Press Releases

HUGH E. WEATHERS Commissioner, South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers has been serving as South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture since September 2004. Under Commissioner Weathers’ tenure, the Department has created several new branding programs under the Certi

JOHN H. MAGILL State Director, South Carolina Department of Mental Health Mr. Magill began working at the Department of Mental Health in the late 1960’s. In 1977, he became the Georgia State Director for Alcohol and Drug Abuse. He was the Founding Chief Executive Officer of Fenwick Ha

KAZUO SUNAGA Consul-General, Consulate-General of Japan Consul-General Kazuo Sunaga will discuss the economic impact of Japanese industry in the Southeast and specifically Greenville. He has served in this role since March of 2013. His background includes being the Minister of Permane

TERRY R. WEAVER ROTARY DISTRICT 7750 DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2015-2016         During his 35+ years in Rotary, Terry has been a member of the Rotary Clubs of St. Louis, Milwaukee, Atlanta and Greenville, four of the 100 largest Rotary clubs in the world. He is a Major Do

JAMES CLEMENTS, PRESIDENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY President Clements will share with the club his plans and priorities for Clemson. James P. Clements became Clemson University’s 15th president on December 31, 2013. He is also a Professor in the School of Computing, College of Engineerin

Trey Gowdy represents the Fourth Congressional District of South Carolina. He entered Congress in 2010 with a resolute commitment to the conservative principles that have guided him throughout his years in public service. In May of this year, Trey was named as the Chairman of the Hous

Inclusion and Diversity : A Panel Discussion You will not want to miss this meeting as we bring together an all-star lineup of diversity professionals from our community for a panel discussion on inclusion and how it makes diversity work. This important topic is critical to discuss an

MAJOR GENERAL, MASTIN M. ROBESON U. S. Marine Corps (Retired) General Robeson will discuss challenges facing our veterans. You will not want to  miss this informative and important discussion.  A native of the Carolinas, Mastin Robeson served over 34 years on active duty in the US Mar

JASON D. MARTIN, PE DUKE ENERGY Jason D. Martin will discuss Duke Energy’s historical involvement in renewable energy (including solar energy), as well as its goals for the coming months and years. Jason will also give an overview of recent State legislation related to renewable energ