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MEMBERS AND OFFICERSOF

THE SENATEAND

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

� 2015 SESSION �

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA� Biographies and Pictures� Addresses and Telephone Numbers� District Information� District Maps

(Excerpt from 2015 Legislative Manual)Corrected to March 24, 2015

EDITED BYCHARLES F. REID, CLERK

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESCOLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

THE SENATE

THE SENATEThe Senate is composed of 46 Senators elected on November 6,2012 for terms of four years (Const. Art. III, Sec. 6). Pursuantto Sec. 2-1-65 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 49 of1995, each Senator is elected from one of forty-six numberedsingle-member senatorial districts. Candidates for the officeof Senator must be legal residents of the district from whichthey seek election. Each senatorial district contains a popu-lation of approximately one/forty-sixth of the total popula-tion of the State based on the 2010 Federal Census.

First year legislative service stated means the year the Mem-ber attended his first session.

Abbreviations: [D] after name indicates Democrat, [R] aftername indicates Republican; b. “born”; g. “graduated”;m. “married”; s. “son of”; d. “daughter of.”

OFFICERSPresident, Ex officio, Lieutenant Governor

McMASTER, Henry D. [R]—(2015–19)—Atty.; b.May 27, 1947in Columbia; s. John Gregg andIda Dargan McMaster; g. Univ.of S.C., A.B., 1969, J.D., 1973;Mar. 18, 1978 m. Peggy JeanMcAbee, 2 children, Henry, Jr.and Mary Rogers; admitted toS.C. Bar, Richland Co. Bar Assn.;completed Natl. Inst. for TrialAdvocacy, 1974; Legis. Asst. toU.S. Senator Strom Thurmond,1973–74; admitted to practicebefore the U.S. Court of Claims,1974, the U.S. Dist. Court, 1974, the U.S. Court of Appeals forthe Fourth Circuit, 1975, the Supreme Court of the UnitedStates, 1978; apptd. by Pres. Ronald Reagan as U.S. Atty. forthe Dist. of S.C., 1981; first U.S. Atty. in the nation apptd. byPres. Reagan; instituted Operation Jackpot and other inno-vative and successful investigations; S.C. Law Enforcement

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Coordinating Com. head, 1981–85; U.S. Atty., 1981–85; Comm.on Higher Educ., 1991–94; Bd. of Dirs., S.C. Policy Council,1991–03, Chm., 1992–93; Chm., S.C. Rep. Party, 1993–02;mem., Rep. Natl. Com., 1993–02; S.C. Atty. Gen., 2003–11;initiated constitutional challenge by states to the PatientProtection and Affordable Care Act, established criminaldomestic violence courts and internet predator task force,expanded State Grand Jury’s jurisdiction to gangs, securitiesfraud and environmental crimes, brought and won U.S.Supreme Court case against N.C. to protect the CatawbaRiver basin in S.C.; S.C. State Ports Authority, 2011–15;Co-Chm., S.C. Ethics Reform Comm., 2012–13; Cola. RotaryClub; Kappa Alpha Order; St. Andrews Soc.; recipient, Orderof the Palmetto, 1996; mem., First Presbyterian Church,Columbia; mil. serv.: USAR (JAG), 1969–75; elected Lt. Gov.Nov. 4, 2014.

President Pro TemporeLEATHERMAN, Hugh Kenneth, Sr.[R]—(Dist. No. 31, Darlington-FlorenceCos.)—Businessman; residing in Florence;g.N.C. State Univ., B.S., 1953; Nov. 11, 1978m. Jean Helms, 6 children; Pres., Leacon,Inc.; mem., Quinby Town Council, 1967–76;Mayor Pro Tempore, 1971–76; mem. emer-itus: Francis Marion Univ. Bd. of Trustees;Clemson Univ. Coll. of Engineering & Sci-

ence Adv. Bd.; Chm., Finance Com.; VC, Transportation;Ethics Com.; Rules Com.; State House Com.; Interstate Coop-eration; Labor, Commerce & Indus try; Chm., Senate Opera-tions & Mgmt. Com.; mem.: S.C. Budget & Control Bd.; Chm.,Salary Exec. & Performance Evaluation Comm.; Chm., Jt.Bond Review Com.; State Infrastructure Bank; mem., CentralUnited Methodist Church; prev. serv. in Sen. 1981–14; electedPres. Pro Tempore June 18, 2014 to succeed John E. Cour-son, resigned.

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Clerk of the SenateGOSSETT, Jeffrey S.—(Richland Co.)—residing in Columbia; s. Cherryl Ann San -ders and the late Harry Kenneth Gossett;g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., Political Science,1992, M.P.A., 1994; June 18, 1993 m. Susan-nah Paige Jones, 3 children; elected ClerkJan. 9, 2001, serving continuously since.

Assistant ClerkMOFFITT, Kenneth M.—(RichlandCo.)—residing in Columbia; g. N.C. StateUniv., B.A., 1993; Campbell Univ., J.D.,2001; Mar. 4, 2000 m. Shawna Barnett,2 children, Hannah Grace and Marshall;apptd. Asst. Clerk Sept. 2, 2014.

Reading ClerkWIENGES, John Othniel—(CalhounCo.)—residing at 102 Wienges Court,St. Matthews; b. Apr. 15, 1960; s. OthnielHenry and Carolyn (Phillips) Wienges;g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., Political Science,1983; m. Kathryn Dawson Wienges, 3 chil-dren, John Othniel, Jr., William Trezevant,and Frances Wren; former Mayor, Town ofSt. Matthews; mem., St. Paul United Meth -o dist Church; former Pres., Calhoun Co. Farm Bureau; KappaAlpha Order; apptd. Asst. Clerk Mar. 1, 1988; elected ReadingClerk Jan. 11, 1994, serving continuously since.

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Sergeant at ArmsMELTON, James R.—(Kershaw Co.)—residing at 1707 Broad St., Camden;b. Oct. 31, 1952 in Camden; s. the lateWilliam A. Melton and Phyllis Glover(Melton) Kelly; Sept. 1, 1972 m. BrendaBaker, 2 children, James Robert, Jr. andJulie Anne; First Baptist Church, Camden;apptd. Asst. Sgt. at Arms Oct. 1, 1986 andelected Jan. 13, 1987; apptd. Sgt. at Arms

Nov. 21, 1989 and elected Jan. 9, 1990, serving continuouslysince.

ChaplainST. JOHN, James I.—(Richland Co.)—Retired Pastor; residing at 2136 Bee RidgeRd., Columbia; b.Mar. 19, 1939; s. the lateIvan S. and Kathryn (McCreary) St. John;g.Wofford Coll., B.A., 1961; Univ. of S.C.,M.A., 1969; Columbia Theological Semi-nary, D.Min., 1978; July 20, 1963 m. AnnBeatrice Hendrix, 1 child, Melissa St. JohnRaith; Ordained, Presbyterian Church,

USA, 1978; named Pastor Emeritus, Forest Lake Presbyte-rian Church, Columbia, 2005; elected Chaplain Jan. 9, 2007,serving continuously since.

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MEMBERS OF THE SENATESenators elected to serve until Monday after the GeneralElection in Nov. of 2016, 18 Democrats, 28 Republicans,Total—46.

ALEXANDER, Thomas C. [R]—(Dist.No. 1, Oconee-Pickens Cos.)—Businessman/Owner, Alexander’s Off. Supply; residingat 150 Cleveland Dr., Walhalla; b. July 25,1956 in Seneca; s. the late Virginia C. andClaude N. Alexander; g. Anderson Coll.,A.A., 1976; Clemson Univ., B.S., 1978;m. Lynda Gibson; Pres., Oconee Off. Sup-ply; Pres., Cleveland Gospel Supply; pastSun. School Supt., 1979–84; mem.: Bd. of Deacons, WalhallaPresbyterian Church, 1980–82, 1984–86, Chm., 1985 and Ses-sion 1987–90, Clerk; Walhalla Lions Club, Pres., 1984–85; Lionof the Year, 1984–85; Walhalla Sertoma Club, Pres., 1982–83;Walhalla City Council, 1982–85, Mayor Pro Tempore; Bd. ofDirs., Walhalla Chamber of Commerce, 1980–83; Bd. of Dirs.,Walhalla Downtown Assn., 1985–86, VP; Bd. of Dirs., CarolinaOff. Products Assn., 1986–90; Bd., Blue Ridge Bank; House ofReps. 1987–94; prev. serv. in Sen. Oct. 11, 1994–14.

ALLEN, Karl B. [D]—(Dist. No. 7, Green -ville Co.)—Atty.; 108 Lavinia Ave., Green -ville; b. Oct. 13 in Green ville; s. Jesse E.,Sr. and Maudie S. Allen; g. Univ. of S.C.,B.A., 1982, J.D., 1986; single, 1 child, Brit-tanie Elizabeth; admitted to U.S. SupremeCourt & U.S. Dist. Court, 1992; mem., Amer.Bar Assn.; S.C. Bar Assn.; Greenville Lit-eracy Assn; past Pres., NABCJ; House ofReps. 2001–12; prev. serv. in Sen. 2013–14.

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BENNETT, Sean M. [R]—(Dist. No. 38,Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Cos.)—Fin. Planner; residing at 1422 PeninsulaPoint, Summerville; b. May 13, 1968 inCharles ton; s.Harold McLeod Bennett andJudith Moniz; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1990;Dec. 26, 1992 m. Tina Gabriel; 2 children,Haile Gabriel and Hayden Grace; past Pres.,Summerville Catholic School Bd.; past

mem., Bd. of Dirs., Camp Happy Days & Special Times; pastChm., Greater Summerville/Dorchester Co. Chamber of Com-merce, 2002–10; Bd. of Dirs., The Educ. Foundation, 2006–09;Bd., Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Council of Govts.; pastChm. & mem., Bd. of Dirs., Charleston Regional Dev. Alliance,2006–; past Pres., Rotary Club of Summerville, 2010; Oppor-tunity Next Steering Com., CRDA, 2010–11; Econ. LeadershipCouncil, CRDA, 2011; Riley Inst., 2014; Liberty Fellow Classof 2016; mil. serv.: SCARNG; prev. serv. in Sen. 2013–14.

BRIGHT, Lee [R]—(Dist. No. 12,Greenville-SpartanburgCos.)—Transpor -tation; b.Mar. 21, 1970 in Greer; s.MarvinL. Bright, Jr. and Virginia Bright; g.DormanHigh School, 1988; July 24, 1993 m. AmyByers, 2 children, Kaylee and Kendyl; Dist.Six School Bd., 1999–03; Bd. of Visitors,Southeastern Theological Seminary; Bd.of Dirs., Palmetto Family Council; Friend

of the Taxpayer Award, Spartanburg Co. Taxpayers Assn.; Atty.Gens. Comm. on the Family, 2001; William Wallace Caucus;mem., Roebuck Baptist Church; prev. serv. in Sen. 2009–14.

BRYANT, Kevin Lee [R]—(Dist. No. 3,Anderson Co.)—Pharmacist; resid ing at1104 Harpers Way, Anderson; b. Feb. 19,1967 in Anderson; s. Clifford W. and Glo-ria J. Bryant; g. T. L. Hanna High School,1985; Univ. of Georgia, B.S., 1989;Aug. 26, 1989 m. Ann Barinowski, 3 chil-dren; Pres., Bryant Pharmacy and Supply,1995–; Activities Dir., Camp Hope, 1989–;

Recipient Circle Award Pres. George W. Bush, 2004; mem.,

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Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, 2004–; Chm., AndersonCo. Rep. Party, 1997–01; Del., Rep. Natl. Convention, 2000; VP,10th Dist. Pharmacy Assn.; Legis. Audit Council, 2005–07;Club for Growth Score A+, 2005–13; founding mem., WilliamWallace Caucus, 2005–; Friend of the Taxpayers Award, S.C.Assn. of Taxpayers, 2006; Greater Easley Chamber of Com-merce, 2005–; Deacon, Concord Comm. Church, 1993–; prev.serv. in Sen. 2005–14.

CAMPBELL, Paul G., Jr. [R]—(Dist.No. 44, Berkeley-Charleston-DorchesterCos.)—Retired Regional Pres., Alcoa;Consultant, Paul Campbell, LLC; residingat 150 Loganberry Cir., Goose Creek;b. July 10, 1946 in West Jefferson, N.C.;s. Paul G. Campbell, Sr. and Edith WinklerCampbell; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., Chemi-cal Engineering, 1968; Jacksonville StateUniv., M.B.A., 1978; m. Vicki Garner, 3 children, 4 grandchil-dren; Clemson Bd. of Visitors; Engineering Adv. Council atClemson; Bd. of Govs. for the School of Bus. and Econs. atthe Coll. of Charleston; S.C. Bd. for Tech. and ComprehensiveEduc.; Trident Tech. Coll. Foundation; past Chair, Bd. ofRegents, Leadership S.C., 1993–95; past Pres., SummervilleRotary Club, 1989; past Pres., Berkeley Chamber of Com-merce, 1992; past Pres. and Campaign Chair, Trident UnitedWay, 1992; past Pres., Coastal Council of Boy Scouts, 1995–96;past Pres., The Materials Soc. (TMS), 1995, and Amer. Inst. ofMining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), 1999;Distinguished Serv. Award, TMS; past Chair, S.C. Chamber ofCommerce, 1999; Bd. mem., Exec. Com., Charleston MetroChamber of Commerce, 2002; past Chair of S.C. Manufactur-ers Alliance, 2004; Exec. Com., Bus. and Industry PoliticalEduc. Com. (BIPEC); Bd. of Dirs., First Fin. Holdings andFirst Fed. of Charleston; S.C. Pub. Serv. Authority; recipient,Order of the Palmetto, 1998; Exec. Com., Charleston RegionalDev. Alliance; editor of “Light Metals”; received Boy ScoutsSilver Beaver Award; recognized by Gov. Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.,as an Econ. Dev. Ambassador for S.C.; chaired Off Shore Nat-ural Gas Exploration Com. & the Wind Energy Study Com.;mem.: Sen. Fin. Com.; Agric. and Natural Resources Com.;


Transportation Com.; Corrections & Penology Com.; Gen.Com.; Jt. Bond Review Com.; Operations & Mgmt. Com.; Elder,Dor chester Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. in Sen. Aug. 7,2007–14.

CAMPSEN, George E. III “Chip” [R]—(Dist. No. 43, Beaufort-Charleston-ColletonCos.)—Businessman and Atty.; residing at28 Water way Island Dr., Isle of Palms;b. Mar. 30, 1959 in Charleston; s. the lateGeorge E., Jr. and the late Myrtle S. “Snap”Camp sen; g. Wando High School, 1977;Furman Univ., B.S., 1981; Univ. of S.C.,J.D., 1988, M.S., 1989; 1987 m. Lalla Lee

Laffitte, 2 children, George and Boyce; S.C. Bar Assn.; S.C.Real Estate Broker’s License; 100-Ton U.S. Coast GuardCapt.’s License; Pres., Fort Sumter Tours, Inc., 1985–;Campsen Law Firm, 1989–; The Campsen Co., 1995–; Com-mercial Real Estate Broker, Batten, Hudson, and Tarrant,1983–85; Passenger Vessel Capt., Fort Sumter Tours, Inc.,1978–82; Chm., Fish, Game & Forestry Com., 2013–; JudicialMerit Selection Com., 2012–; Sentencing Reform OversightCom., 2012–; Sentencing Reform Comm., 2009–10; Chm.,Charleston Co. Sen. Delegation, 2006–12; Chm., Sen. Sports-man’s Caucus, 2013–; Chm., Sen. Religious Freedom Caucus,2013–; Chm. and Spokesman, Gov. Mark Sanford’s TransitionTeam, 2002–03; Senior Policy Advisor to Gov. Mark Sanford,2002–03; S.C. Coll. Investment Prog. Adv. Com., 2001–02;Deacon, Church Council, and Teacher, East Cooper BaptistChurch; House of Reps. 1997–02; prev. serv. in Sen. 2005–14.

CLEARY, Raymond Edwin III [R]—(Dist. No. 34, Charleston-Georgetown-Horry Cos.)—Dentist; residing at 3577Marion Lane, Murrells Inlet; b. Aug. 13,1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio; s. Raymond E.and Rita Eileen Cleary; g.Ohio State Univ.,B.A., 1970; Ohio State Coll. of Dentistry,D.D.S., 1973; Aug. 8 m. A. Lisa Macklen;Adv. Bd., HGTC Dental Hygiene; Kiwanis;

Lions Club; mil. serv.: USAF, Capt.; Organizer of two comm.banks; organized and built the first “LEED” certified bank


corporate headquarters in his area; Sen. Chm. of the GreenSchools Caucus; recycling advocate; 2012 Sen. ConservationLeadership Green Tie Award; 2012 Star Legislator Award,Autism Academy of S.C.; 2013 Legislator of the Year Award,NAMI; 2013 S.C. Academy of Physician Assts. Award; prev.serv. in Sen. 2005–14.

COLEMAN, Creighton B. [D]—(Dist.No. 17, Chester-Fairfield-York Cos.)—Atty.; residing at 125 S. Garden St., Winns-boro; b.May 12, 1956 in Winnsboro; s. thelate George F. and Lucy Davis Coleman;g. The Citadel, B.A., 1979; Univ. of S.C.,J.D., 1985; Feb. 10, 1990 m.Marian WalkerMcNair, 3 children, Creighton B., Jr., Chan-dler McNair, and Marion Walker; ClassPres., The Citadel, 1979; Fifth Judicial Circuit Prosecutor,1985–90; Sixth Circuit Prosecutor, 1990–92; admitted toFourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Jan. 1993; Com. of Dis-ciplinary Procedures, S.C. Bar, 1992–95; Vestry at St. John’sEpiscopal Church, 1997–99, 2012–; Chm., Fairfield Co. Dem.Party, 1998; Public Defenders Bd. for Chester and FairfieldCos.; House of Reps. 2001–08; prev. serv. in Sen. 2009–14.

CORBIN, Thomas D. “Tom” [R]—(Dist. No. 5, Greenville-Spartanburg Cos.)—Businessman; residing at 1139 Bailey MillRd., Travelers Rest; b. Jan. 11, 1965 inGreenville; s. Barbee and Gail McCartyCorbin; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1987;Dec. 12, 1992 m. Leann Robertson, 2 chil-dren, William and Elliott; Burban CreekReserve, VP, 2009, Pres., 2010; mem., Dea-con & Sunday School Teacher, Clearview Baptist Church;House of Reps. 2011–12; prev. serv. in Sen. 2013–14.


COURSON, John E. [R]—(Dist. No. 20,Lexington-Richland Cos.)—Senior VP,Keenan & Suggs; b. Nov. 21, 1944; g. Univ.of S.C., 1968; m.Elizabeth Poinsett Exum,3 children, James Poinsett, Elizabeth Boy -kin, and Harris Russell; Communicant, Trin-ity Episcopal Cathedral; mil. serv.: USMCR;Order of the Palmetto, 1978; Hon. Doctor-ate of Public Admin., The Cit adel, 2006;

Hon. Doctorate of Laws, Univ. of S.C., 2007; Hon. Doctorateof Humane Letters, Coll. of Charleston, 2007; Significant Sig,Sigma Chi Fraternity; life mem., Amer. Legion & MarineCorps League; Career Leadership in Promoting Ethics Reformin S.C. Sen. Award, Common Cause of S.C., 2013; Legislatorof the Year, Common Cause of S.C. (1989) & Amer. LegionDept. of S.C. (1993); Distinguished Serv. Award, Marine CorpsLeague, 2003; Sen. Rep., S.C. Counter Terrorism CoordinatingCouncil, 2003; Friend to the Taxpayer, S.C. Assn. of Taxpay-ers (multiple times); Palmetto Leadership Award, S.C. PolicyCouncil, 1998; Senator of the Year, S.C. Student Gov.,1992; Guardian of Small Bus., NFIB, 2012; Bus. AdvocateAward & Pub lic Servant of the Year, S.C. Chamber of Com-merce, 2012; Outstanding Contributions to Art Educ. Award,S.C. Art Educ. Assn., 1987; Public Educ.—Outstanding Con-tributions Award, S.C. Dept. of Educ., 2005; Friend of Educ.Award, S.C. Educ. Assn., 2011; Green Tie Award, Conserva-tion Voters of S.C., 2009; Conservationist of the Year, S.C.Wildlife Fed., 2009; elected Official of the Year, S.C. SierraClub, 2011; Del., Rep. Natl. Convention, 1976, 1984 & 1988;Rep. Natl. Committeeman for S.C., 1980–88; S.C. PresidentialElector for Ronald W. Reagan, 1980 & 1984; State Chm.,Reagan-Bush Campaign, 1980 & 1984; State Chm., 1984 & 1990,and State. Treas., 1990 & 1996, Re-elect Strom ThurmondCom.; prev. serv. in Sen. 1985–14; elected Pres. Pro TemporeMar. 13, 2012, re-elected Dec. 12, 2012, resigned June 4, 2014.


CROMER, Ronnie W. [R]—(Dist. No. 18,Lexington-Newberry-Union Cos.)—Phar-macist; residing in Prosperity; b. Dec. 1,1947 in Newberry; s.Mable S. and the lateWilliam R. Cromer; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S.,1973; Aug. 30, 1969 m. Linda Epting, 2 children, Candace and Heather; mem.: Pros-perity Town Council, 1973–80; NewberryCo. Dev. Bd., 1993–00; S.C. Bd. of Phar-macy, 1994–00; mil. serv.: Lt. Col. (Ret.), SCARNG, 30 years;prev. serv. in Sen. Apr. 15, 2003–14.

DAVIS, Tom [R]—(Dist. No. 46, Beaufort-Jasper Cos.)—Atty.; residing in Beaufort;b.May 31, 1960; s.G. Thomas and Yvonne C.Davis; g. Furman Univ., B.A., 1982, magnacum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Ulmer Medal;Univ. of Maryland School of Law, J.D.,1985, Order of the Coif, Sobeloff Prize forOutstanding Constitutional Law Scholar-ship, graduated with highest honors;Jan. 5, 1985 m. Reid Lawrence, 3 children, Elizabeth, Grace,and Claire; admitted to S.C. Bar, 1985; law practice of Har-vey & Battey, P.A., 1985–; Chief of Staff, Gov. Mark Sanford,2006–08; prev. serv. in Sen. 2009–14.

FAIR, Michael L. [R]—(Dist. No. 6,Greenville Co.)—Ins.; residing in Green -ville; b. June 16, 1946; s.Paul L. and Hazel C.Fair; g. Univ. of S.C.; July 8, 1969 m. JudyT. Hodge, 1 child, Meredith; mem., Green -ville Co. Council, 1976–82; Chm., Correc-tions & Penology Com.; Sen. Fin. Com.;Sen. Fin. Subcom., Chm. on Public Safety;Med. Affairs Com.; Chm. of the Jt. CitizensCom. on Children; Legis. Audit Council; Educ. Com.; Educ.Oversight Com.; Trustee State Bd. of First Steps; Chm.,Greenville Co. Legis. Delegation; House of Reps. 1984–95;prev. serv. in Sen. Nov. 7, 1995–14.


GREGORY, Chauncey K. [R]—(Dist.No. 16, Lancaster-York Cos.)—Pres.,Builders Supply Co.; residing in Lancaster;b.Mar. 18, 1963 in Lancaster; s. C. D. Gre-gory, Jr. and Eleanor Purdy Tillman;g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1985; Jan. 4, 1986m. Sherri Cauthen, 2 children, Marshalland Ellen Gray; mem.: Univ. of S.C. Bd.of Trustees, 2009–12; First Presbyterian

Church; prev. serv. in Sen. 1993–08, Apr. 12, 2011–14.

GROOMS, Lawrence Kelly “Larry”[R]—(Dist. No. 37, Berkeley-CharlestonCos.)—Businessman; g. Clemson Univ.,B.S., 1987; m. Carol Anderson, 3 children;Chris tian, Saved by Grace, April 1987; Bd.of Visitors, Charleston Southern Univ.,1996–; Bd. mem., United Methodist ReliefCenter, 2003–08; Exec. Comm., BerkeleyCo. Rep. Party, 1996–08; life mem.: Natl.

Rifle Assn.; Natl. Assn. of Texaco and Shell Marketers; Sig-nificant Contribution Award, MADD, 1998; Legis. Achieve- ment Award, Charleston More Than a Port, 2002; Com -mendation for Serv. to and Support of Farmers, Agric. Comm.of S.C., 2002; Legis. Appreciation Award, Agric. Comm. ofS.C., 2002; Raising the Standard Award, Heritage Comm.Servs., 2003; Natl. Legis. Impact Award, Natl. AbstinenceClearinghouse, 2004; Outstanding Serv. Award, Amer. LegionDept. of S.C., 2004; Legislator of the Year, Carolina’s Inde-pendent Automobile Dealers Assn., 2004; Legislator of theYear, S.C. Public Charter School Assn., 2004; Friend to theTaxpayer Award, S.C. Assn. of Taxpayers, 2004; Legislator ofthe Year, S.C. Farm Bureau, 2005; Legislator of the Year, S.C.Poultry Fed., 2006; Humane State Legislator Award, HumaneSoc. of U.S., 2006; Bd. mem., Southern Methodist Coll., 2006–;Adv. Bd. mem., Natl. Council on Bible Curriculum, 2007–;Legis. Serv. Award, Sweetgrass Market Place Coalition, 2007;Palmetto Leadership Award, S.C. Policy Council, 2007, 2008;Sen. Legis. Champion Award (for outstanding leadership inthe defense of faith, family, and freedom), Palmetto FamilyCouncil, 2007–08; Legislator of the Year, Construction Network


of the Carolinas, 2008; The Westendorff Award for Serv. toThose in Need, United Methodist Relief Center, 2008; Lead-ership Award, S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources, 2008; Legisla-tor of the Year, Maritime Assn. of S.C., 2008, 2009; Friend ofTransit Award, Transportation Assn. of S.C., 2009; Legislatorof the Year, S.C. Fraternal Order of Police, 2009; Legislator ofthe Year, Palmetto Charter Network, 2009; Bus. AdvocateAward, S.C. Chamber of Commerce, 2010; Peas and CarrotsAward for improving environmental and econ. quality of life,Citizens for Sound Conservation, 2010; Legis. Leader Award,ABATE of S.C., 2010; Legis. Serv. Recognition, Boeing, 2010;Panama Canal Authority recognition, Canal de Panamá, 2010;Boeing Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber ofCommerce, 2010; 100% Bus. Advocate Award, S.C. Chamberof Commerce, 2010; Golden Apple Award, S.C. Chap., Natl.Coalition for Public School Options, 2011; Political CourageAward, Berkeley Co. Rep. Party, 2011; Support of LibertyAward, ABATE of S.C., 2012; Sword & Mace Award (for scoreof 100 for promotion and protection of the free, private, andcompetitive enterprise system), S.C. BIPEC, 2012; Pro-LifeLegislator of the Year, S.C. Citizens for Life, 2012; Legis.Champion Award, Palmetto Family Council, 2012; Public Ser-vant Award, S.C. Baptist Convention, 2013; S.C. Assn. Con-servation Dist. Legis. Appreciation Award, 2014, S.C. Baptist;past Chm., Deacon Bd., First Bap tist Church, St. Stephen;mem., Pointe North Community Church, Moncks Corner;prev. serv. in Sen. Nov. 4, 1997–14.

HAYES, Robert Wesley, Jr. [R]—(Dist.No. 15, York Co.)—Atty.; residing at 1486Cureton Dr., Rock Hill; b. Dec. 19, 1952;s. Robert Wesley and Wilbur (Kirkland)Hayes; g.U.S. Mil. Academy in West Point,B.S., 1975; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1983; Jan. 8,1977 m. Sarah Mellon Shurley, 3 children,Robert Wesley III, James Creighton, andMargaret Mellon; Pres. of Class of 1975 & Bat-talion Comdr. at West Point; Pres., Student Bar Assn., Univ. ofS.C., 1982–83; Law Review, 1981–83; Order of the Coif; mem.:law firm of Robert W. Hayes, Jr., LLC; Exec. Council, S.C.Young Lawyers Div. of State Bar, 1984–87; Exec. Council,


SCNG Assn., 1990–92, 2001–03; Bd.: Guardian Fidelity Mort-gage Corp.; Westminster Towers; S.C. Bank & Trust of thePiedmont; Natl. Alliance for the Mentally Ill; Chm., York Co.Red Cross, 2004, 2014; Chm., York Dist. Boy Scouts of Amer-ica, 1985–91; Chm., Rock Hill United Way Campaign, 1992;Chm., State Govt. & United Way Campaign, 2011; Pres., Pal-metto Council Boy Scouts of America, 2010–12; S.C. JayceesOutstanding Young Amer. Award, 1990; Recipient of TheCompleat Lawyer Award by Univ. of S.C. Law School AlumniAssn., 1996; S.C. Chamber of Commerce Public Servant ofthe Year, 2006; 2010 David H. Wilkins Award for Excellencein Legis. Leadership by The Riley Inst. at Furman; 2013 GreenTie Award from the Conservation Voters of S.C.; Natl. PublicLeadership in the Arts Award from the Americans for theArts; Westminster Presbyterian Church; mil. serv.: USA, 82ndAbn. Div., 1975–80; SCARNG, 1980–05; Master Parachutist,Ranger, Legion of Merit Award, Col.; House of Reps. 1985–91;prev. serv. in Sen. Sept. 17, 1991–14.

HEMBREE, Greg [R]—(Dist. No. 28,Dillon-HorryCos.)—Atty.; residing at 4509Lake Cir., Little River; b. Aug. 21, 1960 inFt. Leonardwood, Mo.; s. John H. andMary E. Hembree; g. Univ. of Memphis,B.B.A. in Economics, 1982; Univ. of S.C.,J.D., 1985; Dec. 7, 1985 m. Renee Robert-son, 3 children, Nora Taylor, Ellen Hall,and John Isaac; 15th Circuit Solicitor

(Horry & Georgetown Cos.), 1999–12; N. Myrtle Beach CityAtty., 1995–99; S.C. rep. to the Natl. Dist. Attys. Assn., 2009–12;S.C. Rep. Party Local Official Award, 2009; S.C. Law Enforce-ment Victim Advocates Solicitor of the Year Award, 2009;Waccamaw Amer. Leadership Forum Charter mem.; Col.Lemuel Benton Chap. of Sons of the Amer. Revolution Pres.,2006–07; N. Myrtle Beach Rotary Club mem.; Grand StrandRunning Club Charter mem.; Ocean Drive Presbyterian ChurchElder; prev. serv. in Sen. 2013–14.


HUTTO, C. Bradley “Brad” [D]—(Dist.No. 40, Allendale-Bamberg-Barnwell-Colleton-Hampton-Orangeburg Cos.)—Trial Lawyer; residing at 1330 Tolly GanlyCir., Orangeburg; b.Aug. 6, 1957 in Orange-burg; s. Charles L. and Harriet L. Hutto;g.Honors Prog. at Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1978;Georgetown Univ. Law Center, J.D., 1981;July 20, 1985 m. Tracy D. Macpherson,1 child, Skyler B.; Chm., Orangeburg Co. Dem. Party, 1988–94;Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow; prev. serv. inSen. Apr. 30, 1996–14.

JACKSON, Darrell, Sr. [D]—(Dist. No. 21,Rich land Co.)—Businessman/Minister/Author; Pres. & CEO, Sunrise Enterpriseof Columbia; Senior Pastor, Bible WayChurch of Atlas Rd.; residing at 608 MotleyRd., Hopkins; b. Feb. 1, 1957 in Columbia;s. the late Bishop Andrew C. and Janie(Lumpkin) Jackson; g. Benedict Coll.,B.A., 1979 (Pres. of the Student Govt.Assn.); attended Univ. of S.C. School of Law, 1980; attendedCola. Bible Coll. and Seminary, 1980–82; July 6, 1980 m.WillieMae Rooks, 2 children, Darrell, Jr. and Antoine Joseph,1 granddaughter; former Bd. of Dirs. & mem., Denny’s Corp.;SisterCare, Inc.; Bd. of Trustees & mem., Benedict Coll.; for-mer Bd. of Dirs. & mem., Big Brothers Big Sisters; formerTrustee, United Way of the Midlands; Benedict Coll. Most Dis-tinguished Student Award, 1979; Phi Beta Sigma Comm. Serv.Award, 1995; Omega Psi Phi Frat. Citizen of the Year Award,1999; Richland School Dist. One Outstanding Legislator of theYear Award, 1999; Modjeska Monteith Simkins Political Cour -age Award, 2000; Outstanding Legis. Initiative, S.C. VictimsAssistance Network, 2000; Hon. Degree, Benedict Coll., 2002;Hon. Degree, Richard Stockton Coll., Pomona, N.J., 2002;Webster Univ. Lifetime Achievement Award, 2004; Allen Univ.Richard Allen Award, 2008; S.C. Law Enforcement Assn.Humanitarian of the Year, 2008; S.C. Primary Health CareAssn. Comm. Health Center Champion Award, 2009; YoungStroke, Inc. Champion Award, 2010; Amer. Heart Assn.


