As President and CEO of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Bryan
Derreberry leads one of South Carolina's largest chambers in its regional advancement work, securing economic prosperity for businesses and residents of today and tomorrow.
Through the platforms of Talent, Advocacy and Leadership, Derreberry, the Chamber staff and a host of volunteer leaders drive regional private sector collaboration and success for businesses large and small.
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is the oldest continually operating chamber
in the U.S., is comprised of approximately 1,600 members collectively employing 165,000 people. It is an accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with 5 Stars, and is one of 0.2% of chambers nationally that has achieved a 5-Star Accreditation three times. The Charleston Metro Chamber was also named the metro Chamber of the Year in 2018 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Bryan has an established executive management track record featuring more than 30 years in chamber leadership and advocacy roles. Prior to joining the Charleston Metro Chamber, Bryan was president and CEO of the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce in Wichita, Kansas where he directed the state's largest metro chamber for seven and a half years. He also served as president and CEO of the Catawba County, North Carolina and Middletown Area, Ohio chambers of commerce respectively. Bryan began his chamber career as the state lobbyist for the Greater Cincinnati (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Wittenberg University in
Springfield, Ohio and has completed graduate coursework toward a combined MA/PhD
in American Politics and International Relations from The American University in
Washington, D.C.
Bryan and his wife Gail live in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and are the proud parents of
three adult children, Sarah, Claire and David and two grandchildren, Madison and William.