Commissioner John E. "Butch" Howard

Photo by: Vicki Lovett

John E. "Butch" Howard

Charleston, S.C.

First District: Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown & Horry

Email: Commissioner.Howard@psc.sc.gov 

Administrative Coordinator: Melissa Purvis, 803-896-5180

Spouse: Pat

Assumed Commissionership  March 4, 2004
Current Term ends  June 30, 2008

Member, National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC)

• Co-Vice Chairman NARUC Committee on Water

Member, SouthEastern Association of Regulatory Commissioners (SEARUC)

Education:

Berkeley High School – Graduate

University of South Carolina- BS Business Administration

Regulatory Schools:

• Regulatory Studies Program - 2004
• NARUC Utility Rate School - 2005
• Institute of Regulatory Law and Economics - 2005
• National Judicial College - 2006
• Merging Issues - 2007

Military:

US Army  1963-1966- While stationed in Germany, served on the Board of Frankfort Area  American Youth Activities. Honorable Discharge with letter of Commendations.
 

Organizations:
 
Boy Scouts of America – Former VP of Programs, Southeastern Regional Camp Inspector,  Recipient of the Silver Beaver Award

Girl Scouts of America- Former Board Member

Palmetto Touchdown Club- Former President and Program Chairman

Kiwanis Club of Charleston- Past President

Charleston Trident Chamber of Commerce- Former Chairman of Membership Committee

Charleston Advertising Federation- Former Board Member

Blessed Sacrament School Board- Former President

St.  Joseph Parish Council- Former Member

St. Joseph’s Mens Club- Former President

South Carolina Trucking Association- Former Member

South Carolina Trucking Association Safety Council- Former Member

Greater Charleston Printer’s Association- Former Member