Meet the Board
The main focus of KGCB is litter. In order to better serve the area, KGCB has united the government litter stakeholders of Greenville County to formulate common approaches to tackle litter issues.
Executive Committee
Summer Gagnon
Executive Director
Litter Prevention Coordinator
Summer Gagnon is the Litter Prevention Coordinator for Greenville County’s Litter Ends Here program. She has helped lead this multifaceted litter program towards the goal of creating a litter-free county.
Ayla Fitzpartick
President
Greer Representative
Ayla joined Team Greer in May 2022 as the Community and Media Outreach Coordinator. Prior to this role, she spent nearly a decade in broadcast journalism, most recently as the Weekend Anchor for WSPA 7News.
Justin Campbell
Vice President
Simpsonville Representative
Justin is the Community Relations Specialist for the City of Simpsonville since 2018. Prior to his current role, Justin was a staff writer at The Seneca Journal and covered local government, crime, education and community issues.
Secretary
GCSWCD Representative
Abbi Greer
Abbi is the Stormwater Programs Coordinator for Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District. She previously worked at Roper Mountain Science Center as an educator. As a Greenville native, Abbi is excited to focused on advocating for the environmental health of her hometown.
Austin Lovelace
Treasurer
Greenville County Planning
Austin is a Long Range Planner II at Greenville County. He is passionate about making communities in Greenville County more equitable, resilient, and sustainable. An Asheville native raised in Alabama, Austin has lived in the Upstate for seven years. Austin lives in Piedmont with his wife Sarah, two golden retrievers, three cats, and chickens..
Board of Directors
Amberly Steele
Board Member
Fountain Inn Representative
Amberly works as the Main Street Coordinator for the City of Fountain Inn. She holds a master's degree in management with emphasis on organizational and leadership development. While the majority of her career was primarily in healthcare Business Development and Marketing, her true passion is repurposing discarded materials or objects to create something functional and unique.
James Huffman
Board Member
Greenville Representative
James Huffman, City of Greenville's Streets and Sidewalks Superintendent, brings a unique global perspective and rigorous safety focus from his extensive international oilfield career. He is dedicated to building a culture of education, safety, and teamwork, while actively pursuing professional development through the American Public Works Association.
Lynn Watkins
Board Member
Greenville Representative
Lynn Watkins, the Recycling and Environmental Coordinator for the City of Greenville, holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science with a minor in business administration. With 22 years of experience at the City of Greenville, she previously served as the education manager at the Greenville Zoo before transitioning to solid waste management.
Jamie Karvellas
Board Member
Greer Representative
Throughout Jamie's professional career, she has gained diverse experience, including 12 years managing golf tournaments and 10 years in the hospitality industry. In 2018, Jamie and husband and I relocated to Greer. Jamie currently works in the City of Greer in the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. The department's primary objective is to enhance the lives of our citizens and cultivate a more robust community through our various programs
Willie Stewart
Board Member
Mauldin Representative
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Willie is the Assistant Director of Recreation for the City of Mauldin. He has been with the City of Mauldin for 10 years. He assist in overseeing the Mauldin Sports Center, Athletics, and Mauldin Senior Center divisions within the Mauldin Recreation Department.
Renae Olsen
Board Member
Mauldin Representative
Renae is the Mauldin Sports Center Coordinator and is responsible for marketing & membership. A Minnesota native, she now calls Greenville home.
Charlene Carter
Board Member
Simpsonville Representative
Charlene works on Special Projects and as a City planner for the City of Simpsonville. She has 15 years of government experience and is passionate about community and public services. As a new member, she plans to support the initiatives to keep Greenville County Beautiful where she lives, works and plays!
Phillip Tate
Board Member
Travelers Rest Representative
Phillip is the Public Works Director for the City of Travelers Rest. Prior to that Phillip served with the City of Travelers Rest and the City of Greenville as a firefighter. Phillip grew up in Travelers Rest.