Caucus Membership

Merita A. "Rita" Allison

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District 36
Spartanburg County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works

Dir. of Communications, Comm. on Higher Educ.; b. Feb. 19 in Spartanburg Co.; d. Raymond A. Nichols and Jessie Estell Caldwell; g. James F. Byrnes High School, 1958; John Robert Powers School of Fashion Merchandising; Feb. 14, 1959 m. William Ronald Allison, 1 child, Katina Allison Degler; Outstanding Young Women of America, 1972; Spartanburg Co. Dist. Five School Bd., 1986�92; Bd. mem., R.D. Anderson Vocational School, 1991�92; Pres., S.C. Jaycee Auxiliary, 1968-69; S.C. PTA of the Year, 1985; U.S. Jaycee Life mem., 1978; Bd. mem., Miss S.C. Scholarship Program, 1968�08; Middle Tyger Chamber of Commerce; Blue Ribbon Task Force for Higher Educ. Funding; Adv. Bd., Lyman First Citizens Bank; Pres., Lifetime mem., PTA; Miss S.C. Hall of Fame; Southern Hospitality Club Off.; Middle Tyger Civitans; Chm., General Assembly Women�s Caucus, 1994�96; VC, Operation and Mgmt. Com., 1994�96; Joint Legis. Com. on Children and Families; State Tax Ad Hoc Study Com., 1998; PASS Com. Legis. Study Com.; Retirement Investment Equity Conf. Com., 1998; MTA Comm. Center Bd., 1998�99; Chm., Greer J. Verne Smith Human Resource Center Bd., 1996�99; Woman of Achievement, Piedmont Girl Scouts, 1997; Victims Advocate Legislator of the Year, 1997; SCSBA Legislator of the Year, 1999; Founder and Chm., GOP Women�s Caucus, 1999; House Budget Com. Conferee, 1999; NFB Legislator of the Year, 2000; GOP Asst. Majority Leader, 1999�00; Middle Tyger Chamber Citizen of the Year; Woman of Achievement, Miss D/L/W Prog.; Educ. Adv. for Gov. Mark Sanford, 2003�05; Legis. Adv. for Gov. Mark Sanford, 2006�07; mem., Wellford Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 1993�02.

Nathan Ballentine

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District 71
Lexington & Richland counties

Committee Assignment:
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs


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 Murray/Irmo Rotary Club; Ballentine-Dutch Fork Civic Assn.; Irmo Chamber of Commerce; Lake Murray Assn.; 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 2005-08.

Bruce W. Bannister

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District 24
Greenville County

Assistant Majority Leader

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary


Atty.; residing at 4 Montrose Dr., Greenville; b. July 21, 1972 in Greenville; s. Oscar W. and Kate Wofford Bannister; g. Davidson Coll., B.A., 1995; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1998; June 14, 1997 m. Mary Margaret Adams, 3 children, Bruce W., Jr., Benjamin A., and Margaret Kate "Molly Kate"; managing partner, Bannister and Wyatt, LLC; Greenville Co. Bar; mem.: Greenville's Best and Brightest Under 35, 2007; Leadership Greenville Class XXVI; Order of Wig and Robe, Univ. of S.C., 1998; mem., Christ Church of Greenville; prev. serv. in House Oct. 4, 2005-08.

Liston D. Barfield

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District 58
Horry County

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, V.C.

Barfield Independent Ins. Ag./co-owner & Real Estate Broker, Associated Real Estate; residing in 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.; Hon. Ph.D., Francis Marion Univ., 2005; Nov. 12, 1967 m. Norma Jean Allen, 2 children, James Douglas and Brett Allen; counselor & night supvr., Horry-Georgetown Tech. Coll., 1976-84; Staff of the Year, Horry-Georgetown Tech. Coll., 1979; Bd. of Dirs., Amer. Legis. Exchange Council (ALEC); State Co-Chair for Amer. Legis. Exchange Council (ALEC), Telecommunication Subcom.; Legislator of the Year (ALEC), 2005; State Chair for New Century Project; mem.: Bd. of Dirs., Big Brothers Big Sisters, Aynor-Lions; S.C. Comm. on Intl. Cooperation and Agreements; Prayer Center/Independent Baptist; Founders Medallion Coastal Carolina Univ., 2005; The Friend of Foreign Serv. Medal presented by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, 2005; mil. serv.: USA, 6 years; mem., Veterans Monument Com.; awarded Natl. Defense & Vietnam Serv. Medals, Vietnam Campaign Medal & Good Conduct Medal; prev. serv. in House 1985-89, 1997-08.

