As we prepare to CELEBRATE, UNITE, IGNITE during our 20th Anniversary Celebration Weekend on April 25 – 27, 2025 in Greenville, we’re pleased to announce the first keynote and panel of the weekend: South Carolina’s State of the State.
Since Liberty Fellowship was founded two decades ago, 350 Fellows have created positive generational impact in the Palmetto State. Today, South Carolina ranks as one of the fastest growing state economies in the country.
Session Description
We’ll begin with an informative keynote from Tom Barkin, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond who will share his thoughts on the broader economy before joining a panel to discuss regional and statewide trends.
Barkin will be joined by distinguished Liberty Fellows who are driving economic success while creating positive conditions for employees, customers, and community stakeholders. The panel discussion will be moderated by Betsy Fleming (‘06), Liberty Fellowship Board Member, Aspen Institute Trustee, and founder of Cressence.
Panelists joining the discussion are:
Will Huss Jr. (’11), CEO, Trehel Corporation
Barbara Melvin (’14), president and CEO, South Carolina Ports Authority
Tommy Preston Jr. (’23), global chief talent officer, The Boeing Company
Join us for the State of the State session on Friday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss how we can navigate the intended and unintended consequences of economic growth.