Cedric White promoted to Assistant General Manager
White to Oversee Camptown Center, Sandy Harbor, Annual Lease Site Compliance, Food Service, Laundry, and Vending
Myrtle Beach, SC | Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a division of The Jackson Companies, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has promoted Cedric White to Assistant General Manager.
White’s new responsibilities include the Camptown Center operations, including Sandy Mart, Meet n’ Eat, and Soapy Suds, as well as Sandy Harbor Family Fun Center, including the Water Park, Game Center, Café, and the Recreation Department. White will continue to oversee Security operations, the Annual Lease Site Compliance Department, and the vending operations, including Food Trucks. He works closely with the Recreation Director, Recreation Manager, Food Services Manager, Sandy Mart Manager, Security Manager, and the Compliance Team.
White was a regional manager for an international security company in the SC low country area, including Horry, Florence, Georgetown, and the Tri-county Charleston area, prior to joining Ocean Lakes as the Security Manager in 2016. With strong leadership skills and business knowledge, White also began overseeing Ocean Lakes’ Compliance Department in 2021. Working closely with vendors, Horry County officials, and Leaseholders, this team ensures that codes and policies are met and helps coordinate construction, renovations, and permits for Ocean Lakes’ 2,583 Annual Lease Sites. White has been instrumental in bringing technology to help improve Ocean Lakes’ efficiency, streamlining operations, and identifying tools to assist teammates. This includes software and badges to manage vendors on the authorized contractor list, training, systems, and body cameras for Security, as well as helpful vending amenities such as stand-alone ice machines to assist guests on the beach.
“Cedric has demonstrated a tremendous leadership ability that has gained the respect from the entire team and throughout the community,” comments Greg Bender, Vice President and General Manager. “We look forward to all the great things that Cedric continues to bring to Ocean Lakes Family Campground and The Jackson Companies.”
White graduated from Georgetown High School and then Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Business Management. He is a graduate of Leadership Grand Strand, Class of 2022, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity. Cedric loves to spend time with his family, his wife, Nicole, and children, Micah, Brie, and Levi. He is a digital creator, a Christian Music Promoter, and Lead Pastor at BOC Church.
About Ocean Lakes Family Campground
Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a division of The Jackson Companies, is the largest campground on the East Coast and one of the largest in the United States. Located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., it has received numerous awards for excellence. Recognized nationally in 2025 as RV LIFE’s “Best of the Best” for consistently delivering outstanding experiences and earning remarkable guest satisfaction based on new reviews ranking Ocean Lakes in the top 25%. The Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA) presented Ocean Lakes Family Campground with the “2023 Premier Recreation Operation Award.” In 2022, the Outdoor Hospitality Association (OHI) awarded Ocean Lakes national recognition as “Mega Park of the Year” for the seventh time since 1997. Ocean Lakes maintains the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for consistently great guest reviews from more than a decade. In 2006, Ocean Lakes received the unique and prestigious South Carolina Governor’s Cup for making a significant economic impact on South Carolina.
The family-owned business employs more than 350 teammates year-round and employs an additional 400 teammates in-season. It offers 3,442 sites – 859 of which are large and pull-through to accommodate larger RVs. It was built by Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson and their five daughters, starting in 1970. It opened with 30 campsites and one bathhouse in 1971. On an average seasonal day, Ocean Lakes has 25,000 to 35,000 guests enjoying the countless amenities that have made it a local favorite and a national vacation destination. It holds a perfect 10/10*/10 rating from the Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory for its overall operation, recreational offerings, services, and appearance. This puts Ocean Lakes Family Campground in the Top 1% of the private campgrounds in North America.
Ocean Lakes Family Campground is a division of The Jackson Companies, a family-owned enterprise that includes Prestwick Golf & Country Club, Ocean Lakes Properties, Crystal Lake Mobile Home Village, Ocean Lakes RV Center, Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, and SayeBrook. The Jackson Companies owns several hundred acres of undeveloped land in the Myrtle Beach area. Several divisions of The Jackson Companies have been recognized nationally in both the golf and camping industries.
