Doug Wilson is the Chief Business Officer for the FBO division of Clay Lacy Aviation, where he leads the company’s Fixed Base Operations with a focus on safety, service, and financial performance.
Prior to joining Clay Lacy Aviation in 2025, he was the President of aviation consultancy FBO Partners, the firm he founded in 2014.
While at FBO Partners, he provided expert advisory services to FBOs and investors on a broad range of topics including FBO operations, ground leases, infrastructure development, and mergers and acquisitions. With more than three-decades in the FBO industry, he has worked all over the US – including a small “Mom and Pop” FBO, the largest FBO chain in the world, and among the most respected independent FBOs in the country.
An active pilot, aircraft owner, and published industry contributor, Doug has written extensively on FBO management, airport development, and best practices.
Mark Warner brings 12 plus years of economic development, business development and marketing to his role as Director of Economic & Community Development. Warner has been a member of the South Carolina Economic Developers Association since 2007. Served on the SCEDA Board of Directors from 2012 to 2020, finishing his tenure as Immediate Past President. Prior to McCormick County, Warner was VP of Business Development and Marketing for Davis & Floyd. Prior to Davis & Floyd, Warner was with the Greenwood Partnership Alliance, serving as Existing Industry and Workforce Director and then Chief Executive Officer. Warner also has over 20 years’ experience in the manufacturing world.
Mark took on the improvement project for the McCormick County Airport in 2022. In addition to the airport, Warner announced two industrial projects in 12 months in 2024 and 2025. Prior to those two the last Economic Development announcement for McCormick County was in 2008.
Warner also managed a project to grade a 210,000 square foot pad in the ECO Industrial Park. That project was made possible by $2,000,000 in grant funding from the SC Department of Commerce, SC PowerTeam, Little River Electric Cooperative, and the Western SC Economic Development Partnership.
Chip Maier is the owner and president of Paltech Consulting, where he advises businesses and government organizations on operational strategy, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable growth. He currently serves as Assistant County Administrator for Bamberg County, South Carolina, helping oversee countywide operations, capital projects, grant programs, infrastructure development, and emergency response initiatives that impact rural communities.
His experience spans both the public and private sectors, with a focus on improving performance, accountability, and long-term outcomes. Chip is known for practical, results-driven leadership and the ability to turn complex challenges into clear, workable solutions.
Laura Stevens, AICP, is the Environmental Operations Manager and a Principal at Parrish & Partners, where she serves in both technical expert and leadership roles. With more than 33 years of experience in transportation consulting, she is a seasoned NEPA practitioner with expertise in environmental permitting and public outreach. She specializes in helping airports navigate the intersection of environmental compliance and project delivery.
Over her career, she has developed a passion for uncovering the story behind complex projects and translating it into a clear, compelling narrative that supports decision-making. Laura partners with airport teams in building well-defined project justifications that strengthen grant competitiveness and accelerate implementation.
Breck Dunne serves as the Director of Airport Development at Myrtle Beach International Airport, providing strategic leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of major capital improvements and construction programs. He oversees complex, multi-disciplinary projects with responsibility for budget development, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Working closely with industry partners in construction, engineering, architecture, and planning, Breck ensures projects are delivered safely and efficiently while supporting operational needs, long-term growth objectives, and infrastructure investments that enhance airport performance, resiliency, and the passenger experience.