Former President Pro Tempore, South Carolina State Senate

Lieutenant Governor, State of South Carolina, 2017-2019

Candidate, Governor of South Carolina, 2018

Senator, South Carolina State Senate, 2004-2017

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

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

Former Member, Criminal Justice Subcommittee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Finance Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Chair, General Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Property Tax Subcommittee

Member, William Wallace Caucus, 2005-2017

Member, Legislative Audit Council, 2005-2007

Pharmacist, Bryant Pharmacy and Supply, 1995-present

Member, Chamber of Commerce, Greater Easley, 2005-present

Member, Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, 2004-present

Deacon/Treasurer, Concord Community Church, 1993-present

Activities Director, Camp Hope, 1989-present

Vice President, 10th District Pharmacy Association

Chair, Anderson County Republican Party, 1997-2001

Delegate, Republican National Convention, 2000

Awards:

2004 Recipient Circle Award President George W. Bush;
2006 Friend of the Taxpayers Award, South Carolina Association of Taxpayers;
2016 South Carolina Citizens for Life;
2016 Congressman Jeff Duncan Endorsement;
2016 SC Homebuilders;
2016 Sen. Katrina Shealy Endorsement;
2015 SC Staffing Association Legislator of the Year;
2013 Manufactured Housing Institute Legislator of the Year;
2012 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Endorsement;
2012 Republican Liberty Caucus Endorsement;
2012 SC Association of Taxpayer "Friend of the Taxpayer";
2012 National Federation of Independent Businesses Endorsement;
2012 SC Club for Growth Endorsement;
2012 Sen. Jim DeMint Endorsement;
2012 SC Citizens for Life Pac Endorsement;
2012 National Rifle Association Endorsement;
2011 Governor Nikki Haley's Report Card A;
2008 Sen. Jim DeMint Endorsement;
2008 Palmetto Family Council Award;
2008 National Rifle Association Endorsement;
2008 Gov. Mark Sanford Endorsement;
2008 SC Club for Growth Endorsement;
2008 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Endorsement;
2008 National Federation of Independent Businesses Endorsement;
2007 SC Association of Taxpayer "Friend of the Taxpayer";
2007 Legislator of the Year for Children's Rights;
2004 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Endorsement;
2004 Gov. Mark Sanford Endorsement;
2004 National Federation of Independent Businesses Endorsement;
2005 Governor Mark Sanford Taxpayer Hero;
2004 National Rifle Association Endorsement

Father's Name:

Clifford W.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Yard work, computers, cooking, spending time together & enjoying God's creation

Mother's Name:

Gloria J.