Eric Michael Bedingfield

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District 28
Greenville County

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce and Industry

RReal 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; 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; prev. serv. in House 2007-08.

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Bingham

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District 89
Lexington County

Majority Leader

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 2001-08.

Don C. Bowen

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District 8
Anderson & Oconee counties

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions


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; prev. serv. in House 2007-08.

Joan B. Brady

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District 78
Richland County

Committee Assignments:
Ethics
Labor, Commerce, and Industry
Rules

Full-time Legislator; b. May 13, 1952 in New York, N.Y.; d. Lawrence and Patricia Barrett; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1974; 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; S.C. House Arts Caucus, S.C. Women's Legis. Caucus, 2nd VC; Women in Philanthropy; 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; S.C. Philharmonic Symphony Adv. Com., 2006; CSG, Bd. of Dirs. & Exec. Bd.; Public Safety & Justice Task Force, 2006-08, Co-chair, 2007; Women In Govt., State Dir., 2006-08; S.C. Rep. Women's Legis. Caucus, 2006-08, Chair, 2007-08; Natl. Fed. of Women Legislators-Bus. & Econ. Dev. Com., 2006-07; Palmetto Center for Women Bd., 2006-07; Engenuity S.C., Exec. Com., 2006-07; Cola. Festival of the Arts, Adv. Bd., 2006-07; Indian Water Council, Boy Scouts of America, Exec. Bd., 2007; Human Servs. & Public Safety Com., Southern Legis. Conf., 2007; Go Red, Amer. Heart Assn., Adv. Bd., 2007; Southeastern Inst. for Women in Politics, Bd.; House Rules Com., 2007; Com. to Screen Candidates for Bds. of Trustees of State Colls. & Univs., 2007; Educ. and Econs. Dev. Coordinating Council; House Agric., Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs, 2005-07; Labor, Commerce & Industry Com., 2007-; prev. serv. in House 2005-08.

Harry F. Cato

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District 17
Greenville County

Speaker Pro Tempore

Committee Assignment:
Operations and Management, Ex. Officio


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., 2003, 2005; "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. Chap. of the Appraisal Inst., 2005; Furman Univ. Adv. Council, 2005-; NAMI Mental Illness Champion Award, 2006; "Defender of Mfg.", S.C. Manufacturers Alliance, 2006; YMCA of Greenville Outstanding Voluteer, 2006; Chm., Labor, Commerce & Industry Com., 1994-; mem., North Greenville Family YMCA Bd. of Dirs., 2002-, Chm., 2004, 2007; prev. serv. in House 1991-08.

Richard E. Chalk, Jr.

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District 123
Beaufort County

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

Businessman; 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; Assoc. Dir., Room at the Inn of the Lowcountry, 2006-; 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.; Natl. 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. legis. serv., N.C. Sen. 1989-90; N.C. House of Reps. 1985-89; prev. serv. in S.C. House of Reps. 2005-08.

Alan D. Clemmons

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District 107
Horry County

Committee Assignments:
Judiciary
Rules V.C.

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., 2003-05; Christian Missionary to Maya Indians of Southern Mexico, 1978-80; 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; Chicora Rotary Club, 2000-; natl. I-73/74 Corridor Assn., Chm., 2007-; 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, 2004-06; Election Laws Subcom., Chm., 2007-; Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Coastal Carolina Univ., 2004; Special Legis. Commendation, Silver Haired Legis., 2004; Legislator of the Year, Association of Drug Stores, 2005; Carroll Campbell Award for Serv., BMAI, 2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of Realtors, 2006; 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 Bancshares, Inc., Organizer & Dir., 2003-; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; prev. serv. in House 2003-08.

