¡öClemson University, B.S., 1987

¡öMarried to Carol Anderson, 3 children

¡öChristian, Saved by Grace, April 1987

¡öBoard of Visitors, Charleston Southern University, 1996-

¡öBoard member, United Methodist Relief Center, 2003-08

¡öExecutive Committee, Berkeley County Republican Party, 1996-08

¡öLife member, National Rifle Association

¡öLife member, National Association of Texaco and Shell Marketers

¡öSignificant Contribution Award, MADD, 1998

¡öLegislative Achievement Award, Charleston More Than a Port, 2002

¡öCommendation for Service to and Support of Farmers, Agricuture Commission of South Carolina, 2002

¡öLegislative Appreciation Award, Agriculture Commission of South Carolina, 2002

¡öRaising the Standard Award, Heritage Commission Services, 2003

¡öNational Legislative Impact Award, National Abstinence Clearinghouse, 2004

¡öOutstanding Service Award, American Legion Department of South Carolina, 2004

¡öLegislator of the Year, Carolina's Independent Automobile Dealers Association, 2004

¡öLegislator of the Year, South Carolina Public Charter School Association, 2004

¡öFriend to the Taxpayer Award, South Carolina Association of Taxpayers, 2004

¡öLegislator of the Year, South Carolina Farm Bureau, 2005

¡öLegislator of the Year, South Carolina Poultry Federation, 2006

¡öHumane State Legislator Award, Humane Society of United States, 2006

¡öBoard member, Southern Methodist College, 2006-

¡öAdvisory Board member, National Council on Bible Curriculum, 2007-

¡öLegislative Service Award, Sweetgrass Market Place Coalition, 2007

¡öPalmetto Leadership Award, South Carolina Policy Council, 2007, 2008

¡öSenate Legislative Champion Award (for outstanding leadership in the defense of faith, family, and freedom), Palmetto Family Council, 2007-08

¡öLegislator of the Year, Construction Network of the Carolinas, 2008

¡öThe Westendorff Award for Service to Those in Need, United Methodist Relief Center, 2008

¡öLeadership Award, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, 2008

¡öLegislator of the Year, Maritime Association of South Carolina, 2008, 2009

¡öFriend of Transit Award, Transportation Association of South Carolina, 2009

¡öLegislator of the Year, South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, 2009

¡öLegislator of the Year, Palmetto Charter Network, 2009

¡öBusiness Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, 2010

¡öPeas and Carrots Award for improving environmental and economic quality of life, Citizens for Sound Conservation, 2010

¡öLegislative Leader Award, ABATE of South Carolina, 2010

¡öLegislative Service Recognition, Boeing, 2010

¡öPanama Canal Authority recognition, Canal de Panam¨¢, 2010

¡öBoeing Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 2010

¡ö100% Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, 2010

¡öGolden Apple Award, South Carolina Chapter, National Coalition for Public School Options, 2011

¡öPolitical Courage Award, Berkeley County Republican Party, 2011

¡öPast Chairman, Deacon Board, First Baptist Church, St. Stephen