The Charles Lea Center is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who bring leadership, expertise, and passion to our mission of supporting individuals with disabilities across South Carolina. Representing a wide range of professional backgrounds—including healthcare, education, business, and public service—our board ensures that the Center remains focused on person-centered care, community inclusion, and long-term impact. Their vision and governance are key to helping us empower the people we serve to live meaningful, connected lives.
Our Vision
“Our vision is that all people are empowered to live active, involved, and meaningful lives.”
Our Mission
The mission of the Charles Lea Center is to be the organization committed to supporting individuals with disabilities so that they may be a part of the communities where they live, work, learn, and play.
Our Core Values
INTEGRITY
We do what we say
COMPASSION
We are for and about people
PEOPLE FOCUSED
Everyone is important.
INNOVATION
We find a way.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
We work together to make great things happen.
HEALTHY LIVING
We promote and support physical and emotional well-being.
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Brian Earnest
President
Paul Pruitt
Vice President
Brett English
Treasurer
Shevelle Porter
Secretary
Board Members
- B. Terrell Ball
- Ed Bouknight
- Al Brumfield
- Ray Crotts
- Brian Earnest
- Brett English
- Loreta Dylgjeri
- Elaine Freeman *NV
- Scott Fleming
- Carolyn Harbison
- Cheryl Hall
- John Kellam
- Blake Kirsch
- Deputy Chief Jennifer Kindall
- Jack Lawrence
- Doug Lea
- Zach Lea
- Dr. Tom McDaniel *
- Mary Etta McCarthy *NV
- Katherine Matz
- David E. Nichols
- Jeff Owen
- Eleanor Patterson
- Andy Peake
- John Poole *
- Shevelle Porter
- Paul Pruitt
- Josh Riggs
- Teresa Robbins
- Angie Roberson
- Janie Salley
- Bethany Smith
- Chief Alonzo Thompson
- Shannon Tuten
- Bill Walsh *NV
- Chip Ward
- Paula White