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W. Brian White, Chairman Harry B. "Chip" Limehouse, Ill, 1st V.C. Michael A. Pitts, 2nd V.C. William "Bill" Clyburn, 3rd V.C. Michael A. "Mike" Anthony Jimmy C. Bales Kenneth A. "Kenny" Bingham Alan D. Clemmons Gilda Cobb-Hunter* J. Derham Cole, Jr. Shannon S. Erickson Nelson L. Hardwick Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes William G. "Bill" Herbkersman Lonnie Hosey Chip Huggins Dwight A. Loftis Phillip D. Lowe* James H. Merrill* Joseph H. "Joe" Neal J . Gary Simrill G. Murrell Smith, Jr. Garry R. Smith* Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis William R. "Bill" Whitmire

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Representative W. Brian White

Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee Republican - Anderson District 6 - Anderson County - Map

Columbia Address 525 Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201

Business Phone (803) 734-3144

Home Address P.O. Box 970 Anderson 29622


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Personal Information • Residing in Anderson

Chairman, Anderson County Legislative Delegation, 2006-11

Chairman, Anderson Area Transportation Study Comm~tee (ANATS), 2006

Member, Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee

Budget and Control Board, 2011-

Joint Bond Review Committee, 2011

Chairman, South Carolina Sportsmen's Caucus, 2011-13

Executive Committee of the National Assembly of Sports mens Caucuses

• House Rules Committee, 2002·11, Chairman, 2007-11

Member, First Presbyterian Church

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Representative Harry B. "Chip" Limehouse, Ill

Republican - Charleston District 11 0 - Charleston County - Map

Columbia Address 326C Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201

Home Address 22 Menotti St. Charleston 29401

Home Phone (803) 252-0845 Business Phone (803) 734-2977

Home Phone (843) 577-6242 Business Phone (843) 577·6242

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Personal Information Commercial Real Estate Broker/Executive with Limehouse Properties, Hotel, Motel Management

Residing at 22 Menotti St.. Charleston

• Born August 8, 1962 in Charleston

• Son of H. B. and Frances (Fennell) Limehouse

University of SouU1 Carolina, B.S.

May 8. 1993 married Susan Ramsay, 2 children, Chase Alexander and Eliza Devereaux

Member, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, 1981-84

South Carolina Senate Page, 1983-84

• Volunteer Coordinator for Reagan-Bush, 1984

legislative Aide to United States Senator Strom Thurmond

1995legislator of the Year by National Solid Waste Management Association

• Former Member, Public Safety Coordinating Council

• Joint Bond Review Committee Special Property Tax Ad Hoc Subcommittee

South Carolina Waterfowl Association

Association of Realtors

legislative Council

legislative Committee, Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, 1994-

Hunley Commission

E. Cooper Republican Men's Club, life member

Education. labor, and Job Training Commission of the Assembly on Federal Issues, National Conference of State legislators

Member, South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank

• South Carolina House Republican Caucus

Chairman. Charlesion County legislative Delegation, 2008·09

Hibernian Society

• St. Michael's Episcopal Church

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Representative Michael A. Pitts

Republican - Laurens District 14 - Greenwood & Laurens Counties- Map



Home Address 372 Bucks Point Rd. Laurens 29360

Home Phone (864) 923-2925

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Personal Information Retired Greenville Police Born In Laurens

, Son of the late Joseph C., Jr. and the late Lois Lollis Pitts

, Lander University, B.S., 1985

June 28, 1974 married Susan W. Slay, 3 children, Nolan, Cl~ton, and Dena

Ex Council of NASC

• LWe member, NRA

North American Hunting Club

Gun Owners of South Carolina

Member, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

National Wild Turkey Federation

• ALEC President, National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC)

• Other Funds Oversight

, Lottery Oversight

Agency Heads Salary and Benefits

• Rabun Creek Baptist Church

• United States Army Reserve

Committee Assignments • Ethics, Secy.

• Ways and Means, 2nd V.C.