J. Derham Cole, Jr.

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District 32
Spartanburg County

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary

Atty.; residing at 779 Glendalyn Ave., Spartanburg; b. Mar. 12, 1977 in Columbia; s. J. Derham and Candace Carlson Cole; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., cum laude with honors from the Honors Coll., 1999, Master of Intl. Bus. Studies, 2003, J.D., 2003; Jan. 5, 2008 m. Suzanne Boulware; mem., St. John�s Lutheran Church; S.C. Bar Assn.; 7th Circuit Rep., S.C. Bar Assn. Young Lawyers Div., 2007�.

Daniel T. Cooper

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District 10
Anderson County

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means, Chm.

VP, Capstone Ins. Servs., LLC; residing in Piedmont; 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; Cub Scout Den Leader Pack 13, Blue Ridge Council BSA; Adv. Bd., First Citizens Bank, Easley; Jt. Bond Review Com.; Chm., Ways & Means Com., 2005-; Mt. Airy Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 1991-08.

Dr. Kristopher R. "Kris" Crawford

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District 63
Florence County

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary

Physician; residing at 728 N. Grove Park Dr., Florence; g. The Citadel, B.S., 1992; Med. Univ. of S.C., M.D., 2001; Jan. 1993 m. M. Rebecca Crawford; 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; Chm., Freshman Caucus, 2007; prev. serv. in House 2007-08.

Joseph S. Daning

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District 92
Berkeley County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works
Interstate Cooperation, Treas.

Educ.; residing in Goose Creek; b. Dec. 12, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pa.; s. Sofronio and Mary Martin Daning; g. Trident Tech. Coll., A.B., 1992; Southern Illinois Univ., B.S., 1995; Webster Univ., M.A., 1999; Sept. 21, 1964; m. Brenda Joyce, 2 children, Michael and Timothy; City of Goose Creek: City Council, 1978-86, 1992-; Mayor Pro Tem, 2008; Econ. Dev. Com., 1994-; Pres., Low Country Educational Admissions Reps. Network, 2003-; Dir., Enrollment & Retention, Trident Tech. Coll., 1993-; mem., S.C. Tech. Educ. Assn., 2003-; Bd. mem., Council on Mil. Educators of S.C., 2004-; Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Council of Govts., Transportation subcom., 2007-; mem., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; mil. serv.: U.S. Air Force, 1960-64; prev. serv. in House Mar. 25, 2008; re-elected Nov. 4, 2008.

F. Gregory "Greg" Delleney Jr.

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District 43
Chester & York counties

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary

Atty., firm of Hamilton, Delleney & Hemlepp, 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, 1991-08.

Jeffery D. "Jeff" Duncan

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District 15
Laurens County

Committee Assignments:
Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs, Chairman


Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer; residing in Laurens; b. 1966; s. John T. and Dianne M. Duncan; g. Clemson Univ., B.A., 1988; m. Melody Ann Hodges, 3 children, Graham, John Philip, and Parker; mem.: Laurens Co. Chamber of Commerce Bd., 2002-07; Piedmont Wilderness Inst. Bd., 2001-06; Joanna Lions Club, 2004; S.C. Waterfowl Assn. Bd., 1997-02; Piedmont Tech. Bd. of Visitors, 1992; Leadership Laurens graduate, 1990; Clinton Kiwanis Club, 1989-98; Whitmire Goodfellows, 2005-; Clinton Uptown Dev. Assn. Bd., 1993-97; Clinton Zoning Appeals Bd., 1995-99; Recipient of Palmetto Leadership Award from S.C. Policy Council, 2003; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Recreation and Parks Assn.; NFIB 2006 Guardian of Small Bus. Award; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Wildlife Fed., 2007; VC, Freshman Caucus; past 2nd VC, Agric., Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Com.; Chm., Environmental 1 Subcom.; Deacon, First Baptist Church of Clinton; prev. serv. in House 2003-08.

