Today we take a look at some South Carolinians outside of traditional political roles who make a tremendous difference in the Palmetto State. You might say they have a shocking amount of power. You may also want to say “Thank you.” Or not. Take a look.
- Graham Adams, PhD (at center), CEO - South Carolina Office of Rural Health
South Carolina Rural Health Research Center Graham Adams, PhD is the CEO for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health. The non-profit organization is dedicated to seeing that all medically underserved populations in the Palmetto State have access to affordable, quality healthcare.
- Anita Zucker, Board Chair - Charleston Regional Development Alliance
College of Charleston School of Business Among the many boards on which Anita Zucker is active, she is the current Chair of the Board for the Charleston Regional Development Alliance. The Charleston Regional Development Alliance’s goal is to foster long-term sustainable economic growth in the Charleston area. Forbes ranked Charleston as #7 in the U.S. for “Where the Jobs Will Be in 2015.”
- Warren Redman-Gress, Executive Director - AFFA
Facebook/Warren Redman-Gress Redman-Gress is the Executive Director and one of the founding members of AFFA, Alliance for Full Acceptance. AFFA is a social justice organization dedicated to achieving equality and acceptance for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
- Molly Spearman, SC Superintendent of Education
Facebook/Molly Spearman for Education The SC Superintendent of Education oversees the safety and education of the youth in SC.
- Commanding General Roger Cloutier, Fort Jackson
Facebook/Fort Jackson Commanding General The Fort Jackson Commanding General oversees the largest and most active Initial Entry Training Center for new Army recruits in the U.S.
- Jim Newsome, President & CEO - SC State Ports Authority
Twitter/Jim Newsome James I. (Jim) Newsome, III is the President and CEO of the SC State Ports Authority. The ports in the Palmetto State are a big part of attracting new business, like the new Volvo plant opening in 2018.
- Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone - Catholic Diocese of Charleston
Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston The Most Rev. Robert Gugielmone, the Thirteenth Bishop of Charleston, oversees all of South Carolina’s Catholic Parishes and Missions.
- Kim Stenson ( at head of table), Director - SC Emergency Management
Twitter/SCEMD As Director of the SC Emergency Management Division, Kim Stenson and his team were called to wide-scale action in October as the Palmetto State was hit with record rainfalls and disastrous flooding.
- SC Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal
South Carolina Judicial Department South Carolina Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal oversees the highest court in the state.
Important things happen everyday in South Carolina (outside of politics) that affect all of us. What did you think of our list? Did it stir any emotions for you? If you’d like to add your own list of influential South Carolininians feel free to do so in the comments section.
South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Graham Adams, PhD is the CEO for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health. The non-profit organization is dedicated to seeing that all medically underserved populations in the Palmetto State have access to affordable, quality healthcare.
College of Charleston School of Business
Among the many boards on which Anita Zucker is active, she is the current Chair of the Board for the Charleston Regional Development Alliance. The Charleston Regional Development Alliance’s goal is to foster long-term sustainable economic growth in the Charleston area. Forbes ranked Charleston as #7 in the U.S. for “Where the Jobs Will Be in 2015.”
Facebook/Warren Redman-Gress
Redman-Gress is the Executive Director and one of the founding members of AFFA, Alliance for Full Acceptance. AFFA is a social justice organization dedicated to achieving equality and acceptance for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Facebook/Molly Spearman for Education
The SC Superintendent of Education oversees the safety and education of the youth in SC.
Facebook/Fort Jackson Commanding General
The Fort Jackson Commanding General oversees the largest and most active Initial Entry Training Center for new Army recruits in the U.S.
Twitter/Jim Newsome
James I. (Jim) Newsome, III is the President and CEO of the SC State Ports Authority. The ports in the Palmetto State are a big part of attracting new business, like the new Volvo plant opening in 2018.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston
The Most Rev. Robert Gugielmone, the Thirteenth Bishop of Charleston, oversees all of South Carolina’s Catholic Parishes and Missions.
Twitter/SCEMD
As Director of the SC Emergency Management Division, Kim Stenson and his team were called to wide-scale action in October as the Palmetto State was hit with record rainfalls and disastrous flooding.
South Carolina Judicial Department
South Carolina Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal oversees the highest court in the state.
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