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Past Presidents

The South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA) has a long and distinguished history of leadership, driven by the dedication and expertise of its past presidents. These individuals have played a pivotal role in shaping the association, guiding its mission to enhance the safety and resilience of our communities through effective emergency management practices. Their commitment to excellence and service has helped build a strong foundation upon which current and future leaders can continue to advance our goals.

This table honors the contributions and legacy of SCEMA’s past presidents, recognizing their invaluable efforts in fostering a collaborative and proactive emergency management community in South Carolina.​​

Term Start
Term End
Name
Home Jurisdiction
01/01/1961
01/01/1962
R B Ritchie
Chester County
01/01/1962
01/01/1963
EJ Dillion
Charleston County
01/01/1963
01/01/1964
M Alex Foster
Spartanburg County
01/01/1964
01/01/1965
B B Gilbert
Florence County
01/01/1965
01/01/1966
Robert S Solomon
Berkley County
01/01/1966
01/01/1967
Harry A Parker
Aiken County
01/01/1967
01/01/1968
Harry A Parker
Aiken County
01/01/1968
01/01/1969
Robert B King
Anderson County
01/01/1969
01/01/1970
Robert S Creel
Horry County
01/01/1970
01/01/1971
Carlisle Roddy
Chester County
01/01/1971
01/01/1972
Paul K Willis
Collenton County
01/01/1972
01/01/1973
Eugene F Stutts
City of Rock Hill
01/01/1973
01/01/1974
Raymond Adem
York County
01/01/1974
01/01/1975
B J Gosnell
Hampton County
01/01/1975
01/01/1976
E T Harrison Jr
Horry County
01/01/1976
01/01/1977
E T Harrison Jr
Horry County
01/01/1977
01/01/1978
Victor Jones
Sumter County
01/01/1978
01/01/1979
William L Colley
Greenwood County
01/01/1979
01/01/1980
William L Colley
Greenwood County
01/01/1980
01/01/1981
Robert B King
Anderson County
01/01/1981
01/01/1982
Bobby R Mauney
Aiken County
01/01/1982
01/01/1983
Jim Carroll
York County
01/01/1983
01/01/1984
Don Evett
Pickens County
01/01/1984
01/01/1985
Walt Purcell
Oconee County
01/01/1985
01/01/1986
Shirley S Hill
Spartanburg County
01/01/1986
01/01/1987
Herbert W Vaughn
Greenwood County
01/01/1987
01/01/1988
Cotton E Howell
York County
01/01/1988
01/01/1989
Thomas E Longshore
Newberry County
01/01/1989
01/01/1990
Victor Jones
Sumter County
01/01/1991
01/01/1991
Ernest L Turner
Florence County
01/01/1991
01/01/1992
Jeff Jowers
Bamberg County
01/01/1992
01/01/1993
Mike Phillips
Greenville County
01/01/1993
01/01/1994
Madine Brock
Anderson County
01/01/1994
01/01/1995
Dennis L Clark
Charleston County
01/01/1995
01/01/1996
Michael S Kirkland
Fairfield County
01/01/1996
01/01/1998
Neil Ellis
Lexington County
01/01/1998
01/01/2000
Norman Knight
Calhoun County
01/01/2000
01/01/2002
John Angil
Barnwell County
01/01/2002
01/01/2004
John Smith
Orangeburg County
01/01/2004
01/01/2005
Marybeth Solesbee
Spartanburg County
01/01/2005
01/01/2007
Randy Webster
Horry County
01/01/2007
01/01/2009
David Ruth
Aiken County
01/01/2009
01/01/2011
Dusty Owens
Florence County
01/01/2011
01/01/2013
Doug Bryson
Spartanburg County
01/01/2013
01/01/2015
Sam Hodge
Georgetown County
01/01/2015
01/01/2017
Susanne Peeples
Hampton County
01/01/2017
01/01/2019
Mario Formisano
Dorchester County
01/01/2019
01/01/2021
Eric Hayes
Sumter County
01/01/2021
01/01/2023
Kristy Burch
Florence County
01/01/2023
01/01/2025
Brandon Ellis
Georgetown County

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