Board of Trustees

Meet the Board

Charleston Southern University’s Board of Trustees consists of 25 members who are elected by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. 

Chairman: Mr. Dean Murphy, 2026

Vice Chairman: Mr. Mark Hood, 2024

Secretary: Mr. Bill Carpenter, 2026

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

·         Mrs. Missie Branch

·         Dr. Tim Spurling

·         Mr. Bobby Wood

·         Mr. Larry Driggers

BUSINESS AFFAIRS, FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY

·         Mr. Phil Byrd

·         Mr. Rick Redden

·         Mr. Randy Eller

·         Mr. Ron Brantley

DEVELOPMENT

·         Mrs. Terri Austin

·         Dr. James Merritt

·         Mr. William Renfrow

·         Dr. Joseph Russell

ENROLLMENT

·         Rev. Robbie Baxley

·         Dr. Ryan Ashley

·         Rev. Alex Sands

FINANCE & INVESTMENTS

·         Mrs. Julia Martin

·         Mr. Jeff Wildes

·         Mr. Jerry Williams

·         Mr. Bill Carpenter

STUDENT LIFE & ATHLETICS

·         Dr. D.J. Horton

·         Dr. Ryan Pack

·         Mr. Adam Robertson

·         Mr. Tim Whitfield