Who We Are
United Way of Kershaw County Staff
Donny Supplee
President
Donny has served at United Way of Kershaw County since April 1992. He has a degree from USC in Psychology and completed graduate work in Counseling at Columbia International University. Sharon and Donny have four adult sons, three great daughters-in-law and three amazing grandsons. His heart’s desire is to be a servant leader, as together our United Way staff, board and partners impact lives for good.
Molly Kornegay
CFO / COO
Molly earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the University of South Carolina. She has lived in Kershaw County since 1984. She and her husband Grainger have two adult sons and a daughter-in-law. After being a stay at home mom, she began volunteering at New Day Transitional Housing & Homeless Services, which turned into a full-time position at United Way in April 2011.
Lori Arledge
Vice President Resource Development
Lori was raised in Camden and earned a BS in HRT from the University of South Carolina. After graduating, Lori and her husband Dennis moved back to Camden and raised their three sons. She has continued her career in Kershaw County and has enjoyed giving back and experiencing all that Kershaw County offers. Lori is currently a Commissioner on the South Carolina State Museum Board and enjoys working with United Way of Kershaw County.
Laura Gunter
Vice President Community Impact
Laura is originally from East Tennessee but has called Camden home since 2011. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee. Laura has served in the non profit world for most of her career in Early Childhood Education, Child Abuse Prevention and Disaster Relief. Laura is an active volunteer with her church and a busy mom of two teens. Laura is excited to combine her love of gardening with her desire to serve the community.
Darlene Thomas
Executive Director Health & Hunger
Betty Stewart
Executive Director Financial Stability
Betty Nelson Stewart is a lifelong resident of Kershaw County. She graduated from Lugoff-Elgin High School and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Social Science from Winthrop College. Prior to joining the United Way team, she spent 33 years serving families at Kershaw County DSS. She is married to James Edward Stewart, and is the step-mother to two sons, Alex and Daniel
Shanna Redfearn
Executive Director Education
Shanna joined United Way of Kershaw County in July 2022. She has a passion for literacy and empowering our Kershaw County Community through education. Shanna attended Presbyterian College for undergraduate and received her Master’s in Social Work from USC. She comes to United Way with a work history in early childhood, and also medical social work and community health education. She lives with her family here in Kershaw County and is excited about the work of AmeriCorps and the Ready Readers program.
Todd Warnock
Marketing and Communications Director
Todd grew up in Camden and, after a few brief years in NC, came home to raise a family in his hometown. Together with his wife, Kelly, they raised three children here, and now get to spend time with kids (and 3 grandkids!) After attending Clemson and Columbia International University, Todd spent 25 years working in technology and banking before entering full-time pastoral ministry where he serves as the Executive Pastor at The River Church. After serving on the UW board years ago, his love for his community and desire to give back brought him back to the United Way. When he’s not playing with grandkids, enjoying the local eateries in Kershaw County, or working in his woodshop, he can be found traveling the roads with his trusty shelter dog sidekick, Cheeto!
Beverly Heaston
Pantry Manager
Claudia Ramirez
Office Manager
Claudia is from the small town of Bethune. She’s lived in Bethune her whole and loves the small town life. She love spending time with her family and traveling.Claudia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and minored in Pre-law. She’s bilingual and speaks both English and Spanish (which helps her connect with the Hispanic community in Kershaw County.) Helping around the community has always been one of her passions since she was a little girl, and she’s so grateful to be part of a wonderful United Way of Kershaw County!
Laradine Harrison
New Day Case Manager
Laradine Harrison is a resident of Kershaw County. She graduated from Lugoff-Elgin High School and obtained a BA degree in Social Work from Benedict College. Prior to joining United Way, she spent 24 years serving families of Kershaw County. She is married to Ronald Harrison and the proud mother of three sons, five granddaughters and six grandsons.
Whitney Marsh-Dechant
YHDP Case Manager
Whitney was born and raised in Camden and has recently returned to Kershaw County. With an Early Childhood Education degree from Clemson University, she has worked as an educator in many capacities from birth to school age children, and their parents. Most recently, Whitney ran a community space for families in Washington, DC. She and her husband are excited to get to know the area again and serve this community.
Alicia Bixby
Case Manager & Summer Food Coordinator
I am the wife of a retired Soldier, and we have two sons. Originally from South Carolina, my family spent twenty years away as my husband served in the Army. It was a great honor to serve as he served, but I am elated to be back in my home state! I have received my bachelor’s degree in social work from Liberty University Online and I am excited to put my skills to use, serving the people of Kershaw County!
Brittany Brown
Food Pantry Assistant
Brittany grew up in NY and moved to Camden in 2022. She found her way to the United Way when she needed a little help, and came back to work for us in June! When she’s not packing bags, sorting food, unloading trucks or helping with food distribution, she and her two boys love to do crafts, make things and decorate.
Angie Shirley
Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Angie is a lifelong resident of Kershaw County. Angie is a certified Peer Support Specialist and is pursuing a degree in Human Services at Central Carolina Technical College. She is trained as an executive chef, and left the culinary field to follow her heart. Angie has always had a passion to serve the homeless and addicted in her community, which led her to join the United Way family.
Loni Littlefield
Facilities Coordinator
Loni was born and raised in Eastern Oregon. He lived in many states before settling in South Carolina. While living in Oklahoma, he volunteered for the fire department and earned his Fire Fighter I certificate. He has worked in many fields and has always enjoyed fixing things, so becoming a maintenance man was a perfect match. Loni loves serving his community and helping any way he can. He is a proud dad of three girls and two boys, and is proud of being called grandpa by his five grandkids.
Jennifer Jones
Community Impact Coordinator
Erin Bufford
Community Garden Coordinator
I grew up here in Kershaw County and am a graduate of North Central High School. My family and I have been volunteers with UWKC for several years through the mobile nutrition center and community gardens. Now, as the Community Garden Coordinator, I enjoy growing vegetables and working with the garden teams to serve communities throughout Kershaw County. As a former teacher, I enjoy learning and helping others learn about growing food here in Kershaw County.
United Way of Kershaw County
Board of Directors
Jessica Benson
Board Chair
Dan Matthews
Vice Chair
Kelly Warnock
Campaign
Billy Watkins
Treasurer
Gary Rivas
Community Care Council
Susan Holley
Initiatives
Maury West
Personnel
Yolanda Johnson
Communications