Tracy R. Edge

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District 104
Horry County

Finance Chairman

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means


managing partner Edge Holdings, LLC; 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 City Council, 1994-96; Past Chair of School Improvement Council for Academy of Arts, Science, and Technology; former mem.: N. Myrtle Beach Jaycees; N. Myrtle Beach Rotary Club; mem.: Adv. Bd., Natl. Bank of S.C.; S.C. Hall of Fame Bd.; Del., Rep. Natl. Convention, 2000, 2004; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of Realtors, 1999, 2003; Legislator of the Year, Manufactured Housing Inst., 2001; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Landowners Assn., 2004; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Pharmacy Assn., 2005; Legislator of the Year, Behavioral Health Servs. Assn. of S.C., 2005; Legislator of the Year, Homebuilder Assn. of S.C., 2005; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Emergency Med. Assn., 2005, 2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of Taxpayers, "Friend of the Taxpayer" Award, 2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Med. Assn., 2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Chiropractic Assn., 2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Voc. Rehab. Assn., 2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Disabilities and Special Needs Assn., 2006; Legislator of the Year, Affordable Housing Coalition of S.C., 2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Dental Assn., 2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Special Olympics, 2007; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Primary Health Care Assn., 2007; Ways & Means Com., 2002-; First Baptist Church of N. Myrtle Beach; prev. serv. in House 1996-08.

Shannon S. Erickson

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District 124
Beaufort County

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce, and Industry


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 and Joshua; 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; prev. serv. in House Oct. 23, 2007-08.

P. Michael "Mike" Forrester

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District 34
Spartanburg County

Committee Assignment:
Agriculture, Natural Res. & Environmental Affairs

Econ. Dev.; residing at 287 Creekridge Dr., Spartanburg; b. Feb. 5, 1951 in Spartanburg; s. Paul Davis Forrester and Peggy Jarrell; g. Univ. of the State of N.Y., B.S.; July 13, 1969 m. Connie Carnes, 2 children, Brian Michael and Melissa Bishop; Chm., Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce; VP, S.C. Operations Piedmont Natural Gas Co.; Chm., State Bd. of Educ; mem., Econ. Growth Council, Spartanburg; Chm., Upstate S.C. Alliance; Bd. mem., Econ. Futures Group, Spartanburg; Comd. Sgt. Major, USAR.

Marion B. Frye

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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.: Masons; Gideons; Highland Ave. Pentecostal Holiness Church; prev. serv. in House June 8, 1999-08.

Michael W. "Mike: Gambrell

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District 7
Anderson & Abbeville counties

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce, and Industry

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 L. Gullick

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District 48
York County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works
Interstate Cooperation, Secy.

Consultant, Gullick and Assoc.; residing at 73 Ridgeport 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; Staff, U.S. Sen.; 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; prev. serv. in House 2007-08.

Nikki Randhawa Haley

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District 87
Lexington County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works

Asst. Exec. Dir., Lexington Medical Center Foundation; b. 1972 in Bamberg; d. Dr. A. S. and Raj Randhawa; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1994; 1996 m. William Michael Haley, 2 children; Bd. of Dirs., Orangeburg Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1998; Bd. of Dirs., Lexington Co. Chamber of Commerce, 2003-06; 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, 2004-06; Chm. of Freshman Caucus, 2005-06; Rotary Club of Lexington; Friend of the Taxpayer Award, S.C. Assn. of Taxpayers, 2005; Leader in Liberty Award-Abate of S.C., 2005; Legislator of the Year Award, Centennial Foundation, 2005; Indian Amer. Pride Award-Indian Amer. Friendship Council, 2005; Palmetto Leadership Award from the S.C. Policy Council, 2006; 2006 Strom Thurmond Excellence in Public Serv. and Govt. Award from the S.C. Fed. of Rep. Women; Majority Whip, 2006-; 2007 Champion of Housing Award, Home Builders Assn. of S.C.; 2007 W. Mack Chamblee Quality of Life Award, S.C. Assn. of Realtors; mem., Women's Caucus; Rep. Women's Caucus, VC, 2007; LCI, Chm. of Banking & Consumer Affairs, 2008; Sportsman's Caucus; Major, Civil Air Patrol; prev. serv. in House 2004-08.

