Chairman G. O’Neal Hamilton

Photo by: Vicki Lovett

G. O’Neal Hamilton : Chairman

Bennettsville, S.C.

Fifth District: Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Marlboro, Newberry, Sumter & York.

Email: Chairman.Hamilton@psc.sc.gov

Administrative Coordinator: Nina Gates, 803-896-5259

Assumed Commissionership March 3, 2004

Current term ends June 30, 2008

Spouse: Consulla

Education:
Associate Degree, Business Administration, North Greenville College
Financial and Insurance Designations, L.U.T.C.F
20 years Continuing Education, Financial and Insurance
Various additional professional and management schools completed
Completed the Annual Regulatory Studies Program (Camp NARUC) at Michigan State University, 2004
Completed the Administrative Law: Fair Hearing Course of the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada, 2004

Professional Experience:
Agency Manager, Farm Bureau, Retired 2001

Government Experience:
Marlboro County Council, Chairman 2004
South Carolina Highway Commission, 1990 – 1991
Bennettsville City Council, 1978 – 1990
   Chairman, Utility Commission which included electric, natural gas,
                   water and sewer departments
Pee Dee Regional Council of Government
   Member
   Secretary, Executive Committee, Loan Committee, Transportation Committee
National Association of Development Organizations
South Carolina Association of Regional Councils
   Member
   Board of Directors
South Carolina Association of Counties
   Land Use, Natural Resources and Transportation Steering Committee
National Association of Counties
   Rural Affairs & Agricultural Committee
   Member, Rural Action Caucus
Elected to Public Service Commission of South Carolina March 2004.
Elected Public Service Commission Vice Chairman, July 1, 2004.
Elected Public Service Commission Chairman, July 1, 2006.

Other Civic Involvement:
Bennettsville Rotary Club, Past President
Marlboro County Development Board, Past Chairman
Marlboro Recreational Center, Past Chairman
Marlboro Chamber of Commerce, Past President
Marlboro Transportation Committee, Past Chairman
Bennettsville Jaycees
   Past President
   Past State Vice President
Scout Master, 10 years
High School Football Official, 20 years
United Way of Marlboro County

Personal:
Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, Deacon