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• House of Representatives, 2003 - Present

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Representative William " Bill" Clyburn

Democrat - Aiken District 82 - Aiken, Edgefield & Saluda Counties - Map



Home Address 664 Edrie St. Aiken 29801

Home Phone (803) 649-6167

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Personal Information Public Relations Consultant

Residing at 664 Edrie St., Aiken

Born May 19, 1941 in Camden

Son of Charlie, Sr. and Hettie Clyburn

Allen University, B.S., 1964

University of South Carolina, M.Ed., 1975

• January 13, 1964 married Beverly Laverne Dozier, 3 children, William, Jr., Wilson Anthony, and Courtney Lavenne

Chairman, Aiken County Human Relations Commission

• Chairman, Aiken/Midland Valley Quality of Life Committee

Steward of Cumberland A.M. E. Church

Board member, Security Federal Savings and Loan Bank

Chairman: Aiken 20-20 Educalion Committee

South Aiken High School Parent Advisory Council, 1993-95

Board member, Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, 1974-76, 1996-

Aiken County Voters' Education Project (VEP), 1972-80

Aiken Elementary School Principal, 1975

• Aiken High School Principal, 1983·86

South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commissioner

Omega Psi Fraternity, Inc., Citizen of the Year, 1985

• Aiken Christian Fellowship Citizen of the Year

Johnston Lions Club

Committee Assignments • Ways and Means, 3rd V.C.


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Service In Public Office • Aiken City Councilman, 1973 • 1981

• Aiken County Councilman, 1981- 1986

House of Representatives, 1995 ·Present

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Representative Michael A. "Mike" Anthony

Democrat - Union District 42 - Laurens & Union Counties - Map



Home Address 322 MI. Vernon Rd. Union 29379

Home Phone (864) 427-3023

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Personal Information Retired Teacher/Coach

• Residing at 322 Mt. Vernon Rd., Union

• Born April4, 1950 in Union

• Son of Ernest and Rulh Anne Anthony

• Gardner-Webb University, B.S.

• June 12, 1976 married Kathy Dale Owens, 3 children, Trey, Brett, and Will

• Director, South Carolina Coaches Association

• Board of Directors, Feliowshlp Christian Athletes Union Gaffney

• SCEA Legislator of the Year, 2003

• Champion of Public Education, 2004

Former, Member, Education Oversight Committee

Rotary International

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Representative Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee Democrat - Richland District 80 - Kershaw & Richland Counties - Map

Columbia Address 503A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201


Home Address 1515 Crossing Creek Rd. Eastover 29044

Home Phone (803) 776-6416

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Personal Information Retired Educator/Residential Home Builder/Farmer

Residing at 1515 Crossing Creek Rd., Eastover

Born September 25, 1935 in Rose Hill, Virginia

• Son of the late James C. Bales and Ruth Robinetle

Columbia College, B.A., 1960

• East Tennessee State, M.A., 1966

• University of South Carolina, Ed.D., 1975

• December 2, 1993 married Helen (Lynn) Elizabeth Armstrong, 5 children, Richard, Deborah, Kevin, Kris, and Kristen

Teacher, Principal of Lower Richland High School, Director of Career Education for Richland School District One, 1959-60, 1963-91

• Probation Officer, Richland County Family Court, 1960-63

• Palmetto Richland Memorial Hosp~al Trustee, 1996-98

Chairman, Freshman Caucus, 1999-00

• United States Army, 1955-56

Committee Assignments • Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, Chairman

• Ways and Means


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Service In Public Office Richland Counly Council, 1977- 1984, 1986- 1990, Chairman. 1983 - 1984, 1990

House of Representatives, 1999- Present

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Representative Kenneth A. "l{enny" B ingham

Chairman, House Ethics Committee Republican - Lexington District 89 - Lexington County - Map

Columbia Address 51 9B Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201

Home Address P.O. Box 2025 Cayce 29171

Business Phone (803) 734·3114 Home Phone (803) 796-3582 Business Phone (803) 796-9300

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Personal Information Civil Engineer/Owner, American Engineering Consultants, Inc. Residing at 712 Moss Creek Dr., Cayce

Born August 3, 1962 in Cayce Son of Will iam Harold, Sr. and Marylynn Bingham

University of South Carolina, B.S., 1984 June 14, 1986 married Jennie Lynn Pearce, 2 children, Kayla McKenzie and Kellie Nicole

Member, City of Cayce Planning Commission, 1994-96

Lexington Schoof District Two Board of Trustees, 1996-00, Chairman, 1998-00

Deacon, Trinity Baptist Church

Committee Assignments • Ethics, Chairman

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Representative Alan D. Clemmons

Chairman, House Rules Committee Republican - Horry District 1 07 - Hony County - Map


Home Address 1800-A North Oak St. Myrtle Beach 29577

Business Phone (803) 734-3113 Business Phone (843) 448-4246

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Personal Information Real Estate Attorney/Businessman

Residing at 1411 S.C. Hwy. 15, Myrtle Beach

Born December 6, 1958 in Myrtle Beach

• Son of Carl Lee Clemmons and Geraldine "Gerry" Owens Clemmons

• Coastal Carolina University, B.S., 1982

• Hamline University Schoof of Law, J.D., 1989

• May 3, 1985 married Laura Ann Fipps, 2 children, Laura Alayne and Kelly Leigh

Eagle Scout

1973, Boy Scouts of America, Pee Dee Area Council, President, 2003-05

• Christian Missionary to Maya Indians of Southern Mexico, 1978-80

• Member, South Carolina Bar

• Harry County Bar Association

Harry County Planning Commission, 1996-98

• Myrtle Beach Planning Commission, ex officio, 1996-98

Chicora Rotary Club, 2000-

National l-73n4 Corridor Association, Chairman, 2007-

• South Carolina 1-73 Association, Chairman, 2003-07

North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) 1-73 Committee, Vice Chairman, 2003-

House Freshman Caucus, Chairman, 2003-04

Coastal Caucus, Co-Chairman, 2009-

House Judiciary Committee, 2nd Vice Chairman, 2004-06

Election Laws Subcommittee, Chairman, 2007-

House Rules Committee, Vice Chairman, 2007-11, Chairman, 2011-

Judicial Merit Selection Commission, 2008-

House Rules Commtttee, Chairman, 2011-

Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Coastal Carolina University, 2004

Special Legislative Commendation, Silver Haired Legislature, 2004

Legislator of the Year, Association of Drug Stores. 2005

• Carroll Campbell Award for Service, BMAI, 2006

• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Association of Reattors, 2006

• South Carolina Hero Award, AARP, 2008

• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Solicitor's Association, 2010

• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Republican Party, 20 10

• Legislator of the Year, Grand Strand Young Republicans, 2010

Legislator of the Year, Florence County Republican Women, 2011

South Carolina Republican Party

• Harry County Republican Party, VICe Chairman, 1995-97, Chairman, 1997-00

• Republican National Convention, Delegate, 2000, 2008, Alternate, 2004

• Credentials Committeeman, 2008

House Republican Caucus, SecretaryfTreasurer, 2005-08

Chief Coastal Delegation Whip, 2009

Tidelands Bancshares, Inc., Organizer and Director, 2003-

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Committee Assignments Rules, Chairman

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Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter

Democrat - Orangeburg District 66 - Orangeburg County - Map



Home Address 4188 Five Chop Road Orangeburg 29115


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Personal Information • Social Work Administrator

Residing at 4188 Five Chop Rd., Orangeburg

Born November 5, 1952 in Gifford, Florida

Daughter of Selvin, Sr. and !he late Nina (Walker) Cobb

• Florida A & M University, B.S .. 1973

Florida State University, M.A., 1978

South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners, LISW, 1990

• August 30, 1975 married Terry Keith Hunter

Member, Leadership South Carolina, Class of 1986

• House Minority Leader, 1997-00 South Carolina Chapter of National Association of Social Workers

South Carolina American Civil Liberties Union

Branchville NAACP

Orangeburg County Democratic Party

• National Committeewoman, Democratic National Committee

Chairwoman, Southern Caucus, Democratic National Committee

Chairwoman, National Black Caucus of State Legislators Youth Committee

Joint Bond Review Committee

• Awarded Florida A & M Universijy National Alumni Association 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award

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Service In Public Office • House of Representatives, January 28, 1992 - Present

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Representative J . Derham Cole, Jr.

Republican - Spartanburg District 32 - Spartanburg County - Map

Columbia Address 402B Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201


Home Address P.O. Box 1467 Spartanburg 29304

Home Phone (864) 285-4732 Business Phone {864) 591-1113

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Personal Information Attorney

Residing at 102 Greenbriar Rd., Spartanburg Born March 12, 1977 in Columbia

Son ol J. Derham and Candace Carlson Cole University or South Caro6na, B.S., cum laude with honors from the Honors College, 1999, Master ol International Business Studies, 2003, J.D., 2003 January 5, 2008 married Suzanne Boulware


• South Carolina Bar Association

7th Circuit Representative, South Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, 2007-09

Spartanburg County Bar Association Rotary Club ol Spartanburg

Board ol Trustees, Arts Partnership ol Greater Spartanburg


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Representative Shannon S. Erid{son

Republican- Beaufort District 124 - Beaufort County - Map



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Personal Information Teacher/Owner/Director, Lowcountry Building Blocks, Inc.

Born April 21 , 1963 in Raleigh, North Carolina

• Daughter of the late William Monroe and the late Martha Jane Hattaway Smith

• University of South Carolina, B.A., 1997

Married to Kendall F. Erickson, 2 children, Mariah and Joshua

Member: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2003-06

• Governor's Advisory Committee on Child Care, 2003-07

• United Way of Beaufort County, 2005-06

• South Carolina Child Care Association, President, 2005-07

• First Steps to School Readiness/United Way of South Carolina Quality Task Force, 2006-08

Beaufort County Republican Party

• Beaufort County Republican Women

• Member, Rotary Club of the Lowcountry

Lady's Island Business and Professional Association

Chairman, South Carolina General Assembly Republican Women's Caucus, 2009-

General Assembly Women's Caucus, 1st Vice Chairman

• Interagency Coordinating Council, Vice Chairman, 2009-

Member , St. Peter's Catholic Church


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Representative Nelson L. Hardwick

Republican - Horry District 1 06 - Hony County - Map


Home Address 714 Cedar Dr. North Surfside Beach 29575

Business Phone (803) 734-2967 Home Phone (843) 238-8380 Business Phone (843) 238-1142

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Personal Information • Businessman/Engineer

• Residing at 714 Cedar Dr. N., Surfside Beach

Born September 19, 1951 in Conway

Son of Catherine Allen and the late Fred B. Hardwick

• Clemson University, B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 1973, M.S., Environmental Engineering, 1977

Married to Marty Smnh, 3 children, Nada, Ira, and Melissa

District Director, EQC, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), 1978

• Engineering Manager Grand Strand Water and Sewer, 1978-80

Real Estate Developer and Consulting Engineer, 1980·

Past Chairman, Harry County Stormwater Advisory Board

Founding member, South Strand Republican Club, 2001·

• Past member, American Society Civil Engineers

• South Carolina Association of Realtors

Member, Surfside A!ea Rotary

National Society Professional Engineers

House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Commntee, 2005·, Chairman, 2011-

• Majority Whip, 2007·10

Co-Chairman Rural Caucus, 2007-10

Member, Episcopal Church of Resurrection, Surfside Beach



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Representative Jacl<ie E. "Coach" Hayes

Democrat - Dillon District 55 - Darlington, Dillon, Horry & Marlboro Counties - Map



Home Address 240 Bermuda Rd. Dillon 29536

Home Phone (843) 774-6125 Business Phone (843) 841 -3679

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Personal Information • Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

Residing at 2342 Spring St., Hamer

Born October 12, 1961 In Marion

• Son of Julius and Virgie Hayes

Catawba College, B.A., 1984

March 30, 1985 married Vera Amanda Mclellan, 3 children, Zach, Shuler, and Ellie

President, South Carofina Athletic Administrative Association, 1998-99

Athletic Director of the Year, 1999-00

Rural Water Association Legislator of the Year. 2000

South Carolina Chiropractic Association Legislator of the Year. 2000

2002 Region Coach of the Year

2008 High School Sports Report's Statewide Coach of the Year

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Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman

Republican - Beaufort District 118 - Beaufort & Jasper Counties - Map



Home Address 896 May River Rd. Bluffton 29910-5833


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Personal Information Eco-Developer/Redeveloper

Residing at 896 May River Road, Bluffton Born June 30, 1956 in Bedford, Ohio

Son of Kate Herbkersman and the late Donald Herbkersman

Attended University of South Caronna

Jefferson lnsmute, 1966

November 29, 1966 married Mary Margaret Kinzer, 2 children, Shelby and Cole

Chairman, Syndicated Investments

Ancient Order of Hibernian

Bluffton Rotary

Paul Harris Fellow

Friends of the River

Southern Beaufort County Com. Association Bluffton Republican Club

Knights of Columbus

Friends of the Library

• Airplane Owners and Pilots Association Beaufort County Republican Club

Chief Whip • MajorHy Caucus Finance Committee

Board of Advisors, South Carolina Bank and Trust • House Rules Committee

• Chairman, House Ways and Means Proviso Subcommittee CEO, Apex Land

CEO, Marina Front Development

Member, Calhoun St. Properties

Chairman, Caucus Communications

Government Council on Global Warming

• Trustee, Forbeck Cancer Foundation

Member, NRA

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Representative Lonnie Hosey

Democrat - Barnwell District 91 - Allendale, Barnwell & Orangeburg Counties - Map