Daniel P. "Dan" Hamilton

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District 20
Greenville County

Committee Assignment:
Judiciary

Pres., CEO, Hamilton Mgmt. Group, Inc; residing at 9 Staten Lane, Taylors; b. Aug. 17, 1976 in Miami, Fla.; s. Glenn and Joan Hamilton; g. Bob Jones Univ., B.S., 1998; May 14, 1999 m. Kelly Hancock, 3 children, Caroline Grace, Jackson Rivers, and Greyson Mills; Speaker of the House, S.C. Student Legis., 1997�98; Field Rep., U.S. Rep. Jim DeMint, 1999�01; Dir., Greenville Co. Redevelopment Authority, 2000�, VC, 2005�; Bd. mem., Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Ag., 2000�; RPAC Com. Chm., Greater Greenville Assn. of REALTORS, 2005�06; Bd. of Dirs., Greater Greenville Assn. of REALTORS, 2007�08, Secy./Treas., 2008; Dir., S.C. Assn. of REALTORS, 2007�; Co-Chm., Greenville Workforce Housing Trust Fund Com., 2007; Bd. of Dirs., Greenville Housing Fund, 2007�08, Chm., 2008; Dir., GreenTree Global, Inc., 2007�; Adv. Com., Blue Ridge Council of Boy Scouts of America, 2008; mem., Urban Land Inst., 2007�08; Greenville Magazine, �Best and Brightest 35 & Under, Class of 2007�; Operating Principal, Keller Williams Realty, Greenville, 2005�; mem., Heritage Bible Church.

Nelson Hardwick

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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; Majority Whip, 2007; Co-Chm. Rural Caucus, 2007; prev. serv. in House 2005-08.

Robert W. "Bobby" Harrell Jr.

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District 114
Charleston & Dorchester counties

Speaker of the House


Businessman; residing at 1625 Bull Creek Lane, 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; prev. serv. in House 1993-08; elected Speaker June 2, 2005, assuming office June 21, 2005; re-elected Dec. 5, 2006; serving continuously since.

James H. Harrison

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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.

George M. Hearn

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William G. "Bill" Herbkersman

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District 118
Beaufort County

Majority Whip

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means


Eco-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; Nov. 29, 1986 m. Mary Margaret Kinzer, 2 children, Shelby and Cole; Chm., 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; 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; Ancient Order of Hibernian; mem., Calhoun St. Properties; Chm., Caucus Communications; Gov. Council on Global Warming; mem., NRA; prev. serv. in House 2003-08.

David R. Hiott

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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.

Jenny Anderson Horne

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Chip Huggins

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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.

R. Keith Kelly

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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.

Harry B. "Chip" Limehouse III

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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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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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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.

Deborah A. Long

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Phillip Dean Lowe

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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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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.

James H. Merrill

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District 99
Berkeley & Charleston counties

Floor Leader

Committee Assignment:
Ways & 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 Leader, 2004; Univ. of S.C. Gamecock Club; Daniel Island Neighborhood Assn.; mem., Stella Maris Catholic Church; prev. serv. in House 2001-08.

Joseph B. "Joey" Millwood

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Wendy K. Nanney

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Phillip D. Owens

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District 5
Pickens County

Committee Assignments:
Education and Public Works, Chairman


Businessman; residing in Easley; b. 1951 in Pickens; s. Fred William and Lillian Parsons Owens; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1973; m. Lynn Catherine Southerland, 2 children, Lori Jill and Kathryn Diana; Bd. mem., Pickens Co. YMCA, 1995-05, Pres., 1997-98, 2007-; First Union/Wachovia Bank Upstate Adv. Bd., 1998-02; Carolina First Bank Adv. Bd., 2002-2007; 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, 2008-; Rotarian; mem., Clemson United Methodist Church; prev. serv. in House July 2, 2002-08.

Steve A. Parker

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Lewis E. "Gene" Pinson

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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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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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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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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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District 2
Pickens & Oconee Counties

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chairman


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, 2002-04; 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 1995-08.

Timothy E. "Tim" Scott

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J. Gary Simrill

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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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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. Transportation "C" Fund Comm., Chm., 1995-; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.

Donald C. Smith

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District 83
Aiken and Edgefield counties

Committee Assignments:
Education and Public Works, 2nd V.C.
Interstate Cooperation, 2nd V.C.

