Caucus Membership

Member Name Member Name
Nathan Ballentine Lanny F. Littlejohn
Bruce W. Bannister Dwight A. Loftis
Liston D. Barfield Phillip Dean Lowe
Eric Michael Bedingfield James H. "Jay" Lucas
Kenneth A. "Kenny" Bingham Joseph G. Mahaffey
Don Carson Bowen James H. Merrill
Joan B. Brady John Michael "Mick" Mulvaney
Harry F. Cato Phillip D. Owens
Richard Eugene Chalk, Jr. Robert S. "Skipper" Perry Jr.
Alan D. Clemmons Lewis E. "Gene" Pinson
Daniel T. Cooper Edward H. "Ted" Pitts Jr.
William F. "Bill" Cotty Michael A. Pitts
Dr. Kristopher R. "Kris" Crawford Rex F. Rice
Thomas M. "Tom" Dantzler William E. "Bill" Sandifer III
G. Ralph Davenport Jr. Wallace B. Scarborough
F. Gregory "Greg" Delleney Jr. Phillip Shoopman
Jeffery D. "Jeff" Duncan J. Gary Simrill
Tracy R. Edge B.R. Skelton
Shannon Erickson Donald C. Smith
Marion B. Frye G. Murrell Smith Jr.
Michael W. "Mike: Gambrell Garry R. Smith
Carl Lee Gullick J. Roland Smith
Ben A. Hagood W. Douglas "Doug" Smith
Nikki Randhawa Haley L. Kit Spires
Glenn L. Hamilton James E. "Jim" Stewart Jr.
Nelson Hardwick Scott F. Talley
Robert W. "Bobby" Harrell Jr. J. Adam Taylor
James H. Harrison Michael D. Thompson
Gloria Arias Haskins McLain R. "Mac" Toole
William G. "Bill" Herbkersman C. David Umphlett Jr.
David R. Hiott Thad T. Viers
Chip Huggins Robert E. "Bob" Walker
Heyward Hutson W. Brian White
R, Keith Kelly William R. Whitmire
Robert W. "Bob" Leach Sr. William D. Witherspoon
Harry B. "Chip" Limehouse III Annette D. Young

Nathan Ballentine

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(H) 1108 Belfair Way, Irmo, 29063
Bus. (803) 343-3234
Home (803) 732-1861

(C) 320A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2969
BallentineN@schouse.org
http://www.nathanballentine.com

District 71
Lexington & Richland counties

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works


VP, Wachovia Mortgage Corp.; residing at 1108 Belfair Way, Irmo; b. Dec. 10, 1970 in Columbia; s. Dennis Carroll and Mitsy Elizabeth Ballentine; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1992; June 28, 2003 m. Karen Elizabeth Nanney, 3 children, Sarah Katherine, Jonathan Carroll, Jr. and Emma Logan; mem.: Lake Murrary/Irmo Rotary Club; Ballentine-Dutch Fork Civic Assn.; Irmo Chamber of Commerce; Greater Cola. Assn. of Realtors; Bd. mem.: Heatherstone Homeowners Assn., 1996-99; Univ. of S.C. Young Alumni Council, 1999-02; Leadership Cola. Assn., 2001-04; Univ. of S.C. Richland/Lexington Co. Alumni, 2002-04; Belfair Homeowners Assn., 2003; mem., Riverland Hills Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2005-06.


Bruce W. Bannister

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(H) P.O. Box 10007, Greenville, 29603
Bus. (864) 298-0084
Home (864) 676-9250

(C) 312D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3009
bannisterb@schouse.org
http://www.bannisterforhouse.com

District 24
Greenville County

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary

Attorney; residing at 202 Pimlico Rd., Greenville; b. July 21, 1972 in Greenville; s. Oscar W. and Kate Wofford Bannister; g. Davidson Coll., B.A., 1995, J.D. Univ. of South Carolina, 1998; June 14, 1997, m. Mary Margaret A. Bannister, 3 children, Bruce W. Bannister, Jr., Benjamin A. Bannister and Margaret Kate "Molly"; managing partner Bannister and Wyatt, LLC; Greenville Co. Bar; mem. Leadership Greenville Class 26; Order of Wig and Robe, Univ. of S.C., 1998; mem. Christ Church of Greenville; elected in Special Election Oct. 4, 2005 to fulfill unexpired term of David H. Wilkins [R], resigned; prev. serv. in House 2006.


Liston D. Barfield

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(H) P.O. Box 1734, Conway, 29528
Bus. (843) 365-2049
Home (843) 365-2049

(C) 320B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2968
Home (803) 771-8711
LDB@scstatehouse.net

District 58
Horry County

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means

Barfield Independent Ins. Ag.; residing at P.O. Box 1734, Conway; b. Aug. 9, 1945; s. J. T. and Agnes (Jones) Barfield; g. Coastal Carolina Coll., B.A., 1975; Webster Univ., M.B.O., 1983; attended Univ. of S.C. & S.C. State Coll.; Nov. 12, 1967 m. Norma Jean Allen, 2 children, James Douglas and Brett Allen; Staff of the Year, Horry-Georgetown Tech. Coll., 1979; mem.: Bd. of Dirs., Big Brothers Big Sisters, Aynor-Lions; Amer. Legis. Exchange Council; State Co-Chair for Amer. Legis. Exchange Council (ALEC), Telecommunication Subcom.; State Chair for New Century Project; mem., S.C. Comm. on Intl. Cooperation and Agreements; Prayer Center/Independent Baptist; mil. serv.: USA, 4 years; awarded Natl. Defense & Vietnam Serv. Medals, Vietnam Campaign Medal & Good Conduct Medal; prev. serv. in House 1985-89, 1997-06.


Eric Michael Bedingfield

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(H) 945 Cooly Bridge Rd., Belton 29627
Bus. (864) 230-7044
Home (864) 335-8937

(C) 312A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201
Bus. (803) 734-2962
BedingfieldE@schouse.org
http://www.joineric.com

District 28
Greenville County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works

Real Estate, Businessman; residing in Greenville Co.; b. Jan. 30, 1967 in Greenville; s. Burgess Michael Bedingfield and Fielding Petty Carmouche; g. Carolina High School, 1985; Marine Corp. Bootcamp, 1985; Greenville Tech. Coll., A.D., 1988; Oct. 16, 1996 m. Sabrina Tumblin Bedingfield, 4 children, Joshua Michael, Jared Seth, Clinton Tucker, and Gracie-Tate; Greenville Co. Council, Dist. 28, 2002-; Chm., Greenville Co. Public Serv. Planning and Dev. Comm., 2004-; VC, Co. Public Serv. Planning and Dev., 2002-04; mil. serv.: USMC.


Kenneth A. "Kenny" Bingham

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(H) P.O. Box 2025, Cayce, 29171
Bus. (803) 796-9300
Home (803) 796-3582

(C) 530D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2988
KAB@schouse.org

District 89
Lexington County

Majority Whip

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means

Civil Engineer/Owner, Amer. Engineering Consultants, Inc.; residing at 712 Moss Creek Dr., Cayce; b. Aug. 3, 1962 in Cayce; s. William Harold, Sr. and Marylynn Bingham; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1984; June 14, 1986 m. Jennie Lynn Pearce, 2 children, Kayla McKenzie and Kellie Nicole; mem.: City of Cayce Planning Comm., 1994-96; Lexington School Dist. Two Bd. of Trustees, 1996-00, Chm., 1998-00; Deacon, Trinity Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2001-06.


Don Carson Bowen

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(H) 1176 Embassy Dr., Anderson 29625
Bus. (864) 934-3272
Home (864) 287-2009

(C) 306A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201
Bus. (803) 734-3038
bowend@schouse.org

District 8
Anderson & Oconee counties

Committee Assignment:
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

Retired; residing at 1176 Embassy Dr., Anderson; b. May 7, 1945 in Charleston; s. Carson and Rebecca Bowen; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S.; May 7, 1971 m. Tomilyn Forrester Bowen, 3 children, Amy, Don, Jr., and Ward; Chm. of United Way for BiLo Supermarkets; mem., School Dist. One Reform Movement; Chm., Anderson Area Accountability Assn.; apptd. by Anderson Co. Council to the Anderson Ad Hoc Property Tax Study Com.; mil. serv.: Williamston Natl. Guard.


