Board of Directors
The board of directors for the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism & the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (DBA Experience Columbia SC) consists of nine members; five representing the City of Columbia, two representing Lexington County and two representing Richland County.
Directory
| Sammy Hendrix, Chair | Brandon Alexander Associates |
| Andrew Lucas, Vice Chair | Columbia Cash Home Buyers and Lucas Properties |
| Jana Medlin, Treasurer | Lexington Wingate |
| Janice Marshall, Secretary | Clyburn Foundation |
| Sam Johnson | Nexsen Pruet Law Firm |
| David Erbacher | Hyatt Hotel Columbia - Vista |
| Amber Martin | PRM Hotel Group |
| Rich Harrell | UofSC - Department of Research |
| Rick Patel | Sejwad |
| Teresa Wilson, Ex Officio | City of Columbia |
| Lynn Sturkie, Ex Officio | Lexington County |
| Leonardo Brown, Ex Officio | Richland County |
The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism will oversee the operation and management of all responsibilities delegated to the Authority and the CVB. The current President & CEO is Bill Ellen.
Meeting Schedule
The FY 21-22 meeting schedule for the board of directors is as follows at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center:
2021
No meeting to be held in July 2021
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM
No meeting to be held in December 2021
2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM