We are proud to introduce the members of our 2026 CWEA Advisory Councils. Each council seat is filled by a representative from participating groups, nominated and elected by their peers. These councils ensure that all divisions are actively represented in organizational discussions and strategic planning, allowing for thoughtful dialogue around both successes and challenges specific to each area.
2026 Color Guard Advisory Council Members
- SRAA - Steven Mack, Lucy Beckham HS JV
- SRA - Tyler Scott, T.L. Hanna HS JV & Wesley Payne, West Forsyth HS
- Cadet - Jaime Watkins, Chapin Cadets
- SAAA - Katie Cooper, Lakeside HS Varsity & Brandon Nichols, East Lincoln HS B
- SAA - Chris Grant, Mauldin HS JV
- SA - Matt McCurley, Catawba Ridge HS JV & Victoria Rivera, Hickory Ridge HS
- NA - Ben Henley, Nation Ford HS Varsity & Katie Dante, Dorman HS Varsity
- IA - Shane Cox, Opus Independent
- SO - Jed Garvey, Dobyns-Bennett HS
- IW - Brian Franco-Winn, Etude
2026 Percussion Winds Advisory Council Members
- PCA - Scott Simmons, Pendleton HS Perc & Tyler Scarabino, Boiling Springs HS Perc
- PSA - Chris Smith, Catawba Ridge HS Perc
- WSA - Harrison Thornton, Travelers Rest HS Winds & Andrew Francis, Ardrey Kell HS Winds
- PIA - Cody Burke, Trilogy Independent
- PCO - Shaun Brown, Enka HS Perc
- PSO - Zay Sanders, Ninety Six HS Perc
- PIO - Brian Turner, Civitas Independent & Andrew Kriska, Charles Towne Percussion
- PCW - Jaylan Glenn, Corinth Holders Perc
- PSW - Ryan Hall, Clover HS Perc
We are especially pleased to share that Ben Henley and Brian Turner have been appointed as our 2026 Advisory Council Chairs. In their roles, they will lead their respective divisions through the summer Advisory Council meetings and support ongoing efforts to shape the direction of the 2026 season.
We thank Ben, Brian, and all council members for their commitment and leadership. We’re excited to begin this journey together.
