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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. comprises the 21 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 re-election. The Board meets twice annually.

SCICU College and University Presidents
Dr. Ernest C. McNealeyAllen University
Dr. Evans P. WhitakerAnderson University
Dr. Roslyn C. ArtisBenedict College
Dr. Alan Benson (Acting CEO)Bob Jones University
Mr. B. Keith FaulknerCharleston Southern University
Dr. Dwaun J. WarmackClaflin University
Dr. Natalie J. HarderCoker University
Dr. John DozierColumbia College
Dr. Rick Christman (Interim President)Columbia International University
Dr. Boone J. HopkinsConverse University
Dr. Steven C. AdamsonErskine College
Dr. Elizabeth B. DavisFurman University
Mr. Jeremy Whitaker (Acting President)Limestone University
Dr. Leroy StaggersMorris College
Dr. Maurice W. ScherrensNewberry College
Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr.North Greenville University
Dr. Anita O. GustafsonPresbyterian College
Dr. William D. BarkerSouthern Wesleyan University
Mr. W. Scott CochranSpartanburg Methodist College
Dr. Ronnie HopkinsVoorhees University
Dr. Nayef H. SamhatWofford College
At-Large Trustees – Business and Community Leaders
Ms. Susan Paget AmickSenior Vice President - Commercial Banker
SouthState Bank
Lexington, SC
Ms. Ava AyersAPS Firm, LLCColumbia, SC
Ms. Cynthia M. BennettVP, Education and Workforce Development
SC Chamber of Commerce
Columbia, SC
Ms. Jerry BentleyRetired Educator and Mental Health Practitioner
Elgin, SC
Ms. Tyson BlantonDistrict Manager - Government and Community Relations
Duke Energy
Kershaw, SC
Mr. Willis CanteyPresident
Cantey Tech Consulting
Charleston, SC
Mr. M. Blake DowdMarket President
Synovus
Lexington, SC
Mrs. Kristi EidsonGeneral Manager
Total Comfort Solutions
West Columbia, SC
Mr. John J. GarrisonAttorney
Aflac
Columbia, SC
Mr. Steve GrothSVP / Director of Government Lending
First Citizens Bank
Columbia, SC
Mr. Scott HaglerMidlands Market President
Security Federal Bank
Columbia, SC
Mr. Steve HallVP for Development
FGP International (Find Great People)
Greenville, SC
Ms. Annie HamMarketing Director
D&W Fine Pack
Fountain Inn, SC
Mr. David HarrellFounding Partner
Insurance Advantage
Lexington, SC
Mr. Michael JacksonManager - Federal and State Government Strategy
S.C. Ports Authority
Columbia, SC
Dr. Spencer JordanExecutive Director
SC Independent School Association (SCISA)
Orangeburg, SC
Mr. Wade KolbMember/Attorney
Wyche, P.A.
Greenville, SC
Mr. Tom KutylaSVP Commercial Division Manager - Columbia Metro Service Area
United Community Bank
Columbia, SC
Mr. Dennis LynchMember / Attorney
Nexsen Pruet
Columbia, SC
Ms. Jada McabeeShareholder / CPA
Halliday, Schwartz & Co.
Spartanburg, SC
Mr. Donny McElveenEmployee Benefits Sales Leader - SC
Brown and Brown, Inc.
Charleston, SC
Ms. Lucy Grey McIverAttorney
McLeod Law Group
Sumter, SC
Mr. Robert McKieTechnology Consultant/Program Manager
Dominion Energy
Irmo, SC
Ms. Adela MendozaExecutive Director
Hispanic Alliance
Greenville, SC
Mr. David MurphyVP, Growth and Risk Operations
Unum/Colonial Life and Accident
Columbia, SC
Ms. Brandolyn PinkstonRetired Administrator
SC Department of Consumer Affairs
Columbia, SC
Mr. Ben PorterSVP-Commercial Banking
First Citizens
Spartanburg, SC
Mr. John RamseyChair
Darlington Veneer
Darlington, SC
Ms. Kalisha RichardsonAssociate Director of Minority Research
South Carolina Senate
Columbia, SC
Mr. Mark RobbinsSenior Director - Global Human Resources
Sonoco Products Company
Elgin, SC
Mr. Patrick SappChief Operating Officer
Universal Therapeutic Services, LLC
Greenville, SC
Mr. Kevin ShortSVP - Middle Market Banking - Mid-South RegionTD Bank
Mr. David (Trey) SimonPresident & CEO
SC Student Loan Corporation
Columbia, SC
Mr. John SullivanPresident
Allegiance Industries
Columbia, SC
Ms. Caryn VedaneSenior Branch Operations Administrator
Edward Jones
Greenville, SC
Ms. Danna VetterChief Marketing Officer and SVP Communications
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, SC
Mr. Brent WeaverVice President - Government Banking
Wells Fargo
Lexington, SC
Ms. Sharon WilliamsConsultant
S. C. Bar Association
Columbia, SC
Mr. Chris ZimmerSVP - Columbia Market President
Truist Financial Corporation
Columbia, SC
Biographies for trustees elected at the October 10, 2023 board meeting (Class of 2026 — Ms. Susan Amick, Ms. Ava Ayers, Ms. Jerry Bentley, Mr. Wade Kolb, Mr. Tom Kutlya, Mr. Donny McElveen, Ms. Adela Mendoza, Mr. John Ramsey, Ms. Kalisha Richardson, Mr. Mark Robbins, Mr. Patrick Sapp, and Mr. Kevin Short) may be viewed here.


Executive Committee
Mr. Willis CanteyBoard Chair
Ms. Lucy Grey McIverPast Board Chair / Chair – Nominating Committee
Dr. Gene FantBoard Vice Chair / Chair – Council of College Presidents
Mr. Ben PorterBoard Chair-Elect
Dr. Natalie HarderCouncil of College Presidents
Dr. Leroy StaggersCouncil of College Presidents
Dr. Evans WhitakerCouncil of College Presidents
Mr. Trey SimonChair – Development Committee
Mr. Steve HallChair – Finance Committee
Ms. Brandolyn PinkstonChair – Public Policy Committee
Life Trustees
Mrs. Paula Harper-BetheaPresident & CEO
JM Smith Corporation
Mr. G. Lee CoryCommunity Leader
Mr. Hugh C. Lane, Jr.President
The Bank of South Carolina
Mr. E. Erwin Maddrey, IIPresident
Maddrey & Associates
Dr. Jerry M. NealRetired President
Med Central Health Resources, Inc.
Mr. M. Edward SellersRetired President & CEO
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Mrs. Minor Mickel ShawPresident
Micco, LLC
Mr. Joel A. Smith, IIIDean Emeritus
USC Darla Moore School of Business
Mr. Robert E. StatonRetired President
Presbyterian College
Mr. William B. TimmermanRetired Chairman & CEO
SCANA Corporation
Mr. M. William Youngblood, Jr.Counsel
Burr & Forman, LLP

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