCross BlueShield. It’s helped us build a culture of safety. As a Board Member, I expect to gain a better appreciation of how other organizations like ours are developing a safety culture and what techniques they are using to meet their goals.”

Todd Buehrig
Non-Voting Board Member
National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC)
President & CEO
Todd Buehrig
Non-Voting Board Member
"Leading this organization is an honor! Our work at SCNSC has the power to save lives, protect communities, and ensure everyone comes home safe. The impact we make across SC and GA is not measured in dollars, but in the safety education and well-being of those we serve."
tbuehrig@scnsc.org