Bob Peeler

Robert Lee "Bob" Peeler (born January 4, 1952) served as the 86th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina from January 1995 to January 2003. He was the first Republican Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina since Richard Howell Gleaves served during the Reconstruction era.[1]

Bob Peeler
86th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina
In office
January 11, 1995  January 15, 2003
GovernorDavid Beasley
Jim Hodges
Preceded byNick Theodore
Succeeded byAndré Bauer
Personal details
Born (1952-01-04) January 4, 1952
Gaffney, South Carolina
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Donna Hoefer Peeler
ChildrenCaroline, Robert and Hunter
OccupationBusinessman

Biography

He currently serves on the Clemson University Board of Trustees. Peeler, a 1991 graduate of the school, was elected to the board in 2003.[2] Peeler is currently a manager of Community and Municipal Relations for Waste Management Inc. in Lexington, South Carolina.[3][4] His family runs a milk industry in Gaffney, South Carolina, and his older brother, Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., is a state senator.

In 2002, Peeler had an unsuccessful run for Governor, having been beaten in the primary race runoff by Mark Sanford.[5][6]

Peeler was educated at Limestone College.

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References

  1. Foner, Eric (1996). Freedom's Lawmakers: A Directory of Black Officeholders During Reconstruction. Louisiana State University Press. p. 87. ISBN 9780807120828. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  2. "Clemson World Online". Clemson University. Summer 2003. Retrieved December 25, 2010.
  3. "Clemson University Board of Trustees". Clemson University. Retrieved December 25, 2010.
  4. "Waste Management and YEScarolina Award Midlands Middle School Entrepreneurs". Midlands.biz. June 28, 2010. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved December 25, 2010.
  5. "South Carolina election results". Townhall.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved December 25, 2010.
  6. "Campaign Tip Sheet". NationalJournal.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2010.
Political offices
Preceded by
Nick Theodore
Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina
1995–2003
Succeeded by
André Bauer


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