Legislator of the Year Award, 2011; S.C. State Univ. Distin-guished Comm. Serv. Award, 2012; S.C. Employees Assn. Dis-tinguished Serv. Award, 2013; prev. serv. in Sen. 1993–14.

JOHNSON, Kevin L. [D]—(Dist. No. 36,Clarendon-Darlington-Florence-SumterCos.)—Retired; residing in Manning;b. Sept. 27, 1960 in Ft. Campbell, Ky.; s. thelate Willie L. and the late Sallie M. John-son; g.Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1982; July 5, 1987m. Gloria Richardson, 3 children, Kim-berly, Kenneth, and Kyndra; mem.: Claren-don School Dist. Two, 1988–00; Chm.,

Black River Healthcare, Inc., 1988–04; Manning City Council,1994–00; Leadership S.C., 1995; Natl. Conf. of Black Mayors,2003–09; Pres., S.C. Conf. of Black Mayors, 2004–10; S.C. Exec.Inst., 2006; Santee-Lynches Council of Govt.; Mayor, City ofManning, 2000–11; S.C. Assn. of Regional Councils, 2002–11;Diversity Leaders Initiative, 2011; Clarendon Co. Chamber ofCommerce; Harvin Clarendon Co. Library; Regional CounterTerrorism Coordinating Council; Chm., Clarendon Co. Legis.Delegation; mem. & Chm., Bd. of Trustees, Ebenezer BaptistChurch; House of Reps. Apr. 5, 2011–12; prev. serv. in Sen.2013–14.

KIMPSON, Marlon E. [D]—(Dist. No. 42,Charleston-Dorchester Cos.)—Atty.; resid-ing in Charleston; b. Apr. 15 in Columbia;s.Milton and Wilhelmina Kimpson; g.More- house Coll., B.A., 1991; Univ. of S.C., J.D.,1999; m. Kimberlyn Davis, 1 child, Mar-leigh; mem.: Omega Psi Phi Frat., 1989–;S.C. Assn. for Justice, 1997–; Law Clerk,Hon. Matthew J. Perry, 1999–00; Univ. of

S.C. School of Law Compleat Lawyer Award, 1999; Chm., S.C.Election Comm., 2001–03; mem., Univ. of S.C. Bd. of Visitors,2006–09; life mem., NAACP, 2011–; named one of the 2014Best Lawyers in America® for mass tort litigation/classaction litigation; selected for the Liberty Fellowship Class of2016; mem., Morris Brown A.M.E. Church, 2002–; prev. serv.in Sen. Oct. 1, 2013–14.


LEATHERMAN, Hugh Kenneth, Sr., Pres. Pro Tempore(for biography and picture, see p. 2).

LOURIE, Joel [D]—(Dist. No. 22, Kershaw-Richland Cos.)—Ins. Sales & Marketing;residing at 3 Lakecrest Dr., Columbia;b. Sept. 24, 1962 in Columbia; s. the lateIsadore and Susan (Reiner) Lourie;g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1984; Jan. 27, 1990m. Rebecca Baum, 2 children, Rachel andSam; Adv. Bd. for the Cola. Jewish Comm.Center; Richland Dist. Two ReconnectingComms. and School Bds.; Richland Two Bus. Adv. Council;2009 Champion of Health Care Award; 2008 Advocate of theYear from S.C. Alive At 25 Prog.; 2008 AARP recognition;2008–10 Liberty Fellowship Prog.; 2007 Star of JusticeAward—Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabili-ties, Inc.; 2006 Humane Soc. State Legislator Award; 2006 SeatBelt Champion Award from the Meharry-State Farm Alliance;2006 State Safety Leadership Award from the Natl. Trans-portation Safety Bd.; 2005 S.C. Comm. on Natl. and Comm.Serv. Legislator of the Year; 2005 S.C. Public Health Assn.Legislator of the Year; 2004 Legis. Award from the S.C. Coun-seling Assn.; 2004 Advocate Award from the S.C. SchoolImprovement Council; 2002 Advocate Award from the Natl.Alliance for the Mentally Ill; 2004 and 2006 Legis. Apprecia-tion Awards from S.C. Victims Assistance Network; 2003Legislator of the Year Award for the Natl. Assn. of SocialWorkers; House Leader on the Gov.’s Nuclear Waste Task Force;2000 Alliance for S.C.’s Child Advocacy Leadership Award;2000 Senior Advocacy Award from Senior Resources; 2000S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control Legislator ofthe Year Award; 2000 Distinguished Serv. Award from the S.C.Assn. of Non-Profit Organizations; 2010 Commitment Awardfrom the Natl. Safety Council Alive At 25 Program; 2011 Leg-islator of the Year from the S.C. Recreation & Parks Assn.;2011 Recognition Award from the March of Dimes; 2012 StarLegislator for Autism Award; 2013 Legislator of the Year, S.C.Human Serv. Providers; “2013 Legis. Champions” by MothersAgainst Drunk Driving; House of Reps. 1999–04; prev. serv.in Sen. 2005–14.


MALLOY, Gerald [D]—(Dist. No. 29,Chesterfield-Darlington-Lee-MarlboroCos.)—Atty.; residing at 1216 Salem Rd.,Hartsville; b. Oct. 26, 1961 in ChesterfieldCo.; s. John A. and Geraldine Malloy;g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1984, J.D., 1988; con-tinued studies in the Professional Mastersof Bus. Admin.; July 8, 1989 m. DavitaMcFarland, 4 children, Donovan, Jonathan,

Jordan, and Morgan; admitted to practice in the S.C. Courtsand Fed. Dist. Court; past Pres., S.C. Trial Lawyers Assn.;mem., S.C. Supreme Court Comm. on Lawyer Conduct,1996–02; served on Judicial Qualifications Com. of the S.C.Bar Assn.; Rep. for Fourth Judicial Circuit for Young LawyersDiv., S.C. Bar Assn.; Chm., Public Defenders Bd. of Darling-ton Co. Bar Assn.; Chm., Hartsville Recreation Com.; formerPres., Harts ville Northern Youth Baseball League; served onHarts ville Downtown Dev. Bd.; Univ. of S.C. Alumni Bd.; lifemem., Univ. of S.C. Alumni Assn.; helped establish Butler Her-itage Foundation; mem.: S.C. Bar Assn., Comr., IndigentDefense Comm.; hon. life mem., S.C. Public Defender Inves-tigators Assn. Bd.; Gov.’s School for Science and Math Foun-dation Bd.; Appeals Com. for the S.C. Comm. on Higher Educ.Bd.; Center for Educator, Recruitment, Retention, andAdvancement (CERRA); Chm., S.C. Criminal Justice TaskForce; life mem., Univ. of S.C. Letterman Assn.; Lions ClubIntl.; life mem., Omega Psi Phi Frat., Inc.; recipient of theHome Rule Award by S.C. Assn. of Counties, 2003; recipientof the S.C. Library Assn. Friend of the Libraries, 2004;inducted into the Natl. Honor Roll for the Natl. Library Assn.,2005; recognized by S.C. Dept. of Juvenile Justice for supportof Teen After School Centers (TASC) Prog., 2007; recipientof the S.C. Public Defender Assn. Legislator of the YearAward, 2007; recipient of the S.C. Comm. on Indigent DefenseDistinguished Serv. Award, 2008 (this award was named theGerald Malloy Distinguished Serv. Award and is awardedannually); recipient of the S.C. Fraternal Order of Police Leg-islator of the Year, 2010; Chm., Sentencing Reform OversightCom.; mem.: Judicial Merit Selection Comm., 2013; JerusalemMen’s Ensemble, Bd. of Trustees; Chm., Fin. Com., JerusalemBaptist Church; prev. serv. in Sen. Nov. 5, 2002–14.


MARTIN, Larry A. [R]—(Dist. No. 2,Pickens Co.)—Textiles, Alice Mfg. Co.;residing in Pickens; g.Pickens High School;attended Tri-Co. Tech. Coll.; m. SusanLynn Evatt, 3 children; Pickens First Bap-tist Church; Moderator and Sun. SchoolTeacher; past Chm. of Bd., S.C. 4-H Foun-dation; Pres., Pickens Co. United Way,1983; Adv. Bd., Pickens First Natl. Bank,1987–90; Econ. Dev. Comm., Southern Legis. Conf.; Adv. Bd.,Rocky Bottom Camp of the Blind; Bd. for Partnership & CareerEduc.; Chm., Gov.’s School-to-Work Council, 1997–99; TaxStudy Comm., 1998; listed in Outstanding Young Men ofAmerica, 1979; Who’s Who in Amer. Politics, 1981–82, 1983–84;Personalities of the South, 1982–83; Natl. Fed. of IndependentBusinesses “Guardian of Small Business” Award, 1999; S.C.Chamber of Commerce Public Servant of the Year, 2002;S.C. Assn. of Cos. “Guardian of Home Rule” Award, 2003;Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Area Mental Health “Patrick B.Harris Humanitarian Award for Public Serv.,” 2003; hon.mem., Pickens Rotary Club; 2004 Legislator of the Year Awardby the Natl. Fed. of the Blind of S.C.; Legislator of the Yearfor the Sen. by the S.C. Human Serv. Providers Assn., 2005;Natl. Alliance on Mental Illness “Mental Illness Champion2006”; Greenville Hosp. System Children’s Hosp. Dev. Coun-cil “Legis. Advocacy Award for 2006”; S.C. Comm. for theBlind Legislator of the Year, 2006; Conservation Voters of S.C.,2006 “Conservation Champion”; S.C. Manufacturers Alliance“Defender of Manufacturing 2007” Award; Fraternal Order ofPolice, “2007 Senator of the Year”; S.C. Apartment Assn.,“2007 Legislator of the Year”; Chair, Jt. Study Com. on Crimi-nal Domestic Violence; Home Builders Assn. of S.C., “2008Hammer & Trowel Award”; Palmetto Family Council, “2008Legislator of the Year”; special recognition of serv. by S.C.Baptist Convention, Nov. 2008; S.C. REALTORS, “2009 Legis-lator of the Year”; S.C. Educ. Assn. Friend of Educ., 2011; S.C.Chamber of Commerce, 2012 Bus. Advocate Award; Citizensfor Sound Conservation, 2012 Peas and Carrots Award; S.C.Farm Bureau Fed. Legislator of the Year, 2012; S.C. Chamberof Commerce, 2013 Bus. Advocate Award; S.C. Sheriffs’ Assn.,Legislator of the Year, 2013; Behavioral Health Servs. Assn.


of S.C., Legislator of the Year, 2013; House of Reps. 1979–92;prev. serv. in Sen. 1993–14.

MARTIN, Shane R. [R]—(Dist. No. 13,Greenville-Spartanburg-Union Cos.)—Engineer/Bus. Owner; residing in Spartan-burg Co.; b. Dec. 31, 1971 in Spartanburg;s. Shellie and Cheryl Martin; g. Clem sonUniv., B.S., 1994, M.S., 1999; June 7, 1997m. Amy M., 2 children, Ashlyn and Aidan;Bd. of Trustees, Spartanburg Co. SchoolDist. Six, 2005–08; mem., Amer. Soc. of

Mechanical Engineers, 1994–; Chm., Spartanburg Co. Legis.Del.; hon. mem., Pacolet Lions Club; Friend of the Taxpayer,S.C. Assn. of Taxpayers; Deacon, Philadelphia Baptist Church;prev. serv. in Sen. 2009–14.

MASSEY, A. Shane [R]—(Dist. No. 25,Aiken-Edgefield-Lexington-McCormick-Saluda Cos.)—Atty.; residing in Edgefield;b. June 28, 1975 in Greeneville, Tenn.;s. Gary M. and Linda S. Massey; g. Clem-son Univ., B.A., 1997; Univ. of S.C., J.D.,2000; Jan. 31, 2004 m. Blair Leigh Ballard;11th Judicial Circuit Juvenile ArbitrationProg., Volunteer Arbitrator; Strom Thur-

mond High School Mock Trial Team, Atty.-coach; JohnstonDev. Bd.; Aiken Rep. Club, Bd. of Dirs., 2006, Pres., 2007;Edgefield Co. First Steps, Bd. of Dirs., 2006–08; JohnstonLions Club; Edgefield Co. United Way, Bd. of Dirs.; Aiken Ser-toma Club; Providence Baptist Church, Deacon and Sun.School Teacher; prev. serv. in Sen. Nov. 6, 2007–14.

MATTHEWS, John Wesley, Jr. [D]—(Dist. No. 39, Berkeley-Calhoun-Colleton-Dorchester-OrangeburgCos.)—Business-man/Retired Elementary School Principal;residing in Bowman, R-1; b. Apr. 21, 1940in Bowman; s. the late John Wesley, Sr. andthe late Victoria (Williams) Matthews;g. S.C. State Coll.; Orangeburg-CalhounTech. Coll., 1970–71; Lincoln Elec. Inst.,


Cleveland, Ohio, 1972; Hon. Ph.D., Coll. of Charleston; Hon.Ph.D., S.C. State Univ.; Feb. 5, 1961 m. Geraldine Hillard,5 children, Cynthia John, Michael Andre, Stephanie Renata,John Wesley III, and Brian DeReef; mem.: Alpha Phi AlphaFrat.; former Chm., S.C. Legis. Black Caucus; Chm., Orange-burg Co. Legis. Delegation; Southern Regional Educ. Bd.;Gov.’s Middle Grades Task Force; Distinguished AlumniAward, S.C. State Univ.; Orangeburg Co. Dem. of the Year;Minority Bus. Advocate of the Year, U.S. Small Bus. Admin.;Induction in the S.C. Black Hall of Fame; S.C. Primary HealthCare Legislator of the Year; mem., Pineville United MethodistChurch; House of Reps. 1975–84; prev. serv. in Sen. 1985–14.

McELVEEN, J. Thomas III [D]—(Dist.No. 35, Kershaw-Lee-Richland-SumterCos.)—Atty.; residing at 12 Frank ClarkeSt., Sumter; b. Feb. 17, 1978 in Sum ter;s. Joe and Kathy (Watson) McElveen;g. David son Coll., B.A., 2000; Univ. of S.C.School of Law, J.D., 2003; Aug. 13, 2011m.Bronwyn Kelson McKnew, 1 child, Ade-laide Watson; Leadership Sumter, ClassXVII; prosecuted cases for the Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Off., 2004;former asst. public defender, Sumter Co., 2004–05; GreaterSumter Chamber of Commerce, Bd. of Dirs., 2009–10; JudicialQualifications Com., S.C. Bar, 2009–12; Shaw-Sumter Comm.Council; Sum ter Sertoma Club; S.C. Chamber of CommerceBus. Advocate Award, 2013; State Legis. Leaders FoundationEmerging Leaders Program, 2013; VC, Sen. Sportsmen’sCaucus; Leadership S.C., Class of 2014; “20 under 40” by TheState newspaper, 2014; Wilson Hall Distinguished AlumniAward, 2014; mem., First Presbyterian Church, Sumter, Dea-con and Youth Council Advisor; prev. serv. in Sen. 2013–14.

NICHOLSON, Floyd “Coach Nick”[D]—(Dist. No. 10, Abbeville-Greenwood-McCormick-Saluda Cos.)—Retired Edu-cator; residing at 527 Bryte St., Greenwood;b. July 26, 1949 in Greenwood; s. MarionN. and Nona Nich ol son; g. S.C. State Univ.,B.S., 1972; 1977 m. Mamie W., 3 children,Douglas Anthony, Cedric Antonio, and


Floyd Michael; Green wood City Council, 1982–93; Chm.,Upper Savannah Council of Govts., 1990–92; Mayor, City ofGreenwood, 1994–08; Hon. Doctor of Humanities, LanderUniv., 1997; Pres., S.C. Municipal Assn., 2001; mem., Jim RexSupt. of Educ. Transition Team, 2006; Higher Educ., Effi-ciency, Effectiveness, and Accountability Review Com.; prev.serv. in Sen. 2009–14.

O’DELL, William Hamilton “Billy”[R]—(Dist. No. 4, Abbeville-Anderson-Greenwood Cos.)—CEO, O’Dell Corp., Inc.;residing at 144 Devon Park, Greenwood;b. Oct. 11, 1938 in Ware Shoals; s.WilliamB. and Sara Francis O’Dell; g. The Citadel,B.A., 1960; m. Aedra Gayle Tisdale, 2 chil-dren, William B. and Patricia Michelle; TheCitadel Bd. of Visitors, 1981–89; The Cit a -

del Bd. of Visitors, 1990–91; recipient of Palmetto Award, TheCitadel, 1994; Hon. Doctor of Bus., The Citadel, 1997; Hon.Doctors of Laws, Lander Univ., 2009; J. Verne Smith Human-itarian Award, 1998; Guardian of Small Bus., NFIB/SC, 1998;Legis. Award, S.C. Counseling Assn., 1999; Recognition of Serv.,City of Anderson, 1999; Alumni Achievement Award, CamdenMil. Academy, 2000; Legislator of the Year, Dept. of Disabili-ties and Special Needs, 2001; Recognition of Serv., City ofBelton, 2001; Resolution of Appreciation, Belton-Honea PathWater Authority, 2002; Resolution of Appreciation, Co. of Green- wood, 2004; Legis. Appreciation Award by S.C. Assn. of Con-servation Dists., 2006; Champion for Access to Healthcare,S.C. Primary Healthcare Assn., 2007; Legislator of the Year,S.C. Dental Assn., 2007; Small Bus. Legislator of the Year,2007; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Emergency Med. Serv. Assn.,2006–07; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Econ. Developers’ Assn.,2007; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of Regional Councils,2008; Hon. Doctorate Degree from the Med. Univ. of S.C.,2008; Public Servant of the Year, S.C. Chamber of Commerce,2008; The S.C. Primary Health Care Champion Award, 2009;Outstanding Leader in the Dev. and Advancement of theKnowledge Economy, 2010; 2011 awards: Hammer and TrowelAward, S.C. Home Builders Assn.; Legislator of the YearAward, S.C. Emergency Med. Servs. Assn.; Legislator of the


Year Award, Old 96 Dist. Tourism Comm.; Legislator of theYear Award, S.C. Staffing Assn.; Legislator of the Year, S.C.Econ. Developers’ Assn., 2012; recipient of the Peas and Car-rots Legis. Award by the Citizens for Sound Conservation,2012; Solar Legislator of the Year, S.C. Solar Council, 2013;Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Amer. Legion Dept., 2014;Legislator of the Year, Natl. Guard Assn. of S.C., 2014; VC ofthe Hunley Comm.; Deacon, Mt. Gallagher Baptist Church,1977–81; mil. serv.: SCNG, 1956–58; prev. serv. in Sen. 1989–14.

PEELER, Harvey Smith, Jr. [R]—(Dist. No. 14, Cherokee-Spartanburg-Union-York Cos.)—Dairyman/Businessman; resid-ing at 3033 Old Georgia Hwy., Gaffney;b. Sept. 8, 1948 in Gaffney; s. the lateH. Smith, Sr. and Sally (Bratton) Peeler;g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1970; Aug. 8, 1969m. Ila LaDonna Caudill, 3 children, Brant -lee Rene, Harvey Smith III, and BooneSolomon; mem.: Gaffney First Baptist Church; Mason; Shriner;Amer. Jersey Cattle Assn.; Amer. Legion; Cherokee Co. Coun-cil, 1977–80; Sen. Majority Leader, 2005–; mil. serv.: Lt., USA,1970–72; prev. serv. in Sen. 1981–14.

PINCKNEY, Clementa Carlos [D]—(Dist. No. 45, Allendale-Beaufort-Charleston-Colleton-Hampton-Jasper Cos.)—Pastor,Mother Emanuel AME Church, Charles -ton; residing in Ridgeland; b. July 30, 1973in Beaufort; s. John and the late Theopia(Ste venson) Pinckney; g.Allen Univ., B.A.,1995; Prince ton Univ. Research Fellow,Summer, 1994; Univ. of S.C., Master of Pub- lic Admin., 1999; Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary,2008; Oct. 23, 1999 m. Jennifer Benjamin, 2 children, Elianaand Malana; Bd. of Dirs., Southern Mutual Ins. Co.; House ofReps. 1997–00; prev. serv. in Sen. 2001–14.


RANKIN, Luke A. [R]—(Dist. No. 33,HorryCo.)—Atty.; residing at 3745 Water-ford Dr., Myrtle Beach; b. Apr. 9, 1962 inHorry Co.; s.O. A. and Dorothy S. Rankin;g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1984, J.D., 1987;2 children, Luke, Jr. and Hollings; May 28,2011 m. Lindsey Bonds; prev. serv. in Sen.1993–14.

REESE, Glenn G. [D]—(Dist. No. 11,Spartanburg Co.)—Businessman, ownerof Krispy Kreme Doughnut Co., Spartan-burg & Anderson, S.C.; residing at 507Fagan Dr., Lake Bowen, Inman; b. Jan. 6,1942 in Green ville; s.Wilford William andGeneva Margaret Reese; g.Chapman HighSchool, 1959; Mars Hill Coll., A.A., 1961;Auburn Univ., B.A., 1963; Converse Coll.,

M.A., 1967; worked through coll. as a barber at the Tiger Bar-ber Shop and as a lifeguard & water safety instructor at SilverLake and Rainbow Lake; June 19, 1970 m. Janis ElizabethDearybury, 4 children, Glenn, Jr., John David, Kathryn, andMichael, 8 grandchildren; Intl. Sports Official, 1977–99;Sports Comr., 1977–00; Sports Official, 1963–01; PublicSchool Teacher, 1963–85; High School Sports Official in foot-ball, basketball & baseball; officiated Div. I NCAA basketballfor 15 years, Southern Conf.; officiated five natl. coll. cham-pionships in basketball; officiated in four foreign countries:Soviet Union, Poland, Austria & Germany; officiated Good-Will Game Trials in 1986; supvr. for the NCAA & NAIA; Leg-islator of the Year, S.C. Pharmacy Assn., 2000; Legislator ofthe Year by the Retired Teacher Assn., 2004; Legislator of theYear by the Police Benevolent Assn., 2004; Bd. mem., SmallBus. (Chamber of Commerce); Lottery Oversight Com.; Dea-con, Boiling Springs First Baptist Church; prev. serv. in Sen.1991–14.


SABB, Ronnie A. [D]—(Dist. No. 32,Berkeley-Florence-Georgetown-Horry-Wil liams burgCos.)—Atty.; residing in Wil -liamsburg Co.; b. Sept. 2, 1958 in Gree ley- ville; s. John Earl and Annie Ree SabbGamble; g.Voorhees Coll., B.S., 1980; Univ.of Flor ida, 1987; widower, 1 child, WhitneyA.; Asst. Solicitor, 1990–10; Gen. Counsel,Santee Electric Cooperative, 1997–; Bd. ofGovs., Assn. of Justice, 2005–12; Bd. of Govs., S.C. Bar Assn.,2007–10; Voorhees Coll. Hall of Fame, 2008; House Jud. Com.,2014–; Deacon, Good Hope Baptist Church; House of Reps.2011–14; elected in Special Election Nov. 4, 2014, to fulfill theunexpired term of J. Yancey McGill, resigned.

SCOTT, John L., Jr. [D]—(Dist. No. 19,RichlandCo.)—Owner/Broker-In-Charge,J. L. Scott Realty Co., Inc./Pres., C & SConsulting Group; residing at 215 ElmontDr., Columbia; b.Oct. 21, 1953 in RichlandCo.; s. John L., Sr. and Gracie W. Scott;g. S.C. State Univ., B.S., 1975; m. JoanCrouch, 1 child, John L. III; mem. & for-mer Chm., S.C. Legis. Black Caucus; mem.:Sen. Jud. Com.; LCI Com.; Med. Affairs Com.; Rules Com.;Transportation Com.; Omega Psi Phi Frat., Inc.; Order of thePalmetto (Highest Civilian Honor); naming of John L. ScottHwy. by the S.C. Dept. of Transportation; S.C. Assn. of Cos.Legislator of the Year; S.C. Mil. Dept. Rank: Brig. Gen., apptd.by the S.C. Gov. & the Adj. Gen; New Ebenezer BaptistChurch, Church Clerk, Trustee Bd., Deacon; House of Reps.Dec. 4, 1990–08; prev. serv. in Sen. 2009–14.

SETZLER, Nikki Giles [D]—(Dist. No. 26,Aiken-Calhoun-Lexington-Saluda Cos.)—Atty.; residing at 249 Congaree Park Dr.,West Columbia; b. in Ashe ville, N.C.;s. Harry Earl and Verna Leona (Parker)Setzler; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1968, J.D.,1971; Aug. 16, 1969 m. Ada Jane Taylor,4 children, Tara Nikole, Jamie Leona, SabraTaylor, and Amber Jane; mem., Adv. Group


for Southern Regional Educ. Bd.; Outstanding LeadershipAward, Gov.’s School for the Arts, 1990; Legis. Award forSouth Carolinians with Disabilities by S.C. Vocational Reha-bilitation Assn., 1991; Outstanding Senator for ContinuedSupport of Public Educ., S.C. School Bds. Assn., 1991; Awardfor Support for Educ., Palmetto State Teachers Assn., 1991;Outstanding Leadership and Contributions to Educ. Awardby S.C. Council of Elementary School Principals, 1990–91;Future Farmers of America Hon. Chap. Degree, 1992; Appre-ciation Award by Cola. Coll. Bd. of Visitors, 1988–92; SchoolHealth Serv. Award, 1992; Hon. Doctorate of Humane Letters,Univ. of Charleston, 1992; Legislator of the Year Award byIndependent Colls. and Univs. of S.C., Inc., 1993; Commen-dation by S.C. Counseling Assn., 1994–95; Outstanding Serv.Award by S.C. Agric. Educ. Progs., 1994; Commendation byS.C. Council of Parents and Teachers, 1994; Richard W. RileyAward for Exceptional Leadership and Commitment by S.C.Consortium for Gifted Educ., 1995; Carl Perkins Humanitar-ian of the Year Award for S.C., 1995; Legislator of the Year,S.C. Assn. of School Librarians, 1995; Hon. Doctorate ofEduc., Cola. Coll., 1997; Public Servant of the Year by S.C.Chamber of Commerce, 1998; Award in Appreciation of Unre-lenting Efforts on Behalf of the Parents and Young Childrenof S.C. by Dept. of Educ. Parenting/Family Literacy Initiatives,1999; honored by Future Farmers of America, 1999; W. J. Cas-tine Partner in Progress Award for Exemplary Serv. to S.C.Elementary and Middle Schools, 1999; Distinguished Serv.Award for Contributions to Higher Educ. and Student Fin.Assistance Progs., 1999; Award for Exceptional Leadershipand Commitment to Tech. Educ., 1999; Award of Apprecia-tion for support by S.C. FFA Assn., 2000; Award of Apprecia-tion by Lexington Co. Peach Festival and Comm. of Gilbert,2000; Commendation from Southern Regional Educ. Bd. forten years of outstanding serv., 2000; Commendation fromLexington Co. School Dist. Four Bd. of Trustees for contri-butions to public educ., 2000; Hon. Amer. FFA Degree by Natl.FFA Organization, 2000; Friend of Reading Recovery Awardfor outstanding contributions, 2000; Outstanding PolicyLeader from S.C. State Bd. of Educ., 2000; Award for Exem-plary Serv. to Public Educ. by S.C. Assn. of Teacher Educa-tors, 2001; Outstanding Serv. Award, S.C. Educ. Assn.—


Retired, 2002; Friend of the Taxpayer Award, S.C. Assn. ofTaxpayers, 2002; honored by the Amer. Inst. of Architects,S.C. Chap., 2004; Recognition by S.C. School Nurses, 2002;Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of the Deaf, 2005; Outstand-ing Contributions to Public Educ., Gov.’s Workforce Educ.Task Force & Supt. of Educ., 2005; Hon. Doctorate of Laws,Univ. of S.C., 2008; West Metro Chamber of Commerce, Citi-zen of the Year, 2011; Future of Educ.’s Golden Apple Award,S.C. Chap. Natl. Coalition for Public School Options, 2011;Friend of Conservation Award, Lexington Soil and Water Con-servation Dist., 2011; Greater Lexington Chamber of Com-merce and Visitors Center, The Chm.’s Award, 2012; Citizensfor Sound Conservation Peas and Carrots Award, 2012; StateRetirees Assn. of S.C., Legislator of the Year, 2012; S.C. CableTelevision Legislator of the Year Award, 2012; S.C. SchoolImprovement Council Bd. of Trustees Champion Award,2013; Future of the Educ.’s Golden Apple Award, S.C. Chap.Natl. Coalition for Public School Options, 2013; Greater Cola.Comm. Relations Council, Hyman Rubin DistinguishedAward, 2013; S.C. Farm Bureau Fed. Legislator of the Year,2013; Inst. for Child Success Outstanding Commitment toS.C.’s Youngest Children, 2014; Home Builders Assn. of S.C.Hammer and Trowel Award, 2014; City of Cayce LifetimeAchievement Award, 2014; prev. serv. in Sen. 1977–14.

SHEALY, Katrina Frye [R]—(Dist. No. 23,LexingtonCo.)—Ins. Consultant to KeenanSuggs; residing in Lexington; b. Dec. 25,1954 in Columbia; d. the late BrooksEdward, Sr. and Bernice Bell Frye;m. James Irby Shealy, 3 children, EricaTaylor Armstrong, Stephanie MichelleShealy, and Rhonda Shealy Williams,5 grandsons; Bd. of Dirs., Lexington Co.Dept. of Social Servs., 2001–03; Bd. of Dirs., Girl Scouts ofthe Congaree, 2001–04; Leadership Lexington Co. graduate,2003; Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Citizens Academy graduate,2003; Treas., Lexington Co. Rep. Party, 2005–07; Co-Chm.,Lexington Co. Victory, 2006 & 2008; Chm., Friends of Juve-nile Justice, 2011–12; Chm., Lexington Co. Rep. Party,2007–08; Pres., West Metro Rep. Women, 2008–10; Friends of


Juvenile Justice Adv. Bd., 2009–; VC, S.C. 2nd CongressionalDist., 2006; mem., Adv. Bd., Women of Hope Lexington Med.Center Foundation; 2013 Outstanding Female StatesmanAward for Lexington Co. Rep. Party; S.C. Rep. Party 2013Terry Haskins Award; S.C. Fed. of Rep. Women’s 2013 Womanof the Year; Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence in Govt.in Public Serv., 2013; Saluda River Chap. of Trout UnlimitedConservationist of the Year, 2013; S.C. Wildlife Fed. Conser-vationist of the Year, 2014; S.C. Taxpayers Assn. “Friend ofthe Taxpayer” Award, 2014; Woodman of the World “Comm.Leadership” Award, 2014; Co-Chm., Green School Caucus;S.C. State Dir., Women in Govt.; Univ. of S.C. Educ. Policy Fel-lowship, 2013–14; Univ. of Va. Darden School of Bus. EmergingLeaders Prog., 2014; Southern Legis. Conf. Health & HumanServs. Com.; mem., St. James Lutheran Church, Lexington;Mutual Ministry Com., St. James Lutheran Church; prev. serv.in Sen. 2013–14.

SHEHEEN, Vincent A. [D]—(Dist. No. 27,Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lancaster Cos.)—Atty.; s. Fred and Rose Sheheen; g. Clem-son Univ., B.A., 1993; Univ. of S.C., J.D.,1996; May 13, 1995 m. Amy Renee Uhl,3 children, Austin, Joseph, and Anthony;Law Clerk, U.S. Dist. Judge Joseph F.Anderson, Jr., 1996–98; prosecutor forCity of Camden, 2000; Adjunct Instructor,

Univ. of S.C. School of Law, 1998–01; House of Reps. 2001–04;prev. serv. in Sen. Feb. 3, 2004–14.

THURMOND, Paul [R]—(Dist. No. 41,Charleston-Dorchester Cos.)—Atty.; resid-ing at James Island, Charleston; b. Jan. 9,1976 in Green wood; s. Strom and NancyMoore Thurmond; g. Vanderbilt Univ.,B.S., 1998; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 2002; Dec. 13,2003 m. Katie England, 4 children, Thad-deus Connor, James Fletch, Hollis Eng-land, and Sullivan Wren; Capt., Vanderbilt

Univ. Varsity Tennis team; State Singles Tennis Champion,1994; Asst. Solicitor, Ninth Judicial Circuit, 2002–05; partner,Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton, P.A., 2005–; adjunct


professor, Coll. of Charleston, 2005–06; Charleston Co. Council,2006, VC, 2009; part-time prosecutor, City of North Charles ton,2010–; admitted to practice in S.C. and U.S. Dist. Courts, Dist.of S.C.; Rotarian at St. Andrews Rotary; 40 under 40, Charles -ton Regional Bus. Journal; mem., Ashley River Baptist Church;prev. serv. in Sen. 2013–14.

