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Staff & Crew

Our mission is powered by volunteers and steered by our professional staff & crew.

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Executive Director

Adam Reed

director@spiritofsc.org

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Program & Education Director

Carin Bloom PhD, ABD

education@spiritofsc.org

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Volunteer Director & Founding Steward

Bryan Oliver

bryan@spiritofsc.org

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Director of Operations

Sam Gervais

sam@lowcountrymaritimeschool.org

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Government Relations Consultant

Pat Votava

pat@spiritofsc.org

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Compliance Officer

Kali Kirkendall

compliance@spiritofsc.org

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Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is composed of sailors, business leaders, and community members entrusted with the fiduciary stewardship of Spirit of South Carolina. Together they guide the organization’s mission and ensure the vessel remains a lasting asset for Charleston and the Lowcountry.

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Hank Hofford

Board Chair

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Teddy Turner IV

Trustee

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Doug Faunt

Trustee

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Pierre Manigault

Trustee

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Bryan Oliver

Secretary

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Kali Kirkendall

Treasurer

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