Speaker 5/9/22- Rod Casavant
Chapter Chairman, SCORE SC Lowcountry and National Advisory Council member leads team of 40+ certified business mentors supporting start-up businesses and in- business clients in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.
Selected as National Chapter of the Year 2019 (small markets), #1 National chapter (2019) in client satisfaction/engagement ratings (2021 -4th of 250+ chapters, top 10 in
‘17 & ‘18).
South Carolina District Chapter of the Year 2018, 2019, 2021 — Platinum rating annually since 2017. SCORE Lowcountry has developed several high impact community initiatives including the Minority Small Business Awards Program, Thrive Lowcountry Women’s Conference and BizPitch Lowcountry Women’s Business plan competition.
Board of Directors, past Chairman/President of Sandalwood Community Food Pantry which assists 900+ individuals and families with nutritional food and related programs. Director, Run for Hunger - partners with Palmetto Running Company to host and lead the Annual Run for Hunger.
Board of Directors (Ex Officio), Don Ryan Center for Innovation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed and innovative companies grow. The DRCI provides innovators with the space, resources, experienced guidance and contacts in order to successfully launch and grow their business.
Principal with ARMAB2, LLC which develops and executes RE investments in Beaufort county area.
30+ year career with Eli Lilly & Company in multiple leadership roles with track record of developing high performing teams, focused on successful implementation of strategic and operational initiatives.
Extensive leadership experience in Business to Business Strategic Account Management, Retail and Institutional Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development & Public Policy.
