During the ten years he was president of Furman University, Shi made a name for himself as a national leader in promoting sustainability, championing projects that would have an impact far beyond Furman’s campus.
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Intense. Focused. Loyal. That pretty much sums up the professional persona of Peter Larocque, the president of U.S. distribution for SYNNEX Corporation.
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At Max Heller’s funeral a few weeks ago, his daughter Francie urged the many mourners, “Don’t cry because it ended,” referring to her father’s life, “smile, because it happened.”
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Greenville business leader William L. Carpenter, former chief at JE Sirrine, has stepped in to become Chairman of the Southern Connector. Described by his peers as "tough, professional and fair," Bill Carpenter has a long history with the Southern Connector.
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Gov. Nikki Haley selected Duane Parrish as Director of PRT: "Duane knows that tourism drives our state's economic development engine and he's ready to work around the clock to ensure our state is a premier destination for tourists from around the country and around the world."
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Robert M. Hitt, III, known statewide as Bobby, formerly a top BMW executive, is now the newly appointed S.C. Secretary of Commerce. Hitt has his hands full with this job.
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Mike Baur and partners started ScanSource, Inc. in 1992. "We thought...that we'd have success, but we had no idea it would turn into an international company and that the business model would be such a success with our customers," he says.
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That perception of the South Carolina state Treasurer's office as mere required window dressing, as only a header on official stationary, is going to change if Curtis Loftis has his way — and he usually does.
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S.T. Peden knows something about long-term commitments. He retired from GE after more than 34 years of service, and this year, he and his wife will celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary. Now, he gives minority-owned businesses a voice in Greenville.
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For the community to progress and prosper, Richard Hagins says, it's going to take all of us. "... I can't sit on the sidelines," he says, "and not be part of that progress."
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