Brent Jonas named first COO of Sustain SC.

• Position: Chief operating officer, South Carolina

Brent Jonas has been hired as the first COO of Sustain SC, an economic development organization dedicated to connecting the sustainability goals of businesses around the state with local solutions for the benefit of the economy, environment and residents.

Jonas, who started work today, is an experienced economic development strategist who most recently was director of stakeholder relations for the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, according to a news release.

"We are thrilled to have Brent join our team and take on this new role," said Ethel Bunch, president and CEO of Sustain SC. "It marks a new chapter for Sustain SC. Brent's diverse background will play a major part in our continued efforts by growing our membership and providing sustainability support to our new and existing stakeholders."

Jonas has nearly 30 years in the public and private sectors with experience in real estate, health and insurance and finance. He served...