TURNER, Clarence Ross III [R]—(Dist.No. 8, Greenville Co.)—Pres., The TurnerAg., Inc.; residing at 43 Charlbury St.,Greenville; b. May 15, 1964 in Greenville;s. Clarence Ross, Jr. and Anne SummersTurner; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1986;Jan. 20, 1990 m. Julie Barker, 3 children,Clarence Ross “Clay” IV, Carey, and Ellis;Leadership Greenville Class of 33; formermem., Greenville Rotary Club; YMCA Camp Greenville Bd.,past Pres. & former Bd. mem.; Greenville Clemson Club, pastPres. & Bd. mem.; Certified Ins. Counselor (CIC), 1994–;Greenville’s Best and Brightest Under 35, 1997; Upstate Citi-zens Com. for Judicial Qualifications, 2000–12; IndependentIns. Agents & Brokers of S.C. Bd., 2004–08; Exec. Bd. mem.,Beck Academy PTA, 2005–07; Pres., James L. Mann HighSchool Booster Club, 2010–11; former mem., Bd. of Trusteesand Youth Ministry Bd. Chm., 2012; Buncombe Street UnitedMethodist Church; prev. serv. in Sen. 2013–14.

VERDIN, Daniel Byron III [R]—(Dist.No. 9, Greenville-Laurens Cos.)—Owner,Verdin’s Farm & Garden Center; residingin Laurens; b. May 9, 1964 at England AirForce Base in Alexandria, La.; s.Daniel B.Verdin, Jr. and Eloise Watts Verdin; g. BobJones Univ., B.A., 1986; Sept. 26, 1987m. Kim berlee Diane Owens, 4 children,Anne marie, Daniel, Whitson, and Caroline;Agric. & Natural Resources Advisor, Gov.’s Off., 1987–89;Chm., Agric. & Natural Resources Com., 2007–; Majority Whipfor Sen. Rep. Caucus, 2011–13; S.C. Div. Comdr. Sons of Con-federate Veterans, 1998–00; Laurens Co. Cattlemen’s Assn.;Hickory Tavern Young Farmers, Mountville Grange; JoannaLions Club; 2006 Friend of SCAV, S.C. Assn. of Veterinarians;


Legislator of the Year, S.C. Farm Bureau, 2006; Legislator ofthe Year, S.C. Veterinarians Assn., 2007; Legislator of the Year,Palmetto Cycling Coalition, 2008; Sen. Legis. Champion, Pal-metto Family Council, 2007–08; S.C. Quality of Life Award,S.C. Realtors Assn., 2008; Friend of the Taxpayer Award, 2008,S.C. Taxpayers Assn.; Hon. State FFA Degree, 2009; John W.Parris Agricultural Leadership Award, 2009, by the S.C. Agri-cultural Educators Assn.; 2009 Advocate of the Year, S.C.Advocates for Agric.; Hon. Chair for the 2009 State 4-H Con-gress; 2009 Legislator of the Year, S.C. Poultry Fed.; 2010 Bus.Advocate Award, S.C. Chamber of Commerce; 2010 Senatorof the Year, S.C. Human Serv. Providers; mem., HistoricalPendleton Farmers Soc.; 2010 Hon. Amer. FFA Degree; 2012BIPEC Sword and Mace Award; 2012 Bus. Advocate Award,S.C. Chamber; 2012 Friend of the Taxpayer Award, S.C. Tax-payers Assn.; Old Dist. 96 Comm.’s 2012 Legislator of the YearAward; Sen. Legis. Champion, Palmetto Family Council,2011–12; 2013 Bus. Advocate Award, S.C. Chamber of Com-merce; mem.: Green School Caucus; Agric. & Rural Dev.Com., 2014; mem., Faith Free Presbyterian Church; prev. serv.

in Sen. 2001–14.

WILLIAMS, Kent M. [D]—(Dist. No. 30,Dillon-Florence-Horry-Marion-MarlboroCos.)—Dep. Co. Admin.; residing at 4205Stirk Place, Marion; b. Sept. 15, 1960 inMarion; s. James and Thelma HowardWilliams; g.Florence Darlington Tech. Coll.,A.S., 1981; S.C. State Univ., B.S., 1987; sin-gle; Independence Fed. Savings and LoanBank, Washington, D.C., 1985–86; S.C. State

Univ., 1986–90; Clemson Extension Serv., 1990–99; Chm.,Marion Co. Bd. of Educ., 1998–04; Marion Co. March ofDimes, Co-Chm., 2003; Gov. Carroll Campbell appointee toS.C. State Agricultural Comm.; Twelfth Judicial Circuit YouthCouncil Bd.; Marion Co. Duke Endowment Bd.; Rural Comm.Dev. Bd.; Treas. & Dir., Marion Dist. A.M.E. Church BoyScouts; Pee Dee Adv. Bd., Wachovia Bank; mem., S.C. Gov.’sState Workforce Investment Bd.; mem. & steward, St. JamesA.M.E. Church; prev. serv. in Sen. 2005–14.


YOUNG, Tom, Jr. [R]—(Dist. No. 24,Aiken Co.)—Atty.; residing in Aiken;b. Oct. 8, 1971 in Aiken; s. Thomas R., Sr.and Delly O. Young; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A.,1993, J.D., 1996; Aug. 4, 2001 m. HeatherWinkles, 2 children, Hailey Elizabeth andAshley Caroline; Univ. of S.C. StudentBody Pres., 1992–93; Univ. of S.C. CarolinaScholar, 1989; Phi Beta Kappa; AlgernonSydney Sullivan Award, 1993; Order of Wig and Robe, Univ. ofS.C., 1996; 2009 Univ. of S.C. Law Alumni Silver CompleatLawyer Award; mem., St. John’s United Methodist Church;House of Reps. 2009–12; prev. serv. in Sen. 2013–14.


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THE HOUSE OFREPRESENTATIVES

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMembers elected November 4, 2014, to serve until Mondayafter the General Election in November of 2016—77 Repub-licans, 46 Democrats, 1 vacancy—total 124.Pursuant to Sec. 2-1-10 of the 1976 Code, amended by Act 991of 1974, Act 173 of 1981, and Act 312 of 1982, beginning withthe 1974 General Election, members of the House of Repre-sentatives are elected from 124 single member districts. Eachdistrict contains a population of approximately one/one hun-dred and twenty-fourth of the total population of the Statebased on the 2010 Federal Census. First year of legislativeservice stated always means the session year. Before 1896members were elected in November, and their first sessionyear began in the same month. Since then (under the Consti-tution of 1895) the first session year has started in Januaryfollowing the November election.

OFFICERSThe Speaker (Chief Administrative Officer)

LUCAS, James Howle “Jay” [R]—(Dist. No. 65, Chesterfield-Darlington-Kershaw-Lancaster Cos.)—Atty.; residingat 1744 Garland Dr., Hartsville; b. Aug. 11,1957 in Columbia; s. Bobby and ShirleyLucas; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1975, M.P.A.,1981, J.D., 1988; Aug. 18, 1990 m.Tracy AnnDeglman, 1 child, Will; Fin. Dir., City of Ben- nettsville, 1982–84; Co. Admin., FairfieldCo., 1984–86; Co. Atty., Darlington Co., 1990–94; City Judge,City of Hartsville, 1995–96; Partner, Lucas, Warr & White,Attys. at Law, 2009–; 2014 Wilkins Award for Excellence inLegis. Leadership, Riley Inst.; 2014 Jimmy Newsom SignatureAward, Darlington Co. School Dist.; 2015 SCICU Legis. Cham-pion, S.C. Independent Colls. and Univs.; Earle E. Morris, Jr.,Public Policy Award; 1999 Professional of the Year, MentalHealth Assn. for Darlington Co.; Legislator of the Year:S.C. Farm Bureau Assn., Paul’s Foundation, S.C. Recreation,Parks & Tourism, S.C. Solicitor’s Assn., S.C. State Fire-fighter’s Assn.; Inst. for Child Success; mem., Hartsville Lions

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Club; past Bd. mem., Hartsville Chamber of Commerce; pastChm., Hartsville Natl. League; Hartsville Lodge #173; past Co-Chm., S.C. House Rural Caucus; past Chm., Darlington Co.Rep. Party; past Chm., Darlington Co. Coordinating Council;mem., Emmanuel Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House1999–14; Speaker Pro Tempore, 2010–14; elected SpeakerDec. 2, 2014.

Speaker Pro TemporePOPE, Thomas E. “Tommy” [R]—(Dist.No. 47, York Co.)—Atty., Elrod Pope LawFirm; residing at 1622 Pioneer Rd., York;b. July 24, 1962 in Rock Hill; s. James E.and Elizabeth Thomas Pope; g. S.C. Crim-inal Justice Academy, 1983; Univ. of S.C.,B.S., 1984, J.D., 1987; July 22, 1994 m.Kim- berly Greenwood, 4 children, Logan, Jacob,Pres ton, and Kaylen; Solicitor, 16th Circuit,

1993–06; Pres., S.C. Solicitors Assn., 2001–03; Chm., S.C. Com- mon Prosecution Coordination, 2006; Silver Compleat LawyerAward, 1999; S.C. Bar; House of Delegates, Bd. of Govs.;Chm., Judicial Qualification Comm.; Order of the Palmetto,2008; Boys & Girls Club of York Co., Chief Volunteer Officer(CVO), 2009; Winthrop Univ. Bd. of Trustees, 2009–11; Bus.Advocate Award, S.C. Chamber of Commerce, 2011; Legisla-tor of the Year, Amer. Legion of S.C., 2012; S.C. Super LawyersList, 2013; Lawyer Legislator Com. Chair, 2014–; Ambassadorto City of Rock Hill’s comm. prog., “#1 Question: Is it Goodfor the Children?”; mem., York Co. At-Risk Youth Task Force;mem. of Westminister Presbyterian Church; actively involvedin Elevation Church of Rock Hill; named 2014 Legislator ofthe Year by the Adult Educ. Dirs. Div. S.C. Assn. of SchoolAdmins.; named 2014 Legislator of the Year by the S.C. Recre-ation and Parks Assn.; prev. serv. in House 2011–14; electedSpeaker Pro Tempore Dec. 2, 2014.

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Clerk of the HouseAdministration & Personnel

REID, Charles F.—(Richland Co.)—residing in Columbia; s. the late Rev. Wil -liam C. Reid, Harriet Reid Strait, and Rev.George E. Strait; g. Wofford Coll., B.A.,1990; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1993; m. Taj Burn-side, 3 children; Davis & Lavender, P.C.,1993; Asst. S.C. Atty. Gen., 1994–95; LegalCounsel to the Speaker of the House,1995–01; McNair Law Firm, P.A., 2001–03;Gen. Counsel to the S.C. House of Reps., 2004; ShandonUnited Methodist Church, Colum bia; elected Clerk of theHouse Nov. 30, 2004, serving continuously since.

Assistant Clerk of the HouseHOTTEL, Donald Benjamin, Jr.—(Rich land Co.)—residing in Columbia;g. S.C. Honors Coll. at Univ. of S.C., B.A.,1982; m. the late Deborah Davis, 1 child;Research Dir./Budget Analyst to Gov. Car-roll A. Campbell, 1989–94; Budget Dir. toGov. David M. Beasley, 1995–98; Analyst,Ways & Means Com., 1999; Chief of Staff,Ways & Means Com., 1999–05; Chief ofStaff, Speaker’s Office, 2005–06; apptd. Asst. Clerk of theHouse Jan. 16, 2007, serving continuously since.

Reading ClerkCROMER, James L. Mann, Jr. “Bubba”—(Richland Co.)—Atty., Cromer Law Offices;residing in Columbia; b. Apr. 19, 1963 inColumbia; s. J. Lewis and Carolyn M.Cromer; g. Clemson Univ., B.A., 1985;Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1988; Pres., DreherHigh School, 1980; Pres., Sigma AlphaEpsilon, 1983; Speaker’s Bureau, ClemsonUniv., 1984; Chief Justice of Natl. MootCourt Bar, State of S.C., 1987–88; Hurricane Hugo ReliefCoordinator, Dorchester Co., 1989; Who’s Who in Amer.Colls. & Univs., 1983; Outstanding Young Men in America,

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1983; S.C. Pro Bono Serv. Award, 1991; admitted to practicelaw in S.C., Calif. & in the Dist. of Cola.; multiple recipient“Friend of the Taxpayer Award”; The Humane SPCA Legisla-tor of the Year, 1992; Recipient of Order of the Palmetto, 1998;Parishioner, St. Joseph’s R.C.C., Cola., S.C.; Sacred HeartR.C.C., Brevard, N.C.; mem., Dreher High School Foundation;novelist, “Blue”, ©1997; filmmaker, screen writer & dir., “TheLong Way Home: A Bigfoot Story”, © 2007 Best Narrative Fea-ture, New York Intl. Independent Film & Video Festival, 2007;prev. serv. in House 1991–98; elected Reading Clerk Dec. 1,1998, serving continuously since.

Sergeant at ArmsDORMAN, Mitchell G.—(Lancaster Co.)—residing in Kershaw; s. the late Harold B.and the late Cecelia G. Dorman; g. Crimi-nal Justice Acad emy, 1983; Univ. of S.C.-Lancaster, A.S., 1986; m. Leah Blanton,1 child; mem.: Abney Lodge 211; Natl.Legis. Servs. & Security Assn.; KershawSecond Baptist Church; House Security,1983–85; Asst. Dir. of House Security,

1985–90; elected Sergeant at Arms Dec. 4, 1990, serving con-tinuously since.

ChaplainSEASTRUNK, Charles E., Jr.—(Rich-land Co.)—residing at 4906 Landrum Dr.,Columbia; b. Apr. 23, 1931 in Winchester,Va.; s. the late C. Ernest and Louise EargleSeastrunk; attended Clem son Coll.; g.New- berry Coll., B.S., 1955; Lutheran Theo-logical Southern Seminary, M.Div., 1958;Pepperdine Univ., M.A., 1979; Nov. 25, 1955m. Sarah Truesdell, 2 children, Charles III

and Susan; mil. serv.: 1949–84, ARNG, USAR, USAF, retiredUSAF Chaplain, 1984; elected Chaplain Nov. 19, 2002, serv-ing continuously since.

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MEMBERS OF THE HOUSEALEXANDER, Terry [D]—(Dist. No. 59,Darlington-Florence Cos.)—Educ. Con-sultant, Pastor; resid ing at 1646 HarrisCourt, Florence; b. Jan. 23, 1955 in Flo-rence; s. the late James and Adell Alexan-der; g. Durham Bus. Coll., A.D., 1976;Francis Marion Univ., B.A., 1991; HowardUniv. School of Divinity, M.Div., 1998;m. Starlee Davis Alexander, 2 children,Terrell McClain and Matthew; Florence Co. Council, 1990–06,Dist. #3; Pastor, Wayside Chapel Baptist Church; Career Dev.Consultant; Adjunct Professor of Religion, Limestone Coll.;Pee Dee Regional Council of Govts.; past Pres., Habitat forHumanity, Bd. of Dirs.; Charter mem., The Florence BreakfastRotary Club; past Pres., Boys and Girls Club of Florence; BoyScouts of the Pee Dee Exec. Bds.; Florence Branch, NAACP,past Pres.; Mercy Medicine Bd.; Pee Dee Chap. Amer. RedCross; 100 Black Men of the Pee Dee; Kappa Alpha Psi Frat.,Inc.; Francis Marion Soc.; Natl. Assn. of Co. Officials; Natl.Assn. of Black Co. Officials; S.C. Assn. of Black Co. Officials;S.C. Assn. of Guidance Counselors; S.C. Alliance of BlackEducators; prev. serv. in House 2008–14.

ALLISON, Merita Ann “Rita” [R]—(Dist.No. 36, Greenville-Spartanburg Cos.)—Communications/Legislator; b. Feb. 19 inSpartanburg Co.; d. Raymond A. Nicholsand Jessie Estell Caldwell; g. James F.Byrnes High School, 1958; John RobertPowers School of Fashion Merchandising;Feb. 14, 1959 m.William Ronald Allison,1 child, Katina Allison Degler; Outstand-ing Young Women of America, 1972; Spartanburg Co. Dist.Five School Bd., 1986–92; Bd. mem., R.D. Anderson Voca-tional 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 Prog., 1968–08; Middle TygerChamber of Commerce; Blue Ribbon Task Force for HigherEduc. Funding; Adv. Bd., Lyman First Citizens Bank; Pres.,

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lifetime mem., PTA; Miss S.C. Hall of Fame; Southern Hospi-tality Club Off.; Middle Tyger Civitans; Chm., General Assem-bly Women’s Caucus, 1994–96; Chm. & Founder, House GOPWomen’s Caucus, 1994–96; VC, Operation and Mgmt. Com.,1994–96; Jt. Legis. Com. on Children and Families; State TaxAd 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 HumanResource Center Bd., 1996–99; Woman of Achievement, Pied-mont Girl Scouts, 1997; Victims Advocate Legislator of theYear, 1997; SCSBA Legislator of the Year, 1999; Founder andChm., GOP Women’s Caucus, 1999; House Budget Com. Con-feree, 1999; NFB Legislator of the Year, 2000; GOP Asst.Majority Leader, 1999–00; Middle Tyger Chamber Citizen ofthe 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; Operations & Mgmt., 2010; HouseEduc. & Public Works Com., 2008–10; House Ways & MeansCom., 2011; mem., Lyman First Baptist Church; prev. serv. inHouse 1993–02, 2009–14.

ANDERSON, Carl Lovetta [D]—(Dist.No. 103, Georgetown-Horry-WilliamsburgCos.)—Minister and Ins. Agent; residing inGeorgetown; b. Feb. 10, 1961 in George-town; s. Emanuel T. and Leitha A. Mani-gault; g. Horry-Georgetown Tech. Coll.,Bus. Admin. Degree, 1981; L. R. NicholsSem inary; Christian Bible Coll.; Francis Mar-ion Univ., Ph.D., 2011; Apr. 9, 1983 m.Doris

C. Smith, 3 children, Carletta R., the late Airman First ClassCarl L., Jr., and Ki’Maro A.; mem., Greater St. Stephen A.M.E.Church; Pastor of Greater St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, George-town; past mem.: Salvation Army Bd.; Horry-GeorgetownTech. Coll. Adv. Bd.; H-G Minority Bus. Bd.; Kensington Ele-mentary Adv. Bd.; Battery-Park Elementary School Improve-ment Council; mem.: Georgetown Co. Boys Mentor Group;Waccamaw Regional Planning Comm.; Williamsburg Care,Inc. Bd.; Natl. Black Caucus of State Legis. Exec. Bd.; George-town Co. Port Task Force Com.; prev. serv. in House 2005–14.

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ANTHONY, Michael A. [D]—(Dist. No. 42,Laurens-Union Cos.)—Retired Teacher/Coach; residing at 322 Mt. Vernon Rd.,Union; b. Apr. 4, 1950 in Union; s. Ernestand Ruth Anne Anthony; g.Gardner-WebbUniv., B.S.; June 12, 1976 m. Kathy DaleOwens, 3 children, Trey, Brett, and Will;Dir., S.C. Coaches Assn.; Bd. of Dirs., Fel-lowship Christian Athletes Union Gaffney;SCEA Legislator of the Year, 2003; Champion of Public Educ.,2004; former mem., Educ. Oversight Com.; Rotary Intl.; prev.serv. in House 2003–14.

ATWATER, Todd K. [R]—(Dist. No. 87,Lexington Co.)—CEO, S.C. Med. Assn.;residing at 109 Sommerford Court, Lex-ington; b. Mar. 9, 1966 in Green ville;s. Mary L. Joyner and the late HaroldJeemes Atwater; g. Wofford Coll., B.S.,1988; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1991; Aug. 22, 1992m. Elizabeth Hubbard, 2 chil dren, Caro-line and Jim; Chief Counsel, Senator StromThurmond, U.S. Sen. Labor and Human Relations Com.,1992–94; volunteer, Birthright of Columbia, Pro-Life Coun-seling, 1995–96; VP, Governmental Relations, S.C. Chamberof Commerce, 1995–97; Legis. Dir., Gov. David M. Beasley,1997–99; Pres./CEO, S.C. Manufacturers Alliance, 1999–03;CEO, S.C. Med. Assn., 2003–; Bd. mem.: S.C. Office of RuralHealth, 2003–; S.C. Bus. and Industry Political Educ. Com.,2005–; Palmetto Family Council, 2007–; ABATE of Lexington;Deacon, First Presbyterian Church of Columbia; prev. serv.in House 2011–14.

BALES, Jimmy Charles, Ed.D. [D]—(Dist. No. 80, Kershaw-Richland Cos.)—Retired Educator/Residential Home Builder/Farmer; residing at 1515 Crossing CreekRd., Eastover; b. Sept. 25, 1935 in Rose Hill,Va.; s. the late James C. Bales and RuthRobinette; g. Cola. Coll., B.A., 1960; EastTenn. State, M.A., 1966; Univ. of S.C.,Ed.D., 1975; Dec. 2, 1993 m. Helen (Lynn)


Elizabeth Armstrong, 5 children, Richard, Deborah, Kevin,Kris, and Kristen; Teacher, Principal of Lower Richland HighSchool, Dir. of Career Educ. for Richland School Dist. One,1959–60, 1963–91; Probation Off., Richland Co. Family Court,1960–63; Richland Co. Council, 1977–84, 1986–90, Chm.,1983–84, 1990; Palmetto Richland Memorial Hosp. Trustee,1996–98; Chm., Freshman Caucus, 1999–00; Ways & Means Com.,2014–; mil. serv.: USA, 1955–56; prev. serv. in House 1999–14.

BALLENTINE, Nathan [R]—(Dist. No. 71,Lexington-RichlandCos.)—VP, Wells FargoHome Mortgage; residing at 324 SiennaDr., Chapin; b. Dec. 10, 1970 in Columbia;s.Dennis Carroll and Mitsy Elizabeth Bal-lentine; g.Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1992; June 28,2003 m. Karen Elizabeth Nanney, 3 chil-dren, Sarah Buck, J.C., and Emma; mem.:Lake Murray/Irmo Rotary Club; Ballentine-

Dutch Fork Civic Assn.; Irmo Chamber of Commerce; LakeMurray Assn.; Greater Cola. Assn. of Realtors; Bd. mem.:Heather stone 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., RiverlandHills Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2005–14.

BAMBERG, Justin T. [D]—(Dist. No. 90,Bamberg-Barnwell-Colleton Cos.)—Atty.,Lanier & Burroughs, LLC; residing in Bam-berg; b.Mar. 7, 1987; s.Kenneth and RondaBamberg; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 2009, J.D.,2011; mem.: S.C. Bar Assn.; S.C. Bar YoungLawyers Div.; Bd. of Dirs., Healing Species,Inc., 2009–, Chm., Bd. of Dirs., 2014; AlphaPhi Alpha Frat., Inc.; Bamberg Co. Demo-

cratic Party, 3rd VC.


BANNISTER, Bruce Wyche [R]—(Dist. No. 24, GreenvilleCo.)—Atty.; resid-ing at 4 Montrose Dr., Greenville; b. July 21,1972 in Greenville; s. Oscar W. and KateWofford Bannister; g.Davidson Coll., B.A.,1995; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1998; June 14, 1997m. Mary Margaret Adams, 4 children,Bruce W., Jr., Ben ja min A., Margaret Kate“Molly Kate”, and Caroline Helene; mem.:Bannister and Wyatt, LLC; Greenville Co. Bar; Greenville’sBest and Brightest Under 35, 2007; Leadership GreenvilleClass XXVI; Order of Wig and Robe, Univ. of S.C., 1998; Bd.mem., A Child’s Haven, 2008–11; Family Law Bench Bar Com.,2008–; Chm., Lawyer Legislator Task Force, 2009–12; PeaceCenter Bd., 2009–11; Bd. mem., Children’s Museum of theUpstate, 2010; Gov.’s School for Math & Science Bd., 2013–;Chm., Constitutional Law Subcom., 2011–; Asst. MajorityLeader, 2008–12; Majority Leader, 2013–; Liberty Fellow Classof 2014; mem., Christ Church of Green ville; prev. serv. inHouse Oct. 4, 2005–14.

BEDINGFIELD, Eric Michael [R]—(Dist. No. 28, GreenvilleCo.)—Real Estate,Businessman; residing in Greenville Co.;b. Jan. 30, 1967 in Green ville; s. BurgessMichael Bedingfield and Fielding PettyCar mouche; g.Carolina High School, 1985;Marine Corp. Bootcamp, 1985; GreenvilleTech. Coll., A.D., 1988; Oct. 16, 1996m. Sabrina Tumblin Bedingfield, 4 chil-dren; Green ville Co. Council, Dist. 28, 2002–; Chm., GreenvilleCo. Public Serv. Planning and Dev. Comm., 2004–; VC, Co.Public Serv. Planning and Dev., 2002–04; Chm., Regulationsand Admin. Procedures Com., 2015–; mil. serv.: USMC; prev.serv. in House 2007–14.


BERNSTEIN, Beth E. [D]—(Dist. No. 78,Richland Co.)—Atty., Partner, Bernsteinand Bernstein Attys. at Law; residing inColumbia; b. Nov. 13 in Columbia; d. thelate Carol and Isadore Bernstein; g. Univ.of Ga., B.A., 1991; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1994;m. Knowlton “Rip” Sanders, 2 children,Caroline and Isabel; Graduate, LeadershipCola., 1998; Junior League of Cola., 1999–;

S.C. Philharmonic Bd., 2000; Pres., Overtures of the S.C. Phil-harmonic, 2000; Beth Shalom Synagogue Bd. of Dirs., 2001–09;Three Rivers Heritage & Music Foundation Bd., 2002–05; Exec.Com., Richland Co. Bar Assn., 2004–10; Recipient of The State’s“Top 20 under 40,” 2006; Cola. Jewish Day School Bd., 2007–09;Pres., Richland Co. Bar Assn., 2009; Palmetto Health Foun-dation Cancer Center Bd., 2009–; Recipient of Bus. Monthly’sMost Influential People, 2013; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

BINGHAM, Kenny [R]—(Dist. No. 89,Lexington Co.)—Civil Engineer/Owner,Amer. Engineering Consultants, Inc.; resid-ing at 712 Moss Creek Dr., Cayce; b.Aug. 3,1962 in Cayce; s.William Harold, Sr. andMarylynn Bingham; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S.,1984; June 14, 1986 m. Jennie Lynn Pearce,2 children, Kayla McKenzie and KellieNicole; mem.: City of Cayce Planning

Comm., 1994–96; Lexington School Dist. Two Bd. of Trust ees,1996–00, Chm., 1998–00; Deacon, Trinity Baptist Church;prev. serv. in House 2001–14.

BOWERS, William Knight [D]—(Dist. No. 122, Beaufort-Hampton-JasperCos.)—Professor of Bus. Admin./CPA, CMA;b. July 25, 1952 in Brunson; s.William Lon-nie Bowers and Betty Jean Hubbard Wall;g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1974; Univ. of S.C.,M.B.A., 1980, Ph.D., 1994; Paul Harris Fel-low; Bd. mem., Colleton Center, S.C. Arti-sans Center; founder, Hampton Co. Land

Trust; mem., Hampton Co. Historical Soc.; Hampton Co.


Arts Council; Jasper Co. Historical Soc.; prev. serv. in House1997–14.

BRADLEY, Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” [R]—(Dist. No. 123, Beaufort Co.)—Fin. Advi-sor; residing at 304 Seabrook Dr., HiltonHead Island; b. May 3, 1957 in Florence,Ala.; s. the late Glenn and the late JoanBradley; g. Univ. of N. Ala., B.S., 1979;Apr. 22, 1980 m. Anne M., 3 children,Cooper, Logan, and Griffin; Chm., Know 2Beaufort Co.; founder, GED Camp HiltonHead; Bd. of Trustees, Comm. Foundation of the Low Coun-try; mem., Tech. Coll. of the Low Country Foundation.

BRANNON, Norman Douglas “Doug”[R]—(Dist. No. 38, Spartanburg Co.)—Atty.; residing at 201 Clearwater Rd., Lan-drum; b. Apr. 22, 1961 in Detroit, Mich.;s.Norman and Marion E. Brannon; g.Univ.of S.C., B.S., 1996, J.D., 2000; Aug. 28, 2004m. Tracey S., 4 children, Spike, Chris, Lexi,and Cody; Landrum City Council, 1991–93;Mayor, City of Landrum, 1993–97; prev.serv. in House 2011–14.

BROWN, Grady Allen [D]—(Dist. No. 50,Kershaw-Lee-Sumter Cos.)—Barber/Busi-nessman; residing at 420 S. Main St., Bishop -ville; b.May 1, 1944; s. the late John Arthurand the late Maude (Atkinson) Brown;g. Ashwood Central High School, 1962;S.C. Area Trade School, School of Barber-ing, 1964; June 6, 1971 m. Laura AnnetteWebster, 2 children, Jonathan Everett andGrady Allen; mem.: Lee Co. Council, 1973–80; Adv. Bd., FirstCitizens Bank and Trust, Bishopville; Pres.: Lee Co. Chamberof Commerce, 1974–75; Bishopville Jaycees, 1971; Lee UnitedWay, 1973; Lee Co. Chap. of Amer. Cancer Soc., 1970–71, 1984;Lee Co. Outstanding Young Man of the Year, 1976; First Citi-zens Bank Adv. Bd., 1990–05; mil. serv.: SCANG, 6 years; prev.serv. in House 1985–14.


BROWN, Robert L. [D]—(Dist. No. 116,Charleston-Colleton Cos.)—Retired Sub-marine Electrical System Inspector/Busi-nessman; residing at 5925 Hwy. 162,Holly wood; b. July 24, 1950 in Hollywood;s. the late James Brown and the late AliceBrown-Grant; g. Trident Tech. Coll., A.S.,1976; Barber Coll. of Charleston, Diploma,1979; Charleston Southern Univ., Entre-

preneur Prog. Certificate, 1995; Jan. 21, 1978 m. Alfreda E.,2 chil dren, Tremayne and Donell; Pres. & CEO, Brown & Stew-art, Inc.; Owner, RLB Dev., LLC; Chm., Econ. Dev. Com.,Town of Holly wood, 1995–99; Planning and Zoning Comr.,Town of Holly wood, 1990–93; Councilman, Town of Hollywood,1993–99; Bd. mem., Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester (BCD)Council of Govt.; Bd. mem., Sea Island Comprehensive HealthCare Corp.; mil. serv.: USA, 1970–71, Viet Nam Veteran; prev.serv. in House 2001–14.

BURNS, James Mikell “Mike” [R]—(Dist. No. 17, Greenville Co.)—Business-man; residing at 100 Old Locust Hill Rd.,Taylors; b. June 9, 1952 in Columbia;s. James Edward and Mildred Paris Burns;g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1974; May 18, 1974m. Anne Marie Park, 4 children, Matthew,Kristin, Rhett, and Katherine; Bd. mem.:Taylors Free Med. Clinic, 2011–; Davis Lar

Intl. Children’s Fund, 2011–; mem., The Greater TravelersRest Chamber of Commerce; mem., Sunday School teacher,Deacon, Trustee & Treas. at Enoree Baptist Church, 1959–;prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

CHUMLEY, William M. “Bill” [R]—(Dist. No. 35, Greenville-SpartanburgCos.)—Landscaping/Farmer; residing at3303 Greenpond Rd., Woodruff; b. Sept. 24,1947 in Spartanburg; s. John W., Jr. andDorothy D. Chumley; attended Spartan-burg Tech Coll., Clemson Univ.; Sept. 2,1967 m. Faye Wood, 2 children, Rob andCase; teacher, vocational school; PTO


Pres.; coach, little league; Co-founder, Reidville HistoricalSoc.; mem., Sons of Confederate Veterans; holder of six U.S.patents and two trademarks; S.C. Nurseryman; Deacon,Poplar Springs Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2011–14.