Joan B. Brady

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(H) 6736 Cary Lane, Columbia, 29206
Bus. (803) 787-9712
Home (803) 787-9764

(C) 414B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3027
BradyJ@schouse.org

District 78
Richland County

Committee Assignments:
Agriculture, Natural Res. & Environmental Affairs, Secy. Rules

Full-time Legislator; residing at 6736 Cary Lane, Columbia; b. May 13, 1952 in New York, N.Y.; d. Lawrence and Patricia Barrett; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1974; Sept. 8, 1979 m. C. Michael Brady, 3 children, Emily, Kevin, and Dillon; Mayor, Arcadia Lakes, 1997-00; mem.: Columbia City Ballet Bd. of Dirs., 1996; Reconnect Comms. & Schools Steering Com., 1999; Richland Co. Appearance Comm. Chm., 1999; S.C. Assn. of Counties Legis. Task Force, 2002; Central Midlands Council of Govts., 2003; Cola. Arts Task Force Bd., 2003; Richland Co. Children's Health & Safety Council, 2003; Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Bd., 2000; Richland Co. Council, 2000-04, VC, 2003-04; CASA Guardian ad Litem, 2004; Council of State Govt. Toll Fellowship, 2005; Agric., Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Com., Environmental Affairs I Subcom.; Certificate of Need Process Jt. Ad Hoc Com.; S.C. House Arts Council, S.C. House Women's Caucus; Women in Philanthropy; Women in Govt. State Dir.; Amer. Legis. Exchange Council; Natl. Fed. of Women Legislators; Women's Legis. Network; Cola. Youth Corp Adv. Bd.; Greater Cola. Chamber of Commerce Northeast Bd. of Dirs.; Sandhill Rep. Women; School Dist. Two Comm. for World Class Schools, 2005; S.C. New Statesman Soc., 2005; prev. serv. in House 2005-06.


Harry F. Cato

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(H) P.O. Box 223, Travelers Rest, 29690
Bus. (864) 295-1849
Home (864) 834-7059

(C) 407 Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211 Bus.
(803) 734-3015
HLC@schouse.org

District 17
Greenville County

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chm.

Businessman, Mgr., Cato Transportation Supply, Inc.; residing in Travelers Rest; b. May 22, 1958 in Greenville; s. Lloyd R., Sr. and Christine B. Cato; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1980, Dean's List, 1978-80; June 17, 2005 m. Kris Thompson, 4 children, James Franklin Cato, Christopher Michael Cato, Erin Elizabeth Thompson and Robin Michelle Thompson; Outstanding Young Men in America, 1988; mem.: Travelers Rest City Council, 1986-90; Mayor Pro Tempore, 1988-90; Bd. of Dirs., Bank of Travelers Rest; Eagle Scout; Chm., Sanctuary Bldg. Com., Travelers Rest United Methodist Church; Northern Greenville Co. Food Crisis Ministry Bd., 1988-90, Chm., 1990; Appreciation Award, Slater-Marietta Health & Human Servs., 1996; Guardian of Small Bus., 1996, 1998, and 2000; Natl. Fed. of Independent Bus.; Legislator of the Year, Manufactured Housing Inst. of S.C., 1997; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Optometric Assn., 1997; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of Realtors, 1997; North Greenville Hosp. Adv. Council, 1996-02; Legis. Award, S.C. Counseling Assn., 1998; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of Automobile Ins. Agents, 1999; Amer. Legion Outstanding Serv. Award, 2000; Legislator of the Year, Natl. Assn. of Social Workers, 2001; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Mortgage Brokers Assn., 2001; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of Premium Serv. Cos., 2001; Outstanding Achievement Award, S.C. Chap. of IAPES, 2001; "Champion of Housing Award", Home Builders Assns. of Greenville and S.C.; "Friend of the Little Man" Award, Assn. of S.C. Claimant Attys. for Worker's Compensation, 2003; S.C. Chamber Public Servant of the Year, 2004; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, 2005; Chm., Labor, Commerce & Industry Com., 1994-; mem.: North Greenville Family YMCA Bd. of Dirs., 2002-, Chm., 2004; prev. serv. in House 1991-06.


Richard Eugene Chalk, Jr.

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(H) 7 Shipwatch Point, Hilton Head Island, 29928
Bus. (843) 816-7988
Home (843) 842-5985

(C) 404D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3067
ChalkR@schouse.org

District 123
Beaufort County

Committee Assignment:
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, 2nd V.C.

Commercial Realtor; residing at 7 Shipwatch Point, Hilton Head Island; b. July 3, 1952 in Columbia; s. Richard E., Sr. and Louise Craps Chalk; g. The Citadel, B.A., 1974; New Orleans Baptist Seminary, MCM, 1979; Dec. 22, 1979 m. Maelda Cristina Miranda, 4 children, Cristina, Richard III (Trip), Mollie, and Clara; Indigo Pines Fellowship, Music Leader, 2003-; Bosley Commercial Properties/Bosley DeMint Realty, 2000-; North Island Baptist Church, Minister of Music, 2000-03; Prudential Commercial Serv., Sales Assoc., 1999; Brown Investment Properties, Inc., Broker, 1990-99; Owner, Specialty Wood Products, 1983-90; Hilton Head Island Rep. Club, Treas.; Beaufort Co. Rep. Party, Region 4, VC; The Citadel Alumni Assn., life mem.; Nat'l. Assn. of Realtors; Commercial Investment Real Estate Inst.; Hilton Head Island Area Assn. of Realtors; Guardian of Small Bus., Natl. Fed. of Independent Bus.; Eagle Scout; Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow; Outstanding Young Men of America, 1975 & 1982; prev. serv. in N.C. Sen., 1989-90; N.C. House of Reps., 1985-89; S.C. House of Reps. 2005-06.


Alan D. Clemmons

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(H) 610 18th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, 29577
Bus. (843) 448-8405
Home (843) 448-8207

(C) 518A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2994
ClemmonsA@schouse.org
http://www.alanclemmons.com/

District 107
Horry County

Republican Caucus Treasurer

Committee Assignments:
Judiciary Rules

Real Estate Atty./Businessman; residing at 1411 S.C. Hwy. 15, Myrtle Beach; b. Dec. 6, 1958 in Myrtle Beach; s. Carl Lee Clemmons and Geraldine "Gerry" Owens Clemmons; g. Coastal Carolina Univ., B.S., 1982; Hamline Univ. School of Law, J.D., 1989; May 3, 1985 m. Laura Ann Fipps, 2 children, Laura Alayne and Kelly Leigh; Eagle Scout; 1973, Boy Scouts of America, Pee Dee Area Council, Pres., 2003-; Christian Missionary to Maya Indians of Southern Mexico, 1978-80; real estate sales license, 1981; real estate brokers license, 1991; title ins. license, 1992; mem.: S.C. Bar; Horry Co. Bar Assn.; Lions Club, Dir., 1994; Horry Co. Planning Comm., 1996-98; Myrtle Beach Planning Comm., ex officio, 1996-98; Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach, 2000-; S.C. I-73 Assn., Chm., 2003-; N. Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) I-73 Com., VC, 2003-; House Freshman Caucus, Chm., 2003-04; House Jud. Com., 2nd VC, 2004-; Special Laws Subcom., VC, 2005-; S.C. Rep. Party; Horry Co. Rep. Party, VC, 1995-97, Chm., 1997-00; Rep. Natl. Convention, Del., 2000, Alternate, 2004; S.C. Rep. Convention, Del. 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004; House Rep. Caucus, Secy./Treas., 2005-; Tidelands Bank of Mt. Pleasant, Organizer & Dir., 2003-; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.


Daniel T. Cooper

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(H) 361 Browning Rd., Piedmont 29673
Bus. (864) 672-0045
Home (864) 947-1230

(C) 525 Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3144
DTC@schouse.org
http://www.dancooper4house.com

District 10
Anderson County

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means, Chm.

