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Swain Whitfield
Swain Whitfield is a former member of the South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC), representing the commission's fifth district. He served from 2008 to 2020. Whitfield was first appointed to the commission on July 1, 2008, and reappointed in 2012 and 2016. He served as the chairman of the PSC from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018.[1]
Biography
Prior to joining the commission, Whitfield served in the transportation industry, including 16 years as founder and owner of Whitfield Transportation, Inc., a transportation brokerage and trucking firm. Whitfield sold Whitfield Transportation, Inc. in July 2008 to devote full time service on the PSC.[1]
Education
- Attended Erskine College, 1981-82
- B.A. in industrial geography, University of Georgia, 1986[1]
Political career
Public Service Commission (2008-2020)
The South Carolina General Assembly appointed Whitfield to the commission on July 1, 2008, and he was reappointed in 2012 and 2016. Whitfield served as the chairman of the PSC from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018.[1]
Appointments
2008
The South Carolina General Assembly appointed Whitfield to the South Carolina Public Service Commission in 2008.[2]
Campaign finance summary
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See also
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Footnotes
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South Carolina Public Service Commission 2008-2020 |
Succeeded by Headen Thomas |
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