Retired, Coll./Hosp. Admin.; residing at 921 W. Woodlawn Ave., N. Augusta; b. Feb. 21, 1938 in Augusta, Ga.; s. the late Carmell and the late Juanita Smith; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1962; Apr. 6, 1963 m. Linda Ellen Leitner, 3 children, Wendy S. Jacobs, Clarke, and Darryl C.; Bus. off.: First Natl. Bank of S.C., 1962-65; S.C. Natl. Bank, 1965-67; Med. Coll. of Ga., 1967-98; mem.: Bd. of Dirs., N. Augusta Exchange Club; Chm., Health Center Credit Union, 1995; N. Augusta City Council, 1997-00; Bd. of Dirs., N. Augusta, 2000; Bd. of Stewards, Grace United Methodist Church; mil. serv.: USA, active duty, 1959-60; USAR, 1960-65; prev. serv. in House May 23, 2000-06.

G. Murrell Smith Jr.

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District 67
Clarendon and Sumter counties

Committee Assignment: Judiciary

Atty.; residing at 123 Conyers St., Sumter; b. May 15, 1968 in Florence; s. G. Murrell and Jody Hill Smith; g. Wofford Coll., B.A., 1990; Univ. of S.C. School of Law, J.D., 1993; Oct. 16, 2004 m. Macaulay W.; Asst. Public Defender, 1995-98; Partner, Lee, Erter, Wilson, James, Holler & Smith, LLC; owner, Reliable Med. Equipment of S.C., LLC; mem.: Sumter Co. Bar Assn.; S.C. Bar Assn.; Secy., Sumter Co. Defender Assn., 1998-; Gallery of Art Bd. for Sumter Co., 2003-; Wofford Coll. Alumni Exec. Council, 2003; Sumter Palmetto Rotary Club, 1994-; mem., Trinity United Methodist Church; prev. serv. in House 2001-06.

Garry R. Smith

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District 27
Greenville County

Committee Assignments:
Judiciary Operations and Management

Businessman; residing at 210 Foxhound Rd., Simpsonville; b. Mar. 4, 1957 in Aiken; s. J. Roland and Peggy Smith; g. Univ. of S.C.-Aiken, B.A., 1979; Univ. of S.C., M.P.A., 1983; Aug. 4, 1979 m. Brenda L. Harman, 2 children, Michael Grady and Dana Michelle; Pres., Amer. Soc. of Public Admin., S.C. Chap., 1988-90; Admin., Bamberg Co., 1988-92; Pres., S.C. Mgrs., Admin. & Supvrs., 1991-92; City Admin., Simpsonville, 1992-95; Chm., S.C. City and Co. Mgmt. Assn. Com. on City Legis. Issues, 1993-94; Chm., Greenville Co. Chief Admin. Off. Group, 1995; Pres., Simpsonville Rotary Club, 1997-98; Pres., Simpsonville United Methodist Men's Ministry, 2003; prev. serv. in House May 20, 2003-06.

J. Roland Smith

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District 84
Aiken County

Committee Assignments:
Ethics, Chairman
Ways and Means

Retired Rural Carrier/Minister/ Businessman; residing in Langley; b. Feb. 26, 1933 in Aiken; s. Mae Bel Smith Craig; g. Universal Bible Inst., Alamo, Tenn., D.D.; Continuing Educ., Univ. of S.C.-Aiken and Oral Roberts Univ., Tulsa, Okla.; Mar. 3, 1953 m. Peggy C. Cato, 3 children, Garry R., Todd D., and Caroline M.; Comr., Beech Island Rural Comm. Water Dist., 10 years; Bd. of Educ., Aiken Co., 6 years, VC, 4 years; former mem.: House Agric. and Natural Resources Com.; Labor, Commerce & Industry Com.; Property & Casualty Ins. Subcom.; Labor & Commerce Subcom.; mem.: Ways and Means Com.; K-12 & Special Schools-ETV; Econ. Dev.; other Taxes Subcoms.; Chm., House Ethics Com.; prev. serv. in House Mar. 7, 1989-06.

