The Winthrop University Board of Trustees has general supervision over and is vested
with the conduct of the university. It has responsibility for the mission and long-term
benefit of the university. Fifteen members comprise the board, including the Governor
of South Carolina and the State Superintendent of Education (or designees) who serve
in an ex officio capacity. The 13 other members are either elected by joint ballot
of the state Senate and House of Representatives, appointed by the governor, or elected
by the alumni association. The Chair of the Faculty Conference, the Chair of Staff
Conference and the Chair of the Council of Student Leaders also serve as liaisons
to the Board.
To contact members of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees, email trustees@winthrop.edu.
Mr. Glenn McCall, Chair
Elected by the General Assembly
At-large Seat 10
Term Expires: 2027
5652 Norwood Ridge Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29732
704/907-3319
Ms. Kathy Bigham, Vice-Chair
Elected by the General Assembly
Congressional District 5
Term Expires: 2024
1528 Blanchard Bend
Rock Hill, SC 29732
803/366-3542
Mr. John Brazell
Elected by the General Assembly
Congressional District 2
Term Expires: 2026
205 Palm Lake Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
803/490-7949
Mr. Ed Driggers
Elected by the General Assembly
Congressional District 4
Term Expires: 2022
5202 Edward Mosley Way
Greer, SC 29651
864/608-6591
Mr. Joel Hamilton
Seat 11
Designee for Superintendent of Education,
Ms. Ellen Weaver
Term Expires: Coterminous with the Superintendent of Education
197 S. Herlong Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29732
803/366-0333
Mr. Timothy L. Hopkins
Designee for Governor Henry McMaster
Term Expires: Coterminous with Governor
401 Longtown Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
803/438-7872
Dr. Randy Imler
Elected by the General Assembly
At-large Seat 9
Term Expires: 2026
Catawba Regional COG
PO Box 450
Rock Hill, SC 29731
803/327-9041
Dr. David McDonald
Elected by the Alumni Association
Term Expires: 2028
231 Haddington Lane
Greenville, SC 29609
803/230-2794
Mr. Tim Sease
Elected by the General Assembly
Congressional District 1
Term Expires: 2024
485 Brook Haven Court
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843/529-5924
Mr. Robby Sisco
Elected by the General Assembly
Congressional District 7
Term Expires: 2024
1609 Hampton Drive
Florence, SC 29505
508/341-2459
Ms. Janet Smalley
Elected by the General Assembly
Congressional District 3
Term Expires: 2022
202 E. Mauldin Street
Walhalla, SC 29691
864/638-6839
Ms. Sandra Stroman
Elected by the General Assembly
At-large Seat 8
Term Expires: 2023
1018 Stroman Dr.
Chester, SC 29706-8194
803/385-6120
Mr. Isaiah Venning
Elected by the Alumni Association
At-large Seat 12
Term Expires: 2024
258 Memory Lane
Rock Hill, SC 29732
803/517-5076
Dr. Ashlye Wilkerson
Elected by the General Assembly
Congressional District 6
Term Expires: 2026
701 Gervais St.
Ste 150-155
Columbia, SC 29201
803/361-1161
Mr. Gary Williams
Appointee for Governor Henry McMaster
Term Expires: Coterminous with Governor
1260 Birk Glen Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29732
803/493-4255
