Sandy Davis is a Horry County native and a graduate of Coastal Carolina University. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2004, she entered the workforce with Horry Telephone Cooperative. Davis also worked in accounting and taught at Horry Georgetown Technical College. Prior to working for the MBREDC, Davis worked as a controller with a short-line railroad.  In her position as the President & CEO, she will focus on leading business recruitment efforts, existing industry development and growing the organization’s private sector membership.

Lacey Gasque is an Horry County native where she received an Associates in Science Degree from Horry-Georgetown Technical College in 2016 and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree from Coastal Carolina University in 2017. Lacey is responsible for the day-to-day office operations as well as offering support to the MBREDC Team. She also provides support to existing industries and the MBREDC Partners.  

Sandra James is an Horry County native and a graduate of Coastal Carolina University. She earned her Master’s of Education from the University of South Carolina and taught in Horry County Schools for over 30 years. Sandra worked at the elementary, middle, and high school levels during her career. Her experiences provided the perfect segway into joining the MBREDC team in which job creation and training are the top priorities. Sandra is responsible for promoting memberships, planning events, managing marketing, and providing support to existing industry.

Randy Davies, originally from Ohio, now calls Horry County home. Moving to the Grand Strand in 2018, he served as Sr. Director of Community Relations and Advocacy for Destination North Myrtle Beach before his move to MBREDC as a Project Manager. In Ohio, Davies attended Ohio University-Chillicothe and served as President and CEO of the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce following a 25-year career with an independent telecommunication provider where he worked as a lineman, engineer and in public relations. His duties at MBREDC include assistance in recruiting and retaining companies that are MBREDC target industries and managing projects.  

Zach Naillon is a native of Horry County, born and raised in North Myrtle Beach.  After graduating from North Myrtle Beach High School, he continued his studies at the University of South Carolina, completing a BA in Hospitality Management. Zach engaged with the MBREDC for his internship where he gained valuable experience working with local industries and supporting business development efforts. Zach’s responsibilities with the MBREDC include providing support to existing industries, recruitment efforts, and project management. Zach is eager to contribute to the region’s success and help create new opportunities for our community.