VP, Capstone Ins. Servs., LLC; residing in Piedmont; b. Jan. 12, 1961 in Greenville; s. Milford J. and Melba B. Cooper; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1984; Sept. 19, 1992 m. Melissa Shellenbarger, 2 children, Leanne Alexandra and Daniel T. II; Palmetto Boys State, 1978; Winthrop Univ. Model United Nations, 1978-79; Pelzer Lions Club; Planner, Anderson Co. Planning & Dev. Bd., 1984; Planner, S.C. Water Resources Comm. (Strom Thurmond Inst.), 1985-87; past Comdr., SCV Jefferson Davis Camp #7; mem., Hunley Comm.; Southern Small Bus. Assn.; Bd. of Dirs., Freedom Weekend Aloft; Bd. of Dirs., Boys Home of the South, Inc.; Legis. Adv. Bd., Palmetto Pride; Agency Head Salary Review Comm.; Jt. Bond Review Com.; Chm., House Ways & Means Com., 2005; Mt. Airy Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 1991-06.


William F. "Bill" Cotty

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(H) 8807 "C" Two Notch Rd., Columbia, 29223
Bus. (803) 736-0756
Home (803) 788-1338

(C) 522D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-4851
WFC@scstatehouse.net

District 79
Richland & Kershaw counties

Committee Assignments:
Ways and Means
Operations and Management


Atty./Businessman; residing at 324 Valley Springs Rd., Columbia; b. Aug. 9, 1946; s. William O. and Marie F. Cotty; g. Erskine Coll., B.A., 1969; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1974; Dec. 26, 1969 m. Amelia Heath Dunlap, 3 children, Will, Molly, and Ann Marie; mem. and Chm., Bd. of Trustees, Richland School Dist. Two, 1986-94; Admin. Asst., U.S. Congressman Tom Gettys, 1969-71; Erskine Coll. Student Body Pres., 1968-69; mil. serv.: SCARNG, LTC (Ret.); off., Spring Valley Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. in House 1995-06.


Dr. Kristopher R. "Kris" Crawford

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(H) 728 N. Grove Park Dr., Florence 29501
Home (843) 673-0703

(C) 327D Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201
Bus. (803) 734-2992
crawfordk@schouse.org

District 63
Florence County

Freshman Caucus President

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary

Physician; residing at 728 N. Grove Park Dr., Florence; b. Nov. 12, 1969 in Anderson, In.; s. Robert Donald and Karen Sue Crawford; g. The Citadel, B.S., 1992; Med. Univ. of S.C., M.D., 2001; Jan. 1993 m. M. Rebecca Crawford, 4 children, Madeline, Jessica, Abigail, and Lillian; Trustee, S.C. Med. Assn.; Chief Resident, McLeod Family Practice; Gov. Sanford's Task Force on Healthcare; Trustee, Southern Growth Policies Bd.; Chm., I-95 Econ. Dev. Study Com.


Thomas M. "Tom" Dantzler

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(H) 208 Middleton Dr., Goose Creek, 29445
Home (843) 797-8449

(C) 308B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2949
TMD@schouse.org

District 117
Berkeley & Charleston counties

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce and Industry, 1st V.C.

Veterinarian; residing at 208 Middleton Dr., Goose Creek; b. June 6, 1941 in Orangeburg Co.; s. Harold Edwin and Leila (Rhoad) Dantzler; g. Univ. of Ga., D.V.M., 1965; Clemson Univ., B.S., 1982; June 2, 1994 m. Barbara Jean Suggs, 5 children, Tommy, Hal, John, Tammy, and the late Laura; mem., Co. Council, 1979-81; mil. serv.: USAF, 1965-67; prev. serv. in House 1995-06.


G. Ralph Davenport Jr.

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(H) 105 Ashland Terrace, Boiling Springs, 29316
Bus. (864) 814-0070
Home (864) 578-3053

(C) 522A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3098
GRD@schouse.org

District 37
Spartanburg County

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means

Businessman, Davenport Glass Serv. Center, Inc.; residing at 105 Ashland Terrace, Boiling Springs; b. Apr. 18, 1947; s. the late Guy R., Sr. and Peggy (Norris) Davenport; g. Newberry Coll., B.A., 1969; Aug. 22, 1971 m. Jean Rogers, 2 children, Sara Elizabeth and Mary Katherine; co-founder, Spartanburg Citizens for Tax Relief, Inc. & S.C. Citizens for Tax Relief, Inc.; Licensed Glass & Glazing Contractor, Residential Homebuilder & Real Estate Broker with GRI designation; mem.: First Baptist Church, North Spartanburg; Eagle Scout with Palms; recipient of Order of the Arrow, Outstanding Scout Troop 8; PTA lifetime mem.; Boiling Springs Elementary School PTA Bd., Treas.; former Comr. of Boiling Springs Volunteer Fire Dept.; Ways & Means Com.; Health, Human Servs., and Medicaid Subcom.; Property Tax Subcom.; Ag. Head Salary Comm.; Public Serv. Comm. Candidate Review Com.; prev. serv. in House 1985-90, 1993-06.


F. Gregory "Greg" Delleney Jr.

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(H) P.O. Drawer 808, Chester, 29706
Bus. (803) 581-2211
Home (803) 385-3580

(C) 532C Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3074
fgd@schouse.org

District 43
Chester & York counties

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary

Atty., firm of Hamilton, Delleney & Gibbons, P.A.; residing at 127 West End, Chester; b. Feb. 9, 1952 in Chester; s. the late Francis Gregory and Ruby (Wright) Delleney; g. The Citadel, B.A., 1974; Cumberland Law School, Samford Univ., J.D., 1981; July 9, 1983 m. Rebecca Caroline Williams, 2 children, Caroline Caldwell and Francis Gregory III; Chester Fire Control Comm., 1983-89; past Pres., Chester Sertoma Club; mem.: Gideons Intl.; Shrine Club; Masonic Lodge; Elder, Chester Assoc. Reformed Presbyterian Church; mil. serv.: USN, 1974-77, USNR, CDR, retired; prev. serv. in House Oct. 29, 1991-06.


Jeffery D. "Jeff" Duncan

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(H) P.O. Box 721, Clinton, 29325
Bus. (864) 833-7700
Home (864) 682-7701

(C) 327B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2974
DuncanJ@schouse.org

District 15
Laurens & Newberry counties

Majority Whip

Committee Assignment:
Agriculture, Natural Res. & Environmental Affairs

Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer; residing at 7297 Hwy. 49, Laurens; b. Jan. 7, 1966 in Greenville; s. John T. and Dianne M. Duncan; g. Clemson Univ., B.A., 1988; Dec. 3, 1988 m. Melody Ann Hodges, 3 children, Graham, John Philip, and Parker; mem.: Laurens Co. Chamber of Commerce Bd., 2002; Piedmont Wilderness Inst. Bd., 2001-02; S.C. Waterfowl Assn. Bd., 1997-02; Piedmont Tech. Bd. of Visitors, 1992; VC, Freshman Caucus; 2nd VC. Agric., Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Com.; Deacon, First Baptist Church of Clinton; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.


Tracy R. Edge

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(H) P.O. Box 2095, Myrtle Beach, 29577
Bus. (843) 448-5123
Home (843) 361-2827

(C) 503B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3013
TE@scstatehouse.net

District 104
Horry County

Majority Whip

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means

VP, Burroughs and Chapin Corp.; residing at 1423 Edge Dr., N. Myrtle Beach; b. Mar. 28, 1967 in Myrtle Beach; s. Robert L. and Nettie S. Edge; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1989; W. Va. Univ., M.S., 1991; Dec. 17, 1994 m. Melissa Renee Pierce, 2 children, Hannah and Pierce; N. Myrtle Beach Councilman, 1994-96; VC, Horry Co. Rep. Party; Chm. of School Improvement Council for Academy of Arts, Science, and Technology; mem.: N. Myrtle Beach Rotary Club; Del., 2000 Rep. Natl. Convention; S.C. Assn. of Realtors, Legislator of the Year for 2000; First Baptist Church of N. Myrtle Beach; prev. serv. in House 1997-06.


