Midlands Technical College Foundation Welcomes Three New Trustees

The Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomed three new board of trustees members – Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and Neil Jones. They will serve the board until June 2028.

Peyton Bryant is the managing partner and broker-in-charge for Trinity Partners in Columbia, SC. Bryant’s voice for advocacy is shown through his actively involved approach with philanthropy. He serves on several boards including the Columbia Chamber where he is the incoming chair, the South Carolina CCIM Chapter, United Way of the Midlands, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, the Midlands Housing Trust Fund, and the Diaconate of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Bryant holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wake Forest University.

Christopher Clark is a senior architect at GMK Associates, Inc with 34 years of experience. Clark is an active member of American Institute of Architects (AIA) and has served as past president of the Columbia Section of the AIA. Chris was also a founding member of Veterans Housing Development that provided tiny homes and shipping-container homes to unhoused veterans of Horry County. Clark holds an associate degree from Midlands Technical College in architectural engineering and has been a professionally licensed architect in South Carolina since 1996.

Neil Jones is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Colliers International of South Carolina. With over 25 years of experience assisting privately held companies optimize and grow their business, his career reflects a demonstrated track record leading successful large-scale transformation initiatives in complex business environments. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Leadership South Carolina and a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Monday After the Masters. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Clemson University.

“Peyton, Christopher, and Neil are valuable additions to the Foundation board. Their involvement at MTC is key as the Foundation supports programs that build skills, create opportunities, and help students succeed in the classroom and beyond,” said Nancy McKinney, CEO of the MTC Foundation.