Converse Chellis
Converse Chellis | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer of South Carolina | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Governor | Mark Sanford |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ravenel |
| Succeeded by | Curtis Loftis |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office 1996–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Heyward Hutson |
| Succeeded by | Heyward Hutson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Converse A. Chellis III August 10, 1943 |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2, including Con |
| Education | The Citadel (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | File:Flag of the United States Air Force.svg United States Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
Converse A. Chellis III (born August 10, 1943) is an American politician and accountant who served as the Treasurer of South Carolina and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1996 to 2006.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Chellis was born and raised in Summerville, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The Citadel and served as a captain in the United States Air Force.[1]
Career
[edit | edit source]Prior to entering politics, Chellis worked as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1996, he was elected to the 94th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving for 10 years. On August 3, 2007, Chellis was selected to serve as Treasurer of South Carolina by the South Carolina General Assembly, replacing Thomas Ravenel.[2][3] In 2011, he was succeeded by Curtis Loftis.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Chellis and his wife, Sharon, have two children. His son, Con Chellis, is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Converse Chellis III's Biography
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- Living people
- 1943 births
- People from Summerville, South Carolina
- Republican Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- State treasurers of South Carolina
- American accountants
- United States Air Force officers
- 20th-century South Carolina politicians
- 21st-century South Carolina politicians
- 20th-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly
- 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly