Senator, South Carolina State Senate, District 37, 1997-present

Candidate, South Carolina State Senate, District 37, 2020

Chair, Constitutional Subcommittee

Member, Education Committee

Member, Electricity Market Reform Measures Study Committee

Member, Ethics Committee

Member, Finance Committee

Member, Rules Committee

Chair, Transportation Committee

Member, Transportation and Regulatory Subcommittee

Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Corrections and Penology Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Subcommitte on Natural Resources, South Carolina State Senate

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Retirement and Employee Benefits, South Carolina State Senate

Member, Education Committee, South Carolina State Senate, 2023-2024

Member, Ethics Committee, South Carolina State Senate, 2023-2024

Member, Finance Committee, South Carolina State Senate, 2023-2024

Member, Rules Committee, South Carolina State Senate, 2023-2024

Chairman, Transportation Committee, South Carolina State Senate, 2023-2024

President/Chief Executive Officer, GTI Corporation, 1989-present

Chair/Founder, South Carolina Legislative Prayer Caucus, 2016-present

Member, National Council on Bible Curriculum Advisory Board, 2007-present

Member, Southern Methodist College Board, 2006-present

Member, Information and Technology Committee, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), 2000-present

Member, Transportation Committee, CHATS Charleston Area, 1998-present

Member, Charleston Berkeley Dorchester Council of Governments, 1997-present

Member, Berkeley County Republican Party Executive Committee, 1996-present

Member, Charleston Southern University Board of Visitors, 1996-present

Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), 1996-present

Lifetime Member, National Association of Texaco and Shell Marketers, 1989-present

Member, Sigma Chi, 1985-present

Member, Pointe North Community Church, Moncks Corner, present

Former Chair, Saint Stephens First Baptist Church Board of Deacons

Member, Executive Committee, Berkeley County Republican Party, 1996-2008

Member, United Methodist Relief Center Board, 2003-2008

Member, Study Committee, South Carolina Farmers Market, 2001-2003

Awards:

Significant Contribution Award, MADD, 1998
Legislative Achievement Award, Charleston More Than a Port, 2002
Commendation for Service to and Support of Farmers, Agricuture Commission of South Carolina, 2002;
Legislative Appreciation Award, Agriculture Commission of South Carolina, 2002;
Raising the Standard Award, Heritage Commission Services, 2003;
National Legislative Impact Award, National Abstinence Clearinghouse, 2004;
Outstanding Service Award, American Legion Department of South Carolina, 2004;
Legislator of the Year, Carolina's Independent Automobile Dealers Association, 2004;
Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Public Charter School Association, 2004;
Friend to the Taxpayer Award, South Carolina Association of Taxpayers, 2004;
Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Farm Bureau, 2005;
Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Poultry Federation, 2006;
Humane State Legislator Award, Humane Society of United States, 2006;
Legislative Service Award, Sweetgrass Market Place Coalition, 2007;
Palmetto Leadership Award, South Carolina Policy Council, 2007, 2008;
Senate Legislative Champion Award (for outstanding leadership in the defense of faith, family, and freedom), Palmetto Family Council, 2007-2008, 2011-2012;
Legislator of the Year, Construction Network of the Carolinas, 2008;
The Westendorff Award for Service to Those in Need, United Methodist Relief Center, 2008;
Leadership Award, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, 2008;
Legislator of the Year, Maritime Association of South Carolina, 2008, 2009;
Friend of Transit Award, Transportation Association of South Carolina, 2009;
Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, 2009;
Legislator of the Year, Palmetto Charter Network, 2009;
Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, 2010;
Peas and Carrots Award for improving environmental and economic quality of life, Citizens for Sound Conservation, 2010;
Legislative Leader Award, ABATE of South Carolina, 2010;
Legislative Service Recognition, Boeing, 2010;
Panama Canal Authority recognition, Canal de Panamá, 2010;
Boeing Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 2010;
100% Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, 2010;
Golden Apple Award, South Carolina Chapter, National Coalition for Public School Options, 2011;
Political Courage Award, Berkeley County Republican Party, 2011;
Support of Liberty Award, ABATE of South Carolina, 2012;
Sword and Mace Award (for score of 100 for promotion and protection of the free, private and competitive enterprise system), South Carolina BIPEC, 2012;
Pro-Life Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Citizens for Life, 2012;
Honorary Lt. Colonel, South Carolina DNR, 2014;
Trident Technical College, Champion for Economic Development Award, 2015, 2016;
Barrett Lawrimore Leadership Award, Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2015;
South Carolina Champion of School Choice Award, 2015;
Legislative Appreciation Award, SC Association of Conservation Districts, 2013;
Public Servant Award, South Carolina Baptist Convention, 2013

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Fishing, Watching football