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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. comprises the 21 presidents from the member institutions and no more than 42 business and community leaders. The term of office for trustees, other than college presidents, is three years. A second three-year term is available by re-election. The Board meets twice annually.

SCICU College and University Presidents

Dr. Ernest McNealeyAllen University
Dr. Evans P. WhitakerAnderson University
Dr. Roslyn C. ArtisBenedict College
Dr. Steve PettitBob Jones University
Dr. Dondi E. CostinCharleston Southern University
Dr. Dwaun WarmackClaflin University
Dr. Natalie HarderCoker University
Dr. Tom BogartColumbia College
Dr. Mark SmithColumbia International University
Dr. Boone HopkinsConverse University
Dr. Steven AdamsonErskine College
Dr. Elizabeth DavisFurman University
Dr. Darrell F. ParkerLimestone University
Dr. Leroy StaggersMorris College
Dr. Maurice ScherrensNewberry College
Dr. Gene Fant, Jr.North Greenville University
Dr. Matthew vandenBergPresbyterian College
Dr. William CrothersSouthern Wesleyan University
Mr. W. Scott CochranSpartanburg Methodist College
Dr. Ronnie HopkinsVoorhees College
Dr. Nayef H. SamhatWofford College

At-Large Trustees – Business and Community Leaders

Mr. Michael AllenFounder / CEO - MOA Architecture, Inc.Greenville, SC
Ms. Cynthia M. BennettVP, Education and Workforce Development – SC Chamber of CommerceColumbia, SC
Ms. LaJoia BroughtonGovernment Affairs Advisor - Adams and Reese, LLPColumbia, SC
Mr. Willis CanteyPresident – Cantey Tech Consulting, Cantey EDUCharleston, SC
Mr. Jerry A. CheathamStaff VP of Finance, Industrial North America – SonocoHartsville, SC
Mr. M. Blake DowdMarket President - SynovusLexington, SC
Mrs. Kristi EidsonGeneral Manager - Total Comfort SolutionsWest Columbia, SC
Mr. Mark FelkEVP / Branch Manager - Brown & Brown of SCGreenville, SC
Mr. John J. GarrisonAttorneyColumbia, SC
Mr. Ted GentryAttorney – Wyche, PAGreenville, SC
Mr. Joe GillisPresident/CEO/Founder – Gillis AdvertisingBlythewood, SC
Mr. Steve GrothSVP / Director of Government Lending - First Citizens BankColumbia, SC
Mr. Scott HaglerMidlands Market President - Security Federal BankColumbia, SC
Mr. Steve HallVP for Development – FGP International (Find Great People)Greenville, SC
Ms. Annie HamBusiness Development Manager - SonocoFlorence, SC
Dr. Valerie E. HarrisonEducation Consultant - Harrison EduSource, LLCOrangeburg, SC
Mr. Steven JohnsonVice President, Enrollment and Inforce Growth Strategies - AflacColumbia, SC
Dr. Spencer JordanExecutive Director - SC Independent School Association (SCISA)Orangeburg, SC
Mr. Montague Laffitte IIIExecutive Vice President - South State BankColumbia, SC
Mr. Ray LattimorePresident and CEO – Marketplace StaffingGreenville, SC
Mr. Brad LoveShareholder/Attorney – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PAGreenville, SC
Mr. Dennis LynchMember / Attorney - Nexsen PruetColumbia, SC
Ms. Jada McabeeShareholder / CPA - Halliday, Schwartz & Co.Spartanburg, SC
Mr. James McFaddenAvionics Manager – Interstate Turbine ManagementNorth Charleston, SC
Ms. Lucy Grey McIverAssistant VP and Deputy General Counsel – Blue Cross Blue Shield of SCColumbia, SC
Mr. Robert McKieTechnology Consultant/Program Manager - Dominion EnergyIrmo, SC
Mr. John P. MoorePresident and Chief Compliance Officer – MTM Investment Management, LLCSpartanburg, SC
Mr. David MurphyVP, Growth and Risk Operations - Unum/Colonial Life and AccidentColumbia, SC
Ms. Brandolyn PinkstonRetired Administrator – SC Department of Consumer AffairsColumbia, SC
Mr. Ben PorterCommercial Banking – First CitizensSpartanburg, SC
Ms. Leigh Ann PuryearPublic Relations Associate – Duke Energy CarolinasGreenville, SC
Mr. Chris RuhExecutive Vice President, Sales and Compliance – Williams & Fudge, Inc.Rock Hill, SC
Ms. Candace C. ShiverCEO – The Shiver GroupColumbia, SC
Mr. David (Trey) SimonPresident & CEO – SC Student Loan CorporationColumbia, SC
Mr. Shannon StephensMidlands President - United Community BankColumbia, SC
Mr. John SullivanPresident - Allegiance IndustriesColumbia, SC
Mr. Daniel SultonShareholder / Attorney - Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.Greenville, SC
Ms. Caryn VedaneSenior Branch Operations Administrator - Edward JonesGreenville, SC
Mr. Brent WeaverVice President - Government Banking - Wells FargoLexington, SC
Ms. Sharon WilliamsConsultant - S. C. Bar AssociationColumbia, SC
Mr. Dale WillisEastern Region President, Architectural Glazing Systems - Oldcastle Building EnvelopeSpartanburg, SC

Biographies for trustees elected at the September 28, 2021 board meeting (Class of 2024 — Mr. M. Blake Dowd, Mr. Steve Groth, Mr. Dennis Lynch, Ms. Jada McAbee, Mr. David Murphy, Mr. Shannon Stephens, and Mr. John Sullivan) may be viewed here.

Executive Committee

Ms. Lucy Grey McIverBoard Chair
Mr. Jerry CheathamPast Board Chair / Chair – Nominating Committee
Dr. Maurice ScherrensBoard Vice Chair / Chair – Council of College Presidents
Mr. Willis CanteyBoard Chair-Elect
Dr. Elizabeth DavisCouncil of College Presidents
Dr. Gene FantCouncil of College Presidents
Dr. Leroy StaggersCouncil of College Presidents
Mr. Chris RuhChair – Development Committee
Mr. Ben PorterChair – Finance Committee
Mr. Ted GentryChair – Public Policy Committee

Life Trustees

Mrs. Paula Harper-BetheaPresident & CEO, JM Smith Corporation
Mrs. Joan Sasser CokerCommunity Leader
Mr. G. Lee CoryCommunity Leader
Mr. James C. FortRetired President, Trust Company of SC, Inc.
Mr. Hugh C. Lane, Jr.President, The Bank of South Carolina
Mr. E. Erwin Maddrey, IICommunity Leader
Dr. Jerry M. NealPresident, Med Central Health Resources, Inc.
Mr. M. Edward SellersPresident & CEO, BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Mrs. Minor Mickel ShawPresident, Micco, LLC
Mr. Joel A. Smith, IIICommunity Leader
Mr. Robert E. StatonRetired President, Presbyterian College
Mr. William B. TimmermanCEO/Chairman/President, SCANA Corporation
Mr. M. William Youngblood, Jr.Attorney-at-Law, The McNair Law Firm

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