F. Michael "Mike" Sottile

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L. Kit Spires

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Dist. No. 96
Lexington & Aiken counties

Committee Assignment:
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

Pharmacist and Pharmacy Owner; residing at 833 Forts Pond Trail, Pelion; b. Feb. 21, 1954 in Columbia; s. Lucoe and Cornelia Spires; 2 children, Kevin and Kristin; g. Univ. of S.C., Coll. of Pharmacy, B.S., 1976; Mayor, Town of Pelion, 1999-03; Pelion Town Council, 1999-03; Lexington Med. Center, Bd. of Trustees, 1987-97.

James E. "Jim" Stewart Jr.

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District 86
Aiken County

Committee Assignment:
Education & Public Works

Commercial Gen. Contractor; residing at 584 Beaver Dam Rd., Aiken; b. Sept. 6, 1951 in Greenville; s. James E. and Ruth M. Stewart; g. Aiken High School; attended Clemson Univ.; Oct. 17, 1975 m. Sharon Leigh Dunn, 3 children, Joshua, Whitten, and Nathan; Pres., Aiken Jaycees, 1985-86; VC, Small Bus. Dev., Aiken Chamber of Commerce, 1995; Small Bus. Person of the Year, Aiken Chamber of Commerce, 1998; Chm., Bd. of Trustees, St. John's United Methodist Church, 2001-03; Bd. of Dirs., Aiken Electric Cooperative; Wachovia Adv. Bd.; Aiken Co. Red Cross Bd.; mem.: Aiken Amer. Bus. Club "Ambucs"; Dollars for Scholars Bd.; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.

Tommy M. Stringer

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Michael D. Thompson

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District 9
Anderson County

Committee Assignments:
Labor, Commerce and Industry 2nd V.C.

Freight Salesman; residing in Anderson; b. Oct. 16, 1974 in Anderson; s. Swain N. and Betty Jo Thompson; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1999; single; S.C. Comm. on Comm. and Natl. Serv., 1995-99; Acct. Mgr., Am-Can Transport Serv.; Kappa Sigma Frat.; Salvation Army Adv. Bd., 2000-; Anderson Co. Rotary Club; Anderson Co. Success by Six Bd.; Anderson Area YMCA Adv. Bd. (ex officio); Kappa Sigma Alumni Assn.; Univ. of S.C. Alumni Assn.; Anderson Crisis Ministries Bd. of Dirs.; Concord Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2001-06.

McLain R. "Mac" Toole

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District 88
Lexington County

Committee Assignment:
Labor, Commerce and Industry

Businessman; residing at 180 Dogwood Cir., West Columbia; b. Mar. 8, 1946 in Columbia; s. Juanita W. Toole and the late Leon; g. Midlands Tech. Coll., A.S., 1966; Oct. 24, 1969 m. Linda R. Roland, 2 children, Karlayne and Christopher; mem.: Lexington School Bd., Dist. Two, 1996-00; Lexington Co. Council Dist. Five, 2001-02; Bd. mem.: S.C. Small Bus. Chamber of Commerce; Chm., Lexington Co. Delegation; Trinity Baptist Church, Deacon & Dir., Children's Sun. School; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.

C. David Umphlett Jr.

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District 100
Berkeley County

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

Retired VP, Govt. & Consumer Affairs, Berkeley Electric Co-Op., Inc.; residing at 1145 Hwy. 402, Moncks Corner; b. May 4, 1942 in Moncks Corner; s. Virginia S. and the late Clyde D. Umphlett, Sr.; attended Clemson Univ.; Aug. 22, 1964 m. Carolyn Mitchum, 3 children, Rhonda Karen, Janet U. Livingston, and William David; Berkeley Soil Conservation Comm., 1978-92; mem.: S.C. Land Resources Comm., 1982-85; Moncks Corner United Methodist Church; St. Andrews Rotary Club; mil. serv.: USA, 1961-64; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.