CLARY, Gary E. [R]—(Dist. No. 3, Pick-ens Co.)—Retired Circuit Judge/CertifiedMediator and Arbitrator; residing in Cen-tral; b. Jan. 5, 1948 in Gaffney; s. the lateGlenn E. and the late Macy Cantrell Clary;g. Clemson Univ., B.A., 1970; Univ. of S.C.,J.D., 1974; m. Patricia Brumbach, 2 chil-dren, Adair Clary Pederson and LawsonBrumbach; admitted to practice law in:U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals;U.S. Dist. Court; Dist. of S.C., S.C. Supreme Court; mem., S.C.Bar Assn.; Haynsworth-Perry Inn of Court, founding Master;Eagle Scout; life mem., Sertoma Intl.; Natl. Judicial Coll., Gen.Jurisdiction Course, 1992; Circuit Judge at-large, Seat 5,1992–02; Circuit Judges Adv. Com., 1995–02; Author, TheCapital Trial Bench Book for Circuit Judges, 1999; Co-author,The South Carolina Capital Trial, First & Second Edition,2000 and 2009; Co-author, Criminal Trial Bench Book, 2002;Asst. Gen. Counsel, Extended Stay America, Inc. and ExtendedStay Hotels, 2002–05; Certified Mediator and Arbitrator,2004–; Asst. Professor, Greenville Tech. Coll., 2005–08; RotaryClub of Clemson, 2010–; Paul Harris Fellow; Clemson Univ.,Alumni Assn. Bd. of Dirs., 2013; mem., Clemson United Meth -o dist Church.

CLEMMONS, Alan Delk [R]—(Dist.No. 107, Horry Co.)—Real Estate Atty./Businessman; residing at 1411 S.C. Hwy.15, Myrtle Beach; b.Dec. 6, 1958 in MyrtleBeach; s. Carl Lee Clemmons and Geral-dine “Gerry” Owens Clemmons; g.CoastalCarolina Univ., B.S., 1982; Hamline Univ.School of Law, J.D., 1989; May 3, 1985m. Laura Ann Fipps, 2 children, LauraAlayne and Kelly Leigh; Eagle Scout; 1973, Boy Scouts ofAmerica, Pee Dee Area Council, Pres., 2003–05, Silver BeaverAward, 2010, Pee Dee Area Council Distinguished Citizen of


the Year Award, 2011; Christian Missionary to Maya Indians ofSouthern Mexico, 1978–80; mem.: S.C. Bar; Horry Co. BarAssn.; Horry Co. Planning Comm., 1996–98; Myrtle BeachPlanning Comm., ex officio, 1996–98; Natl. I-73/74 CorridorAssn., Chm., 2007–; S.C. I-73 Assn., Chm., 2003–07; N. EasternStrategic Alliance (NESA) I-73 Com., VC, 2003–; House Fresh-man Caucus, Chm., 2003–04; House Jud. Com., 2nd VC,2004–06; Election Laws Subcom., Chm., 2007–; House RulesCom., VC, 2007–11, Chm., 2011–; Judicial Merit SelectionComm., 2008–, VC, 2013; Distinguished Alumnus of the Year,Coastal Carolina Univ., 2004; Special Legis. Commendation,Silver Haired Legis., 2004; Legislator of the Year, Assn. of DrugStores, 2005; Carroll Campbell Award for Serv., BMAI, 2006;Legislator of the Year, S.C. Assn. of Realtors, 2006; Legislatorof the Year, S.C. Solicitor’s Assn., 2010; Terry Haskins Legis-lator of the Year, S.C. Rep. Party, 2010, 2012; Legislator of theYear, Grand Strand Young Rep., 2010; Legislator of the Year,Florence Co. Rep. Women, 2011; S.C. Rep. Party; Horry Co.Rep. Party, VC, 1995–97, Chm., 1997–00; Rep. Natl. Conven-tion, Del., 2000, 2008, 2012, Alternate, 2004; RNC CredentialsCommitteeman, 2008, 2012; House Rep. Caucus, Secy./Treas.,2005–08; Chief Coastal Delegation GOP Whip, 2009; Bus.Advocate Award, S.C. Chamber of Commerce, 2011; Legisla-tor of the Year, Manufactured Housing Inst. of S.C., 2012;Bus. Advocate Award, S.C. Chamber of Commerce, 2011,2012; Champion of Free Enterprise Award, SC-BIPEC, 2013;Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; prev. serv. inHouse 2003–14.

CLYBURN, William “Bill” [D]—(Dist.No. 82, Aiken-Edgefield-Saluda Cos.)—Public Relations Consultant; residing at664 Edrie St., Aiken; b. May 19, 1941 inCamden; s.Charlie, Sr. and Hettie Clyburn;g. Allen Univ., B.S., 1964; Univ. of S.C.,M.Ed., 1975; Jan. 13, 1964 m. BeverlyLaverne Dozier, 3 children, William, Jr.,Wilson Anthony, and Courtney Laverne;

Chm., Aiken Co. Human Relations Comm.; Chm., Aiken/Mid-land Valley Quality of Life Com.; Steward of CumberlandA.M.E. Church; Bd. mem., Security Fed. Savings & Loan


Bank; Chm.: Aiken 20-20 Educ. Com.; South Aiken HighSchool Parent Adv. Council, 1993–95; Aiken City Councilman,1973–81; Aiken Co. Councilman, 1981–86; Bd. mem., GreaterAiken Chamber of Commerce, 1974–76, 1996–; Aiken Co. Vot-ers’ Educ. Project (VEP), 1972–80; Aiken Elementary SchoolPrincipal, 1975; Aiken High School Principal, 1983–86; S.C.Workers’ Compensation Comr.; Omega Psi Frat., Inc., Citizenof the Year, 1985; Aiken Christian Fellowship Citizen of theYear; Johnston Lions Club; prev. serv. in House 1995–14.

COBB-HUNTER, Gilda Yevette [D]—(Dist. No. 66, Orangeburg Co.)—SocialWork Admin.; residing at 4188 Five ChopRd., Orangeburg; b.Nov. 5, 1952 in Gifford,Fla.; d. Selvin, Sr. and the late Nina(Walker) Cobb; g. Florida A & M Univ.,B.S., 1973; Florida State Univ., M.A., 1978;S.C. Bd. of Social Work Examiners, LISW,1990; Aug. 30, 1975 m. Dr. Terry KeithHunter; mem.: Leadership S.C., Class of 1986; House Minor-ity Leader, 1997–00; S.C. Chap. of Natl. Assn. of Social Work-ers; S.C. Amer. Civil Liberties Union; Branchville NAACP;Orangeburg Co. Dem. Party; Natl. Committeewoman, Dem.Natl. Com.; Chm., Southern Caucus, Dem. Natl. Com.;VP,Natl. Black Caucus of State Legislators; Jt. Bond Review Com.;Doctor of Humane Letters, MUSC; awarded Florida A & MUniv. Natl. Alumni Assn. 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award;prev. serv. in House Jan. 28, 1992–14.

COLE, J. Derham, Jr. [R]—(Dist. No. 32,Spartanburg Co.)—Atty.; residing at 102Greenbriar Rd., Spartanburg; b. Mar. 12,1977 in Columbia; s. J. Derham and Can-dace Carlson Cole; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S.,cum laude with honors from the HonorsColl., 1999, Master of Intl. Bus. Studies,2003, J.D., 2003; Jan. 5, 2008 m. SuzanneBoulware; mem., First Presbyterian Church;S.C. Bar Assn.; 7th Circuit Rep., S.C. Bar Assn. Young LawyersDiv., 2007–09; Spartanburg Co. Bar Assn.; Rotary Club ofSpartanburg; Bd. of Trustees, Arts Partnership of GreaterSpartanburg; prev. serv. in House 2009–14.


COLLINS, Neal Anthony [R]—(Dist.No. 5, Pickens Co.)—Atty.; residing inEasley; b. July 6, 1982 in Easley; s. Jack B.Collins, William C. Clardy, and Mary R.Clardy; g. Furman Univ., B.A., 2004; Univ.of S.C., School of Law, J.D., 2007; EagleScout; mem.: S.C. Bar Assn.; N.C. Bar Assn.;NCAA Wrestling Official; USPA B-licensedskydiver; Boy Scouts of America, Blue

Ridge Council; Pickens Dist. Bd.; Easley Chamber of Com-merce; hon. mem., Easley Rotary Club; Chm., S.C. HouseFreshmen Caucus, 2014.

CORLEY, Christopher Aaron [R]—(Dist.No. 84, Aiken Co.)—Atty.; residing at 118Sugarhill Dr., Graniteville; b. Sept. 12, 1980in Augusta, Ga.; s.Kyle Corley and ShirleyCorley; g. Univ. of S.C., J.D., 2008; Aug. 7,2004 m. Heather Medlock Corley, 2 chil-dren, Cannon Milledge and Mari-ClaireElizabeth.

CRAWFORD, Heather Ammons [R]—(Dist. No. 68, HorryCo.)—Businesswoman/Realtor; residing in Socastee; b. June 25in Myrtle Beach; d. Richard D., Sr. andRhonda (Baxley) Ammons; g. FrancisMarion Univ., B.S.; m. Cam Crawford; Bd.mem., Grand Strand Citizens for Life,2008–; Chm., Grand Strand Young Reps.,2009–11; Francis Marion Univ. Alumni

Assn.; Francis Marion Univ. Young Alumni Adv. Council; S.C.Rep. Party State Exec. Com., 2009–11; S.C. Natl. Committee-woman, Young Reps. Natl. Fed., 2009–; Bd. of Dirs., CoastlineWomen’s Center, 2012–; former Dir., Kingdom Kids Child Dev.Center; VP, Craw ford Properties, 2011–; Chm., S.C. HouseFreshmen Caucus, 2013; Socastee/St. James Kiwanis; mem.,Garden City Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House July 24,2012–14.


CROSBY, William E. “Bill” [R]—(Dist. No. 117, Berkeley-CharlestonCos.)—Retired, Meadwestvaco Corp.; residing at2680 Hanford Mills Lane, N. Charleston;b. Nov. 29 in Charleston; s. Miner W. andMaude E. Crosby; g. ICS, 1962; TridentTech. Coll., 1967; Apr. 12, 1958 m. MarvelJean, 3 children, Kim Ahl, Kevin, andKenny; former Chm., Goose Creek Recre-ation Comm.; Bd. mem. & former Chm., CHATS (CharlestonArea Transportation Study); former Pres., Goose Creek CivicClub; past Dir. of Trustees, Goose Creek Exchange Club; for-mer VC, Berkeley Co. Election Comm.; past Bd. of Dirs.,YMCA; past Chm., Regional Special Purpose Dist. Comm.;former mem.: Task Force of Trident 2000; Berkeley Co.School Strategic Planning Team; former Bd. mem., AMPO(Assn. of Metropolitan Planning Organizations); former Bd.mem., SCAC (S.C. Assn. of Cos.); Chm., Com. on Justice & Pub- lic Safety; Bd. mem., BCD COG (Berkeley, Charleston, Dor-chester Council of Govt.); Trident Health System (HCA);Berkeley Co. Council, 1997–09, VC for six years; mem., Elks;Bd. mem., St. Timothy Lutheran Church; prev. serv. in House2011–14.

DANING, Joseph Sofronio [R]—(Dist.No. 92, Berkeley Co.)—Educ.; residing inGoose Creek; b. Dec. 12, 1942 in Philadel-phia, Pa.; s. Sofronio and Mary MartinDan ing; g. Trident Tech. Coll., A.B., 1992;Southern Illinois Univ., B.S., 1995; WebsterUniv., M.A., 1999; Sept. 21, 1964 m.BrendaJoyce, 2 children, Michael and Timothy;City of Goose Creek: City Council, 1978–86,1992–; Mayor Pro Tem, 2008; Econ. Dev. Com., 1994–08; LowCountry Educational Admissions Reps. Network, 2003–; Dir.,Workforce & Mil. Programs, Trident Tech. Coll.; mem., S.C.Tech. Educ. Assn., 2003–; Bd. mem., Council on Mil. Educa-tors of S.C., 2004–08; Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Coun-cil of Govts., Transportation Subcom., Chm., 2007–; mem.,Immac ulate Conception Catholic Church; mil. serv.: U.S. AirForce, 1960–64; prev. serv. in House Mar. 25, 2008–14.


DELLENEY, Francis Gregory, Jr. “Greg”[R]—(Dist. No. 43, Chester-York Cos.)—Atty.,firm of Hamilton, Delleney, Grier & Cot ten,LLC; residing at 127 West End, Chester;b. Feb. 9, 1952 in Chester; s. the late Fran-cis Gregory and Ruby (Wright) Delleney;g. The Citadel, B.A., 1974; CumberlandLaw School, Samford Univ., J.D., 1981;July 9, 1983 m.Rebecca Caroline Wil liams,

2 children, Caroline Caldwell and Francis Gregory III; ChesterFire Control Comm., 1983–89; past Pres., Chester SertomaClub; The Terry Haskins Legis. Leadership Award, 2007; Pal-metto Family Council S.C. Legislator of the Year, 2007; S.C.Citizens for Life Pro-Life Legislator of the Year, 2008; mem.:Gideons Intl.; Shrine Club; Masonic Lodge; Elder, ChesterAssoc. Reformed Presbyterian Church; mil. serv.: USN,1974–77, USNR, CDR, retired; prev. serv. in House Oct. 29,1991–14.

DILLARD, Chandra E. [D]—(Dist. No. 23,GreenvilleCo.)—Dir. of Comm. Relations,Furman Univ.; residing at 5 Alleta Ave.,Greenville; b. Mar. 10, 1965 in Greenville;d. Moses C. and Vera H. Dillard; g. Win -throp Univ., B.S., 1987; Walden Univ.,M.P.A., 2008; single; Greenville City Coun-cil, 1999–08; Bd. mem.: Phyllis WheatleyAssn., 1999–; Comm. Works Carolina, 2007–;

Genesis Homes CDC, 2007–; Greenville Forward, 2007–;Municipal Assn. of S.C., 2006–08; United Way of GreenvilleCo., 2005–09; The Alliance for Quality Educ., 2000–03; Gen-erations Group Homes, 2000–04; Bd. of Trustees, Green villeCo. Library Bd., 1997–99; Bd. of Visitors, The Univ. Center,2003–08; Pres., Conf. of Black Municipal Elected Officials,2006–08; Adv. Bd., Bank of Travelers Rest, 2007–; GreenvilleParks Foundation, 2008–; Ten at the Top, 2010–; Epsilon TauOmega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sor., Inc.; Lay Leader, John Wes-ley United Methodist Church; prev. serv. in House 2009–14.


DOUGLAS, MaryGail K. [D]—(Dist.No. 41, Chester-Fairfield-Richland Cos.)—Retired; residing at 56 Kabbad Rd., Winns-boro; b. Jan. 19, 1950 in Fairfield Co.;d. Abie, Sr. and Evelyn Roberts Kelly;g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1972; Apr. 18, 1969m. the late Jerry W. Douglas, 2 children,Bradley W. and Jarrett L.; pianist/organist,First Baptist Church, Winnsboro, 1979–;Pres., S.C. Assn. Council on Aging Dirs., 1988–89; Charter Bd.mem., Eldercare Trust Fund, 1995; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

DUCKWORTH, Gregory Duane “Greg”[R]—(Dist. No. 104, Horry Co.)—Found-ing Landscape Architect/Owner, Environ-mental Concepts, LLC; residing at 2412 Wat-son Dr., North Myrtle Beach; b. July 1964in Huntington, W. Va.; s. Robert DuaneDuckworth and Margaret Ann CollinsWhite; g.W. Va. Univ., B.S.L.A., 1987; Har-vard Univ., Graduate School of Design,Professional Dev. Program, Golf Course Design, 1995;May 16, 1992 m.Christine Marie Arneman Duckworth, 2 chil-dren, Brandon Gregory and Trevor Jonathan; Eagle Scout,Kootaga Area Council, BSA, 1980; Silver Beaver, Pee Dee AreaCouncil, BSA, 2008; Scoutmaster, Troop 888, 2005–11; Coun-cilman, City of North Myrtle Beach, 2001–13; Exec. Bd., PeeDee Area Council, BSA, 2001–02, 2011–12, 2014–15; Pres., S.C.Amer. Soc. of Landscape Architects, 2001–02; ProfessionalAdv. Council, Clemson Univ., Dept. of Landscape Architecture,2014–16; mil. serv.: Pilot, U.S. Coast Guard-Auxiliary, Air Sta-tion Savannah; mem., Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

ERICKSON, Shannon Smith [R]—(Dist. No. 124, Beaufort Co.)—Teacher/Owner/Dir., Lowcountry Building Blocks,Inc.; b. Apr. 21, 1963 in Raleigh, N.C.;d. the late William Monroe and the lateMartha Jane Hattaway Smith; g. Univ. ofS.C., B.A., 1997; m. Kendall F. Erickson,2 children, Mariah and Joshua; mem.:Beau fort Regional Cham ber of Commerce,


Bd. of Dirs., 2003–06; Govs. Adv. Com. on Child Care, 2003–07;United Way of Beaufort Co., 2005–06; S.C. Child Care Assn.,Pres., 2005–07; First Steps to School Readiness/United Way ofS.C. Quality Task Force, 2006–08; Beaufort Co. Rep. Party;Beaufort Co. Rep. Women; mem.: Rotary Club of the Low-country; Lady’s Island Bus. and Professional Assn.; Chm., S.C.General Assembly Rep. Women’s Caucus, 2009–; GeneralAssembly Women’s Caucus, 1st VC; Interagency Coordinat-ing Council, VC, 2009–; mem., St. Peter’s Catholic Church;prev. serv. in House Oct. 23, 2007–14.

FELDER, R. Raye [R]—(Dist. No. 26, YorkCo.)—Businesswoman, Ins. Sales; residingat 116 Mary Mack Lane, Fort Mill; b.Mar. 3,1962 in Statesboro, Ga.; attended Win thropColl. and York Tech. Coll.; g. LimestoneColl., B.S., 1993; m. J. Wayne Felder; mem.,York Co. Regional Chamber; past Chm.,Fort Mill Area Council; Fort Mill Citizen ofthe Year, 2003; Small Bus. Person of the

Year, 2011; Comm. Housing, Inc. Bd.; York Tech. Coll. Founda-tion; York Co. Econ. Dev.; past participation: York Co. ZoningBd. of Appeals; Rock Hill Arts Council; Junior Achievement;former volunteer, S.C. Guardian Ad Litem; prev. serv. inHouse 2013–14.

FINLAY, Kirkman III [R]—(Dist. No. 75,Richland Co.)—Farmer, Restaurateur;residing in Columbia; b. Feb. 16, 1970 inColumbia; s. Kirkman Finlay, Jr. and MaryFleming (Rab) Finlay Thompson; g. Univ.of Va., B.A.; Nov. 27, 1997 m. KathleenRavenel, 3 children, Kathleen (Kay) HallFinlay, Mary Fleming Hampton Finlay, andHarriott Ravenel Finlay; Cola. City Coun-

cil, 2006–10; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.


FORRESTER, Paul Michael “Mike”[R]—(Dist. No. 34, Spartanburg Co.)—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, BrianMichael and Melissa Bishop, 5 grandsons;past VP, S.C. Operations Piedmont Natu-ral Gas; past Chm., Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce;past Chm., Upstate Alliance; past Chm., State Bd. of Educ.;past Chm., Boys and Girls Club; serves on: Econ. GrowthCouncil; Upstate Alliance Bd.; Econ. Futures Group; Spar-tanburg Entrepreneurial Recourse Network; Ten at the TopBd.; Action Team Spartanburg/Cherokee Dev. Corp.; S.C. Econ.Dev. Assn.; State Workforce Investment Bd.; Chm., Collabo-ration & Partnership Com. SWIB; Labor, Commerce & Indus-try Com.; Chm., Public Utility Subcom.; Regulations Subcom.;Public Utility Review Com.; Chm., OSRS Subcom.; mem.:Rotary Club of Spartanburg; Citizens for Sound Conserva-tion’s Carrot and Peas Award, 2010, 2012; S.C. Chamber’s Bus.Advocate Award, 2010, 2012–14; Sword and Mace Award,BIPEC, 2009, 2010, 2012–14; Neville Holcombe DistinguishedCitizenship Award; Alan R. Willis Award; Serv. to MankindAward; Exec. of the Year; Command Sgt. Major, USAR; prev.serv. in House 2009–14.

FUNDERBURK, Laurie Slade [D]—(Dist. No. 52, Kershaw Co.)—Business-woman/Atty.; residing at 1804 Broad St.,Camden; b. March 31, 1975 in Camden;d. Larry and Betty Horton Slade; g. Univ.of S.C., B.A., 1997, J.D., 2001; Sept. 11, 1999m.Harold Williams Funderburk, Jr., 2 chil-dren, Slade Horton and Burch Hough; LawClerk, S.C. Sen. Jud. Com., 1999–01; Comr.,City of Camden Planning & Zoning Comm., 2001–04; FineArts Center of Kershaw Co. Bd. of Dirs., 2001–04; Pres., Ker-shaw Co. Bar Assn., 2004; Bd. of Dirs., Carolina Cup RacingAssn., 2004–; Bd. of Dirs., Natl. Steeplechase Museum, 2004–;Bd. of Dirs., Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Govts.,


2005–; Camden Rotary Club, 2005–; S.C. Dept. of Agric. FoodPolicy Council, 2005–; Kershaw Co. Agribusiness Family ofthe Year, 2005; Fine Arts Center of Kershaw Co. HarriettPhelps Serv. Award, 2005; State Dir., Women in Govt., 2006–;Bd. of Dirs., Kershaw Co. Comm. Med. Clinic, 2006–12; S.C.House Sportsmen’s Caucus, Secy., 2007–08, VC, 2011–12;Amer. Council of Young Political Leaders Del. to Australia,2007; Liberty Fellowship Class of 2008; Rural Caucus, Secy.;S.C. General Assembly Women’s Caucus, Chm., 2011–12;United Way of Kershaw Co., Bd. of Dirs., 2012–; prev. serv. inHouse June 15, 2004–14.

GAGNON, Craig Alan [R]—(Dist. No. 11,Abbeville-Anderson Cos.)—Chiropractor;residing at 504 Church St., Abbeville;b. Aug. 2, 1960 in Lowell, Mass.; s. the lateClayton W. Gagnon and the late Claire E.Dutton; g. Sherman Coll. of Chiropractic,1984; Apr. 15, 2010 m. Robin E. Johnson,3 children, Leah G., Anna E., and JoshuaMorris; Chm., Abbeville Co. Rep. Party,

1989–12; Sherman Coll. of Chiropractic Bd. of Trustees,2005–08; mem., Abbeville Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. inHouse 2013–14.

GAMBRELL, Michael W. “Mike” [R]—(Dist. No. 7, Abbeville-Anderson Cos.)—Self-employed, M&R Enterprises; residing at400 Filter Plant Rd., Honea Path; b. Jan. 10,1958 in Belton; s. Aaron and Robbie Gam-brell; g.Clemson Univ., B.S., 1980; Mar. 31,1990 m.Reene V. Gambrell; Palmetto BoysState, 1975; Friend ship Fire Dept., Chief,1990–06; Anderson Co. Fire Chiefs Assn.,

Chm., 1990–02; mem., Anderson Co. EMS Comm., 2002–06;prev. serv. in House 2007–14.


GEORGE, J. Wayne [D]—(Dist. No. 57,Dillon-Horry-MarionCos.)—Ins./Real EstateProfessional; residing at 223 MeadowviewLane, Mullins; b. July 14 in Mullins; s. Fur-man and Dawsie Skipper George; g.CoastalCarolina Univ., B.A.; Morris Coll., B.S.; July1980 m. Helen Barrineau, 3 children, Jeff -rey, William, and Bradley; Mullins CityCouncil, 1980–88; Pres., Mullins Rotary,1986; Pres., Mullins Chamber, 1987; Mayor, City of Mullins,1988–04; named by Gov., “Rural Innovator of the Year”, 2004;Coastal Carolina Univ. Bd. of Trustees, 2006–12; past Pres.,Municipal Assn. of S.C.; twice named Chamber of CommerceComm. Person of the Year; 2013 Marion Co. United Fund Cit-izen of the Year; Pres., Rotary Club Mullins Paul Harris Fel-low; Tobacco Comm. Dev. Bd.; mem., Macedonia UnitedMeth odist Church; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

GILLIARD, Wendell Gregory [D]—(Dist. No. 111, Charleston Co.)—Owner,WGG Consulting Co.; residing at 1237Marvin Ave., Charleston; b. July 1, 1954 inCharleston; s. the late William and the lateSinclair Gilliard; attended Devry School ofTechnology; Labor Organizing Coll. heldat Univ. of Tenn. campus, and political sci-ence training at the Natl. Leagues of Cities;3 children, April Sinclair, Wendell G., and Keith Demon;worked at Albright and Wilson Chemical Plant for 28 years asa chemical plant operator; served as United Steel WorkersLocal Union Pres. for 15 years; Charleston City Council,1997–08; former Mayor Pro Tempore; Arthur J. Clement Awardfor Excellence in Race Relations, 1999; Omega Psi Phi Frat.,Inc., Stroll of Honor Award for Outstanding Achievement inPolitics, 2004; Beta Kappa Lambda Chap. of Alpha Phi AlphaFrat., Inc., Comm. Serv. Award in Politics, 2004; MacedoniaAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church, MLK HumanitarianAward, 2006; NAACP North Charleston Chap.’s Hall of FameAward for Comm. Relations, 2006; Voted Best Councilman bythe Charleston City Paper, 2006–08; Charleston Alumni Chap.


of Kappa Alpha Psi Frat., Inc., Comm. Serv. Award, 2008; prev.serv. in House 2009–14.

GOLDFINCH, Stephen L., Jr. [R]—(Dist. No. 108, Charleston-GeorgetownCos.)—Atty.; residing in Murrells Inlet;b. Nov. 19, 1982 in Conway; s. Steve Gold -finch and Patricia Briggs; g. The Citadel,B.S., 2004, M.B.A., 2006; Charles ton Schoolof Law, J.D., 2010; May 27, 2006 m. ReneeBodie; Bd. of Dirs., Junior Achievement;VC, Grand Strand Area Transportation

Study Com.; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

GOVAN, Jerry N., Jr. [D]—(Dist. No. 95,OrangeburgCo.)—Orangeburg Co. Atten-dance Supvr.; b. Mar. 17, 1958; s. the lateJerry N. Govan, Sr. and the late Roberta W.Govan; g. S.C. State Univ., B.A., 1982,M.A.T., 2003; Graduate Studies, Univ. ofS.C.; S.C. Educ. Policy Fellow, 2011–12;Fleming Policy Fellow, 1998; Graduate,Leadership S.C., 1992; Graduate, Leader-

ship Orangeburg, 1990; Graduate, Off. Candidate School,USMC, August 1980; m.Wanda E. Gibson, 4 children, Shawn-tara, Jeri Nicole, LaWanda, and Gabrielle; mem. and Assoc.Minister, Olive Grove Missionary Baptist Church; OrangeburgCo. Dropout Prevention Coordinator; Literacy Consultantand Comm. Educ. Coordinator, Orangeburg Co. Adult Educ.;Parenting and After-School Coordinator, Orangeburg SchoolDist. Five; Parent Educator, Orangeburg School Dist. Five;Primary Prevention Specialist and Program Coordinator, Co.Assault on Drugs Task Force, Tri-Co. Comm. on Alcohol andDrug Abuse; Coordinator, Pre-Trial Intervention Program, 1stJudicial Circuit; Dir., Small Bus. Dev. Center, S.C. State Univ.;Asst. to Dir. of Personnel, S.C. State Univ.; Recruiting Off.,S.C. Dept. of Environmental Control; VC, State House Com.;Personnel Specialist, U.S. Dept. of the Navy; prev. serv. inHouse 1993–14.


HAMILTON, Daniel Paul “Dan” [R]—(Dist. No. 20, Greenville Co.)—Business-man; residing in Greenville; b.Aug. 17, 1976in Miami, Fla.; s. Glenn and Joan Hamil-ton; g.Bob Jones Univ., B.S., 1998; May 14,1999 m. Kelly Hancock, 4 children, Caro-line Grace, Jackson Rivers, Greyson Mills,and Asa Ranger; Speaker of the House,S.C. Student Legis., 1997–98; Field Rep.,U.S. Rep. Jim DeMint, 1999–01; Dir., Greenville Co. Redevel-opment Authority, 2000–08, VC, 2005–; Bd. mem., CarolinaHope Christian Adop tion Ag., 2000–09; Greater Green ville Assn.of REALTORS, 2005–06; Bd. of Dirs., Greater Green ville Assn.of REALTORS, 2007–09, Secy./Treas., 2008; Dir., S.C. Assn. ofREALTORS, 2007–09; Co-Chm., Greenville Workforce Hous-ing Trust Fund Com., 2007; Bd. of Dirs., Greenville HousingFund, 2007–10, Chm., 2008; Dir., GreenTree Global, Inc.,2007–; Adv. Com., Blue Ridge Council of Boy Scouts of America,2008; Greenville Magazine, “Best and Brightest 35 & Under,Class of 2007”; Operating Principal, Keller Williams Realty,Greenville, 2005–; VC, Freshman Caucus; Chm., UpstateCaucus; Graduate, Leadership S.C., Class of 2013; Board ofTrustees, Leadership S.C., 2014–; mem., Heritage Bible Church;prev. serv. in House 2009–14.

HARDEE, Kevin James [R]—(Dist.No. 105, Horry Co.)—Real Estate Agent;residing at 2082 Cane Branch Rd., Loris;b. Apr. 9, 1965 in Conway; s. Elton J. andSally Hardee; g. Horry-Georgetown Tech.Coll., 1986; 2 children, Chandler Nicoleand Grayson Elizabeth; Horry Co. Coun-cil, 2001-08; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.


HARDWICK, Nelson L. [R]—(Dist.No. 106, Horry Co.)—Businessman/Engi-neer; resid ing at 714 Cedar Dr. N., SurfsideBeach; b. Sept. 19, 1951 in Conway;s. Catherine Allen and the late Fred B.Hardwick; g.Clem son Univ., B.S. in Chem-ical Engineering, 1973, M.S., Environmen-tal Engineering, 1977; m. Marty Smith,3 children, Nada, Ira, and Melissa; Dist.

Dir., EQC, S.C. DHEC, 1978; Engineering Mgr., Grand StrandWater and Sewer, 1978–80; Real Estate Dev. and ConsultingEngineer, 1980–; past Chm., Horry Co. Stormwater Adv. Bd.;founding mem., South Strand Rep. Club, 2001–; past mem.:Amer. Soc. Civil Engineers; S.C. Assn. of Realtors; mem.:Surfside Area Rotary; Natl. Soc. Professional Engineers;Coastal Carolina Natl. Bank, Inc., Organizer & Dir., 2009–;Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc., Bd. of Dirs., 2010–; HouseAgric., Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Com.,2005–, Chm., 2011–; Majority Whip, 2007–10; Co-Chm., RuralCaucus, 2007–10; mem., Episcopal Church of Resurrection,Surfside Beach; prev. serv. in House 2005–14.

HART, Christopher Richard [D]—(Dist. No. 73, RichlandCo.)—Atty.; residingat 5219 Burke Ave., Columbia; b. Sept. 22,1972 in Columbia; s. Glennah Hart andMaxsena Thomas Days; g. Howard Univ.,B.A., 1997; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 2000; OmegaPsi Phi Frat., Inc.; S.C. Trial Law yers Assn.;Natl. Bar Assn.; Adjunct Professor, Bene-dict Coll.; Chairperson, LRS Comm.; S.C.

Bar Assn.; mil. serv.: Army Natl. Guard, 1989–98; prev. serv. inHouse 2007–14.

HAYES, Jackie Elliott “Coach” [D]—(Dist. No. 55, Darlington-Dillon-Horry-Marlboro Cos.)—Athletic Dir./Head Foot -ball Coach; residing at 240 Bermuda Rd.,Dillon; b. Oct. 12, 1961 in Marion; s. Juliusand Virgie Hayes; g. Catawba Coll., B.A.,1984; Mar. 30, 1985 m.Vera Amanda McLel-lan, 3 children, Zach, Shuler, and Ellie;


Pres., S.C. Athletic Admin. Assn., 1998–99; Athletic Dir. of theYear, 1999–00; Rural Water Assn. Legislator of the Year, 2000;S.C. Chiropractic Assn. Legislator of the Year, 2000; 2002Region Coach of the Year; 2008 High School Sports Report’sState wide Coach of the Year; prev. serv. in House 1999–14.

