Committees & Chairs
The purpose of the Community Engagement Committee is to develop relationships in the community with local non-profits and to give back with annual donations. In addition, this committee seeks to donate scholarship money to local high school students once a year.
CHAIR
Jen Mallin
Tony Pope State Farm
VICE CHAIR
Sully Witte
Charleston County School District
Sully Witte is a Mount Pleasant native and a 1997 graduate of Lander University, where she received a BA in Mass Communications. Upon graduation, she went straight into the workforce at the Moultrie News. The award-winning journalist worked her way up the ranks from beat reporter to editor, and after 21 years with East Cooper's weekly newspaper, Witte took a Public Relations Officer position with the Charleston County School district where she has proudly served for over six years. Witte was a Rotarian for over 20 years and has been a member of the Mount Pleasant Chamber since it was known as the Mount Pleasant Business Association. She has a 23 year old daughter, Reeves and continues to call Mount Pleasant home.
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Expo Committee is tasked with planning and executing one of the area’s premier networking events. The Expo enhances the Chamber and Mount Pleasant by providing a venue for businesses across the area to meet and showcase their products and services to the community and to other businesses.
CHAIR
Ben Knight
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
A native of Richmond, VA, Knight graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. He spent a year as an assistant football coach at Emory & Henry College before entering the corporate world.
Mr. Knight spent 20 years in the consumer products industry, working for a Fortune 100 company in sales and marketing. He started in an entry level position, and advanced through the organization to become Vice President of Sales where he was responsible for $750 million in annual revenue.
Next, Knight became Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for a small rigid packaging company in Los Angeles, where he led a once struggling company to grow from $27 million to $100 million in annual revenue in less than four years. However, the desire to own his own company caused Mr. Knight to research small companies for sale, particularly those located in the Southeast so he and his family could get back closer to their roots.
In 2007, working with Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, he acquired FASTSIGNS South Tryon located in Charlotte, NC. Next he acquired two additional locations for this franchise; Rock Hill, SC in 2009, and Matthews/Ballantyne in Charlotte in 2012. Through Knight’s leadership, he grew these locations to become one of the highest revenue generating groups of centers world-wide in the FASTSIGNS International franchise system.
Successfully selling these three centers in 2017, Knight decided to join with Viking Mergers & Acquisitions by opening a new location for them in Charleston, SC. As Managing Partner, he will help business owners and/or investors sell or buy a business in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Foundation Committee awards educational scholarships to encourage and support students aspiring for a career in business and has partnered with various local charities to help provide financial assistance as well as bring attention to their individual missions in support of our community.
The marketing committee supports the mission of the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce by communicating relevant, consistent and branded messages emphasizing Chamber and community initiatives and objectives.
 
CHAIR
Mike Compton
rūmbo Advertising
Mike Compton is the President and Co-Founder of rūmbo Advertising and serves as the Marketing Chair for the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce as well as the Director of Membership Experience for the Charleston American Marketing Association.
A former Spartan film student, he’s fulfilling his love of video production and people as the co-host and producer of the Charleston Marketing Podcast, powered by the Charleston American Marketing Association out of the Charleston Radio Group Studios.
After graduating from Michigan State University with a Telecommunication degree he traded the Midwest for the Sunshine State in 2001 to start a multimedia producer career in Tampa, FL where he led content production for brands of all kinds from local non-profits to nationally known corporations.
In 2013 Compton co-founded a video production company called Three Chairs Productions. In 2015, this producer turned studio owner, turned entrepreneur, was able to further develop his network and professional goals when he joined the board of AAF Tampa Bay. Most notably, while working (volunteering) up the AAF ladder to become chapter President, Compton was Chairman of the Board for the 2016 AAF National Chapter of the Year. Three Chairs was acquired by rūmbo Advertising in 2021 to help bolster its content creation services and help find the soul of our partner’s brands.
With over 20+ years in video management, content creation, and production, Compton’s most excited about the new technologies that give us the ability to tell even more stories, impacting brands in ways we haven’t thought of yet.
