Georgetown County welcomes Megan Colegrove as new Finance Director

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Georgetown County welcomes Megan Colegrove as new Finance Director
GEORGETOWN, S.C. – Georgetown County is pleased to announce the hire of Megan Colegrove as its new Finance Director. Colegrove, who officially steps into the role today, brings with her more than a decade of experience in financial management across both nonprofit and corporate sectors.
Originally from West Virginia, Colegrove relocated to South Carolina in 2011. She began her career in Conway with Shoreline Behavioral Health Services, where she served as Director of Finance. In that role, she oversaw grants, billing, medical claims and all financial operations for the behavioral health facility. Most recently, she worked as a controller with International Paper’s box plant, where she managed finance functions in a corporate manufacturing setting.
Colegrove holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a focus in accounting and human resources from Capital University, just outside Columbus, Ohio.
After just a few weeks on the job, Colegrove said she already feels at home in Georgetown County.
“It just feels like this is where I was meant to be,” she said. “Everybody has been so welcoming. I have a great team, and I’m excited about the work we’re doing.”
Among her first priorities is implementing a fixed asset module to improve efficiency in the department. The new system will automate management of large county assets such as trucks, buildings and land—streamlining a process currently handled with massive spreadsheets, which can be time-consuming and prone to error.
In the short term, Colegrove said her primary focus is on learning the ins and outs of her new role and how her department fits into the larger picture of county government.
“There’s so much to absorb here compared to my past roles, but I’m excited to take it all in and see where we can improve,” she said
Outside of work, Colegrove enjoys spending time with her family, exercising and exploring the outdoors. Since starting in Georgetown, she has enjoyed taking walks downtown during lunch breaks.
Currently living in Murrells Inlet, Colegrove and her family are in the process of relocating further into Georgetown County.
County Administrator Angela Christian said Colegrove’s experience, energy and collaborative spirit make her a strong fit for the position.
“We are excited to welcome Megan to the team and look forward to the contributions she will make to strengthen our financial operations and serve the residents of Georgetown County,” Christian said.