Shannon Erickson

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(H) 129 S. Hermitage Road, Beaufort, SC 29902
Bus. (843) 986-1090
Home (843) 525-1439

(C) 306A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3261
shannonerickson@schouse.org

District 124
Beaufort County

Committee Assignments:
Not Available

Teacher/Owner/Dir., Lowcountry Building Blocks, Inc.; residing at 129 S. Hermitage Rd., Beaufort; b. Apr. 21, 1963 in Raleigh, N.C.; d. William Monroe and Martha Jane Hattaway Smith; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1997; Mar. 26, 1983 m. Kendall F. Erickson, 2 children, Mariah Lauren and Joshua Kendall; mem: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, Bd. of Dirs., 2003-06; Govs. Adv. Com. on Child Care, 2003-; United Way of Beaufort Co; Residential Campaign Chair, 2005-06; S.C. Child Care Assn., Pres., 2005-; First Steps to School Readiness/United Way of S.C. Quality Task Force, 2006-; Beaufort Co. Rep. Party; Beaufort Co. Rep. Women; mem., St. Peter's Catholic Church; elected in Special Election Oct. 23, 2007, to fulfill unexpired term of Catherine C. Ceips [R], resigned.


Marion B. Frye

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(H) 668 McNeary Ferry Rd., Leesville, 29070
Home (803) 532-6144

(C) 323C Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3275
MBF@schouse.org

District 39
Lexington & Saluda counties

Committee Assignments:
Agriculture, Natural Res. & Environmental Affairs
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions


Self-employed; residing at 668 McNeary Ferry Rd., Leesville; b. Jan. 20, 1945 in Columbia; s. the late Bruce A. and Leta S. Frye; attended Newberry Coll. and Univ. of S.C.; Aug. 17, 1964 m. Judy Adams, 3 children, Dana Lynne Corley, Marion S., and DaLeta; former Bd. mem.: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Com.; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; mem., Highland Ave. Pentecostal Holiness Church; prev. serv. in House June 8, 1999-06.


Michael W. "Mike: Gambrell

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(H) 400 Filter Plant Rd., Honea Path 29654
Bus. (864) 844-3614
Home (864) 369-0613

(C) 306D Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201
Bus. (803) 734-2947
gambrellm@schouse.org

District 7
Anderson & Abbeville counties

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works

Self-employed, M&R Enterprises; residing at 400 Filter Plant Rd., Honea Path; b. Jan. 10, 1958 in Belton; s. Aaron and Robbie Gambrell; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1980; Mar. 31, 1990 m. Reene V. Gambrell; Friendship Fire Dept., Chief, 1990-06; Anderson Co. Fire Chiefs Assn., Chm., 1990-02; mem., Anderson Co. EMS Comm., 2002-06.


Carl Lee Gullick

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(H) 171 Greenridge Rd., Clover 29710
Bus. (803) 656-5000
Home (803) 517-9368

(C) 404D Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201
Bus. (803) 734-3011
GullickC@schouse.org

District 48
York County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works

Consultant, Gullick and Assoc.; residing at 171 Greenridge Rd., Lake Wylie; b. Mar. 20, 1953 in Greenville; s. Lee and Cleo Gullick; g. Wingate Univ. and U.N.C.-Chapel Hill, B.A., 1975; Dec. 29, 2005 m. Dr. Lynn Preston Gullick, 2 children, Helen and Mitchell; York Co. Council, Chm., 1993-01; host, WB Television series "Assignment Carolinas"; York Co. Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1993-, Chm., 2005; Rock Hill Rotary, 1993-; Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, 2005-; Keystone Bd. of Dirs., 2005; Charlotte Regional Partnership Bd. of Dirs., 1994-01; Metropolitan Transit Comm., 1998-01; past VP, Luray Chamber of Commerce; past Chm., RFATS; prior mem., Allocations Comm., Trident Area United Way; past VP, Charleston Personnel Assn.; past Adjunct Professor of Bus., Wingate Univ.; past host of ETV television series; Paul Harris Fellow; Eddie Black Award; Keepers of the Culture Award.


Ben A. Hagood

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(H) 654 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 29464
Bus. (843) 972-1000
Home (843) 883-9078

(C) 306D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2950
HagoodB@schouse.org
http://www.benhagood.com

District 112
Charleston County

Committee Assignments:
Judiciary Rules

Atty., Hagood & Kerr, P.A.; residing at 2424 Raven Dr., Sullivan's Island; b. Oct. 23, 1957 in Charleston; s. Benjamin A., Sr. and Derrill Maybank Hagood; g. Univ. of Virginia, B.A., 1979; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1983; June 9, 1984 m. Penelope Read Lilly, 2 children, Nancy and Derrill; mem., S.C. Law Review, 1981-83; Law Clerk, Judge Randall T. Bell, S.C. Court of Appeals, 1983-84; Asst. U.S. Atty., 1990-97; Chm., S.C. Bar Natural Resources Sec., 1991-92; Chief, Environmental Enforcement Sec., U.S. Atty.'s Off. for Dist. of S.C., 1993-94; mem.: Charleston Habitat for Humanity, Inc., 1989-90; Environmental Crimes Policy Com., U.S. Dept. of Justice, 1995-96; Bd. of Dirs., William M. Bird and Co., Inc., 1995-; S.C. Coastal Conservation League, 1990-93; Trident Literacy Assn., 1987-89; Innovative Alternatives for Educ., Inc., 1997-02; Agape Ministries of Charleston, 1999-02; recipient, S.C. Wildlife Fed. Legis. Conservationn Award, 2005; Charleston Men's Chorus; attending Holy Cross Episcopal Church; mil. serv.: USMC, 1984-87 (Capt.); prev. serv. in House 2003-06.


Nikki Randhawa Haley

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(H) P.O. Box 47, Lexington, 29071
Home (803) 233-6241

(C) 320D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2970
haleyn@schouse.org

District 87
Lexington County

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce, and Industry

Accountant/Business owner; residing at 340 Governors Grant Blvd., Lexington; b. Jan. 20, 1972 in Bamberg; d. Dr. A. S. and Raj Randhawa; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1994; Sept. 6, 1996 m. William Michael Haley, 2 children, Rena and Nalin; Bd. of Dirs., Orangeburg Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1998; Bd. of Dirs., Lexington Co. Chamber of Commerce, 2003; Bd. of Dirs., Natl. Assoc. of Women Bus. Owners, Treas., 2003, Pres., 2004; Bd. of Dirs., Lexington Med. Foundation, 2004; mem., West Metro Rep. Women and Lexington Co. Rep. Party, 2003; Bd. of Lexington Sheriff's Foundation; Pres. of Freshman Caucus, 2005; prev. serv. in House 2005-06.


Glenn L. Hamilton

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(H) 42 Devonhall Way, Taylors, 29687
Home (864) 268-5247

(C) 312B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3075
GLH@schouse.org

District 20
Greenville County

Committee Assignments:
Interstate Cooperation, Chairman Labor, Commerce and Industry

Retired Pilot; residing at 42 Devonhall Way, Taylors; b. Jan. 7, 1938 in Miami, Fla.; s. Meade and Dorothy Hamilton; attended Bob Jones Univ.; Dec. 20, 1958 m. Joan Dorothy Conser, 4 children, Cynthia Sipe, Paul, Julie Smith, and Daniel; Bd. mem.: The Wilds Christian Camp; Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Ag.; Elder, Heritage Bible Church; mil. serv.: USN; prev. serv. in House 1997-06.


Nelson Hardwick

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(H) 714 Cedar Drive North, Surfside Beach, 29575
Bus. (843) 238-1142
Home (843) 238-8380

(C) 320C Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2967
HardwickN@schouse.org
http://www.nelsonhardwick.com/

District 106
Horry County

Committee Assignment:
Agriculture, Natural Res. & Environmental Affairs

Businessman/Engineer; residing at 714 Cedar Dr. N., Surfside Beach; b. Sept. 19, 1951 in Conway; s. Catherine Allen and the late Fred B. Hardwick; g. Clemson Univ., B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 1973, M.S., Environmental Engineering, 1977; Dec. 31, 1969 m. Marty Smith, 3 children, Nada, Ira, and Melissa; Dist. Dir., EQC, S.C. DHEC, 1978; Engineering Mgr. Grand Strand Water and Sewer, 1978-80; Real Estate Dev. and Consulting Engineer, 1980-; Surfside Area Rotary; Chm., Horry Co. Stormwater Adv. Bd.; Amer. Soc. Civil Engineers; Natl. Soc. Professional Engineers; S.C. Assoc. of Realtors; prev. serv. in House 2005-06.


