Pamela L. Christopher, of Anderson County, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s meeting held recently in Columbia.
Christopher is the first woman to serve as Chair of the SCDOT Commission.
“I look forward to serving as the Chairman of the Commission,” said Christopher. “This is an exciting time for SCDOT, and we have tremendous opportunities ahead of us. I continue to be impressed by the incredible team at SCDOT and I look forward to working together with them to continue our progress.”
Christopher, a Commissioner representing the 3rd Congressional District, joined the SCDOT Commission in 2020.
Christopher is the President and CEO of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce. Before taking the position of President & CEO of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, Christopher worked as a Chamber and economic development executive to support local, regional, and state economic development efforts in three states — South Carolina, Georgia, and Wisconsin.
She is a graduate of the Leadership South Carolina Class of 2018, the Leadership Anderson Class of 32, and The Riley Institute’s South Carolina DLI (Diversity Leaders Initiative) Fall 2015 Class.
Christopher is also a member of the Carolina Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the Anderson County Municipal Association, and the Upstate Chamber Coalition.
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