Anderson woman member moves higher at state agency

The 3rd District membermember of the state DOT Commission, Anderson resident, Pamela L. Christopher, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission today in Columbia.

 

Christopher is the first woman to serve as the Chair of the SCDOT Commission.

She said:

 

“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 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.