First District: Beaufort, Berkeley, parts of Charleston, parts of Colleton, parts of Dorchester

        Email:  Commissioner.CWilliams@psc.sc.gov
        Administrative Coordinator:  Tricia DeSanty, 803-896-5100

        Assumed Commissionership September 24, 2020             
   

 

   Education:

       Wake Forest University--BA in History

       University of Virginia--Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning

 

Government Experience:

Planning Administrator and Project Manager et al. (City of Charleston 1982- 2017)

• Facilitation of annexations and coordination of expansion of utility services
• Development of growth management and long-range plans
• Manager of Charleston Metro Business Challenge
• Charleston Representative on SC Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Task Force

Professional Organizations:

     American Planning Association

     American Institute of Certified Planners

Professional Awards and Programs:

     Leadership South Carolina 2022-2023

     Diversity Leadership Fellow--Riley Institute – 2019-2020

     Barrett S. Lawrimore Community Pride Award 2019

Civic Service:

     Metanoia Building Volunteer

     Habitat for Humanity Construction Crew Volunteer

     Charleston Waterkeeper Volunteer

     Old Windermere Neighborhood Association Secretary and Mayoral Forum Committee and Council District 11 Forum Committee

Personal:

     Mother, wife, daughter, and granddaughter of South Carolinians engaged in public service