BILL MCDANIELS

“My father died at 59 from cancer. This is something no one is immune to and is a cause everyone should get behind.”

Bill McDaniels, president, owner and founder of McDaniels Automotive Group, is the presenting sponsor of the McDaniels Golf Classic. Bill has worked in the retail automotive industry since 1969. He is also a licensed general contractor in South Carolina and North Carolina. In 2025, Bill was recognized as Time Dealer of the Year for South Carolina.

An avid philanthropist, Bill has raised more than $9 million for the community through his support of charitable events, including the McDaniels Golf Classic and Gala. He has received notable honors for his service, including Fundraiser of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Nikki Haley and the Silver Leaf Award by Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer.

In 2020, Bill published his autobiography, An Unforgettable Ride, and shared how he overcame a childhood of extreme dysfunction and poverty to pave his own way to becoming one of South Carolina’s most influential entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

SUZANNE PUCCI

“Very few of us have not been affected by cancer in some way. It is so rewarding to support cancer patients in our local communities who need us the most during this often-difficult journey.”

Suzanne Pucci has chaired the McDaniels Golf Classic and Gala for 16 years with great passion and dedication. Her work with the Lexington Health Foundation since 2018 has led this event to great success, resulting in significant impacts on the lives of patients at Lexington Health Cancer Center.

Suzanne is the founder and president of Scoop of Heaven Ice Cream, opening its first location on Spears Creek Church Road in July 2024. With a focus on supporting her community, Suzanne currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Lexington Health Foundation Board of Directors and has served previously on the South Carolina Small Business Regulatory Review Committee and the South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on Lawyer Conduct. She is dedicated to several other charitable initiatives, including Pawmetto Lifeline and Leeza’s Care Connection.