HENDERSON, Phyllis J. [R]—(Dist.No. 21, GreenvilleCo.)—Businesswoman/Comm. Leader; residing at 110 Silver CreekCourt, Greer; b.Nov. 14 in Cincinnati, Ohio;g. Univ. of Cincinnati, B.A., 1982; IndianaUniv., M.P.A., 1984; Apr. 30 m. Rich ard D.Henderson, 3 children, Matthew, Katie, andStephen; Mgmt. Analyst, City of Green ville,1985–86; VP, Governmental Affairs, GreaterGreenville Chamber of Commerce, 1986–89; Bus. Mgr., Green -ville Chorale, 1994–96; Campaign Mgr., Jim DeMint for Con-gress, 1997–98; Greenville Co. Planning Comm., 1998–99;mem., Greenville Co. Council, 2000–04, Chm., 2003–04; Bd.mem., Greenville Area Dev. Corp., 2003–04; S.C. Jobs Econ.Dev. Authority, 2005–09; Eastside High School PTA Bd.,2006–10, Pres., 2008–10; Field Operation Supvr., U.S. CensusBureau, 2009–10; Chm., Greenville Polo Classic Charity,2011–; Jt. Legis. Com. to Screen Candidates for Coll. Bd. ofTrustees, 2013–; mem., Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church;prev. serv. in House Dec. 14, 2010–14.

HENEGAN, Patricia Moore “Pat”[D]—(Dist. No. 54, Chesterfield-Darlington-Marlboro Cos.)—Retired Educator, Asst.Supt.; residing at 401 Johnakin Dr., Ben-nettsville; b. June 22, 1948 in Fairmont,N.C.; d. the late Lawrence Moore and thelate Vernell Moore; g. Francis MarionUniv., B.A., M.S.; Winthrop Univ., Educ.Specialist Degree in Admin.; S.C. StateUniv., further studies in Admin.; Feb. 3, 1969 m. Ronald Ben-jamin Henegan, Sr., 2 children, LaRhonda Henegan Williamsand Ronald (Ronnie) Benjamin Henegan, Jr.; Charter mem.,Upsilon Sigma Omega Chap. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sor., Inc.;mem., Leadership S.C., 1991, Bd. mem., 1992–94; mem., LakePaul A. Wallace Authority, 2014–; Pee Dee Citizens Comm. on


Judicial Qualifications, 2010–; Kiwanis of the CarolinasTrustee, 2012–; Pres., Marlboro Co. First Steps, 1998–; mem.:Man2Man Fatherhood Initiative, 1998–; Intl. Internal Leader-ship for External Servs. Comm., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sor.,2010–14; Intl. Progs. Comm., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sor., 2006–10;Chm., Marian Wright Edelman Library, 2005–13; Lt. Gov. ofCarolinas Dist. 20, 2012.

HERBKERSMAN, William G. [R]—(Dist. No. 118, Beaufort-Jasper Cos.)—Eco-Developer/Redeveloper; residing at896 May River Rd., Bluffton; b. June 30,1958 in Bedford, Ohio; s. Kate Herbkers-man and the late Donald Herb kersman;attended Univ. of S.C.; g. Jefferson Inst.,1988; Nov. 29, 1986 m. Mary MargaretKinzer, 2 children, Shelby and Cole; Chm.,

Syndicated Investments; Ancient Order of Hibernian; Bluff -ton Rotary; Paul Harris Fellow; Friends of the River; SouthernBeaufort Co. Com. Assn.; Bluffton Rep. Club; Knights ofColumbus; Friends of the Library; Airplane Owners and PilotsAssn.; Beaufort Co. Rep. Club; Chief Whip; Majority CaucusFin. Com.; Bd. of Advisors, S.C. Bank & Trust; Rules Com.;Chm., Ways and Means Proviso Subcom.; CEO, Apex Land;CEO, Marina Front Dev.; mem., Calhoun St. Properties; Chm.,Caucus Communications; Gov. Council on Global Warming;Trustee, Forbeck Cancer Foundation; mem., NRA; prev. serv.in House 2003–14.

HICKS, Donna [R]—(Dist. No. 37, Spar-tanburg Co.)—Bus. Owner; residing inBoiling Springs; b. June 28, 1960 in Spar-tanburg; d. John W., Jr. and Nancy B.Hicks; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1998; NewOrleans Baptist Theological Seminary,M.Div., 2002; Th.M., 2006; Duke Univ. Cer-tification in Non-Profit Mgmt., 2009; comm.leader; past Pres. & Regional Dir., Jaycees,

1982–86; Greek Reference editor & contributor, Women’sEvangelical Commentary on the New Testament, HolmanBible Publishers, 2005–06; Soil & Water Comr., 2011–12; Grad-uate, Leadership Spartanburg, 2012; Leadership South


Carolina Class, 2014; Bd. of Dirs. for Upstate Family ResourceCenter (UFRS); mem.: Boiling Springs Lions Club; BoilingSprings Bus. Assn.; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

HILL, Jonathon David [R]—(Dist. No. 8,Anderson Co.)—Owner, CompWrightEnterprises, computer programmer, A+and Network+ certifications; resid ing at1031 Double Springs Rd., Townville;b. Feb. 11, 1985 in Anderson; s. Jerry andJanet Hill; home schooled; Steering Com.,Atlanta PHP; Exec. Com. mem., AndersonCo. Rep. Party; Del., S.C. GOP convention;Organizer, Anderson TEA Party; mem., Grace Baptist Church,Starr.

HIOTT, David R. [R]—(Dist. No. 4,Pickens Co.)—Owner, Hiott Printing Co.;resid ing at 235 Crescent Hill Dr., Pickens;b. Oct. 20, 1960 in Easley; s. the lateGary, Jr. and Eloise Hiott; g. Central Wes-leyan Coll., B.A., 1983; 1988 m. Lisa ClampHiott, 2 children, Lander Douglas andSalley Elizabeth; past mem., Pickens Co.YMCA Bd. of Dirs.; mem., Pickens RotaryClub; Deacon, Pickens First Baptist Church; prev. serv. inHouse 2005–14.

HIXON, William M. “Bill” [R]—(Dist.No. 83, Aiken-Edgefield Cos.)—Pres./Owner, Hixon Realty Co.; Pres., Hixon Ins.Inc.; residing in N. Augusta; b. Sept. 6,1957; s. John L. and Elizabeth C. Hixon;g. N. Augusta Senior High School, 1976;Accredited Land Consultant DesignationAwarded 2010; past Chm., Aiken Tech.Coll. Comm.; past Bd. mem.: Aiken Co.Comm. of Higher Educ., Univ. of S.C. Aiken; Aiken Co. HomeBuilders; N. Augusta Chamber of Commerce; Bd. of Dirs.,Augusta Southern Natls. Drag Boat Races; past Dir., Augusta-N. Augusta M.L.S. Serv.; Volunteer Fireman, N. Augusta,1973–; State Constable, State of S.C.; past mem., Exec. Com.


of the Comm. of the Future of Aiken Co.; past Bd. mem.:Edgefield Co. Chamber of Commerce; S.C. Electric & GasCo./SCANA Regional Adv. Bd.; past Pres., N. Augusta Bd. ofRealtors, 1988, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2006; past Bd. mem., TheIndependent Ins. Agents of S.C.; past Adv. Bd. mem.,Wachovia Bank—N. Augusta; past Bd. mem., Edgefield Co.Dev. Bd.; S.C. Assn. of Realtors; Realtor of the Year,N. Augusta Belvedere Bd. of Realtors, 1989, 1997; S.C. Assn.of Realtors, 1997 Legis. Grassroots Realtor of the Year; pastVP, S.C. Assn. of Realtors Region 3; S.C. Ambassador forEcon. Dev., 1999, named by Gov. Jim Hodges; past Bd. mem.,Econ. Dev. Partnership for Aiken and Edgefield Cos.; Adv.Bd., Security Fed. Bank of N. Augusta; past mem., Bd. ofTrustees, First Baptist Church; mem., First Baptist Church ofN. Augusta; prev. serv. in House 2011–14.

HODGES, Kenneth F. [D]—(Dist. No. 121,Beaufort-Colleton Cos.)—Pastor, Taber-nacle Baptist Church; residing at 14906Bennetts Point Rd., Green Pond; b. Feb. 11,1952 in Bennetts Point; s. the late Ben-jamin F. Hodges and the late Lydia WhaleyHodges; g. Clark Coll., B.A., 1977; More-house School of Religion of Interdenom- inational Theological Center, M.Div.,

Atlanta, Ga., 1986; Aug. 7, 1982 m. Patricia Few Hodges,3 children, Kendrea, Kenyatta, and Kenithea; BennettsvilleHousing Authority, Comr., 1989–93, Chm., 1991–93; Ben-nettsville City Councilman, 1989–95; mem., ministerial dele-gation to London, Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa, 1994;Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, 1993–95; Faculty,S.C. Baptist Congress of Christian Educ., 1994–; former Pas-tor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bennettsville, 1986–95; Exec. Bd.,Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of S.C.,1995–01; Bd. of Dirs.: Beaufort Area Boys and Girls Club,1997–02; Palmetto Chap. of the Amer. Red Cross, 1997–02;Main St. Beaufort, USA, 2004–; mem., Beaufort Co. Econ. Dev.Bd., 1998–01; Instructor, Morris Coll. Extension, 1998–; mem.,ministerial delegation to Kenya, Malawi, and Zimbabwe;preached and taught in Zimbabwe; mem., ministerial delega-tion to Zimbabwe; preached in Bulawayo and Matare, 1999;


V. Moderator, Old Ashley Baptist Assn., 1994–04; Moderator,Old Ashley Baptist Assn., 2004–; prev. serv. in House Aug. 16,2005–14.

HORNE, Jenny Anderson [R]—(Dist.No. 94, Charleston-Dorchester Cos.)—Atty.; residing at 102 Perry Lane, Sum-merville; b. Oct. 12, 1972 in Summerville;d. John D., Jr. and Cynthia W. Anderson;g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1994, J.D., 1997;May 11, 1996 m.Marc F. Horne, 2 children,Marc Nicholas and Margaret “Maggie”Anderson; Law Clerk, Hon. Margaret BeaneSeymour, U.S. Dist. Court, 1998–00; Summerville OakbrookRotary Club; past Pres., S.C. Women Lawyers Assn.; LibertyFellowship, Class of 2011; 2010 YMCA Legislator of the Year;2011 Charleston Regional Bus. Journal’s Forty Under 40; 2011S.C. Assn. of Personal Care Providers Legislator of the Year;2013 recipient of the Bert Cicenia Award for Child Advocacy;2014 Douglas E. Bryant Legislator of the Year; church coun-cil, Bethany United Methodist Church; prev. serv. in House2009–14.

HOSEY, Lonnie [D]—(Dist. No. 91,Allendale-Barnwell-Orangeburg Cos.)—Retired Univ. Admin.; residing at 286 AllenSt., Barnwell; g.Voor hees Coll., A.A., 1975,B.S., 1978; m. Doris Creech, 1 child, thelate Donnie Darell Hosey; Post Comdr.,Harley-Butler Amer. Legion Post No. 246;Bd. mem.: Salkehatchie Vietnam Veterans;Chm., Barn well Co. Comm. Activities Cen-ter, Inc.; mem.: VFW Post No. 10595; Disabled Amer. Veter-ans; Comm. Serv. Club of Williston, Inc.; Chm., Barnwell Co.Dem. Party, 1994; Barnwell-Blackville Branch NAACP; OmegaPsi Phi Frat., Inc.; Pres., Greenbranch Christian BenevolentSoc.; past Most Worshipful Grand Master of Prince HallMasons of the State of S.C.; mem., St. Thomas Grove Mis-sionary Baptist Church; mil. serv.: USMC, June 3, 1966 toAug. 22, 1969; prev. serv. in House June 1, 1999–14.


HOWARD, Leon [D]—(Dist. No. 76,Richland Co.)—Pres., Howard’s Garage/Paint & Body Shop/Wrecker Serv.; resid-ing at 2425 Barhamville Rd., Columbia;s. Wilbert and the late Minnie Howard;g. Midlands Tech. Coll., A.D.; attendedGen. Motors Automotive Training Center,Atlanta, Ga.; numerous certificates foradvanced studies in Automotive/Computer

Technology; single; former Chm., Bd. of School Comrs. ofRichland Co. School Dist. One; mem.: Midlands Tech. Coll.Automotive Adv. Bd.; former mem., Mayor’s Task Force onSmall & Minority Businesses; Bd. of Trustees, Antioch Bap-tist Church; former mem.: City of Cola. Loan Review Bd.;Irmo-Chapin Career Educ. Adv. Bd.; Ag. Salary Head Comm.,2006–; Chm., S.C. Legis. Black Caucus, 2007–08; Chm., HouseMed., Mil., Public & Municipal Affairs Com., 2007–; prev. serv.in House 1995–14.

HUGGINS, Chip [R]—(Dist. No. 85, Lex-ington Co.)—Dir., Bus. Dev., Duraclean;residing at 308 Wayworth Court, Columbia;b. Nov. 30, 1961 in Columbia; s. Cecil andKathleen 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; GreaterCola. Assn. of Realtors PEP Award and

Mem. Emeritus Serv. Award; S.C. Assn. of Realtors, Legisla-tor of the Year, 2001; Bd. mem., Lake Murray Titans Baseball,Inc.; past Pres. & mem.: Bus. Assn. of Cola.; Avalon Home-owner’s Assn.; past membership Chm., Boy Scouts of Amer-ica, Indian Waters Council; Chm., Etowah Friends of Scouting,2001–02; mem.: The Natl. Kidney Foundation—Cadillac Invi-tational Golf Tournament Com., 2002; Assn. of Realtors’ Griev- ance Com.; Adv. Bd. of S.C. State Guard; Sales & MarketingCouncil, Greater Cola.; past Bd. mem., Winthrop Univ. AlumniBd.; past Interact Chm. & mem., St. Andrews Rotary Club;past Secy., Murraywood Swim & Racquet Club; past Subcom.Chm., Real Estate Subcom.; House L.C.I. Com., 2006–08;Chm., Lexington Co. Legis. Delegation, 2007; Legislator of the


Year, S.C. Apartment Assn., 2008; Irmo Little League BaseballCoach, 1998–; mem.: Chapin Chamber of Commerce; IrmoChamber of Commerce, Bd. of Dirs., 2013–; Lake MurrayAssn.; Lake Murray Country Bd. of Dirs., 2008–; Natl. RifleAssn.; Cola. Home Builders Assn.; Ways & Means Com.; Prop-erty Tax Subcom.; Econ. Dev. & Natural Resources Subcom.;Legislator of the Year, Amer. Legion; Chm., Bus. & CommerceSubcom.; State House Com.; former Bd. mem., Welvista; Bd.mem., Fire Dist. Foundation; St. Andrews Presbyterian Church;prev. serv. in House Aug. 3, 1999–14.

JEFFERSON, Joseph Herman, Jr. [D]—(Dist. No. 102, Berkeley-Dorchester Cos.)—Full-time Leg islator & Real Estate Investor;residing at 1375 Colonel Maham Dr., Pine -ville; b.May 31, 1947 in Pineville; s. JosephH. and the late Omega T. Jefferson; g. St.Stephen High; Claflin Univ., B.S., 1970;S.C. Criminal Justice Academy MagistrateSchool, 1999; May 30, 1970 m.Deloris Liv-ingston, 3 children, Trena Mack, Marva Patterson, and JosephIII; Specialist Asst., Congressman Mendel Davis, 1972–80;Chm., Berkeley Co. School Bd.; Sixth Dist. Hwy. Comm.; Mag-istrate Judge for Berkeley Co.; 32 years Fed. Govt. Admin.;1982–93 School Bd.; 1994–98 DOT; mem.: The Citadel Schoolof Educ. Dev./Adv. Bd.; Comm. & School Bd.; Bd. of GreatNations Ins. of S.C.; Med., Mil., Public & Municipal AffairsCom.; Chm., Subcom., Local Govt. & Corrections Affairs;prev. serv. in House 2005–14.

JOHNSON, Jeffrey Edwin “Jeff” [R]—(Dist. No. 58, HorryCo.)—Atty./Business-man; residing at 7223 Pee Dee Hwy., Con- way; b.Mar. 20, 1971 in Conway; s. EdwinM. Johnson, Jr. and Jean S. Johnson;g.Univ. of S.C., Coastal Campus, 1990–93;Coastal Carolina Univ., B.A., 1994; Miss.Coll. School of Law, J.D., 1999; Nov. 20,1999 m. Tamara J. Johnson, 3 children,Tyler, Lauren, and Evan; mil. serv.: SCARNG.


KENNEDY, Ralph Shealy, Jr. [R]—(Dist. No. 39, Lexington-Saluda Cos.)—Bus. Owner/Atty.; residing at 617 Wood-land Way, Leesville; b. Oct. 21, 1958 inColumbia; s. the late Ralph S. and Jo-AnnKearse Kennedy; g. Clemson Univ., B.S.;Univ. of S.C., J.D.; May 15, 1982 m. LisaBucko, 2 children, Carlisle Evans and Lau-ren Elizabeth; BL Rotary Club, past Pres.;

Paul Harris Fellow; BL Lions Intl., past Pres.; BL Chamber ofCommerce, past Bd. of Dirs.; Alumni Dir., ATO Frat.; S.C. BarAssn.; U.S. Dist. Court, S.C.; U.S. Court of Appeals, FourthCircuit; Law Clerk, Hon. Julius H. Baggett; Asst. Solicitor,Eleventh Judicial Circuit, 1987–95; Clemson Univ. Parent’sCouncil, past Chm.; Jud. Com.; Criminal Law Subcom.; Asst.Majority Whip; ALEC; Sportsmen’s Caucus; NRA; DucksUnlimited; Lexington Co. School Dist. Three Bd. of Trustees,1996–12, past Chm., four terms; St. Johns Methodist Church,Batesburg; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

KING, John Richard Christopher [D]—(Dist. No. 49, York Co.)—Funeral Dir./Owner, Christopher King’s Funeral Home/Bail Bondsman; residing in Rock Hill;b. June 25, 1976 in Chester; s.Margie Buck-son King and the late Chris C. King;g. More house Coll., 1997; Gupton-JonesColl. of Funeral Serv., 1998; Strayer Univ.,M.Ed., 2006; single; N.M. King Bail Bond-

ing Co.; Chester City Council, 1999; Chester Co. Council,2000–06; mem.: Taylor Delk Sickle Cell Foundation, 2009–;S.C. Funeral Dirs. Assn.; S.C. Funeral Dirs.’ and Morticians’Assn.; Natl. Funeral Dirs.’ Assn.; Natl. Funeral Dirs.’ and Mor-ticians’ Assn.; former Gov., 5th Dist. Funeral Dirs.’ and Mor-ticians’ Assn.; Omega Psi Phi Frat.; Burning Bush MasonicLodge 186; Morehouse Coll. Alumni Assn.; Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr., Celebration Com.; Chris King Comm. Choir; YorkCo. Optimist Club; Rock Hill Branch of NAACP; VC, Region VBlack Legis. Caucus; mem., Freedom Temple Ministries; prev.serv. in House 2009–14.


KIRBY, Roger Keith [D]—(Dist. No. 61,Florence-Marion Cos.)—Realtor Appraiser;residing at 1690 Johnsonville Hwy., LakeCity; b. Apr. 20, 1960 in Florence Co.;s. LaRue E. Kirby and Shelby J. Kirby;g. Furman Univ., 1982; m. Pam HortonKirby, 3 children, Amy Lee, Mary Kather-ine, and Elizabeth Ann; Pres., Lake CityRotary Club, 2000; Paul Harris Fellow;Pres., Pee Dee Realtor Assn., 2010; Music Minister, Lake CityFirst Baptist Church, 1997–.

KNIGHT, Patsy G. [D]—(Dist. No. 97,Colleton-Dor chesterCos.)—Full-time Leg-islator; residing in Dor chester Co.; b.Dec. 9;d. the late Rev. & Mrs. B. C. Gleaton;attended Loris, Chicora, Fort Mill, andg. H-R High School; single, 2 daughters,Mary Margaret and Laura Ann; formerCharter mem., St. George Rotary Intl. Dist.#7770; former Charter mem., ABWA of St.George Chap.; SCSE Assn., 1981–06; Dorchester Co. Chap.Outstanding Female State Employee, 1988; Clemson Univ.Palmetto Leadership Graduate; Local Govt. Records Adv.Council; S.C. Auditor, Treas., and Tax Collectors Assn., 1981–06,SCATT-VP, 2000–01, SCATT-Pres., 2001–02; SCATT’s-L. H.“Sonny” Siau Award of Excellence, 2004; S.C. Assn. of Coun-ties, 1981–06, SCAC-Exec. Bd. mem. and Treas., 1984–06;Summerville/Dorchester Chamber; Tri-County Chamber; Dor -chester Ducks Unlimited; Women League of Voters; mem.,House Agric., Natural Resources and Environmental AffairsCom., 2006–; DNR-Subcom.—Wild life, 2006–12; mem., HouseAgric. Subcom. Environmental Affairs II, 2013–; House Dem.Caucus, 2006–, Treas., 2006–07; Hon. mem., Civil Air Patrol;Women in Govt.; S.C. Dem. Women’s Caucus; S.C. Women’sCaucus; House Arts Caucus; Rural Caucus; Sportsman Cau-cus; Comm. Serv. Image Award, St. George Branch NAACP,2010; Operations & Mgmt. Com.; mem., Indian Field UnitedMeth odist Church, Communications Chair, former churchTreas. and choir mem.; prev. serv. in House 2006–14.


LIMEHOUSE, Harry Bancroft III “Chip”[R]—(Dist. No. 110, Charleston Co.)—Com mercial Real Estate Broker/Exec. withLimehouse Properties, Hotel, Motel Mgmt.;residing at 22 Menotti St., Charles ton;b. Aug. 8, 1962 in Charles ton; s. H.B. andFrances (Fennell) Limehouse; g. Univ. ofS.C., B.S.; May 8, 1993 m. Susan Ramsay,2 children, Chase Alex ander and Eliza

Devereaux; mem.: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Frat., 1981–84; S.C.Sen. Page, 1983–84; Volunteer Coordinator for Reagan-Bush,1984; Legis. Aide to U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond; 1995 Leg-islator of the Year by Natl. Solid Waste Mgmt. Assn.; formermem.: Public Safety Coordinating Council; Jt. Bond ReviewCom. Special Property Tax Ad Hoc Subcom.; life sponsor,Ducks Unlimited; S.C. Waterfowl Assn.; Assn. of Realtors;Legis. Council; Legis. Com., Charles ton Trident Assn. of Real-tors, 1994–; Hunley Comm.; E. Cooper Rep. Club, life mem.;Educ., Labor, and Job Training Comm. of the Assembly onFed. Issues, Natl. Conf. of State Legis.; mem., S.C. Trans-portation Infrastructure Bank; S.C. House Rep. Caucus;Charleston Co. Aviation Authority, 2010; Chm., CharlestonCo. Legis. Delegation, 2014–15; Hiber nian Soc.; St. Michael’sEpiscopal Church; prev. serv. in House 1995–14.

LOFTIS, Dwight A. [R]—(Dist. No. 19,GreenvilleCo.)—Retired Ins. Agent; resid-ing in Greenville; b. Feb. 4, 1943 in Green -ville Co.; s. Stella M. Loftis and the lateStephen A. Loftis; g.North Greenville Coll.,Assoc. Arts, 1966; Dec. 8, 1963 m. SandraElaine Jones, 3 children; Bd. mem. & pastPres., Crime Stoppers of Greenville; pastChair, North West Bus. Educ. Partnership

School Dist. of Greenville; past mem., Leadership CouncilSchool Dist., Greenville Co.; former Greenville Co. SchoolTrustee; prev. serv. in House Jan. 23, 1996–14.


LONG, Deborah A. [R]—(Dist. No. 45,Lancaster-York Cos.)—Optometrist; residing at 1115 John Short Rd., Indian Land;b.Nov. 27, 1955 in Chapel Hill, N.C.; d.Donand Sue Adair; g. UNC-Greensboro, B.A.,1976; Southern Coll. of Optometry, O.D.,1980; Nov. 21, 1981 m. Jim Long, 2 chil-dren, Leta and Phil; S.C. Bd. of Examinersin Optometry, 2006; Pres., S.C. OptometricAssn., 2004; Pres., Fort Mill Lions Club, 1998; Fort Mill HighSchool Med. Adv. Bd.; mem., Fort Mill & Lancaster/IndianLand Chambers of Commerce; 2006 S.C. Optometric Assn.Distinguished Serv. Award; S.C. General Assembly Women’sCaucus, Treas.; S.C. Rep. Women’s Caucus; prev. serv. inHouse 2009–14.

LOWE, Phillip Dean [R]—(Dist. No. 60,Darlington-FlorenceCos.)—Physical Ther- a pist and Developer; s. Don and NaomaLowe; g. Med. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1982;attended Univ. of S.C. and Francis MarionUniv.; m.Ashley, 5 children; MUSC PhysicalTherapy Class Pres.; Amer. Physical Ther-apy Assn.; S.C. APTA; Bd. mem., S.C. Dept.of Natural Resources, Chm.; Wildlife andFreshwater Fisheries Div.; Wild life Distinguished Serv. Award;Florence Natl. Bank Founding Bd. mem.; Ducks Unlimited;mem., NRA; Dixie Youth baseball coach; Florence Bd. of Real-tors; Blue Water Fishing Club; Farm Bureau; Founding Pres.,Flyway Foundation; Labor, Commerce & Industry, 2nd VC;Public Utility Subcom.; Real Estate Subcom., Chm.; EbenezerBaptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2007–14.

LUCAS, James Howle “Jay”, Speaker (for biography andpicture see p. 37).


MACK, David James III [D]—(Dist.No. 109, Charleston-Dorchester Cos.)—Businessman/Radio Talk Show Host/Pres.,Sunrise Communications of Charles ton;residing at 4340 Evanston Blvd., NorthCharles ton; b.Dec. 13, 1953 in Charleston;s. David James, Jr. and Doro thy P. Mack;g.Howard Univ., B.S., 1975; m. Sheryl AnnShaw, 3 children, David IV, Brandon, and

Daniel; lay speaker, Old Bethel United Methodist Church;COBRA Bd. of Dirs.; North Charleston branch of NAACP; Bd.of Dirs. of S.C. Coalition for Black Voter Participation; Co-Chair of the Progressive Network; mem., Charleston Chap.of Rainbow PUSH; Omega Psi Phi Frat.; Bd. of Dirs. of theOpportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), 1977–81; Car-olina Youth Dev. Center, 1977–82; Editorial writer with TheChronicle, 1986–88; S.C. Substance Abuse Comm., 1980–84;prev. serv. in House 1997–14.

McCOY, Peter M., Jr. [R]—(Dist. No. 115,Charleston Co.)—Atty., McCoy & Stokes,LLC; residing at 667 Shortwood St., Charles -ton; b.Aug. 20, 1978 in Charleston; s. PeterM. and Lucy Coleman McCoy; g.Hampden-Sydney Coll., B.A., 2001; Regent Univ., J.D.,2005; June 19, 2010 m. Jennifer Blanchard,2 children, Mae Loflin and Lucy Davis;Asst. Solicitor, Charles ton Co., 2005–10;

Exec. Bd., Charleston Lawyers Club, 2007–; licensed to prac-tice in Fed. Dist. Court of S.C. and Fed. Fourth Circuit Courtof Appeals; awarded the Key to James Island; Adv. Bd. forSave the Morris Island Lighthouse; mem.: Folly Beach CivicClub; James Island Exchange Club; Jt. Legis. Screening Com.for Coll. & Univ.; Chm., Family Law & Probate Subcom.;named S.C. Rising Star by S.C. Super Lawyers, 2013; mem.,Grace Episcopal Church; prev. serv. in House 2011–14.


McEACHERN, Joseph A. “Joe” [D]—(Dist. No. 77, Richland Co.)—Real EstateBroker; residing in Columbia; b. Apr. 10 inDillon; s. the late Lawrence and the lateGilbertine McEachern; attended FurmanUniv. and Columbia Intl. Univ., majoring inPolitical Science and Christian Educ. respec- tively; June 21 m. Penny Smith, 2 chil dren,Joseph II and Aaron; former Richland Co.Sheriff Dep.; former mem.: Bd. of Dirs., Central MidlandsCouncil of Govts., S.C. Central Carolina Econ. Alliance;Regional Transportation Authority; S.C. Assn. of CountiesLegis. Com.; Student Adv. Com. of Cyril Busbee, State Dept.of Educ. and Gov. John C. West, 1972–73; Richland Co. Coun-cil, 1997–08, Chm., 2002, 2007–08; Living the Legacy Award,Zion Chapel Baptist Church; Living the Legacy Award, theNatl. Council of Negro Women; founding mem., BlythewoodChamber of Commerce; Pres. & CEO, Blythewood FacilitiesCorp.; Southeastern Women in Politics Adv. Com.; mem.:Agric., Natural Resources & Envi ron mental Affairs Com.,2009–12; Invitations Com.; apptd. to Workforce Review Com.;Dept. of Employment & Workforce Oversight Com.; Labor,Commerce & Industry Com., 2014–; Dir., Christian Educ.,Ridgewood Baptist Church; Major, Civil Air Patrol; prev. serv.in House 2009–14.

McKNIGHT, Cezar E. [D]—(Dist. No. 101,Clarendon-Williamsburg Cos.)—Atty.;residing at 705 Fourth Ave., Kingstree;b. Dec. 10, 1973 in Kingstree; s. Edwardand Ruby McKnight; g. Morris BrownColl., B.A., 1996; Florida Coastal School ofLaw, J.D., 2001; Gideon Lodge #428,Andrews, P.H.A.; P.K. Gadegbeku Chap.#440, Kingstree; King Solomon Consistory#330, Kingstree; Crescent Temple #180 A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Flo-rence; Kappa Alpha Psi Frat., Inc.; S.C. Trial Lawyers Assn.;Black Lawyers Assn.; S.C. Assn. of the Criminal DefenseLawyers, Williamsburg Co. Bar; Florence Co. Bar; mem.,Bethesda United Methodist Church, Lake City; mil. serv.: USAReserves, 1991–98.


McLEOD, Mia S. [D]—(Dist. No. 79, Rich- land Co.)—Communications Consultant;Pres., McLeod Butler Communications,LLC; residing in Northeast Columbia;b. Aug. 19 in Bennettsville; d. the lateJames S. and Shirley J. McLeod; g.Univ. ofS.C., B.A., 1990, Univ. of S.C. School ofLaw, J.D., 1995; Off. of S.C. Atty. Gen., Dir.,Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Proj-

ect, 1997–99; Adjunct Instructor, Mgmt. 250—ProfessionalComm., Univ. of S.C.—Darla Moore School of Bus., 1998–99;Dir., State Office of Victim Assistance, 1999–01; Dir. of Gov-ernmental Affairs, S.C. Dept. of Probation, Parole & PardonServices, 2001–02; Bd. of Dirs., S.C. Chamber of Commerce,2007–10; mem., Rice Creek School Improvement Council(SIC), Richland School Dist. Two, 2003–07, Chm., 2003–04;Co-Chm., Richland School Dist. Two Bond Referendum Cam-paign of 2008; Ridge View High School SIC, 2009–; AlphaKappa Alpha Sor., Inc.; Liberty Fellow; S.C. Diversity Leader;New Deal Leader; Early Learning Fellow; mem., First North-east Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2011–14.

McLEOD, Walton J. [D]—(Dist. No. 40,NewberryCo.)—Businessman/Atty.; resid-ing at 308 Pomaria St., Little Mountain;b. June 30, 1937 in Walterboro; s. the lateWalton J., Jr. and the late Rhoda Lane(Brown) McLeod; g.Yale Univ., B.A., 1959;Univ. of S.C., LL.B., 1964; m. Julie E. Ham -iter, 1 child; Law Clerk, Chief Judge ClementHaynsworth, U.S. 4th Circuit Court of

Appeals, 1964–65; Atty., Pope & Schumpert, 1965–67; Asst.U.S. Atty., 1967–68; Gen. Counsel, S.C. DHEC, 1968–94; Dep.S.C. Atty. Gen., 1987–88; Bd. mem.: Newberry Co. Council onAging, 2001–; Newberry Coll. Foundation, 2005–; S.C. Alz -heimer’s Assn., 2007–; S.E. Inst. for Women in Politics,2007–12; S.C. Humanities Council, 2008–; S.C. Legis. AuditCouncil, 2008–; S.C. Bar Foundation, 2009–; Pres., NewberryJaycees, 1967; Pres., South Caroliniana Soc., 1990–93; Chair,Cen tral Midlands Council of Govts., 1981–82, 2001–03; Pres.,S.C. Magistrates Assn., 1976–77; State Pres., S.C. Reserve


Offs., 1981–82; Natl. Pres., Judge Advocates Assn., 1991–92;Editorial Adv. Bd., S.E. Envi ron mental Law Journal, 1993–;J. B. O’Neall Inn of Court, 1996–; recipient of OutstandingFreshman Rep. Award, 1997; S.C. Reserve Off. of the Year,1998; Outstanding Legislator Award, Gift of Life Trust Fund,1999; Legis. Appreciation Award, S.C. Assn. of ConservationDists., 2006; Outstanding Serv. Award, S.C. Amer. Legion,2006; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Human Serv. Providers Assn.,2008; 1st VC, Jud. Com., 2006–08; State House Com., 2010–;mem.: Amer. Legion; Ruritan Club; Mason; Hejaz Shriner;Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; mil. serv.: USN, 1959–61,1963 & 1990—Capt., USN Reserve (Ret.); prev. serv. in House1997–14.

