Chamber Staff
Jennifer Walters
President & CEO
843-249-6604 ext. 6
[email protected]
Jennifer Walters is the President & CEO of The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. She represents Little River by serving as a member of the Board of the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association and the Workforce Investment Board as appointed by the Governor. She is Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bridgewater Academy, the first charter school in Horry County. Jennifer is a Past President and Lt Governor of the Grand Strand Optimist Club where she remains active as editor of the South Carolina District Newsletter. She has also served on the board of directors and is a past president of Theatre of the Republic, Horry County’s community theater.
Jennifer’s professional past includes Area Manager for the American Cancer Society, Executive Director of the USO of Philadelphia, Community Sponsorship Manager, MWR, U.S. Army Fort Dix and Sales and Marketing Representative, Eastman Kodak Company. She attended The University of Kentucky and Paul Smiths College and recently achieved her I.O.M. certification through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Chamber and Association Management at the Southeast Institute of Organizational Management at the University of Georgia. She lives happily in Myrtle Beach with her fiancé Sam and her cat Pita.
Harrison Santangelo
Business Development Director
843-249-6604 ex. 4
[email protected]
As the Business Development Director for the Little River Chamber of Commerce, Harrison Santangelo to focuses on member engagement through the traditional chamber offerings as well as developing creative, exciting, and effective opportunities to businesses that operate and serve the Little River community. With extensive experience in marketing, sales, and hospitality, Harrison hopes to bring something to the table for each and every chamber member while keeping a close eye on market trends in an ever changing and growing Little River community. Harrison is very excited to grow our impact on this community whether it is through one of our amazing festivals or chamber memberships! Please feel free to reach out to Harrison with any questions at 484-587-6237 or via email at [email protected].
Wendy Malenfant
Business Development Manager
843-249-6604 ext.301
[email protected]
With over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, Wendy Malenfant brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Business Development Manager at the Little River Chamber of Commerce. Having moved to Little River in 2006, Wendy quickly became an active member of the community. She joined the chamber as a member in 2022 and has been a strong advocate for local businesses. Her deep passion for supporting and helping businesses thrive in the region drives her work every day. Wendy is dedicated to fostering growth and opportunity within the local business community, using her extensive background to create lasting connections and positive change. Outside of her professional life, Wendy enjoys attending yoga classes, spending quality time with her family, and experiencing live music with friends. You can reach Wendy at 843-360-4209.
Gail Whitley
Office Administrator
843-249-6604 ext. 303
[email protected]
Gail Whitley is the friendly face that greets you when you walk through the doors of the Little River Chamber of Commerce. After retiring, Gail made the move to the area and brought her extensive experience as a contract administrator with her. Now, as the Office Administrator, she thrives in her role, combining her love for meeting people and engaging with the public with her outgoing personality. Her enthusiasm and dedication are infectious, making her a perfect fit for the Chamber team. When she’s not welcoming visitors or assisting members, Gail enjoys spending time in her yard, dancing, and proudly bragging about her daughter and grandchildren. Stop by anytime – Gail’s positive energy and warmth are sure to brighten your day and leave a lasting impression on anyone who visits the Chamber!
Board of Directors
The chamber is guided by the Board of Directors. These are voluntary positions that are very dedicated to the chamber.
Sherri Crawford
Chesapeake Homes / Bridgewater SC
Carrie King
Board Chairperson/ McLeod Health Foundation
Matthew Towns
United Community Bank
Jason Tomlinson
TD Bank-
Ron Williams
Be Known Coffee 
Ronell Thompson
Techfusion Marketing
Lester Gore
Retired
Donny Kettner
Crab Catcher's
Tim McElreath
J&J Air
Associates
Hubert Bullard
Festival Director
843-249-6604 ext. 2
[email protected]
Hubert has been the Festival Director for both the World-Famous Blue Crab Festival and Little River ShrimpFest for several years now. For general festival questions, such as dates and times, and vendor applications, please call the Little River Chamber of Commerce office at 843-249-6604.
Ambassador Program
Thank you to our current Ambassadors:
Rhonda Kitchen
Rhonda Kitchen Aflac/NASB
Barbara Tilton
Liberty Tax
Tracy Dilligard
Smooth Transitions Myrtle Beach, LCC
Leann Xavier
Long Consulting Group, LLC
Donna Scarpena
Mary Kay
Bill Whitaker
RAWtape Real Estate Measuring and Photography LLC
Sophia Edens
My Horry News
Edwin Dominguez-Olmedo
Callie WIse State Farm Insurance
Cathy Huffman
Dumpster Girl
Patty Lind
New York Life-
Holley Sellers
The Barclay at Little River
Ambassadors are highly visible, prestigious volunteers who serve as the Chamber’s primary liaison to chamber members. Considered the goodwill arm of the Chamber, Ambassadors play an essential role in member communication and retention, and each Ambassador is charged with conveying member needs, questions and concerns to Chamber staff, keeping our Chamber in line with our member’s desires.
Upon their appointment, each Ambassador makes a commitment to build lasting relationships with the Chamber membership, particularly new members, in order to build a loyal, committed membership base that will continue to support, participate in and invest in the Chamber and Little River community.
Are you looking for a way to expand your network and grow your business development while volunteering for your Chamber? Then we want to hear from you. Please contact Jennifer at [email protected] for consideration.
