Senator, South Carolina State Senate, 1992-2012

Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, 1982-1992

Vice Chair, Horry County Council, 1976-­, 1980

District Governor, 1977-1978

Deputy District Governor, 1976-1977

Former Chair, North Myrtle Beach School Board, 1968-1971

North Mrytle Beach City Council, 1962­-, 1966

Experience, Horry County Airport Committee

Former Chairman, Horry-Georgetown-Williamsburg Planning Services Administration

Experience, North Myrtle Beach Tourism Committee

Waccamaw Regional Planning Council, 1994-2004

Waccamaw Region Economic Opportunity Council, 1973-1976

Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority, 1971-1976

Developer/Owner, Eagle Nest Golf Club, 1970-present

Major Owner, Beachwood Golf Club, 1967-present

Owner, Elliott Realty Corporation, 1959-present

Experience, President BDY Investment Systems

Experience, 6th District Tourism Committee

Experience, Mason

Experience, Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce

Experience, Shriner

Board Member, United Way of Horry County

Board of Directors, National Bank of South Carolina, 1978-2004

Bountiful Handicap Children's Park Board, 2000-2004

Board of Deacons, Presbyterian Church, 1980-1990

Board of Visitors, Presbyterian College, 1978-1980, 1982-1984

Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, 1968-1984

District Governor, Lions Club, 1976-1977, 1977-1978

Area III Vocational Training School Board, 1968-1972

President, Jaycees Grand Chapter, 1964-1970