MERRILL, James “Jim” [R]—(Dist.No. 99, Berkeley-Charleston Cos.)—Pub-lic Relations & Marketing Consultant, Gee -chee Commu nications; residing at 2401Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island; b. Jan. 15,1967 in Pensacola, Fla.; s. James H. andAnnette McGregor Merrill; g.Univ. of S.C.,B.A., 1989, M.P.A., 1992; Aug. 29, 1992m.Noel Marie Gaillard, 3 children, DelaneyMarie, Haley McGregor, and Darby Lee; Press Secy. for Con-gressman Floyd Spence, 1989–92; Political Dir., S.C. Rep.Party, 1992–94; Dist. Admin. for Congressman Mark Sanford,1994; Owner, Geechee Communications, 1994–; mem., Univ.of S.C. Alumni Assn.; past Pres., Sigma Chi Frat.; S.C. PolicyCouncil; Berkeley Co. Rep. Party; Whip, Majority Caucus; Fin.Com., Majority Leader, 2004–; Univ. of S.C. Gamecock Club;Daniel Island Neighborhood Assn.; mem., Stella MarisCatholic Church; prev. serv. in House 2001–14.

MITCHELL, Harold, Jr. [D]—(Dist. No. 31,SpartanburgCo.)—Businessman; residingat 412 Shaw Ave., Spartanburg; b. June 3,1965 in Spartanburg; s. Margaret DuckettMitchell and the late Harold Mitchell;attended S.C. State Univ., 1984–85; Univ.of S.C., 1985–88; attending Dominion BibleColl.; Aug. 13, 1988 m.Wanda Daw kins Mitch -ell, 3 children, David Benjamin, Elizabeth


Ann, and Hannah Grace; former mem.: EPA, Natl. Environ-mental Justice Adv. Council; BMW Comm. Adv. Council; StateCompetitive Initiative Task Force on Distress Com.; mem.,Bd. of Govs., Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce; Chm., Spar- tan burg Housing Dev.; mem., Clinton Global Initiative, 2009–;Affordable Housing Coalition of S.C. Legislator of the Year,2007; Housing Fin. Authority Housing Achievement Award,2008; Home Builders Hammer and Trowel Award, 2009; S.C.Educ. Assn. Retired Outstanding Serv. Award, 2009; S.C. Envi-ronmental Awareness Award, DNR, 2009; mem., DominionComm. Church; prev. serv. in House Nov. 29, 2005–14.

MOSS, Dennis Carroll [R]—(Dist. No. 29,Cherokee-Chester-York Cos.)—Retired, S.C.Hwy. Patrol; residing at 306 Silver Cir.,Gaffney; b. Jan. 13, 1954 in Union; s. thelate James Edward and Mary Ivey Moss;g.Union High School, 1972; attended Spar-tanburg Methodist Coll.; S.C. Criminal Jus-tice Academy; June 24, 1978 m. Janet Ellis,1 child, Brandon Lindsay; mem.: Lions

Intl.; Sertoma Intl.; Gaff ney #186 Masonic Lodge; CherokeeShrine Club; Hejaz Shrine Temple; NRA; Cherokee Co. Econ.Dev. Bd.; United Way of Piedmont; Buford St. MethodistChurch, lay member to Annual Conf.; mem., Bd. of Dirs.:Cherokee Co. Habitat for Humanity; Cherokee Co. Senior Cit-izens Center; Sports man Caucus; Rural Caucus; prev. serv. inHouse 2007–14.

MOSS, V. Stephen “Steve” [R]—(Dist.No. 30, Cherokee-York Cos.)—Retiredbanker; residing at 104 Rains Rd., Blacks-burg; b. Feb. 3, 1950 in Cherokee Co.;s.Winfred V. and Frances M. Moss; g.Clem- son Univ., B.A., 1972; S.C. School of Bank-ing, 1976; School of Banking of the South,LSU, 1984; Aug. 21, 1976 m. Cheryl C. Carl-ton, 3 children, Elizabeth M., Jessica M.,

and Emily M.; Pres., Cherokee Co. Chamber of Commerce,1982, 1994; Pres., Gaffney Rotary, 1996; Chm., Cherokee Co.Recreation Dist., 1982–84; Cherokee Co. School Bd., 1990–94;


Cher o kee Co. Comm. Foundation Bd., 1995–04; S.C. Banker’sAssn. Bd., 2007–09; prev. serv. in House Apr. 28, 2009–14.

MURPHY, Christopher J. “Chris” [R]—(Dist. No. 98, Dor chester Co.)—Atty., Mur-phy Law Firm, LLC; residing at 4238 Per-simmon Woods Dr., North Charles ton;b. May 31, 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii;s. the late Patrick J. and the late BarbaraA. Murphy; g. The Citadel, B.A., 1990; Mis-sissippi Coll., J.D., 1995; Aug. 6, 1994m.Maité D., 2 children, Christopher A. andJackson F.; founding mem., Summerville Miracle League,Summerville Rotary Club; Asst. Solicitor, First Judicial Cir-cuit, 1996–01; Special Asst., U.S. Atty., Drug/Violent CrimeTask Force, 1998–01; Dorchester Co. Council, 2002–10, Chm.,2005; mem., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; mil. serv.: SCARNG;prev. serv. in House 2011–14.

NANNEY, Wendy Kay [R]—(Dist. No. 22,Greenville Co.)—Mgr. Financial Opera-tions, Postcard from Paris; residing at 124Birnam Court, Greenville; b.April 16, 1965in Greenville; d. Bob and Barb Taylor;g. Bob Jones Univ., B.S., 1987; Dec. 12,1986 m. Timothy Lee Nanney, 5 children,Meredith, Taylor, Kacey, Travis, and Maggie;Chm., Greenville Co. Rep. Party, 2006–07;Treas., Upstate Rep. Women’s Club, 2003–06; Winning WomenGraduate, 2006; former staff, Sen. Foreign Relations Com.;prev. serv. in House 2009–14.

NEAL, Joseph H. “Joe” [D]—(Dist.No. 70, Richland-Sumter Cos.)—Minister/VP, New Horizons Systems, Inc.; Pastor,Calvary Baptist Church, Chester; residingat 1326 Clarkson Rd., Hopkins; b. Aug. 31,1950; s.Choatte R., Sr. and LaVerne K. Neal;g.Benedict Coll., B.A., 1972; post graduatestudies, Colgate Divinity, Pittsburg Theo-logical Seminary; Hon. D.D., Benedict Coll.;Chm., Citizens for Hopkins Comm. Organization; mem.: Moving


Forward Comm. Group; NAACP; Kappa Alpha Psi Frat., Inc.;Amer. Soc. Software Engineers; Bd. of Dirs., past mem., S.C.Fair Share; co-founder, CLEAN—Citizens Local EnvironmentAction Network; Bd. mem., S.C. Environmental Watch;founder and Bd. mem., Area Communities in Econ. Dev.(Comm. Dev. Corp.); Sumter Area Econ. Dev.; Bd. mem.,Funds for Southern Coms.; Lower Richland Water Authority,Lower Richland Comm. Council; past mem., First UnionBank Comm. Reinvestment Act Adv. Bd.; Rural SumterComm. for Econ. Dev.; Chm., Citizens for Hopkins Neigh-borhood Assns.; Gov.’s Nuclear Waste Task Force; Co-Chm.,S.C. Progressive Network; Bd. mem., AAEJAN—The AfricanAmer. Environmental Action Network; Chm., S.C. Legis.Black Caucus, 2000–02; Dep. Dem. Leader; House Ways andMeans Com.; Hon. Ph.D. of Humanities, Francis Marion Univ.;prev. serv. in House 1993–14.

NEWTON, Wm. Weston J. [R]—(Dist.No. 120, Beaufort-Jasper Cos.)—Atty./Partner, Jones, Simpson & Newton, P.A.;residing at 83 Myrtle Island Rd., Bluffton;b. Feb. 22, 1967 in Greenville; s. Jourdan J.Macfie and the late Howard Newton;g. Washington & Lee Univ., B.A., 1989;Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1993; Apr. 25, 1998m. Rose R. Buyck, 3 children, Reedy,

William, and Eliza Rose; Order of Wig and Robe, Univ. of S.C.School of Law, 1993; Law Clerk, Hon. John H. Waller, Jr.,Assoc. Justice, S.C. Supreme Court, Judge of the Twelfth Judi-cial Circuit, 1993–94; Law Clerk, Hon. C. Weston Houck, ChiefU.S. Dist. Judge, Dist. of S.C., 1994–96; mem., Beaufort Co.Council, 1999–12, Chm., 2003–12; 2004, 40 Under 40 TopYoung Bus. Professionals in Savannah/Hilton Head; Bd. mem.,S.C. Assn. of Counties, 2005–10, 2nd VP, 2011, 1st VP, 2012;Best of Bluffton Best Atty. Award, 2007; Univ. of S.C. Bd. ofVisitors, 2008–12; former Bd. mem.: Sunset Rotary Club;Volunteers in Medicine; Leadership Hilton Head/Bluffton;mem.: Beaufort Co. Bar Assn.; Hilton Head Bar Assn., Treas.,1997–98; Secy., 1998–99; Pres., 1999–01; Liberty Fellows Classof 2015; mem., Church of the Cross, 1996; prev. serv. in House2013–14.


NORMAN, Ralph W. [R]—(Dist. No. 48,YorkCo.)—Real Estate Developer; residingat 907 Maple Hill Lane, Rock Hill; b. June 20,1953 in York Co.; s.Warren and the late MaryNor man; g. Presbyterian Coll., B.S., 1975;Dec. 1974 m. Elaine Rice Norman, 4 chil-dren, Warren III, Caroline, Anne, and MaryCatherine; past Pres., Rotary Club, 1978;Bd. of Realtors, 1982; York Co. HomeBuilders, 1984; past Chm., Bd. S.C. Bank & Trust, 1996–99;Piedmont Hosp., 1998; Bd. of Visitors, Med. Univ. of S.C.; prev.serv. in House 2005–06; Nov. 3, 2009–14.

NORRELL, Mandy Powers [D]—(Dist.No. 44, Lancaster Co.)—Atty., residing inLancaster; b. July 12 in Lancaster; d. Bev-erly B. and the late Carl R. Powers; g. Fur-man Univ., B.A., 1995, cum laude; Univ. ofS.C. School of Law, J.D., 1997, cum laude;Mar. 18, 1995 m.Mitchell A. Norrell, 2 chil-dren, Powers Thaddeus and Emma RossIsabella; City Atty., City of Lancaster,1999–12; Town Atty., Town of Kershaw, 2010–12; S.C. Bar;N.C. Bar; S.C. Fed. Courts; Fourth Circuit U.S. Court ofAppeals; Palmetto Citizens Against Sexual Assault, VC,2008–; Univ. of S.C. School of Law Alumni Bd. of Dirs.,2003–12; Girl Scout Troop Leader, 2009–; mem., First BaptistChurch, Lancaster; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

OTT, Russell L. [D]—(Dist. No. 93,Calhoun-Lexington-Orangeburg Cos.)—Businessman; residing at 135 Ott FarmTrail, St. Matthews; b.Mar. 26; s.Harry L., Jr.and Linda Fleming Ott; g. Clemson Univ.,B.A., 2000; Univ. of S.C., M.P.A., 2003;2 children, Lawson Legare and BryceJameson; former Town Admin. for townsof Elloree, North, and Neeses; S.C. FarmBureau, 2004–13; Med., Mil., Public & Municipal Affairs Com.,2014–; mem., Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church; prev.serv. in House Oct. 29, 2013–14.


PARKS, Julia Anne [D]—(Dist. No. 12,Greenwood-McCormick Cos.)—Mortician/Funeral Dir., Parks Funeral Home/LicensedReal Estate Agent; b. July 1, 1955 in Green-wood; d. Julia (Arnold) Parks and the lateJames Lloyd Parks, Jr.; g. Gupton-JonesSchool of Mortuary Science, 1977; John-son C. Smith Univ., B.S., 1976; single; mem.:Greenwood City Council, 1988–96; Stop

the Violence Com.; former mem.: COOL Bd.—Comm. Out-reach Organized Learning; Budget Com. for United Way, 1996;Chamber of Commerce; Delta Sigma Theta Sor.; NAACP;Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Frat.; mem.: Organization of Con-cerned Citizens; Morris Chapel Baptist Church; prev. serv. inHouse 1997, 1999–14.

PITTS, Michael Allen [R]—(Dist. No. 14,Greenwood-LaurensCos.)—Retired Green -ville Police; b. in Laurens; s. the late JosephC., Jr. and the late Lois Lollis Pitts; g. Lan-der Univ., B.S., 1985; June 28, 1974 m.SusanW. Slay, 3 children, Nolan, Clifton, andDella; VC, Laurens Co. Council; life mem.:NRA; North Amer. Hunting Club; GunOwners of S.C.; mem.: Rocky Mountain

Elk Foundation; Natl. Wild Turkey Fed.; ALEC; past Pres.,Natl. Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC); OtherFunds Oversight; Lottery Oversight; Ag. Heads Salary & Ben-efits; Rural Infrastructure Authority; Rabun Creek BaptistChurch; mil. serv.: USAR; prev. serv. in House 2003–14.

POPE, Thomas E. “Tommy”, Speaker Pro Tempore (forbiography and picture see p. 38).

PUTNAM, Joshua [R]—(Dist. No. 10,Anderson-Greenville-Pickens Cos.)—Land-scape Supvr., Planter’s Touch; residing at108 Angela Dr., Piedmont; b.Nov. 10, 1988;s.William and Laura Hyatt Putnam; g.NorthGreenville Univ., 2011, B.S.; Eagle Scout;Victory 2004 volunteer; North Green villeUniv. activities: Freshman Class Pres.;


Student Body Pres., 2008; past Pres., North Greenville Univ.Student Alumni Assn.; past Pres., Coll. Rep.; mem., CrossCountry team; former Chm., S.C. Student Legis. Ways andMeans Com.; former S.C. Student Legis. Speaker Pro Tem-pore; mem., Christ Church, Evangelical Presbyterian Church;prev. serv. in House Aug. 30, 2011–14.

QUINN, Rick [R]—(Dist. No. 69, Lexing-tonCo.)—Owner/Pres., Mail Market Strat -egies and campaign consultant; residing at115 John Preston Dr., Lexington; b. June 22,1965 in Columbia; s. Richard M. and RuthLeJeune Quinn; g.Univ. of S.C., 1994; July 13,2002 m. Amy McRae Benck, 2 children,Caroline and Trace; Chap. Chm., S.C. Fed.of Co. Reps.; Alumni Dir., ATO Frat.; StateChm., S.C. Fed. of Co. Reps.; House Majority Leader, 1999–04;mem.: Greater Cola. Chamber of Commerce; Lake Murray/Irmo Rotary Club; Chapin Sertoma Club; prev. serv. in House1989–04, 2011–14.

RIDGEWAY, Robert Lee III [D]—(Dist.No. 64, Clarendon-Sumter Cos.)—Physi-cian/Firefighter; residing at 117 N. BrooksSt., Manning; b. Mar. 11, 1958 in Manning;s. Robert L., Jr. and Nettie Floyd Ridge-way; g. Univ. of S.C., M.D., 1988; May 23,1978 m.Deborah Collins, 2 children, Mar-garet Victoria Ann and Robert Lee IV; Staff,S.C. State Firefighters Assn., 1976–; Pee DeeFirefighter’s Assn., 1979–; Clarendon Memorial Hosp., 1992–;Clarendon Memorial Hosp., Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecol-ogy, 1992–04; Chief of Staff, Clarendon Memorial Hosp.,1998–02; USAR, 3270th Army Hosp.; Deacon, Manning FirstBaptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.


RILEY, R. Shannon [R]—(Dist. No. 13,Greenwood Co.)—Businessman; residingin Hodges; g.Erskine Coll., B.A.; prev. serv.in House 2013–14.

RIVERS, Samuel, Jr. [R]—(Dist. No. 15,Berkeley-Charleston Cos.)—OrdainedMinister/Senior Pastor, The Voice of theLord Intl. Ministries, Inc.; residing inGoose Creek; b. Feb. 23; s. Samuel II andMary L. Rivers; Samuel Rivers Intl. Servs.LLC; Motivational Speaker; VC, BerkeleyCo. Rep. Party; mem., Christian Intl. Min-istries Network; Bd. mem., Medal of

Honor Bowl Game; former Bd. mem., S.C. Foundation forPublic Charter; former Congressman Tim Scott appointee toSocial Security Adv. Com.; former Victory Chair for BerkeleyCo. Rep. Party; prev. serv. in House 2013–14.

ROBINSON-SIMPSON, Leola C. [D]—(Dist. No. 25, GreenvilleCo.)—Retired Dir.,Greenville Tech. Coll.; residing at 19 PrinceAve., Green ville; b. Sept. 28, 1944 in Belton;d. Clyde and Rosa Lee Coleman Clement;attended Shaw Univ., 1963; g.York Coll. ofthe City Univ. of New York (CUNY), B.A.,1975; Furman Univ., M.Ed., 1990; BrandeisUniv., Graduate Certificate in Exec. Pol-

icy & Mgmt., 1993; Leadership Greenville, 1980; July 2006m.Albert Simpson, Jr., 6 children, Dr. Aminah, Alvera, Basheer,Hassan, Shakir, and William; Dir., ESAA, Greenville UrbanLeague, 1976–80; Dir., Chamber of Commerce/Private Indus-try Council, 1980–88; Comm. Greenville Housing Author ity,1983–88; School Bd. Trustee, Dist. 25, 1996–12; Appa la chianCouncil of Govts., 1996–06; founder, Center for Edu ca tionalEquity (CEE) Success Center, 2000–12; Author, Black Amer-ica Greenville County, (series) Arcadia Publishing, 2007;


Greenville Co. Humanitarian Award, 1996; NAACP FreedomFighter Award, 2003; GCEC Women Making History Award,2006; Soroptomist Intl. Women of Distinction Award, 2008;mem., Epsilon Iota Zeta Chap., Zeta Phi Beta Sor., Inc.; prev.serv. in House 2013–14.

RUTHERFORD, James Todd [D]—(Dist. No. 74, RichlandCo.)—Atty.; residingat 2321 Lincoln St., Columbia; b. Oct. 10,1970 in Columbia; s. Harry and KarenRutherford; g. Howard Univ., B.A., 1992;Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1996; m. Naida Harris,2 children, J. Todd II “Ty” and Tripp Ben-jamin; Legis. Asst., Congressman RobinTallon, 1992–93; Owner, 3 Tech IntegratedSystems, 1993; Asst. Solicitor/Special Prosecutor of Narcoticand Drug Cases, Fifth Solicitor’s Off., 1996–98; The Ruther-ford Law Firm, LLC, 1998–; Minority Leader, 2013–; Owner:803 Trucking, LLC; WasteSouth, LLC; T.I.S. Consulting & Auto;Natl. Bd. mem., NAACP Special Contributions Fund; Bd.mem., Brookland Baptist Church; Comm. Credit Union;mem., S.C. Bar Assn.; prev. serv. in House 1999–14.

RYHAL, Michael Q. “Mike” [R]—(Dist.No. 56, Horry Co.)—Businessman; resid-ing at 8328 Juxa Dr., Myrtle Beach; b.Oct. 1,1957 in Sharon, Pa.; s. Carl Q. and MaryAnne Ryhal; g. Geneva Coll., B.S., 1993;1992 m. Carrie J., 3 children, Kaitlyn,Kristin, and Michaela; Dir. of IndustrialRelations, First Energy, 1997–01; Dir. ofOperations JCP & L, First Energy, 2001–05;Carolina Forest Rotary Club, 2012–14; Bus. Advocate Award,S.C. Chamber of Commerce, 2013; Legislator of the Year, S.C.Podiatric Med. Assn., 2014; Christ Community Church; prev.serv. in House 2013–14.


SANDIFER, Bill [R]—(Dist. No. 2, Oconee-Pickens Cos.)—Bus i ness man; residing at112 Cardinal Dr., Seneca; b. Feb. 21, 1945in Aiken; s. the late William Edward, Jr.and the late Frances Harley Sandifer;g. Cincinnati Coll. of Mor tu ary Science,1965; Nov. 6, 1981 m. Sandra Prater, 4 chil-dren, 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; Champion of HousingAward, S.C. Home Builders, 1996–97; Hammer and TrowelAward by Home Builders Assn. of S.C., 1998; Natl. Rep. Leg-islator of the Year, 2000; Bd. of Dirs., Seneca Natl. Bank; Leg-islator of the Year, S.C. Funeral Dirs. Assn., 2000; Legislator ofthe 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; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Realtors Assn., 2002;Legis. Award by Amer. Legion, Dept. of S.C., 2003; Hall ofFame Award, Seneca Chamber of Commerce, 2004; 2003Distinguished Serv. Award, Home Builders Assn. of Green -ville; Special Legis. Award, S.C. Funeral Dirs. Assn., for high-est off. held by a mem. of the Assn.; Legislator of the Year,Manufactured Housing Inst. of S.C., 2009; Champion ofHealth Care, S.C. Med. Assn., 2009–; “Peas & Carrots” Awardby Citizens for Sound Conservation for “Improving our Envi-ronmental & Eco nom i cal Quality of Life”, 2010, 2012; 2010,2012 & 2013 Sword & Mace Award by S.C. BIPEC; Legislatorof the Year, S.C. Cable Assn., 2010; inducted into the S.C.Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame, 2010; VC, Energy & Environ-mental Com., Southern Legis. Conf., 2012; 2013 & 2014Golden Apple Award, Natl. Coalition for Public SchoolOptions; 2013 Paul Harris Fellow Award, Seneca Rotary Club;2013 Outstanding Serv. Award, United Way; 2013 W. MackChamblee Quality of Life Award, S.C. Realtors; 2013–14 Leg-islator of the Year Award, Natl. Guard Assn. of S.C.; SouthernStates Energy Bd. mem., 2012–; elected Chm., Energy & Envi-ronmental Com., Southern Legis. Conf., 2014; mil. serv.:SCARNG, 20 years, retired Maj.; prev. serv. in House 1995–14.


SIMRILL, J. Gary [R]—(Dist. No. 46,YorkCo.)—Businessman; residing at 1515Alex ander Rd., Rock Hill; b. May 29, 1966in Rock Hill; s. the late T. Hugh, Jr. andDiane 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 fromRock Hill; Chamber of Commerce; KiwanisIntl.; Distinguished Serv. Award, S.C. Chap. of Natl. Fed. ofthe Blind; Who’s Who in Amer. Politics; Who’s Who in theSouth and Southwest; mem., Westminster PresbyterianChurch; prev. serv. in House 1993–14.

SMITH, Garry R. [R]—(Dist. No. 27,GreenvilleCo.)—Businessman; residing at210 Foxhound Rd., Simpsonville; b.Mar. 4,1957 in Aiken; s. J. Roland and PeggySmith; g. Univ. of S.C.-Aiken, B.A., 1979;Univ. of S.C., M.P.A., 1983; Aug. 4, 1979m.Brenda L. Harman, 2 children, MichaelGrady and Dana Michelle; managing part-ner, Nin Tai Enterprises, LLC, 1995–; part-ner, Burkhold Smith Planning & Mgmt., 1996–; Pres., Amer.Soc. of Public Admin., S.C. Chap., 1988–90; Admin., BambergCo., 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., Green -ville Co. Chief Admin. Off. Group, 1995; Pres., SimpsonvilleRotary Club, 1997–98; Pres., Simpsonville United MethodistMen’s Ministry, 2003–06, 2013–14 Chm., Church Council,Simpsonville United Methodist Church; prev. serv. in HouseMay 20, 2003–14.

SMITH, George Murrell, Jr. [R]—(Dist. No. 67, SumterCo.)—Atty.; residingat 2755 Windmill Dr., Sumter; b. May 15,1968 in Florence; s. G. Murrell and JodyHill Smith; g.Wofford Coll., B.A., 1990; Univ.of S.C. School of Law, J.D., 1993; Oct. 16,2004 m.Macaulay White, 2 children, MaryBrown “Bee” and George “Murrell” Smith III;


Young Young & Reiter, 1993–98; part-time Asst. PublicDefender, 1995–98; Partner, Lee, Erter, Wilson, Holler & Smith,LLC, 1998–; owner, Reliable Med. Equipment; mem.: Jud.Com., 2001–08, 1st VC, 2002–04; Criminal Laws Subcom.Chm., 2005–08; Comm. of Indigent Defense, 2005–; SumterCo. Public Defender Corp. Bd., 1998–06, Chm., 2005–06;mem., S.C. Mil. Base Task Force, 2009–; Wofford AlumniExec. Com., 2003–05; S.C. Bar Assn.; Sumter Co. Bar Assn.;Sumter Gallery of Art Bd., 2003–05; Sumter Palmetto RotaryClub, 1994–; mem., First Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. inHouse 2001–14.

SMITH, James Emerson, Jr. [D]—(Dist. No. 72, Richland Co.)—Atty., Man-aging Partner, James E. Smith, Jr., P.A.,Pres./CEO, The Congaree Group, LLC;residing at 1718 Hollywood Dr., Columbia;b. Sept. 9, 1967 in Columbia; s. James E., Sr.and Nina (Nelson) Smith; g. Univ. of S.C.,B.A., 1990, J.D., 1995; Feb. 9, 1991 m. MaryKirkland Thomas, 4 children, James Emer-

son III, Thomas Bridges, Paul Bradford, and Shannon Eliza-beth; mem.: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral & Church of theApostles; mil. serv.: USAR, Jan. 1996–Aug. 1998; SCARNG,1998–; active duty OEF Afghanistan, Feb. 2007–May 2008;prev. serv. in House 1997–14.

SOTTILE, F. Michael “Mike” [R]—(Dist. No. 112, Charleston Co.)—Indepen-dent Ins. Agent; residing at 132 SparrowDr., Isle of Palms; b. June 7, 1948 in RockHill; s. Frank J. and Tommie Lee Sottile;attended Baptist Coll. of Charleston; Sept. 17,1977 m. Loraine Johnson, 1 child, Amy L.;Mayor, City of Isle of Palms, 2001–08;Councilman, City of Isle of Palms, 1990–01;

Bd. mem., Municipal Assn. of S.C., 2004–07; Bd. of Dirs., Inde-pendent Agents of S.C., 1986–89; Pres., Independent Ins.Agents of Charleston, 1986; mil. serv.: USAF, 1968–72; prev.serv. in House 2009–14.


SOUTHARD, Edward L. [R]—(Dist.No. 100, BerkeleyCo.)—Bus. Owner; resid-ing at 1511 Dennis Blvd., Moncks Corner;b.Oct. 1, 1946 in Cornelia, Ga.; s. Don L., Sr.and Helen B. Southard; June 9, 1967m. Patricia Pressley Southard, 2 children,Edward L., Jr. and Jason B.; mem., Berke-ley Co. Adv. Bd. for Roper Hosp.; Chm.,Berkeley Co. Planning & Zoning Com.; Bd.mem., Trident Workforce; Charter mem., Berkeley Co. Land -owners’ Assn.; Agric., Natural Resources & EnvironmentalAffairs Com.; Chm., Subcom. on Regulations; voted BerkeleyCo. #1 Legislator by Media, 2012; mil. serv.: SCNG, 1966–71;prev. serv. in House 2011–14.

SPIRES, Lawrence Kit [R]—(Dist. No. 96,Lexington Co.)—Pharmacist and Phar- macy Owner; residing at 833 Forts PondTrail, Pelion; b. Feb. 21, 1954 in Colum bia;s. Lucoe and the late Cornelia Spires;2 children, Kevin and Kristina; g. Univ. ofS.C., Coll. of Pharmacy, B.S., 1976; MayorPro Tempore, Town of Pelion, 1999–03;Pelion Town Council, 1999–03; LexingtonMed. Center, Bd. of Trustees, 1987–97; House Med., Mil., Pub-lic and Municipal Affairs Com., 2006–08; 3M Com., VC, 2013;Rules Com., 2008–; prev. serv. in House 2007–14.

STAVRINAKIS, Leonidas Emmanuel“Leon” [D]—(Dist. No. 119, Charles tonCo.)—Atty.; residing in Charleston; b. inCharles ton; g. Coll. of Charleston, B.A.,1988; Univ. of S.C. School of Law, J.D., 1992;Chm., Charles ton Co. Council, 2005–06;Co. Council, 1999–06; Asst. Solicitor, 9thCircuit, 1993–96; prev. serv. in House2007–14.


STRINGER, Tommy Max [R]—(Dist.No. 18, Greenville Co.)—Pres., StringerResource Group; residing at 4040 Hwy.414, Landrum; b. in Greer; g. Bob JonesUniv., B.S., 1989; Trustee, Coastal CarolinaUniv., 2006–08; Univ. Center of GreenvilleBd., 2010–; prev. serv. in House 2009–14.

TALLON, Edward R., Sr. “Eddie” [R]—(Dist. No. 33, Spartanburg Co.)—Retired,SLED; Pres., The Tallon Group, Inc.; resid-ing at 140 Bagwell Farm Rd., Spartanburg;b. Sept. 30, 1944 in Baltimore, Md.; s. Vir-ginia Perseghin Tallon and the late M. RayTallon; g.Spartanburg Methodist Coll., A.A.,1970; Limestone Coll., B.A., 1971; June 20,1971 m. Linda Roberts, 2 children, Emily

and E. Ray, Jr.; Optimist Law Enforcement Officer of the Year,1972; Lion of the Year, 1981; Intl. Assn. of Chiefs of Police,Life mem.; Bd. mem., S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Assn.,1982–, past Pres., 1988–89, Life mem.; Certified Fraud Exam-iner; Natl. Food Serv. Security Council Bd., 1996–06, Pres.,1996–97; Spokesperson, Natl. Food Serv. Security Council,2006–08; Amer. Legion; NRA; Vietnam Veterans Assn.; Rep.Caucus Whip; Public Safety Coordinating Council; Chm.,Freshman Caucus, 2010; apptd. Comr. for the Comm. onAccreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA),2013–; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Fraternal Order of Police,2012; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Sheriff’s Assn., 2013; HouseJud. Com. Chief Majority Whip, 2014; Legislator of the Year,Natl. Assn. of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 2013;Soc. of the Maltese Cross, 2014; mem., Morningside BaptistChurch; mil. serv.: USAF, 1963–67; prev. serv. in House 2011–14.


TAYLOR, Bill [R]—(Dist. No. 86, AikenCo.)—Retired Media Consultant; resid-ing at 308 Summer Wind Court, Aiken;b. July 16, 1946 in Aurora, Ill.; s. the lateHarold and the late Pearl Taylor; attendedBradley Univ.; Nov. 2, 1970 m. Donna J.,2 children, Kasey and Wil liam Ryan; Tele-vision News Dir./Anchor/Reporter, 1965–76;Founder & Com mander, Civil Air PatrolSquadron, Rockford, Ill., 1968–70; Pres., Illinois News Broad- casters Assn., 1974; Television News Consultant, 1976–78;Founder & CEO of media research & consulting firms basedin Dallas, Los Angeles, and London, 1978–07; Consultant toPres. George H.W. Bush’s “Points of Light” initiative, 1991–92;named “Fifth Estater”, Broad cast & Cable Magazine, 1998;Amer. Red Cross, Aiken Co. Chap., Chm., 2009–10, VC,2010–12, Bd. mem., 2012–; 32˚ Mason & Shriner; mem., RotaryClub, Aiken; S.C. Chamber of Commerce “Bus. AdvocateAward”, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; mem., Majority Caucus TaxReform Com., 2011–13; S.C.-BIPEC “Champion of Free Enter-prise”, 2012; Palmetto Family Alliance “A” Rating, 2012; 1stVC, House Educ. & Public Works Com., 2013–14; MajorityCaucus Whip, 2013–14; Aiken Salvation Army, Adv. Bd. mem.,2013–; NRA “A” Rating, 2012, 2014; Chm., Higher Educ. Com.of the House Educ. & Public Works Com., 2015–16; mem.,Millbrook Baptist Church, Aiken; prev. serv. in House2011–14.

