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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. is comprised of the 20 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 mutual agreement. 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. Dondi E. CostinCharleston Southern University
Dr. Dwaun WarmackClaflin University
Dr. Natalie HarderCoker University
Dr. Tom BogartColumbia College
Dr. Mark SmithColumbia International University
Ms. Krista L. NewkirkConverse College
Dr. Robert E. Gustafson, Jr.Erskine College
Dr. Elizabeth DavisFurman University
Dr. Darrell F. ParkerLimestone College
Dr. Leroy StaggersMorris College
Dr. Maurice ScherrensNewberry College
Dr. Gene Fant, Jr.North Greenville University
Mr. Robert E. StatonPresbyterian College
Dr. Todd VossSouthern Wesleyan University
Mr. W. Scott CochranSpartanburg Methodist College
Dr. W. Franklin EvansVoorhees 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
Mr. Kin BrittonUpstate SC Market President – First Horizon (formerly Capital Bank)Spartanburg, SC
Ms. LaJoia BroughtonGovernment Affairs Advisor - Adams and Reese, LLPColumbia, SC
Mr. Willis CanteyPresident – Cantey Tech Consulting, Cantey EDUCharleston, SC
Mr. David CharpiaSVP / Market President – HomeTrust BankGreenville, SC
Mr. Jerry A. CheathamStaff VP of Finance, Industrial North America – SonocoHartsville, SC
Mr. Holt ChetwoodNortheast Region President – Wells Fargo BankColumbia, SC
Mr. Russell D. CookDirector - SC LaunchColumbia, 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. Ben GreenPartner/Co-Founder – Insurance AdvantageColumbia, 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. Tyler HudsonDirector - Commercial Real Estate - SynovusColumbia, SC
Mr. Steven JohnsonVice President, Enrollment and Inforce Growth Strategies - AflacColumbia, SC
Dr. Spencer JordanExecutive Director - SC Independent School Association (SCISA)Orangeburg, SC
Dr. Leonard R. KupersmithRetired Headmaster - Christ Church Episcopal SchoolSeabrook Island, 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. 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 ParkerVice President – USC – Business Partner FoundationElgin, SC
Ms. Brandolyn PinkstonRetired Administrator – SC Department of Consumer AffairsColumbia, SC
Mr. Ben PorterMarket President – BB&TSpartanburg, 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. 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 October 7, 2020 board meeting (Class of 2023 — Mr. Michael Allen, Mrs. Kristi Eidson, Mr. Mark Felk, Mr. Steven Johnson, Dr. Leonard Kupersmith, Mr. Montague Laffitte III, Mr. Daniel Sulton, and Ms. Caryn Vedane) may be viewed here.

Executive Committee

Mr. Jerry CheathamBoard Chair
Mr. Russell CookPast Board Chair / Chair – Nominating Committee
Ms. Krista NewkirkBoard Vice Chair / Chair – Council of College Presidents
Ms. Lucy Grey McIverBoard Chair-Elect
Dr. Elizabeth DavisCouncil of College Presidents
Dr. W. Franklin EvansCouncil of College Presidents
Dr. Maurice ScherrensCouncil of College Presidents
Mr. Chris RuhChair – Development Committee
Mr. Willis CanteyChair – Finance Committee
Mr. Ben GreenChair – Public Policy Committee

Life Trustees

Mrs. Paula Harper-BetheaExecutive Director SC Education Lottery Commission
Mr. MacFarlan L. Cates, Jr.President & Treasurer, Arkwright Mills
Mrs. Joan Sasser CokerCommunity Leader
Mr. George H. Cornelson IVChairman, The Bailey Foundation
Mr. G. Lee CoryCommunity Leader
Mr. James C. FortRetired President, Trust Company of SC, Inc.
Mr. W. Hayne HippCommunity Leader
Mr. Milton KimpsonCommunity Leader
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. StatonPresident, 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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