J. Walker Layne

Charleston Waterkeeper is a non-profit organization that works towards protecting, promoting, and restoring waterways. The private company is based in Charleston.

Medalist Capital, Inc. is a commercial real estate financial services company that specializes in mortgage banking, equity placement and structured finance, and investment sales and advisory. Medalist Capital has a strong commitment to maintaining lender relationships, which has enabled them to become one of the leading real estate financial services firms in the Southeast. The private company has closed over 1,745 loans with a deal volume of over $17.20 billion spread across more than 200 different lenders. Medalist Capital is a member of Real Estate Finance Associates (REFA), a national organization of independently owned mortgage banking firms. The company was founded by Donaldson G. Williams in 2004 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, with additional offices in Raleigh, Charleston, and other locations.