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The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce hosted its 76th Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on March 14 at Tri-County Technical College-Easley Campus. Sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union, the event honored several businesses and individuals for their leadership and community service. Among those awards, Tasha Gilstrap with Gilstrap Roofing was honored as the 2024 Young Professional of the Year, which honors an emerging leader who strives to meet the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who devotes time and energy to their community, and who serves as a role model for other young leaders and professionals. After earning her degree from Winthrop University, Tasha Gilstrap began her professional career in Human Resources. But in 2015, she joined her husband’s fourth-generation family-owned business where she currently serves as Vice President to provide day-to-day leadership over the business office and company operations. In addition to serving her family’s business, Tasha is also active in our local community. She serves as a member of the Easley Rotary Club Board and is the co-chair of the Easley Chamber’s Young Professional Steering Committee. In addition, she is currently participating as a member in Leadership Pickens County Class XXXII, where she will graduate in May. She is also a Meals on Wheels volunteer and active member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church where she recently organized a community-wide yard sale to benefit a local family in financial need due to health issues. She also serves as a support partner to families in our local area impacted by childhood cancer. Tasha is regarded by her fellow young professionals as a natural leader who always seeks opportunities for growth and service, as well as serves as a role model with her energetic attitude and her willingness to assist other young professionals in making connections and expanding their business network. Please join the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce in honoring Tasha Gilstrap as the 2024 Young Professional of the Year.