Southeast: Leadership

BENS Southeast Executive Committee

Region Executive Committee members help guide and set priorities for BENS in the eight-state Southeast.

Christopher C. Melton (Co-Chair)
Edwin “Spike” A. Wahlen (Co-Chair)

BENS Southeast Membership Committee

The Membership Development Committee helps identify, recruit, and retain BENS’ only asset—its members. The Committee’s focus is on high-quality executives. The Committee advises the Region Executive Committee and the Region Director on all matters pertaining to recruiting and retention. The Membership Committee is the heart of the Region’s member sales team.

Bryan Tate (Chair)
Steve Powell (Vice Chair)
Mike Campbell
David Chambless
John Corcia (Florida)
Keegan Federal
Ezra Field
Karole Lloyd
Chris Melton
Leslie Sibert
Spike Wahlen

BENS Southeast Communications Committee

The Communications Committee is comprised by member business leaders who help develop and execute marketing and communications plans in support of BENS Southeast. The Committee performs the counselor function advising the Region Executive Committee, Region Committee Chairs and the Region Staff on all matters pertaining to internal and external communications, and media relations. The Committee is at the heart of the Region’s communications and marketing efforts.

Jane Stout (Chair)
John Frazer
Charlie Mann
Ted Miller
Chip Presten
Joel Schleicher
Bob Wright

BENS Southeast Events Committee

The Events Committee helps the BENS SE staff identify, schedule, and coordinate the SE Region’s major events, primarily speakers, regional trips, and socials. The committee strives to ensure that events support the BENS policy agenda and are of interest and value to members. Events are a major recruiting and retention tool.

Brian Johnstone (Chair)
Keegan Federal
Steve Hennessy
D Martin
Joel Schleicher
Dante Stephensen
Tom Wessels