The founding president and CEO of CommunityWorks and a leading voice in the creation of Greenville Housing Fund, McKetty received the state’s top honor in recognition for her decades of service to Greenville and communities across the state.
The Order of the Palmetto is awarded by the governor in recognition of individuals who demonstrate extraordinary lifetime achievements in service of statewide significance.
Among McKetty’s achievements are her leadership roles in helping launch the Greenville Housing Fund and CommunityWorks. Her decades of advocacy for affordable housing, strengthening communities and advancing economic mobility have helped transform community development in Greenville and across the state.
Mike Coggin, SC Upstate Division President of SouthState Bank and former Chairman of the Board of CommunityWorks during McKetty’s tenure as CEO, said in a statement announcing the award that McKetty has led with “vision and heart.”
“She has an incredible ability to bring people together around a shared purpose and turn bold ideas into lasting change,” Coggin said. “South Carolina is stronger because of her leadership.”
McKetty has also served in leadership roles with United Way of Greenville County, the South Carolina Community Loan Fund and was a leading organizer in the creation of the Greenville Racial and Economic Mobility Commission.