THAYER, Anne Johnston [R]—(Dist.No. 9, AndersonCo.)—Owner, Thayer Prop- erties, LLC & Thayer Commercial Proper-ties, LLC; residing at 225 AnsonboroughPlantation, Belton; b.Apr. 13 in Greenville;d.Bobby G. and Vivian I. Williams; g. Mary -crest Coll., B.A., 1990; 1990 m.Dr. Mark W.Thayer, 3 children, Brenn, Johnston, andJordan; Anderson Co. Foster Care ReviewBd., 2003–10; State Foster Care Review Bd., 2005–08; pastChm., Anderson Interfaith Ministries; past Pres., AndersonHeritage; volunteer coordinator, T.L. Hanna High School; for-mer Bd. mem., City of Anderson Bd. of Architectural Control;


VC, Rep. Women’s Caucus, 2012–14; Secy./Treas., Rep. Women’sCaucus, 2014–16; Secy./Treas., Anderson Co. Delegation;mem. & volunteer, NewSpring Church; prev. serv. in House2011–14.

TINKLER, Mary E. [D]—(Dist. No. 114,Charleston-Dorchester Cos.)—Realtor;residing at 1286 Winchester Dr., Charles -ton; b. Sept. 30, 1980 in Charleston; d. PaulE. and Elizabeth C. Tinkler; g. RhodesColl., B.A., 2002; Auburn Univ., M.B.A.,2009.

TOOLE, McLain R. “Mac” [R]—(Dist.No. 88, Lexington Co.)—Businessman;residing at 180 Dogwood Cir., West Colum- bia; b.Mar. 8, 1946 in Columbia; s. the lateLeon and the late Juanita W. Toole; g.Mid-lands Tech. Coll., A.S., 1966; Oct. 24, 1969m. Linda R. Roland, 2 children, Karlayneand Christopher; mem.: Lexington SchoolBd., Dist. Two, 1996–00; Lexington Co.

Council Dist. Five, 2001–02; past Bd. mem.: S.C. Small Bus.Chamber of Commerce; past Chm., Lexington Co. Delega-tion; NRA; Ducks Unlimited; S.C. Sheriff Assn.; MADD; S.C.Sportsmen’s Coalition; S.C. Citizens for Life; S.C. Cattle Assn.;Labor, Commerce & Industry Com., 2nd VC, 2009–; Bus. & Com- merce Subcoms., Chm., 2013; mem., Operations & Mgmt.Com.; Subcom. Chm., Facilities, Furnishings & Space Allo-cation; Trinity Baptist Church, Deacon & Dir., Children’s Sun-day School; prev. serv. in House 2003–14.

WEEKS, David [D]—(Dist. No. 51, SumterCo.)—Atty.; residing at 2 MarlboroughCourt, Sumter; b. Sept. 24, 1953 in Sumter;s. the late Goliath Brunson, Sr. and the lateEartha Lee Weeks Brunson; g.Morris Coll.,B.A., 1975; Howard Univ., M.Ed., 1996;Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1989; Morris Coll.,School of Religion, 1996; Aug. 31, 1985


m. Cheryl Elaine Hannibal, 2 children, Lynette and Davida;Chm., Sumter City-Co. Planning Comm., 1998–00; Chm.,Sumter Co. Voter Registration Bd., 1994; Municipal CourtJudge, Timmonsville, 1996–00; Morris Coll. Bd. of Trustees,2001–; Deacon and church school teacher, Jehovah Mission-ary Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2001–14.

WELLS, Don L. [R]—(Dist. No. 81, AikenCo.)—residing in Aiken; b. June 6, 1959 inSwainsboro, Ga.; s. Henry H. and FrankieAndrews Wells; attended Tenn. TempleUniv., 1979–83; 2000 m. Monica Garvin,4 children, Henry, Andrew, Jones, andWalker; past Pres., Ambucs; past Pres.,Rotary Club of S. Aiken; City of AikenCouncilperson, 2005–12; mem., RotaryClub Aiken; Millbrook Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House2013–14.

WHIPPER, J. Seth [D]—(Dist. No. 113,Charleston-Dorchester Cos.)—Atty.; resid-ing at 4592 Durant Ave., North Charleston;b. 1949 in Charleston; s. the late BenjaminJ., the late Nancy B., and Lucille S. Whip-per; g.Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1972; N.C. CentralUniv., J.D., 1984; July 18, 1984 m. CarrieOphelia Fulse, 2 children, Subira N. K. andthe late Jasiri L. K.; mem.: Senior Bd. ofTrustees, St. Matthew Baptist Church; Bd. of Dirs., Neigh-borhood Legal Assistance Prog.; Recording Secy., CitizensPatrol Against Drugs (CPAD); Parliamentarian, N.C. NAACP,1988–94; Founding mem., S.C. Coalition for Voter Participa-tion; S.C. Bar Assn.; Charleston Co. Bar Assn.; S.C. BlackLawyers Assn.; past mem.: S.C. Summary Court Judges Assn.,1987–94; Charleston Co. Magistrates Assn., 1986–94; Mac Mil-lan Postal Adv. Comm.; Liberty Hill, Morningside FerndaleInitiative; Jenkins Orphanage Adv. Council; Bd. of Dirs.:Anna’s House; C & O Fed. Credit Union; Jenkins Inst. for Chil-dren; Father to Father; Reginald Heber Smith Fellow; Flem-ming Fellow, 2000; Liberty Hill Athletic Club; S.C. Legis. BlackCaucus; Jud. Com.; Interstate Cooperation Com.; S.C. FairShare; S.C. United Action; prev. serv. in House 1995–14.


WHITE, W. Brian [R]—(Dist. No. 6, Ander-son Co.)—residing in Anderson; Chm.,Anderson Co. Legis. Delegation, 2006–11;Chm., Anderson Area Transportation StudyCom. (ANATS), 2006; mem., Chm., HouseWays & Means Com.; Budget & Con trolBd., 2011–; Jt. Bond Review Com., 2011;Chm., S.C. Sportsmen’s Caucus, 2011–13;Exec. Com. of the Natl. Assembly of Sports-

men’s Caucuses; House Rules Com., 2002–11, Chm., 2007–11;mem., First Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. in House 2001–14.

WHITMIRE, William Ramsey [R]—(Dist. No. 1, Oconee Co.)—Retired Educ.,School Dist. of Oconee Co. & Owner,S & W Farms; residing at 518 W. NorthBroad St., Walhalla; b. Aug. 24, 1948 inSeneca; s. Ramsey and Marie Fagan Whit-mire; 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. LegionPost 124; Oconee Heritage Center; Patriot’s Hall Assn.; Wal-halla Oktoberfest Com.; Walhalla City Council; Walhalla CivicAuditorium Bd. of Dirs.; Walhalla High School Football Pub-lic Announcer, 1993–; Bd. mem., S.C. Council on Accredita-tion and School Improvement; Southern Assn. of Colls. andSchools; Walhalla Jaycees; mem., Educ. Com. of the SouthernLegis. Conf.; S.C.-Ga. Savannah River Caucus; VC, Com. toScreen Candidates for Bds. of Trustees of State Colls. & Univs.;Soc. of Descendants of the U.S. Constitution; Educ. OversightCom.; 2010 Amer. Legion Legislator of the Year; 2010, 2011Bus. Advocate Awards; Historic Old Pickens Foundation;Sportsman’s Caucus; mem., Oconee Co. Soil & WaterConservation Dist.; Chm., Oconee Co. Delegation, 2009–11;mem., Jt. Transportation Review Com.; S.C. House VeteranCaucus; St. Luke’s Meth odist Church, Outreach Com. Chm.,Archives Com. Chm.; Pastor Parish Relations Com.; USAF


Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol; mil. serv.: USAR, 1971–77; prev.serv. in House 2003–14.

WILLIAMS, Robert Quintin [D]—(Dist.No. 62, Darlington-Florence Cos.)—Bus.Dev. Consultant; residing in Darlington;b. July 12, 1964 in Darlington; s. Robbie“Mae” Wil liams; g. Voorhees Coll., B.S.,1982–84, 1990–91; Troy State Univ., M.P.A.,1999–03; Dec. 5, 1992 m. Janice Ham-Williams, 3 children, Jacobie, Rodrick, andJarell; mem., BDPA Data Processing Assn.;Bd. mem., Round O. Missionary Baptist Church, Man of theYear Award, 2001; former coach, Darlington Co. RecreationDept.; Phi Beta Sigma Frat., Inc.; Florence Chamber of Com-merce, Humanitarian Award, 2002; mil. serv.: SCARNG, ArmyAchievement Medal, 2002 and 2004, Army CommendationMedal, 2005; Veteran of the Operation Iraq Freedom, 2005;mem., VFW; prev. serv. in House 2007–14.

WILLIS, Mark Nye [R]—(Dist. No. 16,Greenville-Laurens Cos.)—Long TermCare Admin.; residing at 201 Quillen Ave.,Foun tain Inn; b.Aug. 1, 1963 in Green ville;s. the late Jack and the late Gerry Willis;g. Erskine Coll., B.A., 1986; June 4, 1988m. Tracy Langston Wills, 3 children, Mary-Langston, Elledge, and Reeves; LanderUniv. Bd. of Visitors; Golden Strip ReliefAg. Bd.; Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce Bd.; AmlkidsPiedmont Wilderness Inst. Bd.; mem., Fountain Inn First Bap-tist Church; prev. serv. in House 2009–14.

YOW, Richard Lloyd “Richie” [R]—(Dist. No. 53, Chesterfield-Lancaster Cos.)—Air Force Veteran/Retired ANG; residingin Chesterfield Co.; b. Oct. 28, 1974 inCheraw; s. Ricky and Judy Jones Yow;m. Crystal Lee Wallace, 1 child, RJ; lifemem.: Disabled Veterans Assn.; NRA;NGA; mem.: Natl. Wild Turkey Fed.; VFW;Amer. Legion; current Adv. Bd. mem.,


AGAPE Hospice, Pee Dee Region; S.C. Meritorious Serv.Award; S.C. Palmetto Serv. Award; USAF CommendationAward; Louisiana Emergency Serv. Award; NCNG Achieve-ment Award; 6 USAF Achievement Awards; 2 USAF Out-standing Unit Awards with Valor Device; 6 USAFR ForcesMeritorious Serv. Awards; Natl. Defense Serv. Award; 2 South-west Asia Serv. Awards; USAF Overseas Short Tour Ribbon;2 USAF Longevity Serv. Awards; 2 Armed Forces ReserveAwards; Lower Macedonia Baptist Church Father of the Year;mil. serv.: USAF, 1992–95; SCANG, 1995–03; NCANG,2004–09; VIANG, 2009–11; NCANG, 2012–14.


The Senate28 Republicans, 18 Democrats, total 46.All Senators elected in 2012 to serve until Monday afterthe General Election in November of 2016. Pursuant toSection 2-1-60 of the 1976 Code, as last amended byAct 513 of 1984, Senators are elected from 46 singlemember districts. [D] after the name indicates Democratand [R] indicates Republican.

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(State House/434 Dennis Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-4500Legislative Services Agency (223 Blatt Bldg.) . . . .(803) 212-4420Mail Room (210 Gressette Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6465Medical Affairs Com. (213 Gressette Bldg.) . . . . .(803) 212-6430Medical Station (3rd Floor, State House) . . . . . . .(803) 212-6770Protective Services (Garage Entrance) . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2422Protective Services (Front Entrance) . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-1111Research (301 Gressette Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6300Rules Com. (311 Gressette Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6330Security (103 Gressette Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6911Senate Desk (2nd Floor, State House) . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6700Sergeant at Arms’ Office

(2nd Floor, State House) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6730Transportation Com. (203 Gressette Bldg.) . . . . .(803) 212-6400

Senate President and Committee ChairmenPresident & Lieutenant Governor . . . . . . . . .Henry D. McMasterPresident Pro Tempore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr.Agriculture & Natural Resources Com. . . . . .Daniel B. Verdin IIIBanking & Insurance Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert W. Hayes, Jr.Corrections & Penology Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael L. FairEducation Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John E. CoursonEthics Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Luke A. Rankin Finance Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. Fish, Game & Forestry Com. . . . . . . . . . .George E. Campsen IIIGeneral Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William H. O’DellInterstate Cooperation Com. . . . . . . . . .Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr.Invitations Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin L. BryantJudiciary Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry A. MartinLabor, Commerce & Industry Com. . . . . . .Thomas C. AlexanderMedical Affairs Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvey S. Peeler, Jr.

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Rules Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ronnie W. CromerTransportation Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lawrence K. Grooms

Officers Not MembersClerk—Jeffrey S. Gossett

(C) P.O. Box 142, Columbia 29202Bus. (803) 212-6200

Assistant Clerk—Kenneth M. Moffitt(C) P.O. Box 142, Columbia 29202

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Reading Clerk—John O. Wienges(H) 102 Wienges Court, St. Matthews 29135(C) P.O. Box 142, Columbia 29202

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Chaplain—The Rev. Dr. James I. St. John(H) 2136 Bee Ridge Rd., Columbia 29223

Home (803) 699-0536(C) P.O. Box 142, Columbia 29202

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Sergeant at Arms—James R. Melton(H) 1707 Broad St., Camden 29020


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County italicized indicates home county.(H) Indicates home address and telephones.(C) Indicates Columbia address and telephones.

(Address in parenthesis indicates Columbia residence.)

Lieutenant Governor andPresident of The Senate

Henry D. McMaster [R]—Attorney(C) P.O. Box 142, Columbia 29202

Bus. (803) 734-2080


Members of The Senate�� Thomas C. Alexander [R] (1994)—Businessman/Owner, Alexander’s Office SupplyDist. No. 1—Oconee & Pickens Cos.(H) 150 Cleveland Dr., Walhalla 29691

Bus. (864) 638-2988 Home (864) 638-2153(C) 313 Gressette Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 212-6220

�� Karl B. Allen [D] (2012)—AttorneyDist. No. 7—Greenville Co.(H) 108 Lavinia Ave., Greenville 29601

Bus. (864) 235-9049(C) 610 Gressette Bldg., Columbia 29201

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Sean Bennett [R]—Financial PlannerDist. No. 38—Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Cos.(H) 1422 Peninsula Pointe, Summerville 29485


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� Lee Bright [R]—TransportationDist. No. 12—Greenville & Spartanburg Cos.(H) P.O. Box 589, Roebuck 29376


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� Kevin L. Bryant [R]—PharmacistDist. No. 3—Anderson Co.(H) 104-A North Ave., Anderson 29625

Cell (864) 202-8394(C) 402 Gressette Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 212-6320

� Paul G. Campbell, Jr. [R]—Retired Regional Pres.for Alcoa/ConsultantDist. No. 44—Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Cos.(H) 150 Loganberry Cir., Goose Creek 29445


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�� George E. “Chip” Campsen III [R] (2002)—Businessman/AttorneyDist. No. 43—Beaufort, Charleston & Colleton Cos.(H) 360 Concord St., Suite 201, Charleston 29401


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� Raymond E. Cleary III [R]—DentistDist. No. 34—Charleston, Georgetown & Horry Cos.(H) 3577 Marion Lane, Murrells Inlet 29576


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�� Creighton B. Coleman [D] (2008)—AttorneyDist. No. 17—Chester, Fairfield & York Cos.(H) P.O. Box 1006, Winnsboro 29180


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�� Thomas D. “Tom” Corbin [R] (2012)—BusinessmanDist. No. 5—Greenville & Spartanburg Cos.(H) 1139 Bailey Mill Rd., Travelers Rest 29690


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� John E. Courson [R]—Senior Vice Pres.,Keenan & SuggsDist. No. 20—Lexington & Richland Cos.(H) Bus. (803) 212-6250 Home (803) 256-7853(C) 412 Gressette Bldg., Columbia 29201

(2934 Wheat St., Columbia 29205)Bus. (803) 212-6250

� Ronnie W. Cromer [R]—PharmacistDist. No. 18—Lexington, Newberry & Union Cos.(H) P.O. Box 378, Prosperity 29127

Home (803) 364-3950(C) 311 Gressette Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Tom Davis [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 46—Beaufort & Jasper Cos.(H) P.O. Drawer 1107, Beaufort 29901-1107


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��Michael L. Fair [R] (1995)—InsuranceDist. No. 6—Greenville Co.(H) P.O. Box 14632, Greenville 29610


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�� Chauncey K. Gregory [R] (2008)—Pres.,Builders Supply Co.Dist. No. 16—Lancaster & York Cos.(H) P.O. Box 1381, Lancaster 29721


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� Lawrence K. “Larry” Grooms [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 37—Berkeley & Charleston Cos.(H) 148 Etiwan Park St., Charleston 29492(C) 203 Gressette Bldg., Columbia 29201

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�� Robert W. Hayes, Jr. [R] (1991)—AttorneyDist. No. 15—York Co.(H) 1486 Cureton Dr., Rock Hill 29732


Bus. (803) 212-6240

Greg Hembree [R]—Full-time Legislator/Retired Prosecuting AttorneyDist. No. 28—Dillon & Horry Cos.(H) P.O. Box 944, N. Myrtle Beach 29597


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� C. Bradley Hutto [D]—Trial LawyerDist. No. 40—Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton,Hampton & Orangeburg Cos.(H) P.O. Box 1084, Orangeburg 29116-1084


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� Darrell Jackson [D]—Businessman/Minister/Author/Pres. & CEO, Sunrise Enterprise ofColumbiaDist. No. 21—Richland Co.(H) 608 Motley Rd., Hopkins 29061


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�� Kevin L. Johnson [D] (2012)—Full-timeLegislatorDist. No. 36—Clarendon, Darlington, Florence & Sumter Cos.(H) P.O. Box 156, Manning 29102


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Marlon E. Kimpson [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 42—Charleston & Dorchester Cos.(C) 613 Gressette Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. [R]—Businessman/Pres. Pro TemporeDist. No. 31—Darlington & Florence Cos.(H) 1817 Pineland Ave., Florence 29501


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�� Joel Lourie [D] (2004)—BusinessmanDist. No. 22—Kershaw & Richland Cos.(H) P.O. Box 6212, Columbia 29260


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� Gerald Malloy [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 29—Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee & Marlboro Cos.(H) 1216 Salem Rd., Hartsville 29550


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�� Larry A. Martin [R] (1992)—Textiles, Alice Mfg. Co.Dist. No. 2—Pickens Co.(H) P.O. Box 247, Pickens 29671


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� Shane R. Martin [R]—Engineer/Business OwnerDist. No. 13—Greenville, Spartanburg & Union Cos.(H) P.O. Box 575, Pauline 29374


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� A. Shane Massey [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 25—Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick &Saluda Cos.(H) P.O. Box 551, Edgefield 29824


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�� John W. Matthews, Jr. [D] (1984)—Businessman/Retired Elementary School PrincipalDist. No. 39—Berkeley, Calhoun, Colleton, Dorchester &Orangeburg Cos.(H) P.O. Box 142, Columbia 29202


Bus. (803) 212-6056

J. Thomas McElveen III [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 35—Kershaw, Lee, Richland & Sumter Cos.(H) P.O. Box 57, Sumter 29151


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� Floyd Nicholson [D]—Retired EducatorDist. No. 10—Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick &Saluda Cos.(H) 527 Bryte St., Greenwood 29649


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� William H. O’Dell [R]—CEO, O’Dell Corp., Inc.Dist. No. 4—Abbeville, Anderson & Greenwood Cos.(H) P.O. Box 540, Ware Shoals 29692


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� Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. [R]—Dairyman/BusinessmanDist. No. 14—Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union & York Cos.(H) P.O. Box 742, Gaffney 29342


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�� Clementa C. Pinckney [D] (2000)—Pastor,Mother Emanuel AME Church, CharlestonDist. No. 45—Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton,Hampton & Jasper Cos.(H) P.O. Box 507, Ridgeland 29936


Bus. (803) 212-6148

� Luke A. Rankin [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 33—Horry Co.(H) 201 Beaty St., Conway 29526


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� Glenn G. Reese [D]—BusinessmanDist. No. 11—Spartanburg Co.(H) 507 Fagan Dr., Lake Bowen, Inman 29349


Bus. (803) 212-6108


�� Ronnie A. Sabb [D] (2014)—AttorneyDist. No. 32—Berkeley, Florence, Georgetown, Horry &Williamsburg Cos.(H) P.O. Box 311, Greeleyville 29056


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�� John L. Scott, Jr. [D] (2008)—Owner/Broker-In-Charge, J. L. Scott Realty Co., Inc./Pres., C & SConsulting GroupDist. No. 19—Richland Co.(H) 215 Elmont Dr., Columbia 29203


(1107 Anthony Ave., Columbia 29201)Bus. (803) 212-6124

� Nikki G. Setzler [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 26—Aiken, Calhoun, Lexington & Saluda Cos.(H) 249 Congaree Park Dr., West Columbia 29169


Bus. (803) 212-6140

Katrina Frye Shealy [R]—Insurance Consultantto Keenan SuggsDist. No. 23—Lexington Co.(H) P.O. Box 503, Lexington 29071


Bus. (803) 212-6108

�� Vincent A. Sheheen [D] (2004)—AttorneyDist. No. 27—Chesterfield, Kershaw & Lancaster Cos.(H) P.O. Drawer 10, Camden 29021


Bus. (803) 212-6032

Paul Thurmond [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 41—Charleston & Dorchester Cos.(H) 601 White Chapel Cir., Charleston 29412


Bus. (803) 212-6172


Ross Turner [R]—Pres., The Turner Agency, Inc.Dist. No. 8—Greenville Co.(H) P.O. Box 16703, Greenville 29606


Bus. (803) 212-6148

� Daniel B. “Danny” Verdin III [R]—Owner,Verdin’s Farm & Garden CenterDist. No. 9—Greenville & Laurens Cos.(H) P.O. Box 272, Laurens 29360


Bus. (803) 212-6230

� Kent M. Williams [D]—Deputy CountyAdministratorDist. No. 30—Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion &Marlboro Cos.(H) 4205 Stirk Place, Marion 29571


Bus. (803) 212-6000

�� Tom Young, Jr. [R] (2012)—AttorneyDist. No. 24—Aiken Co.(H) P.O. Box 651, Aiken 29802


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List of Senate Districts and CountiesComprising Districts

District County1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oconee, Pickens2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pickens3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anderson4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abbeville, Anderson, Greenwood5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville, Spartanburg6–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville, Laurens10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick, Saluda11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spartanburg


12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville, Spartanburg13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville, Spartanburg, Union14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, York15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .York16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lancaster, York17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chester, Fairfield, York18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington, Newberry, Union19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richland20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington, Richland21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richland22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kershaw, Richland23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken25 . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick, Saluda26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken, Calhoun, Lexington, Saluda27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dillon, Horry29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee, Marlboro30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion, Marlboro31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darlington, Florence32 . . . . . . .Berkeley, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Williamsburg33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horry34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston, Georgetown, Horry35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kershaw, Lee, Richland, Sumter36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clarendon, Darlington, Florence, Sumter37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley, Charleston38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester39 . . . . . . .Berkeley, Calhoun, Colleton, Dorchester, Orangeburg40 . .Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, Orangeburg41, 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston, Dorchester43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester45 . .Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaufort, Jasper

Alphabetical List of CountiesComprising Senate Districts

County Senators DistrictsAbbeville F. Nicholson

W. H. O’Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 10Aiken A. S. Massey

N. G. SetzlerT. Young, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24–26


Allendale C. B. HuttoC. C. Pinckney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 45

Anderson K. L. BryantW. H. O’Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 4

Bamberg C. B. Hutto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Barnwell C. B. Hutto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Beaufort G. E. Campsen III

T. DavisC. C. Pinckney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 45, 46

Berkeley S. BennettP. G. Campbell, Jr.L. K. GroomsJ. W. Matthews, Jr.R. A. Sabb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 37–39, 44

Calhoun J. W. Matthews, Jr.N. G. Setzler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 39

Charleston S. BennettP. G. Campbell, Jr.G. E. Campsen IIIR. E. Cleary IIIL. K. GroomsM. E. KimpsonC. C. PinckneyP. Thurmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 37, 38, 41–45

Cherokee H. S. Peeler, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Chester C. B. Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Chesterfield G. Malloy

V. A. Sheheen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 29Clarendon K. L. Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Colleton G. E. Campsen III

C. B. HuttoJ. W. Matthews, Jr.C. C. Pinckney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 40, 43, 45

Darlington K. L. JohnsonH. K. Leatherman, Sr.G. Malloy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 31, 36

Dillon G. HembreeK. M. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 30

Dorchester S. BennettP. G. Campbell, Jr.M. E. KimpsonJ. W. Matthews, Jr.P. Thurmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 39, 41, 42, 44

Edgefield A. S. Massey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Fairfield C. B. Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17


Florence K. L. JohnsonH. K. Leatherman, Sr.R. A. SabbK. M. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30–32, 36

Georgetown R. E. Cleary IIIR. A. Sabb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34

Greenville K. B. AllenL. BrightT. D. CorbinM. L. FairS. R. MartinR. TurnerD. B. Verdin III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–9, 12, 13

Greenwood F. NicholsonW. H. O’Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 10

Hampton C. B. HuttoC. C. Pinckney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 45

Horry R. E. Cleary IIIG. HembreeL. A. RankinR. A. SabbK. M. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 30, 32–34

Jasper T. DavisC. C. Pinckney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 46

Kershaw J. LourieJ. McElveen IIIV. A. Sheheen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 27, 35

Lancaster C. K. GregoryV. A. Sheheen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 27

Laurens D. B. Verdin III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Lee G. Malloy

J. McElveen III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 35Lexington J. E. Courson

R. W. CromerA. S. MasseyN. G. SetzlerK. F. Shealy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 20, 23, 25, 26

Marion K. M. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Marlboro G. Malloy

K. M. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30McCormick A. S. Massey

F. Nicholson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 25Newberry R. W. Cromer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Oconee T. C. Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1


Orangeburg C. B. HuttoJ. W. Matthews, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 40

Pickens T. C. AlexanderL. A. Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 2

Richland J. E. CoursonD. JacksonJ. LourieJ. McElveen IIIJ. L. Scott, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19–22, 35

Saluda A. S. MasseyF. NicholsonN. G. Setzler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 25, 26

Spartanburg L. BrightT. D. CorbinS. R. MartinH. S. Peeler, Jr.G. G. Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 11–14

Sumter K. L. JohnsonJ. McElveen III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 36

Union R. W. CromerS. R. MartinH. S. Peeler, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14, 18

Williamsburg R. A. Sabb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32York C. B. Coleman

C. K. GregoryR. W. Hayes, Jr.H. S. Peeler, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–17

District Number andMember Representing District

District Member1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas C. Alexander2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larry A. Martin3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin L. Bryant4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William H. O’Dell5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas D. “Tom” Corbin6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael L. Fair7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karl B. Allen8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ross Turner9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel B. “Danny” Verdin III10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Floyd Nicholson11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenn G. Reese12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee Bright


13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shane R. Martin14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvey S. Peeler, Jr.15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert W. Hayes, Jr.16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chauncey K. Gregory17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creighton B. Coleman18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ronnie W. Cromer19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John L. Scott, Jr.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John E. Courson21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darrell Jackson22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joel Lourie23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katrina Frye Shealy24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Young, Jr.25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. Shane Massey26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nikki G. Setzler27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vincent A. Sheheen28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greg Hembree29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gerald Malloy30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kent M. Williams31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr.32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ronnie A. Sabb33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Luke A. Rankin34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raymond E. Cleary III35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Thomas McElveen III36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin L. Johnson37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lawrence K. “Larry” Grooms38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sean Bennett39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John W. Matthews, Jr.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Bradley Hutto41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Thurmond42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marlon E. Kimpson43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George E. “Chip” Campsen III 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul G. Campbell, Jr.45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clementa C. Pinckney46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Davis


The House of Representatives77 Republicans, 46 Democrats, 1 vacancy, total 124.All Members elected in 2014 to serve until Mondayafter the General Election in November of 2016.Pursuant to Section 2-1-10 of the 1976 Code, andbeginning with the 1974 General Election, Membersof The House of Representatives are elected from 124single member districts. [D] after the name indicatesDemocrat and [R] indicates Republican.

Explanation of Reference Marks� Indicates 2014 Members re-elected . . . . . . . . . . . .110Without previous legislative service(unmarked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Total Membership 2014–2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Information TelephonesAccounting & Benefits (216 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2053Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental

Affairs Com. (411 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3022Black Caucus (207 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3041Chaplain’s Office (319 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2966Clerk’s Office (213 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2403Clerk’s Office, State House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2010Design/Typography Office (219 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . .(803) 734-6661Education & Public Works Com.

(429 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3053Ethics Com. (519 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3114Freshman Caucus (418D Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6913Governor’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2100Interstate Cooperation Com.

(534 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3141Invitations Com. (505 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3107Judiciary Com. (512 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3120Labor, Commerce & Industry Com.

(407 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3015Legislative Audit Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 253-7612

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Legislative Bill Room, 1st Floor,State House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2056

Legislative Council, State House/434 Dennis Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-4500

Legislative Oversight Com. (228 Blatt Bldg.) . . . .(803) 212-6810Legislative Services Agency (223 Blatt Bldg.) . . .(803) 212-4420Lieutenant Governor’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2080Lobby, State House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2402Local Government (Ashlie Lancaster, Interim Dir.),

414 Wade Hampton Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 737-9822Mail Room (120 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2913Majority Caucus (518 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3138Medical, Military, Public & Mun. Affairs

Com. (425 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3046Minority Caucus (335 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3100Nurses’ Station, 3rd Floor, State House . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6770Operations & Management Com.

(534 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3141Page Desk (208 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2041Parking Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-1616Protective Services (Garage Entrance) . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2422Protective Services (Front Entrance) . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-1111Receptionist, 3rd Floor, Blatt Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6986

4th Floor, Blatt Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-30705th Floor, Blatt Bldg. (Blatt Bldg. Mgr.) . . . . .(803) 734-3000

Regulations & Administrative Procedures Com.(202 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 212-6812

Research, Executive Dir. (212 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . .(803) 734-3230Rules Com. (519 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3113Security Desk, Blatt Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2916Sergeant at Arms’ Office, 2nd Floor,

State House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2040Speaker’s Office (506 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3125Speaker Pro Tempore’sOffice (505 Blatt Bldg.) . . .(803) 734-2701Ways & Means Com. (525 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3144Women’s Caucus (414 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-2964Word Processing Center (204 Blatt Bldg.) . . . . . . .(803) 734-2938

(Dictation Equipment–Word Processing Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(803) 734-3250

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Speaker of The House andCommittee Chairmen

Speaker of the House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James H. “Jay” LucasSpeaker Pro Tempore . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas E. “Tommy” PopeMajority Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce W. BannisterMinority Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Todd RutherfordAgriculture, Natural Resources &

Environmental Affairs Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David R. HiottEducation & Public Works Com. . . . . . . . . . . . .Merita A. AllisonEthics Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenneth A. BinghamInterstate Cooperation Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark N. WillisInvitations & Memorial Resolutions

Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jimmy C. BalesJudiciary Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F. Gregory Delleney, Jr.Labor, Commerce & Industry Com. . . . . .William E. Sandifer IIILegislative Oversight Com. . . . . . . . . . . . .Wm. Weston J. NewtonMedical, Military, Public & Municipal

Affairs Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon HowardOperations & Management Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garry R. SmithRegulations & Administrative

Procedures Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric M. BedingfieldRules Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan D. ClemmonsWays & Means Com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W. Brian White

Officers Not MembersClerk—Charles F. Reid(H) Columbia(C) P.O. Box 11867, Columbia 29211

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Assistant Clerk—Donald B. Hottel, Jr.(C) P.O. Box 11867, Columbia 29211

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Reading Clerk—James L. M. “Bubba” Cromer, Jr.(H) 1430 Blanding St., Columbia 29201(C) P.O. Box 50624, Columbia 29211

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Chaplain—Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr.(H) 4906 Landrum Dr., Columbia 29206


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Sergeant at Arms—Mitchell G. Dorman (C) P.O. Box 11867, Columbia 29211

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County italicized indicates home county.(H) Indicates home address and telephones.(C) Indicates Columbia address and telephones.

(Address in parenthesis indicates Columbia residence.)

