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Personal Details

Phyllis J. Henderson (b. November 14, 1959) is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 21. She was first elected to the chamber in a special election on December 14, 2010.

Henderson received her B.A. from the University of Cincinnati in 1982 and her M.P.A. from Indiana University in 1984.

She has worked as a Management Analyst for the City of Greenville and served as Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Henderson also worked as campaign manager for the Jim DeMint for Congress campaign in 1988.

Education

  • MPA, Indiana University, 1984
  • BA, University of Cincinnati, 1982

Professional Experience

  • MPA, Indiana University, 1984
  • BA, University of Cincinnati, 1982
  • Management Analyst, City of Greenville
  • Former Field Operation Supervisor, United States Census Bureau
  • Campaign Manager, Jim DeMint for Congress, 1988

Political Experience

  • MPA, Indiana University, 1984
  • BA, University of Cincinnati, 1982
  • Management Analyst, City of Greenville
  • Former Field Operation Supervisor, United States Census Bureau
  • Campaign Manager, Jim DeMint for Congress, 1988
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 21, 2010-2018
  • Member, Greenville County Council, 2000-2004
  • Chair, Greenville County Council, 2003-2004

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Administration and Regulations Subcommittee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Business and Commerce Subcommittee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Economic Development,Transportation, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Subcommittee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Board Member, Greenville County Planning Commission

Former Chair, Healthcare Subcommittee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance Subcommittee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Oversight Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Real Estate Subcommittee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MPA, Indiana University, 1984
  • BA, University of Cincinnati, 1982
  • Management Analyst, City of Greenville
  • Former Field Operation Supervisor, United States Census Bureau
  • Campaign Manager, Jim DeMint for Congress, 1988
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 21, 2010-2018
  • Member, Greenville County Council, 2000-2004
  • Chair, Greenville County Council, 2003-2004
  • Founder/Chairman, Greenville Polo Classic, 2012-present
  • President, Eastside High School Parent Teacher Aassociation, 2010-present
  • Member, Advisory Board, Harvest Hope Food Bank
  • Former President, Eastside High School Parent Teacher Association
  • Vice President, Governmental Affairs, Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Board Member, Greenville Area Development Corporation
  • Member, Greenville Chorale
  • Member, Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church
  • Former Board Member, South Carolina Jobs Economic Development Authority

Other Info

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

April 30

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