Home Address P.O. Box 423 Barnwell 29812

Home Phone (803) 259-1178

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Personal Information Retired University Administrator

Residing at 286 Allen St., Barnwell • Voorhees College, A.A., 1975, B.S., 1978

Married to Doris Creech, 1 child, the late Donnie Daren Hosey Post Commander, Harley-Butler American Legion Post No. 246

Board Member, Salkehatchie Vietnam Veterans

Chairman, Barnwell County Community Activities Center, Inc.

• Member, VFW Post No. 10595 Disabled American Veterans

Community Service Club of Williston, Inc. Chairman, Barnwell County Democratic Party, 1994

• Barnwell-Blackville Branch NAACP Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

• President, Greenbranch Christian Benevolent Society Past Most Worshipful Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons of the State of South Carolina Member, St. Thomas Grove Missionary Baptist Church

United Slates Marine Corps, June 3, 19661oAugusl22, 1969

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Representative Chip Huggins

Republican - Lexington District 85 - Lexington County - Map


Business Phone (803) 734-2971 Cell Phone (803) 331·8468

Home Address 308 Wayworth Court Columbia 29212

Home Phone (803) 732-4418 Business Phone (803) 732·2000

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Personal Information Director , Business Development, Duraclean

• Residing at 308 Wayworth Court, Columbia • Born November 30, 1961 in Columbia

Son of Cecil and Kathleen Wood Huggins

Winthrop University, B.S., 1987 • October 29, 1988 married Ginger E. Gistrap, 2 chidren, Hiller and Laine

Lifetime member, M~ion Dolar Club

Greater Columbia Association of Realtors PEP Award and Member EmerHus Service Award

South Carolina Association of Realtors, Legislator of the Year, 2001

Board member, Lake Murray Titans BasebaU, Inc.

Past President and Member, Business Association of Columbia • Avalon Homeowner's Association

Past membership Chairman, Boy Scouts of America, Indian Waters Council

• Chairman, Etowah Friends of Scouting, 2001-02 • Member, Association of Realtors' Grievance Committee

• Advisory Board of South Carolina State Guard Winthrop University Alumni Board

• St. Andrews Rotary Club

• Chapin Chamber of Commerce • lrmo Chamber of Commerce

Lake Murray Association

Legislator of the Year, American Legion

Chairman, Business and Commerce Subcornm~tee

• State House Committee Former Board member, Welvista

Board member, Fire District Foundation

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

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Representative Dwight A. Loftis

Republican - Greenville District 19 - Greenville County - Map



Home Address P.O. Box 14784 Greenville 29610

Home Phone (864) 834-5760

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Personal Information Retired Insurance Agent

• Residing In Greenvine

• Born February 4, 1943 in Greenvile County

• Son of Stella M. Loftis and the late Stephen A Loftis

North Greenvlle College, Associate Arts, 1966 • December 8, 1963 married Sandra Elaine Jones, 3 children

• Board member and past President, Crime Stoppers of Greenvile

• Past Chairman, North West Business Education Partnership School Dlstrist of Greenville

Past member, Leadership Counc~ School District, Greenville County

• Former Greenville County School Trustee

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Representative Phillip D. Lowe

Republican - Florence District 60 - Darlington & Florence Counties - Map



Home Address 507 West Cheves St. Florence 29501


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Personal Information Physical Therapist & Developer

Son of Don and Naoma Lowe

• Medical University of South Carolina, B.S., 1982

Attended University of South Carolina and Francis Marion University

3 children

Medical University of South Carolina Physical Therapy Class President

• American Physical Therapy Association

, South Carolina APTA

Board member, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Chairman

Wildl~e and Freshwater Fisheries Division

Wildlife Distinguished Service Award

Florence National Bank Founding Board Member

• Member, Ducks Unlimited

Member, NRA

Dixie Youth baseball coach

• Florence Board of Realtors

, Blue Water Fishing Club

Farm Bureau

Founding President, Flyway Foundation

• Labor, Commerce and Industry

• Public Util~ies SucommiUee

, Real Estate Subcommillee

• Ethics Committee

Ebenezer Baptist Church

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Representative James H. Merrill

