Date elected/term:

• Elected November, 2006.  Term expires December, 2014.

Place of birth:

• Charleston, SC

Goals and key issues as a council member:

• Maintain or enhance quality of life

• Ensure equitable property taxes and minimize burden on homeowners

• Develop comprehensive, long-term transportation solutions

• Promote quality urban centers and conservation of rural resources

• Provide sustainable job opportunities

• Limit government spending to essential services

Council committees:

• Finance
• Planning/Public Works
• Economic Development
• Audit
• Charleston Museum Board

Employment history:

• 1986 – present:  Santee Cooper Superintendent of Operations

Education:

• MBA from The Citadel, 2002

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, 1986

• BS in Agricultural Engineering from Clemson University, 1985

• Graduate of Wando High School, 1981

Civic involvement:

• Certified Professional Engineer

• Charleston Museum board member

Family:

• Wife, Mary Askins Schweers

• Son, Diedrich

• Daughter, Morgan

Hobbies:

• Anything in the lowcountry outdoors, especially with my family