Our Board of Directors

Dr. Thomas Ducey is a Research Microbiologist, and resident of the City of Darlington. He is a graduate of both the University at Buffalo where he received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science, and the University of Oklahoma were he received his doctorate in Microbiology. Dr. Ducey serves as a volunteer coach with the Florence Soccer Association, and is interested in STEM development and integration.

Mr. Washington has been involved in a number of different volunteer organizations including Department of Juvenile Justice Board Member, former president of Florence Jr. Football League, School Foundation Member, Salvation Army Board Member, Florence Youth Basketball Board Member/Governance, and Student Discipline.

Dr. Atkins is a pulmonologist with Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. He is a veteran of the United States Army Medical Corps. Dr. Atkins is a graduate of United States Military Academy at West Point.

Mr. Don Strickland serves as the Executive Director at Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority. He attended Francis Marion University where he earned his BA in Business Management as well as attending the Non-Profit Leadership Institute and Non-Profit Grants Management Training. He currently serves on several non-profit boards in the Pee Dee Region. Mr. Strickland and his family reside in Darlington county.

Mr. Kozacki is an attorney with the Attorneys of Willcox, Buyck & Williams, P.A. in Florence. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. Kozacki is a current member of the S. C. Bar Labor and Employment Law Committee, Workers’ Compensation Law Committee, and the Law/Physician Relationship Committee. His civic involvement includes volunteer work for the Institute of Faith and Justice, coaching youth athletics, and membership in the Florence Kiwanis Club.

Mr. Ron Roberts serves as a counselor in higher education and also has served in secondary education. He attended and graduated from Winthrop University, Webster University and Southern Illinois University. He currently serves on several boards in the Pee Dee region. Mr. Roberts and his family reside in the Florence area.

Lindsay Watford Privette is the Economic Development Director for the Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments. In this role, she is involved in several state and local initiatives to promote economic and community development across the Pee Dee Region. She is a graduate of Francis Marion University where she earned a BA in Professional Writing and Spanish and an MBA in Business. Privette lives with her husband and two children in the Darlington area.