Republican - Berkeley District 99- Berkeley & Charleston Counties - Map



Home Address 2401 Daniel Island Dr. Charleston 29492


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Personal Information Public Relations Consultant, Geechie Communications

• Residing at 2401 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island

Born January 15, 1967 in Pensacola, Florida

Son of James H. and Annette McGregor Merrill

University of South Carolina, B.A., 1989, M.P.A., 1992

• August 29, 1992 married Noel Marie Gaillard, 3 children, Delaney Marie, Haley McGregor, and Darby Lee

• Press Secretary for Congressman Floyd Spence, 1989-92

Political Director, South Carolina Republican Party, 1992-98

• District Administrator for Congressman Mark Sanford, 1994

Owner, Geechie Communications, 1994-

Member, University of South Carolina Alumni Association

• Past President, Sigma Chi Fraternity

South Carolina Policy Council

• Berkeley County Republican Party

Whip, Majority Caucus

Fin. Com.

• Majority Leader, 2004-

University of South Carolina Gamecock Club

Daniel Island Neighborhood Association

Member, Stella Maris Catholic Church



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Representative Josepl1 H. "Joe" Neal

Democrat - Richland District 70 - Richland & Sumter Counties - Map



Home Address P.O. Box 5 Hopkins 29061

Home Phone (803) 776-0353

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Personal Information MinisterNICe President, New Horizons Systems, Inc.

Pastor , Calvary Baptist Church, Chester

Residing at 1326 Clar kson Rd., Hopkins

Born August 31, 1950

Son or Choatte R., Sr. and LaVerne K. Neal

Benedict College, B.A., 1972

Post graduate studies, Colgate Divinity, PHtsburg Theological Seminary

• Honorary D.O., Benedict College

• Chairman, Citizens for Hopkins Communny Organization

• Member, Moving Forward Community Group

• NAACP

, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

American Soc. Software Engineers

Board of Directors, past member, South Carolina Fair Share

• Co·founder, CLEAN-Citizens Local Environment Action Network

Board member, South Carolina Environmental Watch

Founder and Board member, Area Communities in Economic Development (Community Development Corporation)

Sumter Area Econom ic Development

Board member, Funds for Southern Corns.

Lower Richland Water Authority, Lower Richland Community Council

Past member, First Union Bank Comm. Reinvestment Act Advisory Board

Rural Sumter Commission for Economic Development

Chairman, Citizens for Hopkins Neighborhood Associations

Governor's Nuclear Waste Task Force

Co-Chairman, South Carolina Progressive Network

Board member, AAEJAN-The African American Environmental Action Network

Chairman, South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, 2000-02

Deputy Democratic Leader

• House Ways and Means Committee

Honorary Ph.D of Humanities, Francis Marion University

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Representative J. Gary Simrill

Republican - York District 46 - York County - Map



Home Address 1515 Alexander Rd. Rock Hill 29732


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Residing at 1515 Alexander Rd., Rock Hill

Born May 29, 1966 in Rock Hm

Son ofT. Hugh, Jr. and Diane Belk Simrill

Winthrop University, B.S., 1991

December 4, 1993 married Mary Ruth Dobson, 3 children, Mallory Graham, Sarah Kate, and Joseph Dozier

First Republican elected from Rock H ill

• Chamber of Commerce

Kiwanis International

, Distinguished Service Award, South Carolina Chapter of National Federation of the Blind

• Who's IMw in American Pol#ics

Who's Who in the South and Southwest • Member, Westminister Presbyterian Church

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Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr.

