MEET THE TEAM

Our staff is a group of professionals who specialize in connecting individuals to opportunities throughout Spartanburg County. We base our work on community data, which allows us to provide expertise on identifying and solving the needs of Spartanburg County. We not only help donors maximize their charitable giving, but we also support nonprofits and individuals who seek additional opportunities to make Spartanburg a better place to live, work, and play.

If you are unsure which staff member to contact, please feel free to send us a message or call the Foundation office at (864) 582.0138.

Troy HS Website 2

President & CEO

Mary Thomas HS website 2

Chief Operating Officer

Heather Ailstock

Contributions Manager

Contact for: Fundholder support, Fund Disbursements

Neili HS Website

Executive Administrative Assistant

Contact for: Executive Management, Trustee Relations, HR/Administration

Kim HS Website 2

Communications Officer

Contact for: Marketing, Communications, Special Events/Outreach

Kat Hanold website HS

Director of First Impressions & Logistics

Contact for: Reservations for meeting rooms in the Robert Hett Chapman III, Center for Philanthropy, The Gallery of Philanthropy, and Incubator Office leasing

Randy Website HS

Director of Finance

Contact for: Financial Management and Investment Controls

Evan HS Website

Program Officer

Contact for: Grant applications, Nonprofit Connect, and Nonprofit technical assistance

Karen HS website

Stewardship Officer

Contact for: Establishing a fund, Scholarship funds, and Donor Opportunities.

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Staff Accountant

Contact for: Accounts Payable, Billing

Angela Tarpley

Administrative Assistant

Contact for: General Information, Scheduling, Internships

Ashley Whitt

Director of Grants and Community Impact

Contact for: Grant Strategy, Community Partnerships, and Impact Initiatives