Members of The House� Terry Alexander [D]—Education Consultant/PastorDist. No. 59—Darlington & Florence Cos.(H) 1646 Harris Court, Florence 29501

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� Merita A. “Rita” Allison (Mrs. William Ronald)[R]—Communications/LegislatorDist. No. 36—Greenville & Spartanburg Cos.(H) P.O. Box 93, Lyman 29365

Bus. (864) 909-1092 Home (864) 439-6255(C) 429 Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Carl L. Anderson [D]—Minister/Insurance AgentDist. No. 103—Georgetown, Horry & Williamsburg Cos.(H) P.O. Box 694, Georgetown 29442


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� Michael A. “Mike” Anthony [D]—Retired Teacher/CoachDist. No. 42—Laurens & Union Cos.(H) 322 Mt. Vernon Rd., Union 29379

Home (864) 427-3023(C) 432C Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Todd K. Atwater [R]—CEO, S.C. MedicalAssociationDist. No. 87—Lexington Co.(H) P.O. Box 1056, Lexington 29071-1056

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� Dr. Jimmy C. Bales [D]—Retired Educator/Residential Home Builder/FarmerDist. No. 80—Kershaw & Richland Cos.(H) 1515 Crossing Creek Rd., Eastover 29044

Home (803) 776-6416(C) 503A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Nathan Ballentine [R]—Vice Pres., Wells FargoHome MortgageDist. No. 71—Lexington & Richland Cos.(H) 324 Sienna Dr., Chapin 29036

Home (803) 732-1861(C) 320B Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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Justin T. Bamberg [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 90—Bamberg, Barnwell & Colleton Cos.(H) 216 Family Cir. Dr., Bamberg 29003

Home (803) 682-2860(C) 404D Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Bruce W. Bannister [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 24—Greenville Co.(H) P.O. Box 10007, Greenville 29603

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� Eric M. Bedingfield [R]—Real Estate/BusinessmanDist. No. 28—Greenville Co.(H) 945 Cooley Bridge Rd., Belton 29627


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� Beth E. Bernstein [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 78—Richland Co.(H) 1019 Assembly St., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 799-7900(C) 434C Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Kenneth A. “Kenny” Bingham [R]—Civil Engineer/Owner, American Engineering Consultants, Inc.Dist. No. 89—Lexington Co.(H) P.O. Box 2025, Cayce 29171


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� William K. “Bill” Bowers [D]—Professor/CPADist. No. 122—Beaufort, Hampton & Jasper Cos.(H) P.O. Box 686, Hampton 29924


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Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Bradley [R]—Financial AdvisorDist. No. 123—Beaufort Co.(H) 304 Seabrook Dr., Hilton Head Island 29926

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� Norman D. “Doug” Brannon [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 38—Spartanburg Co.(H) 201 Clearwater Rd., Landrum 29356


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� Grady A. Brown [D]—Barber/BusinessmanDist. No. 50—Kershaw, Lee & Sumter Cos.(H) 420 S. Main St., Bishopville 29010


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� Robert L. Brown [D]—Retired SubmarineElectrical System Inspector/BusinessmanDist. No. 116—Charleston & Colleton Cos.(H) 5925 Hwy. 162, Hollywood 29449

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� James Mikell “Mike” Burns [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 17—Greenville Co.(H) 100 Old Locust Hill Rd., Taylors 29687

Bus. (864) 906-6949 Home (864) 895-4593(C) 326A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� William M. “Bill” Chumley [R]—Landscaping/FarmerDist. No. 35—Greenville & Spartanburg Cos.(H) 3303 Greenpond Rd., Woodruff 29388


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Gary E. Clary [R]—Retired Circuit Judge/Certified Mediator and ArbitratorDist. No. 3—Pickens Co.(H) P.O. Box 1645, Clemson 29633


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� Alan D. Clemmons [R]—Real Estate Attorney/BusinessmanDist. No. 107—Horry Co.(H) 1800-A North Oak St., Myrtle Beach 29577


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� William “Bill” Clyburn [D]—Public RelationsConsultantDist. No. 82—Aiken, Edgefield & Saluda Cos.(H) 664 Edrie St., Aiken 29801


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� Gilda Cobb-Hunter [D]—Social WorkAdministratorDist. No. 66—Orangeburg Co.(H) 4188 Five Chop Rd., Orangeburg 29115


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� J. Derham Cole, Jr. [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 32—Spartanburg Co.(H) P.O. Box 1467, Spartanburg 29304


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Neal A. Collins [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 5—Pickens Co.(H) P.O. Box 906, Easley 29641


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Christopher A. Corley [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 84—Aiken Co.(H) 118 Sugarhill Dr., Graniteville 29829


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� Heather Ammons Crawford [R]—Businesswoman/RealtorDist. No. 68—Horry Co.(H) P.O. Box 31385, Myrtle Beach 29588(C) 522A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� William E. “Bill” Crosby [R]—Retired–Meadwestvaco CorporationDist. No. 117—Berkeley & Charleston Cos.(H) 2680 Hanford Mills Lane, North Charleston 29406


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� Joseph S. Daning [R]—EducatorDist. No. 92—Berkeley Co.(H) 118 Queensbury Cir., Goose Creek 29445


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� F. Gregory “Greg” Delleney, Jr. [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 43—Chester & York Cos.(H) P.O. Drawer 808, Chester 29706


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� Chandra E. Dillard [D]—Director of CommunityRelations, Furman UniversityDist. No. 23—Greenville Co.(H) 5 Alleta Ave., Greenville 29607


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� MaryGail K. Douglas [D]—Retired/Full-timeLegislatorDist. No. 41—Chester, Fairfield & Richland Cos.(H) 56 Kabbad Rd., Winnsboro 29180


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Gregory D. Duckworth [R]—FoundingLandscape Architect/Owner, EnvironmentalConcepts, LLCDist. No. 104—Horry Co.(H) 2412 Watson Dr., North Myrtle Beach 29582

Cell (843) 902-8050(C) 432D Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Shannon S. Erickson (Mrs. Kendall F.) [R]—Teacher/Owner/Director, Lowcountry Building Blocks, Inc.Dist. No. 124—Beaufort Co.(H) Bus. (843) 986-1090 Home (843) 525-1439(C) 320C Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

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� Raye Felder [R]—Businesswoman/Insurance SalesDist. No. 26—York Co.(H) 116 Mary Mack Lane, Fort Mill 29715


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� Kirkman Finlay III [R]—Business OwnerDist. No. 75—Richland Co.(H) P.O. Box 11684, Columbia 29211


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� P. Michael “Mike” Forrester [R]—EconomicDevelopmentDist. No. 34—Spartanburg Co.(H) 287 Creekridge Dr., Spartanburg 29301


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� Laurie Slade Funderburk (Mrs. Harold Williams)[D]—Businesswoman/AttorneyDist. No. 52—Kershaw Co.(H) P.O. Box 188, Camden 29021


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� Craig A. Gagnon [R]—ChiropractorDist. No. 11—Abbeville & Anderson Cos.(H) 504 Church St., Abbeville 29620


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� Michael W. “Mike” Gambrell [R]—Self-employed,M&R EnterprisesDist. No. 7—Abbeville & Anderson Cos.(H) 400 Filter Plant Rd., Honea Path 29654


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� J. Wayne George [D]—Insurance/Real EstateProfessionalDist. No. 57—Dillon, Horry & Marion Cos.(H) 223 Meadowview Lane, Mullins 29574


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� Wendell G. Gilliard [D]—Owner, WGG Consulting Co.Dist. No. 111—Charleston Co.(H) P.O. Box 31641, Charleston 29417


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� Stephen Goldfinch, Jr. [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 108—Charleston & Georgetown Cos.(H) P.O. Box 823, Murrells Inlet 29576


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� Jerry N. Govan, Jr. [D]—Primary DrugPrevention ConsultantDist. No. 95—Orangeburg Co.(H) P.O. Box 77, Orangeburg 29116


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� Daniel P. “Dan” Hamilton [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 20—Greenville Co.(H) P.O. Box 6088, Greenville 29606


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Kevin Hardee [R]—Real Estate AgentDist. No. 105—Horry Co.(H) 2082 Cane Branch Rd., Loris 29569


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� Nelson L. Hardwick [R]—Businessman/EngineerDist. No. 106—Horry Co.(H) 714 Cedar Dr. North, Surfside Beach 29575


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� Christopher R. “Chris” Hart [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 73—Richland Co.(H) 5219 Burke Ave., Columbia 29203


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� Jackie E. “Coach” Hayes [D]—Athletic Director/Head Football CoachDist. No. 55—Darlington, Dillon, Horry & Marlboro Cos.(H) 240 Bermuda Rd., Dillon 29536


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� Phyllis J. Henderson [R]—Businesswoman/Community LeaderDist. No. 21—Greenville Co.(H) 110 Silver Creek Court, Greer 29650


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Patricia Moore “Pat” Henegan (Mrs. RonaldBenjamin, Sr.) [D]—Retired EducatorDist. No. 54—Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Cos.(H) P.O. Box 41, Bennettsville 29512


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� William G. “Bill” Herbkersman [R]—Eco-Developer/RedeveloperDist. No. 118—Beaufort & Jasper Cos.(H) 896 May River Rd., Bluffton 29910-5833


Bus. (803) 734-3063

� Donna C. Hicks [R]—Business OwnerDist. No. 37—Spartanburg Co.(H) P.O. Box 161852, Boiling Springs 29316


Bus. (803) 212-6878

Jonathon D. Hill [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 8—Anderson Co.(H) 1031 Double Springs Rd., Townville 29689

Cell (864) 245-5885(C) 434A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 212-6919

� David R. Hiott [R]—Owner, Hiott Printing Co.Dist. No. 4—Pickens Co.(H) P.O. Box 997, Pickens 29671

Bus. (864) 878-9832(C) 411 Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 734-3022

� William M. “Bill” Hixon [R]—Insurance/RealEstateDist. No. 83—Aiken & Edgefield Cos.(H) P.O. Box 7927, North Augusta 29861


Bus. (803) 212-6898


� Kenneth F. Hodges [D]—PastorDist. No. 121—Beaufort & Colleton Cos.(H) P.O. Drawer 355, Green Pond 29446

Bus. (843) 525-9006(C) 434B Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 734-3062

� Jenny Anderson Horne (Mrs. Marc F.) [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 94—Charleston & Dorchester Cos.(H) 133 E. 1st North St., Suite 5, Summerville 29483


Bus. (803) 212-6871

� Lonnie Hosey [D]—Retired UniversityAdministratorDist. No. 91—Allendale, Barnwell & Orangeburg Cos.(H) P.O. Box 423, Barnwell 29812


Bus. (803) 734-2829

� Leon Howard [D]—Pres., Howard’s Garage/Paint & Body Shop/Wrecker ServiceDist. No. 76—Richland Co.(H) 2425 Barhamville Rd., Columbia 29204


Bus. (803) 734-3046

� Chip Huggins [R]—Director, BusinessDevelopment, DuracleanDist. No. 85—Lexington Co.(H) 308 Wayworth Court, Columbia 29212

Bus. (803) 732-2000 Home (803) 732-4418Cell (803) 331-8468

(C) 323B Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201Bus. (803) 734-2971


� Joseph H. Jefferson, Jr. [D]—Full-time Legislator/Real Estate InvestorDist. No. 102—Berkeley & Dorchester Cos.(H) 1375 Colonel Maham Dr., Pineville 29468

Bus. (843) 567-4386 Cell (843) 991-0519(C) 304D Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 734-2936

Jeffrey E. “Jeff” Johnson [R]—Attorney/BusinessmanDist. No. 58—Horry Co.(H) 7223 Pee Dee Hwy., Conway 29527


Bus. (803) 212-6946

� Ralph Shealy Kennedy, Jr. [R]—Business Owner/AttorneyDist. No. 39—Lexington & Saluda Cos.(H) 617 Woodland Way, Leesville 29070


Bus. (803) 212-6938

� John Richard C. King [D]—Funeral DirectorDist. No. 49—York Co.(H) P.O. Box 11555, Rock Hill 29731


Bus. (803) 212-6873

Roger K. Kirby [D]—Realtor AppraiserDist. No. 61—Florence & Marion Cos.(H) 1690 Johnsonville Hwy., Lake City 29560


Bus. (803) 212-6947

� Patsy G. Knight [D]—Full-time LegislatorDist. No. 97—Colleton & Dorchester Cos.(H) P.O. Box 663, St. George 29477(C) 306B Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 734-2960


� Harry B. “Chip” Limehouse III [R]—CommercialReal Estate BrokerDist. No. 110—Charleston Co.(H) 22 Menotti St., Charleston 29401


Bus. (803) 734-2977 Home (803) 252-0845

� Dwight A. Loftis [R]—Insurance AgentDist. No. 19—Greenville Co.(H) P.O. Box 14784, Greenville 29610


Bus. (803) 734-3101

� Deborah A. Long [R]—OptometristDist. No. 45—Lancaster & York Cos.(H) 1115 John Short Rd., Indian Land 29707

Cell (803) 417-7353 Home (803) 547-5215(C) 414A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 212-6874

� Phillip D. Lowe [R]—Physical Therapist/DeveloperDist. No. 60—Darlington & Florence Cos.(H) 507 West Cheves St., Florence 29501


Bus. (803) 734-2975

� James H. “Jay” Lucas [R]—Attorney/Speaker of the HouseDist. No. 65—Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw &Lancaster Cos.(H) 1744 Garland Dr., Hartsville 29550


Bus. (803) 734-3125

� David J. Mack III [D]—Businessman/Radio TalkShow HostDist. No. 109—Charleston & Dorchester Cos.(H) 4340 Evanston Blvd., North Charleston 29418


Bus. (803) 734-3192


� Peter M. McCoy, Jr. [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 115—Charleston Co.(H) 135 King St., Charleston 29401


Bus. (803) 212-6872

� Joseph A. “Joe” McEachern [D]—Real EstateBrokerDist. No. 77—Richland Co.(H) P.O. Box 3751, Columbia 29230


Bus. (803) 212-6875

Cezar E. McKnight [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 101—Clarendon & Williamsburg Cos.(H) 705 Fourth Avenue, Kingstree 29556


Bus. (803) 212-6926

� Mia S. McLeod [D]—Communications ConsultantDist. No. 79—Richland Co.(H) P.O. Box 290692, Columbia 29229


Bus. (803) 212-6794

� Walton J. McLeod [D]—Businessman/AttorneyDist. No. 40—Newberry Co.(H) 308 Pomaria St., Little Mountain 29075


Bus. (803) 734-3276

� James H. Merrill [R]—Public RelationsConsultant, Geechee CommunicationsDist. No. 99—Berkeley & Charleston Cos.(H) 2401 Daniel Island Dr., Charleston 29492


Bus. (803) 734-3072


� Harold Mitchell, Jr. [D]—Executive Director,RegenesisDist. No. 31—Spartanburg Co.(H) P.O. Box 3046, Spartanburg 29304-3046


Bus. (803) 734-6638

� Dennis C. Moss [R]—Retired S.C. Highway PatrolDist. No. 29—Cherokee, Chester & York Cos.(H) 306 Silver Cir., Gaffney 29340


Bus. (803) 734-3073

� V. Stephen “Steve” Moss [R]—Retired BankerDist. No. 30—Cherokee & York Cos.(H) 210 Big Rock Rd., Blacksburg 29702


Bus. (803) 212-6885

� Christopher J. “Chris” Murphy [R]—Attorney,Murphy Law Firm, LLCDist. No. 98—Dorchester Co.(H) 4238 Persimmon Woods Dr., North Charleston 29420


Bus. (803) 212-6925

� Wendy K. Nanney (Mrs. Timothy Lee) [R]—Account ExecutiveDist. No. 22—Greenville Co.(H) 124 Birnam Court, Greenville 29615


Bus. (803) 212-6877

� Joseph H. “Joe” Neal [D]—Minister/Vice Pres.,New Horizons Systems, Inc.Dist. No. 70—Richland & Sumter Cos.(H) P.O. Box 5, Hopkins 29061


Bus. (803) 734-2804


� Wm. Weston J. Newton [R]—Attorney/Partner,Jones, Simpson & Newton, P.A.Dist. No. 120—Beaufort & Jasper Cos.(H) 83 Myrtle Island Rd., Bluffton 29910


Bus. (803) 212-6810

� Ralph W. Norman [R]—Real Estate DeveloperDist. No. 48—York Co.(H) P.O. Box 36518, Rock Hill 29732


Bus. (803) 212-6888

� Mandy Powers Norrell [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 44—Lancaster Co.(H) P.O. Box 994, Lancaster 29721


Bus. (803) 212-6937

� Russell L. Ott [D]—BusinessmanDist. No. 93—Calhoun, Lexington & Orangeburg Cos.(H) 135 Ott Farm Trail, St. Matthews 29135(C) 306D Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 212-6945

� J. Anne Parks [D]—Mortician/Funeral Director/Licensed Real Estate AgentDist. No. 12—Greenwood & McCormick Cos.(H) P.O. Box 181, Greenwood 29648


Bus. (803) 734-3069

� Michael A. Pitts [R]—Retired Greenville PoliceDist. No. 14—Greenwood & Laurens Cos.(H) 372 Bucks Point Rd., Laurens 29360


Bus. (803) 734-2830


� Thomas E. “Tommy” Pope [R]—Attorney/Speaker Pro TemporeDist. No. 47—York Co.(H) P.O. Box 471, York 29745

Bus. (803) 324-7574 Cell (803) 984-6616(C) 505 Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 734-2701

� Joshua A. Putnam [R]—Landscape Supervisor,Planter’s TouchDist. No. 10—Anderson, Greenville & Pickens Cos.(H) 108 Angela Dr., Piedmont 29673


Bus. (803) 212-6931

� Rick Quinn [R]—Owner/Pres., Mail MarketStrategies/Campaign ConsultantDist. No. 69—Lexington Co.(H) 1300 12th St., Cayce 29033


Bus. (803) 212-6897

� Dr. Robert L. Ridgeway III [D]—Physician/FirefighterDist. No. 64—Clarendon & Sumter Cos.(H) 117 N. Brooks St., Manning 29102


Bus. (803) 212-6929

� R. Shannon Riley [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 13—Greenwood Co.(H) P.O. Box 212, Hodges 29653(C) 327A Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 212-6939

� Samuel Rivers, Jr. [R]—Senior PastorDist. No. 15—Berkeley & Charleston Cos.(H) P.O. Box 760, Goose Creek 29445


Bus. (803) 212-6890


� Leola C. Robinson-Simpson [D]—Retired EducatorDist. No. 25—Greenville Co.(H) 19 Prince Ave., Greenville 29605


Bus. (803) 212-6941

� J. Todd Rutherford [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 74—Richland Co.(H) P.O. Box 1452, Columbia 29202


Bus. (803) 734-9441

� Mike Ryhal [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 56—Horry Co.(H) 8328 Juxa Dr., Myrtle Beach 29579


Bus. (803) 212-6935

� William E. “Bill” Sandifer III [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 2—Oconee & Pickens Cos.(H) 112 Cardinal Dr., Seneca 29672


Bus. (803) 734-3015

� J. Gary Simrill [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 46—York Co.(H) 1515 Alexander Rd., Rock Hill 29732


Bus. (803) 734-3040

� G. Murrell Smith, Jr. [R]—AttorneyDist. No. 67—Sumter Co.(H) P.O. Box 580, Sumter 29151


Bus. (803) 734-3042


� Garry R. Smith [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 27—Greenville Co.(H) 210 Foxhound Rd., Simpsonville 29680


Bus. (803) 734-3141

� James E. Smith, Jr. [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 72—Richland Co.(H) P.O. Box 50333, Columbia 29250


Bus. (803) 734-2997

� F. Michael “Mike” Sottile [R]—IndependentInsurance AgentDist. No. 112—Charleston Co.(H) 132 Sparrow Dr., Isle of Palms 29451


Bus. (803) 212-6880

� Edward L. Southard [R]—Business OwnerDist. No. 100—Berkeley Co.(H) 1511 Dennis Blvd., Moncks Corner 29461


Bus. (803) 212-6930

� L. Kit Spires [R]—Pharmacist/Pharmacy OwnerDist. No. 96—Lexington Co.(H) P.O. Box 396, Pelion 29123


Bus. (803) 734-3010

� Leonidas E. “Leon” Stavrinakis [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 119—Charleston Co.(H) P.O. Box 30099, Charleston 29417


Bus. (803) 734-3039


� Tommy M. Stringer [R]—Pension Consultant/BusinessmanDist. No. 18—Greenville Co.(H) P.O. Box 2078, Greer 29652


Bus. (803) 212-6881

� Edward R. “Eddie” Tallon, Sr. [R]—Retired, SLED/Pres., The Tallon Group, Inc.Dist. No. 33—Spartanburg Co.(H) 140 Bagwell Farm Rd., Spartanburg 29302


Bus. (803) 212-6893

� Bill Taylor [R]—Media ConsultantDist. No. 86—Aiken Co.(H) P.O. Box 2646, Aiken 29802


Bus. (803) 212-6923

� Anne J. Thayer [R]—Owner, Thayer Properties, LLCDist. No. 9—Anderson Co.(H) 225 Ansonborough Plantation, Belton 29627


Bus. (803) 212-6889

Mary E. Tinkler [D]—RealtorDist. No. 114—Charleston & Dorchester Cos.(H) 1286 Winchester Dr., Charleston 29407


Bus. (803) 212-6948

� McLain R. “Mac” Toole [R]—BusinessmanDist. No. 88—Lexington Co.(H) 180 Dogwood Cir., West Columbia 29170


Bus. (803) 734-2973


� J. David Weeks [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 51—Sumter Co.(H) 2 Marlborough Court, Sumter 29154


Bus. (803) 734-3102

� Don L. Wells [R]—Owner, Park Avenue PaintsDist. No. 81—Aiken Co.(H) P.O. Box 6051, Aiken 29804(C) 416D Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 212-6884

� J. Seth Whipper [D]—AttorneyDist. No. 113—Charleston & Dorchester Cos.(H) 4592 Durant Ave., North Charleston 29405


Bus. (803) 734-3191

� W. Brian White [R]Dist. No. 6—Anderson Co.(H) P.O. Box 970, Anderson 29622

Bus. (864) 260-4025(C) 525 Blatt Bldg., Columbia 29201

Bus. (803) 734-3144

� William R. “Bill” Whitmire [R]—Retired Educator,Oconee Co. School District/Owner, S&W FarmsDist. No. 1—Oconee Co.(H) P.O. Box 157, Walhalla 29691


Bus. (803) 734-3068

� Robert Q. Williams [D]—Business DevelopmentConsultantDist. No. 62—Darlington & Florence Cos.(H) 2512 Holly Cir., Darlington 29532


Bus. (803) 734-3142


� Mark N. Willis [R]—Long Term Care AdministratorDist. No. 16—Greenville & Laurens Cos.(H) 201 Quillen Ave., Fountain Inn 29644


Bus. (803) 212-6882

Richard L. “Richie” Yow [R]—Retired U.S. AirForceDist. No. 53—Chesterfield & Lancaster Cos.(H) 200 W. Main St., Chesterfield 29709


Bus. (803) 212-6949

List of House Districts and CountiesComprising Districts

District County1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oconee2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oconee, Pickens3–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pickens6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anderson7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abbeville, Anderson8, 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anderson10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anderson, Greenville, Pickens11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abbeville, Anderson12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenwood, McCormick13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenwood14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenwood, Laurens15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley, Charleston16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville, Laurens17–25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .York27, 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cherokee, Chester, York30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cherokee, York31–34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spartanburg35, 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greenville, Spartanburg37, 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spartanburg39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington, Saluda40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Newberry


41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chester, Fairfield, Richland42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laurens, Union43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chester, York44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lancaster45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lancaster, York46–49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .York50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kershaw, Lee, Sumter51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sumter52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kershaw53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chesterfield, Lancaster54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chesterfield, Darlington, Marlboro55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darlington, Dillon, Horry, Marlboro56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horry57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dillon, Horry, Marion58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horry59, 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darlington, Florence61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florence, Marion62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darlington, Florence63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florence64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clarendon, Sumter65 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw, Lancaster66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orangeburg67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sumter68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horry69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richland, Sumter71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington, Richland72–79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richland80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kershaw, Richland81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken, Edgefield84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken87–89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allendale, Barnwell, Orangeburg92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston, Dorchester95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orangeburg96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexington


97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colleton, Dorchester98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dorchester99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley, Charleston100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clarendon, Williamsburg102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley, Dorchester103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgetown, Horry, Williamsburg104–107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horry108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston, Georgetown109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston, Dorchester110–112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston113, 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston, Dorchester115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston, Colleton117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkeley, Charleston118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaufort, Jasper119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaufort, Jasper121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaufort, Colleton122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaufort, Hampton, Jasper123, 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaufort

Alphabetical List of CountiesComprising House Districts

County Members DistrictsAbbeville C. A. Gagnon

M. W. Gambrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 11Aiken W. Clyburn

C. A. CorleyW. M. HixonB. TaylorD. L. Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81–84, 86

Allendale L. Hosey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Anderson C. A. Gagnon

M. W. GambrellJ. D. HillJ. A. PutnamA. J. ThayerW. B. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11

Bamberg J. T. Bamberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90


Barnwell J. T. BambergL. Hosey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 91

Beaufort W. K. BowersJ. A. BradleyS. S. EricksonW. G. HerbkersmanK. F. HodgesW. J. Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118, 120–124

Berkeley W. E. CrosbyJ. S. DaningJ. H. Jefferson, Jr.J. H. MerrillS. Rivers, Jr.E. L. Southard . . . . . .15, 92, 99, 100, 102, 117

Calhoun R. L. Ott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Charleston R. L. Brown

W. E. CrosbyW. G. GilliardS. Goldfinch, Jr.J. A. HorneH. B. Limehouse IIID. J. Mack IIIP. M. McCoy, Jr.J. H. MerrillS. Rivers, Jr.F. M. SottileL. E. StavrinakisM. E. TinklerJ. S. Whipper . . . . . . .15, 94, 99, 108–117, 119

Cherokee D. C. MossV. S. Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30

Chester F. G. Delleney, Jr.M. K. DouglasD. C. Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 41, 43

Chesterfield P. M. HeneganJ. H. LucasR. L. Yow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 54, 65

Clarendon C. E. McKnightR. L. Ridgeway III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64, 101

Colleton J. T. BambergR. L. BrownK. F. HodgesP. G. Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 97, 116, 121


Darlington T. AlexanderJ. E. HayesP. M. HeneganP. D. LoweJ. H. LucasR. Q. Williams . . . . . . . . . .54, 55, 59, 60, 62, 65

Dillon J. W. GeorgeJ. E. Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 57

Dorchester J. A. HorneJ. H. Jefferson, Jr.P. G. KnightD. J. Mack IIIC. J. MurphyM. E. TinklerJ. S. Whipper . . .94, 97, 98, 102, 109, 113, 114

Edgefield W. ClyburnW. M. Hixon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82, 83

Fairfield M. K. Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Florence T. Alexander

R. K. KirbyP. D. LoweR. Q. Williams1 vacancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59–63

Georgetown C. L. AndersonS. Goldfinch, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103, 108

Greenville M. A. AllisonB. W. BannisterE. M. BedingfieldJ. M. BurnsW. M. ChumleyC. E. DillardD. P. HamiltonP. J. HendersonD. A. LoftisW. K. NanneyJ. A. PutnamL. C. Robinson-SimpsonG. R. SmithT. M. StringerM. N. Willis . . . . . . . . .10, 16–25, 27, 28, 35, 36

Greenwood J. A. ParksM. A. PittsR. S. Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–14


Hampton W. K. Bowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Horry C. L. Anderson

A. D. ClemmonsH. A. CrawfordG. D. DuckworthJ. W. GeorgeK. HardeeN. L. HardwickJ. E. HayesJ. E. JohnsonM. Ryhal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55–58, 68, 103–107

Jasper W. K. BowersW. G. HerbkersmanW. J. Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118, 120, 122

Kershaw J. C. BalesG. A. BrownL. S. FunderburkJ. H. Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 52, 65, 80

Lancaster D. A. LongJ. H. LucasM. P. NorrellR. L. Yow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 45, 53, 65

Laurens M. A. AnthonyM. A. PittsM. N. Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 16, 42

Lee G. A. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Lexington T. K. Atwater

N. BallentineK. A. BinghamC. HugginsR. S. Kennedy, Jr.R. L. OttR. QuinnL. K. SpiresM. R. Toole . . . . . .39, 69, 71, 85, 87–89, 93, 96

Marion J. W. GeorgeR. K. Kirby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 61

Marlboro J. E. HayesP. M. Henegan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 55

McCormick J. A. Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Newberry W. J. McLeod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Oconee W. E. Sandifer III

W. R. Whitmire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 2


Orangeburg G. Cobb-HunterJ. N. Govan, Jr.L. HoseyR. L. Ott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66, 91, 93, 95

Pickens G. E. ClaryN. A. CollinsD. R. HiottJ. A. PutnamW. E. Sandifer III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–5, 10

Richland J. C. BalesN. BallentineB. E. BernsteinM. K. DouglasK. Finlay IIIC. R. HartL. HowardJ. A. McEachernM. S. McLeodJ. H. NealJ. T. RutherfordJ. E. Smith, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 70–80

Saluda W. ClyburnR. S. Kennedy, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 82

Spartanburg M. A. AllisonN. D. BrannonW. M. ChumleyJ. D. Cole, Jr.P. M. ForresterD. C. HicksH. Mitchell, Jr.E. R. Tallon, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31–38

Sumter G. A. BrownJ. H. NealR. L. Ridgeway IIIG. M. Smith, Jr.J. D. Weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 51, 64, 67, 70

Union M. A. Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Williamsburg C. L. Anderson

C. E. McKnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101, 103York F. G. Delleney, Jr.

R. FelderJ. C. KingD. A. Long


D. C. MossV. S. MossR. W. NormanT. E. PopeJ. G. Simrill . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 29, 30, 43, 45–49

District Number andMember Representing District

District Member1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William R. “Bill” Whitmire2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William E. “Bill” Sandifer III3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary E. Clary4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David R. Hiott5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Neal A. Collins6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W. Brian White7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael W. “Mike” Gambrell8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jonathon D. Hill9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anne J. Thayer10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joshua A. Putnam11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig A. Gagnon12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Anne Parks13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R. Shannon Riley14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael A. Pitts15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Samuel Rivers, Jr.16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark N. Willis17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Mikell “Mike” Burns18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tommy M. Stringer19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dwight A. Loftis20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel P. “Dan” Hamilton21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phyllis J. Henderson22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wendy K. Nanney23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chandra E. Dillard24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce W. Bannister25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leola C. Robinson-Simpson26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raye Felder27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garry R. Smith28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric M. Bedingfield29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis C. Moss30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V. Stephen “Steve” Moss31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harold Mitchell, Jr.32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Derham Cole, Jr.


33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward R. “Eddie” Tallon, Sr.34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. Michael “Mike” Forrester35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William M. “Bill” Chumley36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Merita A. “Rita” Allison37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna C. Hicks38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Norman D. “Doug” Brannon39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ralph Shealy Kennedy, Jr.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walton J. McLeod41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MaryGail K. Douglas42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael A. “Mike” Anthony43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F. Gregory “Greg” Delleney, Jr.44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mandy Powers Norrell45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deborah A. Long46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Gary Simrill47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas E. “Tommy” Pope48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ralph W. Norman49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Richard C. King50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grady A. Brown51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. David Weeks52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laurie Slade Funderburk53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard L. “Richie” Yow54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patricia Moore “Pat” Henegan55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jackie E. “Coach” Hayes56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Ryhal57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Wayne George58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeffrey E. “Jeff” Johnson59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terry Alexander60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phillip D. Lowe61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roger K. Kirby 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Q. Williams63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert L. Ridgeway III65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James H. “Jay” Lucas66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gilda Cobb-Hunter67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G. Murrell Smith, Jr.68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heather Ammons Crawford69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick Quinn70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph H. “Joe” Neal71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nathan Ballentine72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James E. Smith, Jr.73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christopher R. “Chris” Hart74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Todd Rutherford75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kirkman Finlay III


76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon Howard77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph A. “Joe” McEachern78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beth E. Bernstein79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mia S. McLeod80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jimmy C. Bales81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don L. Wells82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William “Bill” Clyburn83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William M. “Bill” Hixon84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christopher A. Corley85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chip Huggins86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Taylor 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Todd K. Atwater88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McLain R. “Mac” Toole89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenneth A. “Kenny” Bingham90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Justin T. Bamberg91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lonnie Hosey92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph S. Daning93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Russell L. Ott94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jenny Anderson Horne95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry N. Govan, Jr.96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L. Kit Spires97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patsy G. Knight98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christopher J. “Chris” Murphy99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James H. Merrill100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward L. Southard101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cezar E. McKnight102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph H. Jefferson, Jr.103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl L. Anderson104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gregory D. Duckworth105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin Hardee106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nelson L. Hardwick107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alan D. Clemmons108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephen Goldfinch, Jr.109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David J. Mack III110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harry B. “Chip” Limehouse III111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wendell G. Gilliard112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F. Michael “Mike” Sottile113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Seth Whipper114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary E. Tinkler115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter M. McCoy, Jr.116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert L. Brown117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William E. “Bill” Crosby118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William G. “Bill” Herbkersman


119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leonidas E. “Leon” Stavrinakis120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wm. Weston J. Newton121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenneth F. Hodges122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William K. “Bill” Bowers123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Bradley124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shannon S. Erickson


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