Moving to Charleston, South Carolina in 2019, you can find him about town exploring all that the Low Country has to offer while expanding the rūmbo Charleston team, networking, on set, editing videos, and chasing his twin boys alongside his wife Emily.
VICE CHAIR
Darius Kelly
DK Design
Darius Kelly is the founder and creative director of DK. Design. He began his journey in design and marketing at Coastal Carolina University before transferring to the Art Institute of Charleston, where he graduated in 2017. The following year, in 2018, he started his own business, applying the principles he learned during his undergraduate studies to his work.
Darius is passionate about helping clients stand out visually and empowering them to tell their unique stories. He credits many individuals for providing him with valuable business and personal advice, which he believes has contributed to his success.
As a way to give back, Darius has joined the boards of several Charleston-based non-profits, including the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, the Daniel Island Business Association, and the Charleston Chapter of the American Marketing Association. He aims to share his experience and support the community and aspiring designers. In 2023, he also began mentoring undergraduate design students to help prepare them for job searches and careers in the industry.
The RISE program encourages our women MPCC members to RISE – Reach, Inspire, Support and Empower each other by encouraging our businesses and community to thrive with quality networking events including After Hour Socials and educational programs.
CHAIR
Kathi Herrmann
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
Kathi Herrmann is the Marketing Director for Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. She creates and implements marketing programs for the 500,000+ square foot outdoor mixed-use shopping center, including events such as Lights Up, Fall Festival, Play Dayz, Live Under The Oaks, Pink Promenade and Pup Bowl. Previously she was the Director of Marketing for four regional shopping centers on Long Island, New York for Simon Property Group, including Roosevelt Field, the 9th largest shopping center in the United States. Kathi has been in the shopping center marketing industry for more than 20 years.Â
Kathi Herrmann majored in Marketing and received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT.Â
Kathi and her husband Danny, relocated to Mount Pleasant in February, 2016 and spend their time with their incredibly cute rescue shepherd mutt Herbie. Â
VICE CHAIR
Jessica Jones, PharmD, MSCLS
Jessica Jones is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and advocate for precision medicine. As the Founder of Genetic Wellness, LLC, she is dedicated to helping individuals optimize their health by addressing the root causes of chronic conditions through personalized genetic testing. With extensive experience in pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics, Jessica empowers both patients and healthcare professionals with actionable, science-based strategies to improve health outcomes.
Jessica holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and a Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (MSCLS), along with multiple advanced certifications in medication therapy management and genetic-based healthcare. Her expertise spans functional medicine, genetic testing, and personalized treatment approaches.
Beyond her work in healthcare, Jessica is actively involved in the local business community, fostering connections and supporting initiatives that drive innovation and professional growth. Passionate about collaboration and mentorship, she enjoys contributing to programs that uplift entrepreneurs and professionals.
When she's not leading health initiatives, Jessica enjoys engaging with her community, mentoring pharmacy students, and exploring holistic wellness strategies.
The Young Professionals Group (YPG) is for our MPCC members 21 – 40 years old. The YPG meets the first Thursday of the month at various MPCC member venues to meet and network with other YPG members at after hour socials to help you build and develop your personal and professional brand.
CHAIR
Josh Kramer
Private I Print Promotions
Josh Kramer is the owner of Private I Print Promotions, a local business in Mount Pleasant. Founded in 2005 by Josh’s father, Josh took over the business upon graduating from college. He works with a wide range of clients, from small businesses to larger firms, and helps these companies by providing custom apparel and promotional products. Josh carefully considers customers' needs and concerns to provide the best promotional products to grow their business.
Josh is a Mount Pleasant native and graduated from Clemson University in 2022 with a degree in marketing. Throughout college, he helped his father with the business to prepare for his career after graduation. Josh returned to Mount Pleasant right after he graduated, where he lives with his girlfriend, Yunuen, and their cat, Mina.Â
When he’s not working, Josh enjoys playing pickleball, traveling with his family and friends, and trying out new recipes.