Commissioner Randy Mitchell

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Randy Mitchell

Saluda, S.C.

Third District: Abbeville, Aiken, Anderson, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Oconee, Pickens & Saluda.

Email: Commissioner.Mitchell@psc.sc.gov

Administrative Coordinator: Nina Gates, 803-896-5259

Assumed Commissionership July 1, 1998

Current term ends June 30, 2008

Born in Newberry, South Carolina.

Spouse: Wanda

Children:  Amy; Jason; Lauren; Jeremy

Graduated from Hollywood High School in 1968; received an A.A. in general studies from Spartanburg Methodist College in 1970; received a B.S. in Physical Education, with an English minor from Lander University in 1972. He was a member of the SC Probate Judges' Association. He has over 200 hours of CLE certified hours from SC Court Administration.

Served as Vice Chairman on the Saluda County Council, 1981-1987; appointed Probate Judge, 1987-1988; and elected as the Saluda County Probate Judge 1988-1998.

Served on the following civic, charitable, etc. organizations:

Hollywood Ruritan Club-President

South Carolina Guernsey Cattle Club-President

Hickory Grove Advent Christian Men's Fellowship-Chairman

Elected to Public Service Commission of South Carolina, July 1, 1998.

Member, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)

- Committee on Telecommunications
- Telecommunications Committee Federal Regulatory Subcommittee
- Liasion to Committees on Critical Infrastructure and Telecommunications

Member, Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC).

Served as Public Service Commission Vice Chairman, July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2004.

Served as Public Service Commission Chairman, July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2006.