The Lowcountry Branch connects APWA members at the local level and provides opportunities for education, training, and networking.
We have about 100 members across eight counties in the Lowcountry: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Beaufort, Georgetown, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper.
The Lowcountry Branch hosts several events each year, including quarterly meetings and a golf tournament, and offers a scholarship to support the next generation of public works professionals.
For more information about upcoming events, connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Lowcountry Branch Executive Board
President: Russ Cornette
President Elect: Hillary Aton
Vice President: Hillary Repik
Immediate Past President: Mark Johnson
Secretary: Chris Baker (2nd year of 1st term)
Treasurer: Pamela Cobb (2nd year of 1st term)
Director (3 Year- 6/30/2027): Bradley Harriott
Director (3 Year- 6/30/2027): Josh Tronnier
Director (3 Year- 6/30/2027): Stafford Mullin
Director (2 Year- 6/30/2026): Jason Carraher
Director (2 Year- 6/30/2026): Matthew Bishop
Director (2 Year- 6/30/2026): Ashley Holley
Director (1 Year- 6/30/2025): Megan Smith
Director (1 Year- 6/30/2025): Steve Kirk
Director (1 Year- 6/30/2025): Lindsey Keziah
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2025 LOWCOUNTRY BRANCH AWARDS
Nominations due May 31, 2025
Each year, the Lowcountry Branch presents awards recognizing the people and projects that make a difference in the public works field.
If you know someone deserving of recognition for their dedication and contributions or a project demonstrating excellence in management and administration, please submit an award nomination by May 31, 2025.
Please use the following award criteria and forms to submit nominations for the 2025 SC APWA Lowcountry Branch awards:
- 2025 Outstanding Public Works Employee – Criteria | Nomination Form
- 2025 Outstanding Public Works Manager – Criteria | Nomination Form
- 2025 Public Works Project of the Year (five divisions and six categories) – Criteria | Nomination Form
Award recipients will be recognized at the APWA Annual Conference at the Spartanburg Marriott on June 24, 2025.