2025
Festival Leadership
Current Festival Chair
Kelli Shannon
Kelli’s dedication to the festival runs deep. Since 2016, she’s worn many hats – including as a Team Leader for Souvenirs, Gourmet Gardens, and Tailgate & Fireworks, respectively. Most recently, Kelli served as Vice Chair for both the 2023 and 2024 festivals.
A York County native, Kelli’s passion for her community shines through her volunteer work. Beyond the Come-See-Me Festival, she actively contributes to Maxabilities-York County Board of Disabilities, Miracle Park, Leadership York County, and the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce. A devoted wife and mom to two sports-loving boys (who are also festival volunteers!), Kelli brings a well-rounded perspective and a servant’s heart to her leadership role.
Additionally, Kelli thrives in her role as a Major Accounts Coordinator for Comporium. Her commitment to giving back and building strong community partnerships perfectly complements her professional and volunteer endeavors.
A proud Appalachian State University graduate, Kelli and her family are happy to call Rock Hill home. We’re excited for her leadership as we continue the legacy of the Come-See-Me Festival in 2025!
2025 COME-SEE-ME FESTIVAL
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Andrea Barnette
Brandon Berger
Heather Carter
Melissa Cassell, 2025 Board President
Jennifer Childers
Freddy Faircloth
Joanne Fockler
Jimmy Freeman
Susan Golder
Lee Hamilton
Chris Hood
Kenny Smith
Ashley Lang
Nate Mallard, 2025 Festival Vice Chair
Chris Miller
Susan Miskelly
Angie Perry
Wil Pickel
Kelli Shannon, 2025 Festival Chair
Emily Smith
Erica Smith
Chrissy Steen, 2026 Festival Vice Chair
Tim Sturgis
Chet Tucker
Brian Ullrich
Elizabeth Williams
Olivia Willis
2024 COME-SEE-ME FESTIVAL
Team Leaders
Jim Austin
Judd Sutton
Jim Armour
Ross Lawson
Allison Teno
Mark Pursley
Brennan Moreno
Jamie Brannan
Corrie Brannan
Doug Hurst
Samantha Green
Mary Roueche
Katie Vogel
Terri Urda
Ryan Blancke
Sara Blancke
Haydan Smith
Jeromy Johnson
Jack Leitner
Sarah Scoggins
Emily Smith
Kelli Shannon
Chrissy Steen
Nate Mallard
Kelley Dills
Mohit Gupta
Ashley Morgan
Drew Jackson
Justin Jones
Tyler Williams
Lucas McFadden
Elizabeth Morgan
Elizabeth Lowery
Taylor Rawls
Samantha Shad
Stephen Shad
Jeff Williamson
Everett Stubbs
Gina Rogers
Hamp Wallace
Sandra Doherty
Jenn Williamson
Brittany Morgan
Tara Park
Ryan Gill
Jeb Carlisle
Leonard Tant
Arhea Glenn
Cindy Downing
Angie Harkey
Julie Hord
Mallory Henderson
Jennifer Jordan
Amy Peeler
John Brown
Jennifer George
Melissa Faile
April Cain
Beth Janicke
Michelle DiEduardo
COME-SEE-ME FESTIVAL
Past Chairs
1962 C. H. “Icky” Albright
1963 C. H. “Icky” Albright
1964 Joe Wise
1965 Joe Wise
1966 Johnny Gill
1967 Johnny Gill
1968 Charles Cauthen
1969 John Godbold, Jr.
1970 Jim Bowman
1971 Tom McKinney
1972 Ned Albright
1973 ———–no festival———–
1974 ———–no festival———–
1975 Richard Roof
1976 Willie Stephenson
1977 David Vipperman
1978 Joe Lanford
1979 Charles Hall
1980 Mike Bailey
1981 Buddy Grimes
1982 Jack Holeman
1983 Ed Thompson
1984 Harold Peeples
1985 Doug Echols
1986 Linda Williams
1987 Wayne Wingate
1988 Vicki Huggins Cook
1989 Ann Terry
1990 Betty Plumb
1991 Jerry Handegan
1992 Phil Land
1993 John Taylor
1994 Sue Love Boulware
1995 Kim Climer
1996 Bob Norwood
1997 Allan Miller
1998 Moe Bell
1999 Angie Perry
2000 Dan Boone
2001 Jane Hayes
2002 Ann Skar
2003 Sherry Martin
2004 Mikki Rentschler
2005 Jimmy Freeman
2006 Andrea Cooper
2007 Mark Sexton
2008 Margaret Wallace
2009 Cameron “Bubba” Bailey
2010 Catherine Hicklin Faircloth
2011 Matt Watson
2012 Jodie Roberts-Smith
2013 Erika Bell
2014 Brian Hovis
2015 David Williams
2016 Jennifer Childers
2017 Amelia Anderson
2018 Chet Tucker
2019 Chad Echols
2020 ———–no festival———–
2021 Susan Golder
2022 Elizabeth Williams
2023 Lee Hamilton
2024 Chris Hood