On the Move

Bock has been chosen by her peers as this year’s “Upstate Economic Developer of Year” at the Upstate SC Alliance’s mid-year meeting at the Marriott in Greenville. Bock is the City of Spartanburg’s director of economic development

James Albert (Jimmy) Kimbell III has been named the new Anderson market president for Park Sterling Bank. Previously, Kimbell was president and CEO of Bank of Anderson. He has 25 years of banking experience.

Debbie Nelson was recently named the 2013 American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) Silver Medal Award recipient. Nelson serves as the founder and CEO of DNA Creative Communications, a full-service public relations and nonprofit marketing firm in Greenville.

Furman University political science professor Brent Nelson recently had his nomination to the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Nelsen was nominated for the position in April by President Barack Obama.

Michael Smith recently joined JHM Hotels as vice president of sales and marketing.

Carol HasBrouck Browning is the new executive director of the Greenville Literacy Association.

Steve Fairley named as senior construction manager for JHM Hotels.

David “Stanton” Horne, Jr. joined First Citizens as the Commercial Relationship Manager for Upstate South Carolina.

Raman P. Rama named CHA Emeritus by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.

Lynn C. Faust was recently named to Barron’s list of the “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” in the country.