Who We Are
Message From the Board
HCCV-CDC Board Of Directors
Our focus & objective as a group of 5 individuals/veterans, who make up the board of directors is the desire & passion to serve. We understand the need & importance of community, family, education, empowerment, economic development, hunger & homelessness prevention as well as health and wellness. Not only will we assist in the needs of our veterans (Disabled Vets) we look forward to assisting & engaging with the communities abroad. With the goal in mind of building a stronger community together.
We are excited to connect, collaborate, partner, & network with individuals, nonprofits & organizations whose mission is to support our cities and neighborhoods. With our leadership HCCV-CDC, is committed to take action & serve in our communities to improve the basic standards of living, education, medical, health, housing, environment, safety and security for every veteran or citizen in Horry County.
Thank You! We look forward to serving!
President – Bishop Willie Pennington
Bishop Willie J. Pennington currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Kingdom Harvest Church ministries in Myrtle Beach, SC. He is retired from the US Army and is a published author. His book is titled. “What is A Kingdom Man” that was published in 2010. Bishop Pennington also after retiring, returned to Myrtle Beach to serve his community with the Coalition and through ministry.
Vice – Curtis Platt
Mr. Platt was born in Myrtle Beach, SC and left when he joined the US Army. Upon retiring for the US Army, he later joined the Department of Defense where he is most recently retired. He previously studied at Fayetteville State University, the University of Maryland, and the Panama Canal Zone College. Having a love and passion for the arts (dance, music and entertainment), he also performed as a drummer with multiple bands traveling all over the US and Europe. Now his focus is on service to his community.
“Giving back to my community is something that I strongly support and that is why I am focused on
causes that enhance the quality of life and expand economic development opportunities. By helping
veterans, seniors and youth.”
SECETARY – Harvey L. Frierson
Another former native of Myrtle Beach and after 30 years as the Assistant Deputy Warden with the New York City Department of Correction, he retired after 30 year and a retiree of the United States Coast Guard Reserves. He holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Long Island University. Currently, Mr. Frierson is a business owner with five US patents. He and his lovely wife, Stephine have been married for 54 years and have five grandchildren. He is also a 32-Degree Prince Hall Mason. “It is an honor to be a founding member of the Horry County Coalition of Veterans to help others, help themselves.
Treasurer – Edna Wider Wright
Is currently the Broker-In-Charge of Anderson Realty Group Coastal in Myrtle Beach, SC and serves as president of the Conway/Myrtle Beach Kappa Alumni Silhouette Chapter. In her spare time, she volunteers with Family Outreach of Horry County as a mentor and trainer to pregnant and parenting teens and a tutor with Freedom Readers. Prior serving as treasurer , she was a consultant to SC Mothers Against Violence and the Horry County Coalition of Veterans Community Development Corporation. She brings her previous municipal government and community development experience to the HCCV-CDC. Edna believes we must go back to our past and bring forward that which is useful (knowledge) to help others. She received her B.A. in Business Administration from Columbia College in Columbia, SC.
She is married Curtis Wright and they have 3 adult children and 4 grandsons.
Assistant Treasurer – Robert Lee Williams
Mr. Williams and his beautiful wife Trencia, have been married for 30 years and they have 3 children. Robert Lee as he is most often called, served 21 years in the US Army obtaining the rank of 1st SGT/Master Sergeant, and then gave 14 years of service as a Myrtle Beach Police Officer before retiring. He graduated from Myrtle Beach High School and studied at Emmanuel and Limestone Colleges. He continues to be in the line of duty by serving others.