Republican - Sumter District 67 - Sumter County - Map



Home Address P.O. Box 580 Sumter 29151


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Residing at 2755 Windmill Drive, Sumter

Born May 15, 1968 in Florence

• Son of G. Murrell and Jody Hill Smith

Wofford College, B.A., 1990

University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1993

October 16, 2004 married Macaulay White, 2 children, Mary Brown "Bee" and George Murrell Ill

• Young, Young and Reiter, 1993-98

• Part-lime Assistant Public Defender, 1995-98

Partner, Lee, Erler, Wilson, Holler and Sm~h. LLC, 1998-

0wner, Reliable Medical Equipment

Member, Judiciary Comm~tee, 2001-08, 1st Vice Chairman, 2002-04

• Criminal Laws Subcommittee Chairman, 2005·08

Ways and Means, 2009-, Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Chairman

Commission or Indigent Defense, 2005-

, Sumter County Public Defender Corp. Board, 1998-06, Chairman, 2005-06

• Member, South Carolina Military Base Task Force, 2009-

Wofford Alumni Executive Comm~tee, 2003-05

South Carolina Bar Association

Sumter County Bar Association

• Sumter Gallery of Art Board, 2003-05

Sumter Palmetto Rotary Club, 1994-

, Wilson Hall Alumni of the Year, 2003

Legislator of the Year Victim's Assistance Network, 2005


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Representative Garry R. Smith

Chairman, House Operations and Management Committee Republican - Greenville District 27 - Greenville County - Map

Columbia Address 534 Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201

Home Address 210 Foxhound Rd. Simpsonville 29680

Business Phone (803) 734-31 41 Home Phone (864) 963-0337 Business Phone (864) 963-0337

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Personal Information • Businessman

Residing at 210 Foxhound Rd., Simpsonville

Born March 4, 1957 in Aiken

• Son of J. Roland and Peggy Smith

Univers ity of South Carolina-Aiken, B.A., 1979 University of South Carolina, M.P.A., 1983

• August 4, 1979 married Brenda L. Harman, 2 children, Michael Grady and Dana Michelle

• President, American Society of Public Administrators, South Carolina Chapter, 1988-90 Administrator, Bamberg County, 1988-92

• President, South Carolina Managers, Administrators and Supervisors, 1991-92 City Administrative, Simpsonville, 1992·95

Chairman, South Carolina City and County Management Association Committee on City Legislative Issues, 1993-94

Chairman, Greenville County Chief Administrative Otncer Group, 1995

President, Simpsonville Rotary Club, 1997-98 • President, Simpsonville United Methodist Men's Ministry, 2003

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Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis

Democrat - Charleston District 119 - Charleston County - Map



Home Address P.O. Box 30099 Charleston 29417


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• Residing in Charleston

• Born in Charleston

• College of Charleston, B.A., 1988

• University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1992

• Assistant Solicitor, 9th Circuit, 1993-96

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Service In Public Office County Council, 1999 - 2006

Chairman, Charleston County Council, 2005 - 2006

House of Representatives, 2007 - Present

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Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire

Republican - Oconee District 1 - Oconee County - Map


Home Address P.O. Box 157 Walhalla 29691

Business Phone (803) 734-3068 Home Phone (864) 638-2970 Business Phone (864) 638-4237

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Personal Information • Retired Educator, School District of Oconee County and Owner, S & W Farms

• Residing at 518 W. North Broad St., Walhalla

• Born August 24, 1948 in Seneca

Son of Ramsey and Marie Fagan Whttmire

• Piedmont College, AB .• 1972

• July 26, 1975 married Kathy Lynn Pittard, 3 children, Ashley Aven, Alayna Brianne, and Trevor Ramsey

Board of Directors, Walhala Chamber of Commerce

Member, Westminister Chamber of Commerce

Walhalla Rotary Club

, Walhalla Lions Club

Walhalla Sertoma Club

American Legion Post 124

• Oconee Heritage Center

Patriot's Hall Association

, Walhalla Oktoberfest Committee

Walhalla Civic Auditorium Board of Directors

, Walhalla High School Football Public Announcer, 1993-

Board member, South Carolina Council on Accreditation and School improvement

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

• Walhalla Jaycees

, Member, Education Committee of the Southern LegislatiVe Conference

Committee to Screen Candidates for Boards of Trustees of State Colleges and UniVersHies

Society of Descendants of the Un~ed State Constitution

Education Oversight Commillee

• 2010 American Legion Legislator of the Year

, 2010, 2011 Business Advocate Awards

, Historic Old Pickens Foundation

Sportsman's Caucus

St. Luke's Methodist Church, Outreach Committee Chairman

Pastor Parish Relations Committee

United States Almy Reserve, 1971-77

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Mayor Pro Tempore, 1998 - 1999

Mayor of Walhalla, 2000 - 2002

• House of RepresentatiVes, 2003 - Present

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