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- Businessman
- Clemson University, B.S., 1987
- Married to Carol Anderson, 3 children
- Christian, Saved by Grace, April 1987
- Board of Visitors, Charleston Southern University, 1996-
- Board member, United Methodist Relief Center, 2003-08
- Executive Committee, Berkeley County Republican Party, 1996-08
- Life member, National Rifle Association
- Life member, National Association of Texaco and Shell Marketers
- Significant Contribution Award, MADD, 1998
- Legislative Achievement Award, Charleston More Than a Port, 2002
- Commendation for Service to and Support of Farmers, Agricuture Commission of South Carolina, 2002
- Legislative Appreciation Award, Agriculture Commission of South Carolina, 2002
- Raising the Standard Award, Heritage Commission Services, 2003
- National Legislative Impact Award, National Abstinence Clearinghouse, 2004
- Outstanding Service Award, American Legion Department of South Carolina, 2004
- Legislator of the Year, Carolina's Independent Automobile Dealers Association, 2004
- Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Public Charter School Association, 2004
- Friend to the Taxpayer Award, South Carolina Association of Taxpayers, 2004
- Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Farm Bureau, 2005
- Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Poultry Federation, 2006
- Humane State Legislator Award, Humane Society of United States, 2006
- Board member, Southern Methodist College, 2006-
- Advisory Board member, National Council on Bible Curriculum, 2007-
- Legislative Service Award, Sweetgrass Market Place Coalition, 2007
- Palmetto Leadership Award, South Carolina Policy Council, 2007, 2008
- Senate Legislative Champion Award (for outstanding leadership in the defense of faith, family, and freedom), Palmetto Family Council, 2007-2008, 2011-2012, 2015-2016
- Legislator of the Year, Construction Network of the Carolinas, 2008
- The Westendorff Award for Service to Those in Need, United Methodist Relief Center, 2008
- Leadership Award, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, 2008
- Legislator of the Year, Maritime Association of South Carolina, 2008, 2009
- Friend of Transit Award, Transportation Association of South Carolina, 2009
- Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, 2009
- Legislator of the Year, Palmetto Charter Network, 2009
- Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, 2010
- Peas and Carrots Award for improving environmental and economic quality of life, Citizens for Sound Conservation, 2010
- Legislative Leader Award, ABATE of South Carolina, 2010
- Legislative Service Recognition, Boeing, 2010
- Panama Canal Authority recognition, Canal de Panamá, 2010
- Boeing Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 2010
- 100% Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, 2010
- Golden Apple Award, South Carolina Chapter, National Coalition for Public School Options, 2011
- Political Courage Award, Berkeley County Republican Party, 2011
- Support of Liberty Award, ABATE of South Carolina, 2012
- Sword and Mace Award (for score of 100 for promotion and protection of the free, private and competitive enterprise system), South Carolina BIPEC, 2012
- Pro-Life Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Citizens for Life, 2012
- Past Chairman, Deacon Board, First Baptist Church, St. Stephen
- Member, Pointe North Community Church, Moncks Corner
- Honorary Lt. Colonel, South Carolina DNR, 2014
- Trident Technical College, Champion for Economic Development Award, 2015, 2016
- Barrett Lawrimore Leadership Award, Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2015
- South Carolina Champion of School Choice Award, 2015
- Legislative Appreciation Award, SC Association of Conservation Districts, 2013
- Public Servant Award, South Carolina Baptist Convention, 2013
- Chairman and Founder, South Carolina Legislative Prayer Caucus 2016-
- Pro-Life Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Citizens for Life, 2016
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