Gracyn Brandon, BS, CNMT, RT(N)(CT): Secretary
Gracyn graduated from the nuclear medicine program at Midlands Technical College in 2019 and works in PET/CT at Lexington Medical Center Saluda Pointe. Before graduating from the nuclear medicine program, she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an English minor at Presbyterian College. Gracyn’s pastimes are playing tennis, kayaking, hiking, and sampling local breweries.
Tara Watson, CNMT, R.T. (N)(CT): Legislative Chair/TAG Rep
Tara graduated from the nuclear medicine program at Midlands Technical College and the computer tomography program from Greenville Technical College in 2019. She has worked in nuclear medicine, PET/CT and diagnostic CT since graduation. She currently works at the Heart and Vascular Center at Lexington Medical Center. Tara enjoys playing soccer, watching football, hiking, saltwater activities and traveling.
tbwatson@lexhealth.org
Mauren Kreiner, MHS, CNMT, RT(N) ARRT: President
Mauren completed her Master of Health Science in Higher Education in 2016 and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina. She is a graduate of the MTC nuclear medicine program. Currently, Mauren is the Clinical Coordinator of the Nuclear Medicine Technology program at Midlands Technical College. She is a longtime member of the SCSNM and the SNMMI. Mauren is married with two children. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing on the beach and camping.
kreinerm@midlandstech.edu
Katie White, CNMT, RT(N)(CT): Meeting Planner
My name is Katie White. I was born and raised in Charleston, SC. I started off my college career at the University of South Carolina but transferred to Armstrong Atlantic University in Savannah, Ga to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine. In Savannah I started my career at a cardiology office where I was a technologist for 4 years. When my husband received a job opportunity in Charleston, SC we were fortunate to move back. I have been at the Medical University of South Carolina for almost 4 years now and I work mostly in the PET/CT. At MUSC I enjoy working in all of our departments, I enjoy the variety of scans we get to do as well as the new therapies. Nuclear Medicine has been a great career for me and I'm excited for what is to come in our field.
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OFFICERS/REPRESENTATIVES
Zalia Riordan, CNMT, RT(N): Treasurer
Zalia graduated from the Nuclear Medicine program at Midlands Technical College in 2019 and has been working in the Nuclear Medicine department at Prisma Health Richland for four years. She enjoys spending time with her dog Ruairi, reading, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.
Brandon L. Johnson, BA, CNMT, RT (N): Chairman of the Board
Brandon is a U.S . Navy veteran who has been working in healthcare for 16 years with 12 of those in Nuclear Medicine. Brandon is currently working with South Carolina DHEC in the Radioactive Materials Division as a Radiation Protection Specialist. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College in Health Communication & is also a graduate of MTC Nuclear Medicine Program. Brandon has been an active member of the SCSNM for the past 12 years. In his personal time, Brandon enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, who coincidentally is also named Brandon, their three wonderful daughters, and their pet dog named Blue. When his girls are not keeping him busy, he likes to read, spend time outdoors , fellowship with friends, and attend church with his family.
Sarah Lewis, CNMT, CPhT: Webmaster
Sarah graduated from the Nuclear Medicine program at Midlands Technical College in 2020. She is currently working as a nuclear pharmacy technician with Cardinal Health Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions. She enjoys working with various types of computer programming. In her free time, Sarah enjoys working on puzzles and reading.
scsnmweb@gmail.com
Kathi Knight: Executive Secretary
Kathi is currently retired after a 43 year career in healthcare. She was involved in the SCSNM for most of her career and continues to support the society in the role of Executive Secretary. Kathi enjoys spending time with her husband of 46 years and with family and friends.
Ryan Whitford, CNMT, RT(N): President-Elect
Ryan graduated from Midlands Technical College in 2018 with an Associate in Science degree. He then continued at MTC and graduated from the Nuclear Medicine program in 2019. He currently works full time at Prisma Health Richland and serves as an Affiliate Education Supervisor for upcoming technologist from MTC. Ryan is working toward his certification in computed tomography. He likes to travel, explore national parks, play disc golf, and lead the youth ministry at church.
Tracy B. Harling, BS, CNMT, RT(CT) ARRT: Advisor
Tracy has been working in Nuclear Medicine for over 32 years and is currently employed by Prisma Health. She holds certifications in Nuclear Medicine, CT and PET. Tracy earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1987 from Francis Marion College. She then completed her Nuclear Medicine certificate in 1988 through Midlands Technical College. Tracy has five daughters, three grandchildren and a wonderful husband. She enjoys the great outdoors especially kayaking, hiking and bird watching. Her favorite activity is spending time wither her large and growing family.