Converse Chellis Explained

Converse Chellis
Birth Name:Converse A. Chellis III
Education:The Citadel (BS)
Birth Place:Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Birth Date: August 10, 1943
Rank:Captain
Office:Treasurer of South Carolina
Termstart:2007
Termend:2011
Children:2, including Con
Successor:Curtis Loftis
Predecessor:Thomas Ravenel
Office1:Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 94th district
Termstart1:1996
Termend1:2006
Successor1:Heyward Hutson
Predecessor1:Heyward Hutson
Party:Republican

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.

Early life and education

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]

Career

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]

Personal life

Chellis and his wife, Sharon, have two children. His son, Con Chellis, is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Notes and References

  1. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/94879/converse-chellis-iii Converse Chellis III's Biography
  2. Web site: SEANNA ADCOX. Associated Press. BREAKING NEWS - Legislature selects Chellis as treasurer. 2020-10-12. The Times and Democrat. en.
  3. Web site: Wenger. Yvonne. Gloves come off as Chellis voted in. 2020-10-12. Post and Courier. en.
  4. Web site: Our Campaigns - Candidate - Converse A. Chellis III. 2020-10-12. www.ourcampaigns.com.
  5. Web site: Messervy. Ashleigh. 2010-02-18. S.C. Treasurer Seeks Second Term. 2020-10-12. WACH.