Thad T. Viers

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District 68
Horry County

Committee Assignment: Judiciary

Bus. Dev. Consultant; s. Bill and Brenda Viers; g. The Citadel, B.A., 1999; mem.: Palmetto Boys State, 1994; Boys Nation, 1994; Dist. Field Rep., Congressman Henry Brown, 2000-01; Exec. Dir., Horry Co. Rep. Party, 1999-00; S.C. Student Legis., 1997-99; The Heritage Foundation, Research Asst., The ABM Treaty Project; mem.: Grand Strand Baptist Church; Sons of Confederate Veterans; Graduate, Myrtle Beach Citizens Police Academy; S.C. Coll. Rep., 1996-99; mem.: Myrtle Beach Chamber Governmental Affairs Comm., 2001-02; Conway Chamber Governmental and Econ. Affairs Comm., 2002; Socastee Lions Club; Academic Dean's List, The Citadel, 1997-99; mem., Socastee Neighborhood Coalition; Political Science Honor Soc.; Intl. Studies Honor Soc.; Ride II Com.; I-73 Study Com.; Majority Whip, 2003-; Agric., Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Com., 2003-04; Jud Com., 2004-; VC, Elections subcom.; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.

W. Brian White

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District 6
Anderson County

Committee Assignments: Rules, Chairman
Ways and Means

Ins. Agent, Capstone Ins. Servs., LLC; residing at 2500 Edgewood Ave., Anderson; b. July 20, 1967 in Anderson; s. Earl and Sara White; Erskine Coll.; Apr. 17, 1992 m. Courtney Simmons Bell, 2 children, Amelia Grace and Isabelle Faith; Sergeant of Arms, Anderson Rotary Club; prev. serv. in House 2001-06.

William R. Whitmire

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District 1
Oconee County

Committee Assignment:
Education and Public Works

Retired Educ., School Dist. of Oconee Co. & Owner, S & W Farms; residing at 518 W. North Broad St., Walhalla; b. Aug. 24, 1948 in Seneca; s. Ramsey and Marie Fagan Whitmire; g. Piedmont Coll., A.B., 1972; July 26, 1975 m. Kathy Lynn Pittard, 3 children, Ashley Aven, Alayna Brianne, and Trevor Ramsey; Mayor of Walhalla, 2000-02; Mayor Pro Tempore, 1998-99; Bd. of Dirs., Walhalla Chamber of Commerce; mem.: Westminister Chamber of Commerce; Walhalla Rotary Club; Walhalla Lions Club; Walhalla Sertoma Club; Amer. Legion Post 124; Oconee Heritage Center; Patriot's Hall Assn.; Walhalla Oktoberfest Com.; St. Luke's Methodist Church; Pastor Parish Relations Com.; mil. serv.: USAR, 1971-77; prev. serv. in House 2003-06.

Mark N. Willis

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William T. "Bill" Wylie

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Annette D. Young

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District 98
Charleston amd Dorchester counties

Committee Assignment:
Ways and Means, 1st V.C.

Pres., Young Enterprises; residing at 410 Barfield Dr., Summerville; b. June 25, 1952 in Miss.; d. the late Terry W. and the late Alice R. Douglas; g. R. B. Stall High School; Apr. 12, 1975 m. the late Roger Allen Young, 2 children, Robert and Kristina; mem.: Jt. Legis. Com. on Children; VP, Area Comm., Trident Tech. Coll.; VP, PTA, Givhans Elementary School; Order of the Palmetto; Chm., Dorchester Rep. Party, 1988-90; Pres., PTO, Rollings Elementary School, 1987; Givhans School Improvement Council, 1990; Chm., Dorchester Co. Legis. Delegation, 1991-94; Archdale Women's Club Award, 1989; Summerville Breakfast Rotary Club, 1991; Del., Natl. Rep. Convention, 1988; Summerville Chamber of Commerce; Summerville Kiwanis Club, 1991; Dorchester Co. Rep. of the Year, 1986-87; mem.: YMCA Exec. Bd., 1993; Jr. Serv. League, 1992; State House Com., 1995-; 2nd VC, Labor, Commerce & Industry Com., 1995-97; House Majority Leader, 1995; Ways and Means Com., 1998-02, 1st VC, 2006; Jt. Bond Review Com., 2001, 1st VC, 2006; Dorchester Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. in House 1991-06.

Thomas R. "Tom" Young, Jr.

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