Meet the Board
Charleston Southern University’s Board of Trustees consists of 25 members who are elected by the South Carolina Baptist Convention.
- Chairman: Dr. Judy Kneece Hetz, 2023
- Vice Chairman: Mr. Ron Brantley, 2026
- Secretary: Mr. Bill Carpenter, 2026
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
- Mrs. Linda Fick, 2023 (Chair)
- Mrs. Missy Branch, 2024
- Mr. Dean Murphy, 2026
- Dr. Tim Spurling, 2027**
- Dr. Jackie Fish
BUSINESS AFFAIRS, FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY
- Dr. Frank Bullard, 2023 (Chair)
- Mr. Phil Byrd, 2024
- Mr. Randy Eller, 2025
- Mr. Mark Hood, 2024
- Mr. Luke Blackmon
DEVELOPMENT
- Dr. Gloria Thiem, 2023 (Chair)
- Mr. William Renfrow, 2025
- Dr. James Merritt, 2024
- Mrs. Terri Austin, 2027**
- Mr. David Baggs
ENROLLMENT
- Rev. Robbie Baxley, 2026 (Chair)
- Mr. James Davis, 2023
- Rev. Alex Sands, 2025
- Dr. Tony Turner
- Dr. Michael Bryant
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
- Mr. Jeff Wildes, 2026 (Chair)
- Mr. Bill Carpenter, 2026
- Mr. Jerry Williams, 2025
- Mrs. Julia Martin, 2027**
- Mrs. Janelle Fox
- Mr. Luke Blackmon
STUDENT LIFE & ATHLETICS
- Mr. Adam Robertson, 2025 (Chair)
- Dr. D.J. Horton, 2024
- Dr. Ryan Pack, 2027**
- Dr. Joseph Russell, 2027**
- Rev. Clark Carter
- Mr. Jeff Barber
** New Trustees