Leadership
Casey Pash President - Staff
Casey oversees the daily operation, development, and management of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina. She has been with JA since December of 2014. While the territory is large for JAGSC - Casey maintains fiscal responsibly and every dollar that is raised in a specific county is used in that county to provide JA programs. She also works with the board of directors - and has helped create a new responsibility for every board member to give back to the organization.
Before coming to JA, Casey oversaw Governor Nikki Haley's Foundation, and before that was in community giving and marketing for a statewide bank in Tennessee. Casey has an undergraduate degree in business with emphasis in entrepreneurship and an MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business.
Bette Bronson Vice President of Education - Staff
Bette joined JA of Greater South Carolina in August of 2016 as a Program Manager, working with lowcountry and midlands programs. She now oversees and manages the program operations for JA of Greater South Carolina's 43 counties. This includes working with the field staff to identify and recruit volunteers and educators, implementation of training as well as support in the implementation of JA programs, and develop recognition and stewardship opportunities for all JA individuals and community partners. Bette has a degree in Biology from Carson Newman College with a minor in Business.
She and her husband live in Clemson, South Carolina and have two teenagers.
Brett Groller Vice President of Development - Staff
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Brett is a seasoned professional leader with a deep commitment to service and excellence. With twenty-five plus years of experience in the broadcast media and cable business, Brett has a proven history of driving organizational success through servant leadership. Guided by the belief that true leadership is about serving others, Brett empowers teams, nurturing talent, and fosters a culture of collaboration and integrity. Brett’s leadership style is rooted in empathy, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of positive impact for both clients and colleagues.
Brett served on the Midlands JA board from 2015 to 2024 volunteering as needed to deliver programs to local schools, events, and guest speaking.
Brett graduated from the University of Akron with BS Degree in Marketing.
Brett lives in Columbia with his wife Jodi, who works at SCDOT as a Utilities and Railroads Engineer in the Right of Way office. Their adult son, Braiden, lives in Columbia and is a Logistics Procurement Specialist at Alpek.
Ann Elliott Director of Operations - Staff
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Ann supports development and programs for JA of Greater South Carolina. Ann joins the JA of GSC team with 22 years of experience within the JA USA organization.
Ann enjoys supporting teachers with the JA programs taught by business volunteers who share their passion and real-life experiences to help the students, our future workforce, find their future career.
Ann lives in Rock Hill, SC. She has three children in different states, so she enjoys traveling. Ann has a degree from UNC- Greensboro.
Susan Spencer Development Director - Staff
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After several years of volunteering with Junior Achievement Susan took the position of Events and Marketing Director in 2000. Susan became Program Manager in 2003, then in 2015 became the Director of Education and Volunteers. Susan is currently the Development Director for Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina. Susan is responsible raising funds to support JA Programs through cultivating donor relationships and planning special events.
Susan has a passion for changing the lives of students by preparing them for the real world and giving them the tools they need to be successful.
Susan is affiliated with several other non-profits and has been heavily involved with the PTA and the SIC at the schools where her three children attended. She currently serves on the RECAB Board, Crime Stoppers Board and has served on the Moonlight and Magnolias Committee for The American Cancer Society for eight years. In addition, she is the Past President for The Pleasantburg Rotary Club. Susan holds a degree in Theatre and Communications from The University of Toledo.
Kylie McBride Capstone Manager - Staff
Dr. Kylie Victoria McBride has dedicated her life to mining potential and activating purpose in students from all walks of life. Her work as an educator spans over 20 years. She has spent most of her career working with youth in alternative education, assisting them with high school graduation and post-secondary goals. Dr. McBride believes that potential coupled with proper guidance eliminates barriers to success. She endeavors to provide resources by which students can change the trajectory of their lives.
Dr. McBride values education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Coker University and is a National Board Certified Educator. In addition to her undergraduate work, Dr. McBride has earned a Marriage and Family Therapy certification from Capella University. Additionally, she earned a Masters in Pastoral Counseling, a Master of Divinity - Pastoral Counseling, and a Doctorate of Ministry, all from Liberty University.
When Dr. McBride is not serving her community, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and extended family, reading, writing, and traveling.
Matthew Morrison Program Manager - Staff
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Matt manages JA programs across South Carolina. His duties include training educators on JA programs, overseeing the programs while taking place, managing the Young Professionals Board and the website. Before JA, he was the Volunteer Coordinator for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and prior to that he was a banker with First Citizens Bank.
Growing up in Camden, South Carolina, he participated in JA as a student. He has his degree in Business Economics from Wofford College and is a Board Member of Historic Columbia's Palladium board. He and his wife reside in Columbia, South Carolina where they routinely volunteer in their community with their daughter.
Christina Newquist Program Coordinator - Staff
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Christina joined the Junior Achievement team in 2024. She is passionate about helping others and supporting a team that invests in South Carolina students. Since moving to the Columbia area in 2021, she has enjoyed the welcoming spirit of the South and is determined to give back to the place she now calls home.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her fiancé, traveling to new places, volunteering at church, reading fiction novels, and studying. As a part-time student at the University of South Carolina, she is earning her degree in Organizational Leadership.
Hina Patel Capstone Coordinator - Staff
With seventeen years of experience in School Counseling, I have a strong background in helping students develop problem-solving skills for their future. My previous work with JA has been instrumental in my career, and as the oldest child of an entrepreneur, I deeply appreciate the value of financial literacy and student empowerment.
I am passionate about preparing students to make impactful decisions for their future and am excited to contribute to JA of Greater SC’s success.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, listening to podcasts, spending quality time with friends and family. I live in South Carolina's Lowcountry with my husband and our two sons.
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