Robert W. "Bobby" Harrell Jr.

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(H) 8316 Rivers Ave., Charleston, 29406
Bus. (843) 572-1500
Home (843) 556-9075

(C) 508 Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3125
HSP@schouse.org
http://www.bobbyharrell.com

District 114
Charleston & Dorchester counties

Speaker of the House

Businessman; residing at 15 Casa Bianca Dr., Charleston; b. Mar. 7, 1956 in Orangeburg; s. Robert W., Sr. and Charlotte (Davis) Harrell; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1978; July 21, 1979 m. Cathy Smith, 2 children, Trey and Charlotte; Chm., Freshman Caucus, 1993; House Majority Leader, 1997-99; Chm., Ways & Means Com., 1999-2005; elected Speaker June 2, 2005, serving as Speaker June 21, 2005-; prev. serv. in House 1993-06.


James H. Harrison

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(H) 533 Autumn Circle Columbia, 29206
Bus. (803) 256-0049
Home (803) 782-6988

(C) 512 Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3120
HJU@schouse.org

District 75
Richland County

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary, Chairman

Attorney; residing at 533 Autumn Circle, Columbia; b. April 11, 1951 in Greenwood; s. William H. and the late Mary H. Harrison; g. The Citadel, B.A., 1973; University of S.C., J.D., 1976; 2 children, Catherine Salley and Molly Tarrant; General Counsel, S.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, 1978-89; mem.: Shandon Presbyterian Church; East Columbia Rotary Club; S.C. and Richland Co. Bar Assns.; Volunteer Guardian ad Litem for Abused and Neglected Children; mil. serv.: USAR, Col (Ret.); activated for service during Operation Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia (1991); Operation Uphold Democracy Haiti (1994); Operation Joint Endeavor Bosnia (1996); graduate of the U.S. Army War College, 2000; prev. serv. in House Nov. 21, 1989-06.


Gloria Arias Haskins

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(H) 2435 East North St., Greenville, 29615
Home (864) 292-7239

(C) 326D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2978
GAH@schouse.org

District 22
Greenville County

Committee Assignments:
Judiciary
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions


Full-time Legislator; residing in Greenville; b. July 11, 1956 in Bogota, Colombia, S.A.; d. Salomon and Betty Bardón Arias; attended City Univ. of N.Y.; Bob Jones Univ.; June 3, 1978 m. the late Terry E. Haskins, 4 children, David, Bryan, Hayden, and Harlan; Junior League Bd., Public Relations, 1993-94; Bd. mem.: Legal Auxiliary of Greater Greenville, 1987-94; Lake Forest PTA; Wade Hampton High School PTA; Spokeswoman, Cancer Soc.; Bd. mem.: Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Ag.; Greenville Hosp. System Diversity Bd.; Greenville Tech. Educational Diversity Bd.; Winning Women; Delegation Secy., Rep. Convention; Presbyterian; prev. serv. in House Jan. 9, 2001-06.


William G. "Bill" Herbkersman

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(H) 151 Gascoigne Bluff, Bluffton, 29910
Bus. (843) 757-7900
Home (843) 757-5424

(C) 434B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3062
HerbkersmanB@schouse.org
http://www.herbkersman.com

District 118
Beaufort County

Committee Assignments:
Judiciary, 2nd V.C.
Rules


Developer/Redeveloper; residing at 151 Gascoigne Bluff, Bluffton; b. June 30, 1958 in Bedford, Ohio; s. Donald and Kate Herbkersman; attended Univ. of S.C.; g. Jefferson Inst., 1988; attending Univ. of S.C.-Beaufort; Nov. 29, 1986 m. Mary Margaret Kinzer, 2 children, Shelby and Cole; Syndicated Investments; Founding mem.: Bluffton YMCA; CEO, Marina Front Dev.; Bluffton Rotary; Friends of the River; Southern Beaufort Co. Com. Assn.; Bluffton Rep. Club; Knights of Columbus; Friends of the Library; Bd. mem.: Bluffton YMCA; Airplane Owners and Pilots Assn.; Beaufort Co. Rep. Club; Majority Whip; Majority Caucus Fin. Com.; Bd. of Advisors, S.C. Bank & Trust; Rules Com.; CEO Apex Land & Dev.; Ancient Order of Hibernian; mem., Calhoun St. Dev.; Caucus Communications; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.


David R. Hiott

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(H) P.O. Box 997, Pickens, 29671
Bus. (864) 878-9832
Home (864) 878-3497

(C) 418D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3323
HiottD@schouse.org

District 4
Pickens Co.

Committee Assignment:
Agriculture, Natural Res. & Environmental Affairs, 2nd V.C.

Owner, Hiott Printing Co.; residing at 235 Crescent Hill Dr., Pickens; b. Oct. 20, 1960 in Easley; s. Gary, Jr. and Eloise Hiott; g. Central Wesleyan Coll., 1983, B.A.; 1988 m. Lisa Clamp Hiott, 2 children, Lander Douglas and Salley Elizabeth; prev. serv. in House 2005-06.


Chip Huggins

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(H) 308 Wayworth Court, Columbia, 29212
Bus. (803) 779-4503
Home (803) 732-4418

(C) 323B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2971
Home (803) 250-4416
ch@scstatehouse.net

District 85
Lexington Co.

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce and Industry

Realtor, Broker in Charge, Century 21 Bob Capes Realtors, Greystone Off.; residing at 308 Wayworth Court, Columbia; b. Nov. 30, 1961 in Columbia; s. Cecil and Kathleen Wood Huggins; g. Winthrop Univ., B.S., 1987; Oct. 29, 1988 m. Ginger E. Gilstrap, 2 children, Hiller and Laine; lifetime mem., Million Dollar Club; Greater Cola. Assn. of Realtors PEP Award and Mem. Emeritus Serv. Award; S.C. Assn. of Realtors, Legislator of the Year, 2001; Irmo Little League Coach; Bd. mem., Irmo Little League; past Pres. and mem.: Bus. Assn. of Cola.; Avalon Homeowner's Assn.; past membership Chm., Boy Scouts of America, Indian Waters Council; Chm., Etowah Friends of Scouting, 2001-02; mem.: Assn. of Realtors' Grievance Com.; Adv. Bd. of S.C. State Guard; Winthrop Univ. Alumni Bd.; St. Andrews Rotary Club; Chapin Chamber of Commerce; Irmo Chamber of Commerce; Lake Murray Assn.; St. Andrews Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. in House Aug. 3, 1999-06.


Heyward Hutson

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(H) 215 Golf Rd., Summerville, 29483
Bus. (843) 873-1144
Home (843) 871-4276

(C) 306D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3239

District 94
Dorchester and Charleston counties

Committee Assignments:
Not Available

Retired Army Officer; residing at 215 Golf Rd., Summerville; b. Jan. 24, 1936 in Summerville; s. Heyward Goverman Hutson and Ann Christabel Limehouse; g. U.S. Mil. Academy, West Point, B.S., 1958; Syracuse Univ., M.A., 1971; Armed Forces Staff Coll., 1973; U.S. Army War Coll., 1979; Sept. 9, 1961 m. Evelyn Carroll Harnett, 4 children, Ellyn Carroll, Madilyn Anne, Heyward Groverman, III and Robert Waddington; mem., Dorchester Co. Council, 1988-92; Dorchester Rep., Council of Govts., 1988-92; Pres., Summerville Preservation Society, 1988-; Pres., West Point Society of Charleston, 1991-93; mil. serv.: USA, 1958-85, Colonel; served two tours in Vietnam and two tours in Europe; also two tours in the Pentagon spanning nine years; prev. serv. in House 1993-94; elected in Special Election Dec. 4, 2007 to fulfill unexpired term of Converse A. Chellis III [R], resigned.


