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Clemson University, B.S., 1987
Married to Carol Anderson, 3 children
Christian, Saved by Grace, April 1987
Board of Visitors, Charleston Southern University, 1996-
Board member, United Methodist Relief Center, 2003-08
Executive Committee, Berkeley County Republican Party, 1996-08
Life member, National Rifle Association
Life member, National Association of Texaco and Shell Marketers
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
Board member, Southern Methodist College, 2006-
Advisory Board member, National Council on Bible Curriculum, 2007-
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, 2015-2016
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 Panama, 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
Past Chairman, Deacon Board, First Baptist Church, St. Stephen
Member, Pointe North Community Church, Moncks Corner
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
Chairman and Founder, South Carolina Legislative Prayer Caucus 2016-
Pro-Life Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Citizens for Life, 2016 |