Converse Chellis | |
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Treasurer of South Carolina | |
In office 2007–2011 | |
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 Summerville,South Carolina,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2,including Con |
Education | The Citadel (BS) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | 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.
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]
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]
Chellis and his wife,Sharon,have two children. His son,Con Chellis,is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
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