R, Keith Kelly

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(H) 390 Edgewood Cir., Woodruff 29388
Bus. (864) 582-3770
Home (864) 476-6297

(C) 402A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201
Bus. (803) 734-3008
kellyk@schouse.org

District 35
Spartanburg County

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary

Atty.; residing at 390 Edgewood Cir., Woodruff; b. June 5, 1958 in Spartanburg; s. Ralph D., Jr., and Louise C. Kelly; g. Univ. of S.C.-Spartanburg, B.A., 1981; Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer Univ., J.D., 1987; Dec. 28, 1985 m. Cindy Jackson Kelly, 3 children, Whitney Jo, Lillie Sarah, and Hannah Carole; Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, past Chm. trustee, Chm. fin.; Woodruff Rotary Club, past Pres., 1990-91; Paul Harris Fellow; mil. serv.: USA, 1981-84; USAR, Capt.


Robert W. "Bob" Leach Sr.

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(H) P.O. Box 25503, Greenville, 29616
Home (864) 879-1779

(C) 503A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3107
RWL@schouse.org

District 21
Greenville County
Committee Assignments:
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, Chairman
Labor, Commerce and Industry


Full-time Legislator; residing at 219 Saratoga Dr., Greer; b. Nov. 17, 1932 in Greenville; s. Daniel Payton and Viola Smith Leach; attended Anderson Coll., 1953-54; g. Cola. Coll., B.A., Columbia, Mo.; 1980 m. Marilynn L. Lee, 5 children, Anita, Sharon, Robert, Jr., Will, and Jai; Greenville Co. Council, 1980-96, Chm., 1991-92; Bd. mem., SCAC, 1990-96; Chaplain, Rep. Caucus; mem., Taylors First Baptist Church; mil. serv.: USN, Korean War, 1950-53; prev. serv. in House 1997-06.


Harry B. "Chip" Limehouse III

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(H) 8 Cumberland St., Charleston, 29401
Bus. (843) 577-6242
Home (843) 577-6242

(C) 326C Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2977
Home (803) 252-0845
HBL@schouse.org
http://www.chiplimehouse.net

District 110
Charleston County

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means

Retired Businessman; residing in Pacolet; b. Apr. 30, 1942 in Spartanburg Co.; s. the late George and Shirley Peteus Littlejohn; g. Spartanburg Methodist, 1965; Western Carolina Univ., 1967; Converse Coll., 1970; Aug. 13, 1966 m. Jean Miley, 3 children, Lanny, Jr., Jenny, and Rebekah; Gov.'s At Risk Com.; mem.: State Forestry Comm.; Masonic Lodge 228; Tri-Pacolet Area Chamber of Commerce Bd.; Pacolet Lions Club; S.C. Jaycees; S.C. Barbers' Assn., 1963; Agricultural Com., 1989-90; Spartanburg Co. Recreational Bd.; Chm., Dist. Three Schools; Deacon, Morning Side Baptist Church; Teacher-Coach, Elementary School Principal, 1967-78; Adv. Bd., Pacolet First Citizens Bank; Chm., Spartanburg Co. Delegation, 1996-98; Educ. Com., 1994-00; Ways and Means Com., 2001-; private pilot license, 2001; mil. serv.: USA 1961-65; prev. serv. in House 1989-06.


Lanny F. Littlejohn

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(H) 210 Deerwood Dr., Pacolet, 29372
Bus. (864) 706-5565
Home (864) 474-9329

(C) 534 Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3141
LFL@schouse.org

District 33
Spartanburg and Cherokee counties

Committee Assignments:
Operations and Management, Chairman
Ways and Means, 3rd Vice Chairman


Retired Businessman; residing in Pacolet; b. Apr. 30, 1942 in Spartanburg Co.; s. the late George and Shirley Peteus Littlejohn; g. Spartanburg Methodist, 1965; Western Carolina Univ., 1967; Converse Coll., 1970; Aug. 13, 1966 m. Jean Miley, 3 children, Lanny, Jr., Jenny, and Rebekah; Gov.'s At Risk Com.; mem.: State Forestry Comm.; Masonic Lodge 228; Tri-Pacolet Area Chamber of Commerce Bd.; Pacolet Lions Club; S.C. Jaycees; S.C. Barbers' Assn., 1963; Agricultural Com., 1989-90; Spartanburg Co. Recreational Bd.; Chm., Dist. Three Schools; Deacon, Morning Side Baptist Church; Teacher-Coach, Elementary School Principal, 1967-78; Adv. Bd., Pacolet First Citizens Bank; Chm., Spartanburg Co. Delegation, 1996-98; Educ. Com., 1994-00; Ways and Means Com., 2001-; private pilot license, 2001; mil. serv.: USA 1961-65; prev. serv. in House 1989-06.


Dwight A. Loftis

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(H) 540 Sulphur Springs Rd., Greenville, 29617
Bus. (864) 246-7917
Home (864) 834-5760

(C) 530A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3101
DAL@schouse.org

District 19
Greenville County

Committee Assignments:
Agriculture, Natural Res. & Environmental Affairs Rules

Ins. Agent; residing in Greenville; b. Feb. 4, 1943 in Greenville Co.; s. Stella M. Loftis and the late Stephen A. Loftis; g. North Greenville Coll., Assoc. Arts, 1966; Dec. 8, 1963 m. Sandra Elaine Jones, 3 children; Bd. mem. & past Pres., Crime Stoppers of Greenville; past Chair, North West Bus. Educ. Partnership School Dist. of Greenville; past mem., Leadership Council School Dist., Greenville Co.; former Greenville Co. School Trustee; prev. serv. in House Jan. 23, 1996-06.


Phillip Dean Lowe

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(H) 507 West Cheves Street, Florence, 29501
Bus. (843) 662-1234
Home (843) 662-0011

(C) 327A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2975
LoweP@schouse.org

District 60
Florence and Sumter counties

Committee Assignment:
Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Environmental Affairs

Physical Therapist and Developer; residing at 3215 Lakeshore Dr., Florence; b. Dec. 16, 1958 in Thomasville, Ga.; s. Don and Naoma Lowe; g. Med. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1982; attended Univ. of S.C. and Francis Marion Univ.; 1989 m. Sonya Cox Lowe, 3 children, Kristen, Hunter, and Drake; MUSC Physical Therapy Class Pres., 1981-82; Clinical Coordinator, 1984-00; Amer. Physical Therapy Assn., 1982-; S.C. APTA, 1982-; Florence-Darlington Tech. Coll., Physical Therapist Adv. Bd. Chm., Adjunct Professor; Wildlife Action, Sportsmanship Award, 1988; Bd. mem., S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources, Chm., 1995; Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Div., 1995; Wildlife Distinguished Serv. Award, 1995; State Waterfowl Focus Group, 2001-04; Wild Turkey Fed. Sponsor; SCWA Sponsor; Florence Natl. Bank Founding Bd. Mem., 1998; Ducks Unlimited; Santee Natl. Wildlife Refuge Volunteer, 2001; Santee Cooper Wildlife and Fisheries Coalition, 2001; S.C. Sporting Protection League, 2001; NRA mem.; Dixie Youth baseball coach, 1998-04; McLeod Park All Star Coach, 2004; Florence Bd. of Realtors, 2005; Blue Water Fishing Club, 2006; Farm Bureau, 2006; Founding Pres., Flyway Foundation, 2005-; First Baptist Church usher; Ebenezer Baptist Church.


James H. "Jay" Lucas

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(H) 2856 Kelleytown Road, Hartsville, 29550
Bus. (843) 332-5566
Home (843) 383-9421

(C) 420A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2961
JL@schouse.org

District 65
Darlington, Kershaw, Chesterfield, amd Lancaster counties

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means

Atty.; residing at 2856 Kellytown Rd., Hartsville; b. Aug. 11, 1957 in Columbia; s. Bobby and Shirley Lucas; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1975, M.P.A., 1981, J.D., 1987; Aug. 17, 1990 m. Tracy Ann Deglman, 1 child, Will; Fin. Dir., City of Bennettsville, 1982-84; Co. Admin., Fairfield Co., 1984-86; Co. Atty., Darlington Co., 1990-94; City Judge, City of Hartsville, 1995-96; Partner, Lucas, Auman & Warr, Attys. at Law, 1994-; 1999, Earle E. Morris, Jr., Public Policy Award; 1999 Professional of the Year, Mental Health Assn. for Darlington Co.; mem., Hartsville Lions Club; past Bd. mem., Hartsville Chamber of Commerce; past Chm., Hartsville Natl. League; Co-Chm., S.C. House Rural Caucus; prev. serv. in House 1999-06.


