Charleston Area Alliance Board Approves

New Members and Officers

The Charleston Area Alliance Board this week approved three new members - Greg Burton, president and CEO of BrickStreet Insurance; Terrell Ellis, president of Terrell Ellis & Associates; and H.G. "Chip" Shaffer III, a partner with Shaffer & Shaffer. Ellis and Shaffer are small business representatives on the board.

“We are excited to have these people on our board,” said Matt Ballard, president and CEO of the Charleston Area Alliance. “All three bring energy and dedication to the table, which can only help in our mission to create more vibrant community and prosperous economy.”

The board approved officers this week, as well. Jack Rossi, managing partner of Arnett & Foster PLLC, will continue as chairman. Virginia King, vice president of Kanawha Stone, will continue as treasurer. Skip Lineberg, chief creative officer of Maple Creative, is the new vice chairman, and Mike Basile, managing member of Spilman Thomas & Battle, is the new secretary.