Converse Chellis

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.

Converse Chellis
Treasurer of South Carolina
In office
2007–2011
Preceded byThomas Ravenel
Succeeded byCurtis Loftis
Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 94th district
In office
1996–2006
Preceded byHeyward Hutson
Succeeded byHeyward Hutson
Personal details
Born
Converse A. Chellis III

(1943-08-10) August 10, 1943
Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children2, including Con
EducationThe Citadel (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force
RankCaptain

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.

References
  1. Converse Chellis III's Biography
  2. SEANNA ADCOX. "BREAKING NEWS - Legislature selects Chellis as treasurer". The Times and Democrat. Associated Press. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  3. Wenger, Yvonne. "Gloves come off as Chellis voted in". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  4. "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Converse A. Chellis III". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  5. Messervy, Ashleigh (2010-02-18). "S.C. Treasurer Seeks Second Term". WACH. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
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