Joseph G. Mahaffey

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(H) P.O. Box 1147, Lyman, 29365
Bus. (864) 423-5678
Home (864) 949-0432

(C) 414A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3028
MahaffeyJ@schouse.org

District 36
Spartanburg County

Committee Assignment:
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Operations and Management Secy./Treas


Full-time Legislator; residing at 220 Bennetts Bridge Rd., Greer; b. June 10, 1939 in Spartanburg Co.; s. Joseph Madison and Bertha Pearl Howell Mahaffey; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1964; June 17, 1961 m. Alinda Harriett Wood, 2 children, Joe, Jr. and Susan; Pres., Golden Strip Civitan Club, 1968-69; Pres., Pic-A-Flick Video of Greenville, Inc., 1983-95; Pres., CEO & founder of M&M Income Tax Serv., Inc., 1971-98; North Greenville Coll. Bd. of Advisors, 2002-04; Bd. of Dirs., Middle Tyger Comm. Center, 2002-05; Broker-in-Charge Mahaffey Realty, 1978-05; Spartanburg Regional Hosp., Greer Campus, Bd. of Visitors, 2004-05; mem., Burnsview Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.


James H. Merrill

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(H) 174 Etiwan Park St., Daniel Island, 29492
Bus. (843) 884-9108
Home (843) 849-7306

(C) 518B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3138
JM1@schouse.org

District 99
Berkeley and Charleston Counties

Majority Leader

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means

Public Relations Consultant, Geechie Communications; residing at 2401 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island; b. Jan. 15, 1967 in Pensacola, Fla.; s. James H. and Annette McGregor Merrill; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1989, M.P.A., 1992; Aug. 29, 1992 m. Noel Marie Gaillard, 3 children, Delaney Marie, Haley McGregor, and Darby Lee; Press Secy. for Congressman Floyd Spence, 1989-92; Political Dir., S.C. Rep. Party, 1992-98; Dist. Admin. for Congressman Mark Sanford, 1994; Owner, Geechie Communications, 1994-; mem., Univ. of S.C. Alumni Assn.; past Pres., Sigma Chi Frat.; S.C. Policy Council; Berkeley Co. Rep. Party; Whip, Majority Caucus; Fin. Com., Majority Caucus; Univ. of S.C. Gamecock Club; Daniel Island Neighborhood Assn.; mem., Stella Maris Catholic Church; prev. serv. in House 2001-06.


John Michael "Mick" Mulvaney

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(H) 550 Ralph Hood Rd., Indian Land, 29715
Bus. (704) 926-3240
Home (803) 547-0525

(C) 308A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2937
mulvaneym@schouse.org

District 45
Lancaster and York counties

Committee Assignments:
Education and Public Works Interstate Cooperation, Treasurer

Real Estate Developer; residing at 550 Ralph Hood Rd., Indian Land; b. July 21, 1967 in Alexandria, Va.; s. Michael J. and Kathleen J. Mulvaney; g. Georgetown Univ., B.S.F.S. Intl. Commerce and Fin., 1989; Univ. of N.C.-Chapel Hill, Law, 1992; Harvard Bus. School, OPM, 2006; May 2, 1998 m. Pamela West Mulvaney, 3 children, Caroline, James, and Finnegan; Bd. of Visitors, Univ. of S.C.-Lancaster, 2006; Bd. of Trustees, Springs Memorial Hosp., 2006; Bd. of Dirs., Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, 2006; Bd. of Dirs., United Way Lancaster Co., 2006; Pres., Indian Land Council, 2006.


Phillip D. Owens

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(H) P.O. Box 723, Easley, 29641
Bus. (864) 850-7070
Home (864) 306-2909

(C) 418B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3237
owensp@schouse.org

District 5
Pickens County

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce and Industry

Businessman; residing at 105 Donald Dr., Easley; b. Mar. 20, 1951 in Pickens; s. Fred William and Lillian Parsons Owens; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1973; Sept. 2, 1971 m. Lynn Catherine Southerland, 2 children, Lori Jill and Kathryn Diana; Pickens Co. YMCA Bd. mem., 1995-05, Pres., 1997-98; First Union/Wachovia Bank Upstate Adv. Bd., 1998-02; Carolina First Bank Adv. Bd., 2002-; mem.: Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, 1993-98, Chm., 1994, 2001-04; Pickens Co. Salvation Army Bd., 1995-98; Easley Econ. Dev. Corp., 1997-00; Pickens Co. Manufacturers Assn., 1996-97; YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, 2000-02; Palmetto Baptist Med. Center Foundation, Bd. mem., 1999-02, Treas./Fin. Com. Chm., 2001-04; St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Vision Com. Chm., former Admin. Bd. Chm.; Lay mem. to Annual Conf.; Rotarian; prev. serv. in House July 2, 2002-06.


Robert S. "Skipper" Perry Jr.

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(H) P.O. Box 702, Aiken, 29802
Bus. (803) 648-7547
Home (803) 648-5882

(C) 416B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3032
RSP@schouse.org

District 81
Aiken County

Committee Assignments:
Labor, Commerce and Industry Rules

Sports Consultant; residing at 11 Normandy Lane, Aiken; b. May 17, 1940 in Aiken; s. Robert Spence and May Seigler Perry; g. Cincinnati Coll. of Embalming, 1963; Univ. of S.C.-Aiken, A.S., 1969; Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1970; Nov. 14, 1963 m. Anne Straus, 2 children, Robert Stanley and Richard Straus; mem., Aiken City Council, 1971-87; Mayor Pro Tempore, 1989-99; mem., Aiken Jaycees, 1963-71; past Pres. and mem., Aiken Sertoma Club, 1971-; mem., Amer. Legion Post #26; past Chm., Adult Dev. Center; Founding mem. and Chm., Tri-Dev. Center; Founding mem., Historic Aiken Foundation; Pres., Campaign Chm., United Way of Aiken Co.; Pres., Aiken Symphony Guild; VP, Aiken Center for the Arts; Chm., Heart Walk for Aiken-Edgefield Cos., 1999; Pres., Pinecrest Elementary PTA; announcer, Aiken Polo Club, 1972-96; Tournament Chm., Palmetto Amateur, 1981-; mem., ACIR, 1986-99; Sertoman of the Year, Aiken Sertoma Club; Order of the Palmetto; Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Negotiating Com., 2001; Southern State Energy Bd., 2002; mil. serv.: USN; prev. serv. in House Oct. 5, 1999-06.


Lewis E. "Gene" Pinson

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(H) 306 Plantation Dr., Greenwood, 29649
Bus. (864) 388-9433
Home (864) 229-3873

(C) 522A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2821
PinsonG@schouse.org

District 13
Greenwood County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works Rules

Comm. Relations Dir., Morningside Assisted Living; residing at 306 Plantation Dr., Greenwood; b. Nov. 2, 1949 in Greenwood; s. Thomas R. and Ruth P. Pinson; g. The Citadel, 1972; Liberty Univ. and Clemson Univ., graduate work; Aug. 3, 1974 m. Carol V. Metger, 3 children, Brian, Emily, and Neal; Greenwood Co. Council, 1976-82; Greenwood Co. Veterans' Affairs Off., 1983-02; Greenwood School Dist. No. 50, 1986-96; mem. and Deacon, South Main St. Baptist Church; mem.: Retired Officers' Assn.; Greater Greenwood Citadel Club; Citadel Alumni Assoc.; Amer. Legion Post No. 20 (past Comdr.); Voiture 435 40 & 8 (past Chef De Gare); Greenwood Retired Guardsmen; Master Mason, Masonic Lodge No. 358; past Cub Scout Pack Leader, Pack 910; past mem.: Upper Savannah Council of Govt.; GLEAMNS Human Resource Comm.; VC, Greenwood Co. Legis. Delegation; 2003 Outstanding Legislator, S.C. Assn. of Counties; mil. serv.: 1972-73, USA, 2nd Lt., Lt. Col., SCNG, retired; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.


Edward H. "Ted" Pitts Jr.

