Moncks Corner, SC
First District: Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Dorchester, Colleton
Spouse: Pat
Assumed Commissionership March 4, 2004
Term ended June 30, 2020
Elected Vice Chairman July 2008
Elected Chairman July 2010
Member, National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC)
- Board of Directors, 2017 - current
- Co-Vice Chairman NARUC Committee on Water, 2006-2009
- Chairman NARUC Committee on Water, Dec 2010-2012
- Vice Chairman NARUC Subcommittee on Education and Research, 2015
- Chairman NARUC Subcommittee on Education and Research, 2017 - current
Member, SouthEastern Association of Regulatory Commissioners (SEARUC)
Former Member, Water Research Foundation, Public Council on Drinking Water Research
Member, New Mexico State Center for Public Utilities, Advisory Council
Former Member, Department of Homeland Security, Water Sector Government Coordinating Council
Education:
Berkeley High School – Graduate
University of South Carolina- BS Business Administration
Regulatory Schools:
- Regulatory Studies Program - 2004
- NARUC Utility Rate School - 2005
- Institute of Regulatory Law and Economics - 2005
- National Judicial College - 2006
- Emerging Issues - 2007
- First NARUC Commissioner to earn the Certificate of Continuing Regulatory Education (CCRE)
- Current Issues
- Financial Research Institute (FRI)
Military:
US Army 1963-1966- While stationed in Germany, served on the Board of Frankfort Area American Youth Activities. Honorable Discharge with Letter of Commendations.
Organizations:
Boy Scouts of America – Former VP of Programs, Southeastern Regional Camp Inspector, Recipient of the Silver Beaver Award
Girl Scouts of America- Former Board Member
Palmetto Touchdown Club- Former President and Program Chairman
Kiwanis Club of Charleston- Past President
Charleston Trident Chamber of Commerce- Former Chairman of Membership Committee
Charleston Advertising Federation- Former Board Member
Blessed Sacrament School Board- Former President
St. Joseph Parish Council- Former Member
St. Joseph’s Mens Club- Former President
South Carolina Trucking Association- Former Member
South Carolina Trucking Association Safety Council- Former Member
Greater Charleston Printer’s Association- Former Member