Our Staff

L-R Tyisha Bowman, Tourism Marketing Coordinator, Jennifer Creswell, Membership and Communications Manager​, Anna LaGrone, CEO

Tyisha Bowman

Tourism Marketing Coordinator

Tyisha is a graduate of Lander University with a BS in Business with a concentration in Marketing, and she has held numerous marketing positions, including one based in the UK. Tyisha is passionate about history, and enjoys helping us share Abbeville’s unique story with visitors. She is particularly excited about helping us leverage our natural assets and establish our county as a destination for hiking, boating, camping, and more, working to attract young families to the area. In her free time, she enjoys reading, researching history, and writing.

Jennifer Creswell

Membership and Communications Manager

Originally from Calhoun Falls and a graduate of Lander University with a BA in English, Jennifer is excited to connect with members, boost engagement, and help showcase everything our Chamber and county have to offer. As our Membership and Communications Manager, she focuses on building strong relationships with our members and promoting their businesses. She brings years of hands-on experience from serving as president of the Downtown Merchants Association, where she helped attract shoppers through events like the Wine and Beer Walks, First Friday, and Small Business Saturday, all while working closely with City and County leaders.

Anna LaGrone

CEO

Anna is a longtime resident and graduate of Lander University with a BA in History and a BA in English. She joined the Chamber in 2021 as CEO, with a background in nonprofit leadership, education, historic preservation, and marketing. She is the Chairwoman of the Abbeville County Ag + Art Tour, Vice Chairwoman of the Historic Properties Protection Commission, Board member of the Abbeville Rotary Club, Commissioner of the Abbeville Rev250 Committee, serves on the Erskine Flower and Garden Planning Committee, serves on the Department of Commerce Steering Committee for Abbeville’s Strategic Plan, and is a past Board member of the Friends of the Abbeville Libraries,  Abbeville Community Performing Arts, and former Vice Chair of Friends of Trinity.