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(H) 112 Addison Court, Lexington, 29072
Bus. (803) 255-8625
Home (803) 356-0023

(C) 323A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2972
PittsT@schouse.org

District 69
Lexington County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works

Commercial Real Estate Broker; residing at 112 Addison Court, Lexington; b. Feb. 27, 1972 in Columbia; s. Ed H., Sr. and the late Anne Digby Pitts; g. Presbyterian Coll., B.S., 1994; June 12, 2004 m. Christina Reyes, 1 child, Edward H. III; Football Letterman, Presbyterian Coll.; Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Children's Chance Bd. mem.; mem.: Rotary Club of Lexington; West Metro Chamber of Commerce; Certified Commercial Investment; graduate, Leadership Lexington Co.; graduate, Lexington Co. Sheriff's Citizens Academy; Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church; mil. serv.: SCANG; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.


Michael A. Pitts

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(H) 372 Bucks Point Rd., Laurens, 29360
Bus. (864) 575-2917
Home (864) 575-2917

(C) 327A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2830
PittsM@schouse.org

District 14
Laurens, Greenwood and Abbeville Counties

Committee Assignments:
Agriculture, Natural Res. & Environmental Affairs Ethics

Retired Greenville Police Officer; residing at 372 Bucks Point Rd., Laurens; b. Dec. 31, 1955 in Greenwood; s. Joseph C., Jr. and the late Lois Lollis Pitts; g. Lander Univ., B.S., 1985; June 28, 1974 m. Susan W. Slay, 3 children, Nolan, Clifton, and Della; VC, Laurens Co. Council; Chm., Sportmen's Caucus; mem.: Rabun Creek Baptist Church; mil. serv.: USAR; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.


Rex F. Rice

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(H) P.O. Box 1706, Easley, 29641
Bus. (864) 306-8300
Home (864) 859-2132

(C) 418A Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3035
RFR@schouse.org

District 26
Greenville and Pickens counties

Committee Assignments: Operations and Management, 1st V.C.
Ways and Means, 2nd V.C.


Pres., Fontaine Construction Corp.; residing in Easley; b. May 9, 1957 in Pensacola, Fla.; s. Frank Towers and Claire Fontaine Rice; g. Christ Church Episcopal School; attended Anderson Coll. and Univ. of S.C.; Apr. 17, 1982 m. Ruth Britts, 2 children, Toni and Meredith; Chm., Adv. Bd. Mem. At-Large, Boy Scouts of America; Greenville Salvation Army Adv. Bd.; Easley Rotary Club; mem., Easley Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. in House 1995-06.


William E. "Bill" Sandifer III

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(H) 112 Cardinal Dr., Seneca, 29672
Bus. (864) 885-2240
Home (864) 882-1225

(C) 522B Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3109
WES@schouse.org
http://www.billsandifer.com

District 2
Oconee and Pickens counties

Committee Assignments:
Ethics, Secretary
Labor, Commerce and Industry


Businessman; residing at 112 Cardinal Dr., Seneca; b. Feb. 21, 1945 in Aiken; s. William Edward, Jr. and Frances Harley Sandifer; g. Cincinnati Coll. of Mortuary Science, 1965; Nov. 6, 1981 m. Sandra Prater, 4 children, Wes, Lori, Will, and Jennifer; Pres.: S.C. Funeral Dirs. Assn., 1987; S.C. State Bd. of Funeral Serv., 1983; Seneca Chamber of Commerce, 1978; Chm., Bd. of Dirs.: Oconee Memorial Hosp., 1986-88; Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority, 1994; Hammer and Trowel Award by Home Builders Assn. of S.C., 1998; Natl. Rep. Legislator of the Year, 2000; Bd. of Dirs., Seneca Natl. Bank; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Funeral Dirs. Assn., 2000; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Cemetery Assn., 2002; Legis. Leadership Award, S.C. Tel. Assn., 2002; S.C. Guardian of Small Bus. Award, Natl. Fed. of Independent Bus., 2002; Asst. Majority Leader; Legis. Award by Amer. Legion, Dept. of S.C., 2003; Hall of Fame Award, Seneca Chamber of Commerce, 2004; 2003 Distinguished Serv. Award, Home Builders Assn. of Greenville; mil. serv.: SCARNG, 20 years, retired Maj.; prev. serv. in House 1995-06.


Wallace B. Scarborough

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(H) 1547 Fairway Dr., Charleston, 29412
Bus. (843) 573-3053

(C) 306C Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-2948
WBS@schouse.org

District 115
Charleston County

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce and Industry

VP/Secy. Atlantic Coast Life Ins. Co.; residing at 1547 Fairway Dr., Charleston; b. Mar. 25, 1959 in Charleston; s. Robert B. and Elizabeth M. Scarborough; g. The Citadel, B.S., 1981; Nov. 17, 1984 m. Mary Ann Middleton, 2 children, Sam and Ross; Pres., Exchange Club of Charleston, 1997-98; Bd. mem., Atlantic Coast Life Ins. Co., 1988-04; Bd. Chm., Trident Academy, 1994-96; Citadel Athletic Adv. Com., 1995-98; Dist. Dir., S.C. Exchange Clubs, 1999; Chm., Coastal Carolina Fair Entertainment Com., 1998-00; Chm., S.C. Life and Accident and Health Ins. Guaranty Assn., 1998-00; Chm., Adopt-A-Highway, Charleston Co., 1992-95; Chm., Freshman Caucus, 2001-02; life mem., Citadel Alumni Assn.; Bd. mem., Citadel Alumni Assn., 1992-95; mem., St. Michael's Church; prev. serv. in House 2001-06.


Phillip Shoopman

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(H) 4455 Skyland Dr., Greer, 29651
Home (864) 895-6446

(C) 402D Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3072
shoopmanp@schouse.org

District 18
Greenville County

Committee Assignment:
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

Professional Engineer; residing at 4455 Skyland Dr., Greer; b. Nov. 21, 1968 in Louisville, Ky.; s. Robert O. and Joyce A. Shoopman; g. Purdue Univ., B.S.M.E., 1992, M.S.E., 1994; Apr. 6, 1996 m. Dawn M. Shoopman, 2 children, Clara M. and August W.; mem., State Bd. of Educ., 2005-; Chm., Greer Comm. Ministries, 2006-07; VC, Greer Chamber of Commerce, 2006.


J. Gary Simrill

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(H) 1515 Alexander Rd., Rock Hill, 29732
Bus. (803) 366-0445
Home (803) 328-8089

(C) 420C Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3040
JGS@schouse.org
http://www.garysimrill.com/

District 46
York County

Committee Assignments:
Ways & Means

Pres. and CEO of Carolina Motorworks; residing at 1515 Alexander Rd., Rock Hill; b. May 29, 1966 in Rock Hill; s. T. Hugh, Jr. and Diane Belk Simrill; g. Winthrop Univ., B.S., 1991; Dec. 4, 1993 m. Mary Ruth Dobson, 3 children, Mallory Graham, Sarah Kate, and Joseph Dozier; first Rep. elected from Rock Hill; Del., Rep. State Convention, 1987, 1991, 1993, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004; Chamber of Commerce; Kiwanis Intl.; Distinguished Serv. Award, S.C. Chap. of Natl. Fed. of the Blind; Bd. mem., First Citizens Bank of Rock Hill; Asst. Majority Whip; Who's Who in Amer. Politics; Who's Who in the South and Southwest; prev. serv. in House 1993-06.


B.R. Skelton

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(H) 2962 Walhalla Hwy., Six Mile, 29682
Bus. (864) 654-6292
Home (864) 868-3495

(C) 418C Blatt Bldg., Columbia, 29211
Bus. (803) 734-3036
SkeltonBR@schouse.org

District 3
Pickens County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works

Arbitrator/Mediator; Residential Contractor, Real Estate Broker; Professor Emeritus of Economics, Clemson Univ.; residing at 2962 Walhalla Hwy., Six Mile; b. Jan. 21, 1933 in Westminster; s. B. C. and Hattie Tallulah Vaughan Skelton; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1956, M.S., 1958; Duke Univ., Ph.D., 1964; Oct. 27, 1990 m. Vickie Lynn Roach, 4 children, Ginger, Dana, Will, and John; mem.: Clemson City Council, 1971-74; Accommodations Tax Subcom., 1984-88; Pickens Co. Planning Comm., 1980's; Pickens Co. Econ. Dev. Alliance, 1996-; Pickens Co. Transportati