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November
21

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40 Patriots Point Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
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Board

Patriots Point Development Authority Board

Board

The PPDA Board is made up of nine members. The selection of three members of the Board, including its chairman, is at the discretion of the Governor. Five members are appointed by the governor upon the recommendation of a combination of the following: Speaker of the House, Senate Pro Tempore, Senate Finance Chairman, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Adjutant General. The Mayor of the Town of Mount Pleasant serves as an ex-officio member. This Board meets regularly to approve strategic planning initiatives, revisions to development plans and contracts, long-term leases, etc. 

The executive director, reporting to the Board and working closely with its chairman, is responsible for long-term planning and day-to-day management of the agency, including the museum and all of its ancillary services.

Patriots Point Development Authority Board

Wayne Adams

Acting Chairman, The Adams Group, President and Chief Executive Officer

Susan Marlowe

Board Member, Consultant

Zeb C. Williams

Board Member, South Carolina Legislative Council, Senior Legal Counsel

Mayor Will Haynie

Board Member, Town of Mount Pleasant, Mayor

George “Pat” Waters

Board Member, President/CEO, Waters Investments, LLC

Darwin Simpson

Board Member, Univar Corporation, Former Chief Executive Officer

James E. Smith, Jr.

Board Member, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, LLP, Partner

Committees of the Board are:

  • Development Committee 
  • Finance & Administration Committee 
  • Museum & Education Committee 
  • Operations & Facilities Committee
  • Security Committee 
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