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Elliott Davis names new COO
Staff Report //October 17, 2018//
Listen to this articleBusiness solutions firm Elliott Davis has named Luanne Runge its COO. She will be based in the company’s Greenville headquarters to provide strategic guidance and oversight.
“Luanne is a respected visionary who brings a wealth of experience in organizational leadership and operations management,” said Rick Davis, CEO of Elliott Davis, in a news release. “Her knowledge, passion and drive will help to propel Elliott Davis to even greater heights as we fulfill our mission of making a positive impact on our clients, our people and our communities.”
As COO, Runge will serve on the firm’s executive leadership team and oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations. She also will work to ensure the company achieves objectives that align with the strategic business plan, budget and firm culture. In addition, Runge will serve as Elliott Davis’ human resources team leader and general counsel, the release said.
“The chance to join an organization that combines nearly 100 years of service excellence with a forward-leaning, entrepreneurial mindset is an incredible opportunity,” said Runge, in the release. “Elliott Davis has progressive plans for the future, and I look forward to helping the company achieve its goals while strengthening its position in the marketplace. I’m equally excited to work with a group that’s committed to making the communities in which it does business better places to live and work.”
Before joining Elliott Davis, Runge served as president and CEO of Liberty Fellowship, a values-based leadership initiative affiliated with The Aspen Institute. For more than four years, she provided the leadership, management and operational oversight of all facets of the organization. She also practiced law in Greenville with Gallivan, White & Boyd for 21 years, the last 11 of which as a shareholder. She served as lead counsel in trials, while also litigating and arbitrating civil disputes for businesses, professionals and governmental entities, according to the release.
