Board of Directors

See the distinguished members of our board. Orangeburg County Development Commission Board Members is comprised of men and women who have distinguished themselves in industry, finance, health care, and government service.

Kenneth Middleton

Chairman

Kenneth Middleton

Chairman

Kenneth, better known as “Ken”, is a local businessman. He is owner and operator of Middleton and Associates, Realtors where he is the broker. Ken is a graduate of Furman University. He has also earned his Certificate of Completion from the South Carolina Economic Development Institute.

Ken serves on Claflin University’s business board and is an active member of the community. He enjoys helping others to succeed.
Joey Williamson, Jr.

Vice-Chairman

Joey Williamson, Jr.

Vice-Chairman

Joey has lived almost all of his life in Norway. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B S degree in Pharmacy. Joey retired after more than 35 years owning, managing, and marketing 3 independent pharmacies. His civic endeavors include being a Boy Scoutmaster, former mayor of Norway, and a life-long member of St. Johns United Methodist Church. He is married with two sons, who both became Eagle Scouts before graduating from the University of South Carolina.

Joey has been a member of OCDC since 1988. His goals are to market Orangeburg County to those wanting to invest in the future.
Robert F. McCurry, Jr.

Secretary

Robert F. McCurry, Jr.

Secretary
Margaret Frierson

Treasurer

Margaret Frierson

Treasurer
Sidney Fulton III

Exec Comm Member-at-Large

Sidney Fulton III

Exec Comm Member-at-Large

Sidney B. Fulton III graduated from South Carolina State University in 1983 with a BS degree in Business Administration. Married to Jacquelyn R Fulton, with Two Children. In 1985, he earned his Masters degree in Business Education.

After college, Mr. Fulton worked for the SC Dept. of Revenue, and later was the Orangeburg County Tax Assessor for six years. Mr. Fulton had the entrepreneur spirit from a young age starting several ventures during his early years. In 1998, he formed S & F Investments Inc. with his wife (Jacquelyn). In 1999, they became successful franchisees with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Presently, he owns and operates five restaurants in the Orangeburg and Columbia area with several locations already selected for future development.

With Popeyes, Mr. Fulton has served on several committees related to the operations of the brand. Presently, Mr. Fulton is serving on the Profit and Technology Committee and works with the corporate marketing department in regards to testing new products lines and implementing major advertising promotions.

Even with his successful career with Popeyes, Mr. Fulton created and developed another successful venture with Carolina Seal and Stripe LLC (a commercial parking lot maintenance and asphalt firm) which operates and services the entire southeast region.
Gail R. Fogle

Gail R. Fogle

Gail is a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina and has over forty-two years of banking experience. Her banking experience began as a teller and she quickly moved up. She is now the Relationship Manager with First Citizens Bank.

Gail completed SC Bankers School of USC, and the Bankers School of LSU. Gail has many affiliations and serves on several committees. She is an active member of the community and is very interested in the educational system.
Hazel Middleton

Hazel Middleton

Hazel is an entrepreneur. He owns and operates Middleton Masonry Inc. He was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County, South Carolina. He attended Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College and Spartanburg Methodist College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Broiler Controls and Operations. Hazel also received his Certificate of Completion from the South Carolina Development Institution.

Hazel is celebrating 30 years of marital bliss and enjoys singing.
Dr. Walter A. Tobin

Dr. Walter A. Tobin

Dr. Tobin is the President of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. He was educated in the public schools of Richland County in South Carolina. He graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in Math Teaching and subsequently attained the M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of South Carolina in Education Administration. He completed post-doctoral study at the Harvard institute for Educational Management.

He is married to Kim Foster-Tobin and they are the parents of twins, Jack and Bishop. Dr. Tobin enjoys spending time with family.
Kenneth Ott

Kenneth Ott

A Bowman native, Kenneth has been a businessman most of his life. He managed Columbia Supply Co. in Orangeburg for more than 30 years and is presently a Realtor Associate with Middleton and Associates.

Kenneth is a graduate of Fortune Real Estate Academy. He likes to be called Kenneth.
Charles Artis

Charles Artis

Charles Q. Artis is a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina. He is a graduate of Hampton University with a B. S. Degree in Marketing. He is also a graduate of The Banking School of the South, College of Business Administration, University of South Carolina. He has completed the Community Economic Development Program at the Southern Rural Development Institute, Mississippi State University. He has also completed Leadership Orangeburg County and numerous other leadership and business programs.

He has over twenty (20) years of experience in credit and investment management and branch administration. He is currently Program Coordinator for Adult Leadership and Community Development with the 1890 Research and Extension Program at South Carolina State University. Mr. Artis is a member of Williams Chapel A.M.E. Church; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Edisto Lodge No. 39, Free and Accepted Masons. He is married to Marie Hamberg Artis, LMSW, retired educator and they are the proud parents of two children, Joi Gabrielle, educator and Nicholas Charles, professional social worker.
Sam Glover

Sam Glover

Reverend Glover’s life experiences have afforded him opportunities to serve in the United States Marines and the United States Army, retiring as a Colonel in 1998 from the South Carolina Army National Guard. Reverend Glover’s training spans years of study and preparation that began as a student at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina where he received both a BS degree and a MS degree in Counseling. Reverend Glover has shown his commitment to life-long learning by continuing his studies at Clemson University and Orangeburg-Technical College, respectively. More recently, Reverend Glover has devoted his attention to religious studies completing continuing education courses at Erskine College and Newburgh Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana.

Professionally, Reverend Glover has held senior leadership positions in state government and business. He served as a Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner for the 6th District of South Carolina from 2014 to 2018. Reverend Glover retired in January of 2010 as the Director of the Probation, Parole and Pardon Department for the State of South Carolina and service on former Governor Mark Sanford’s cabinet. Prior to joining the Governor’s cabinet, Reverend Glover worked with at-risk boys and girls through the South Carolina Youth Challenge Program as the Program’s Director from 2000-2004. A successful entrepreneur, Reverend Glover spent several years in the dry-cleaning business in Orangeburg, South Carolina and later owned and operated several McDonald franchises in the Columbia area from 1989-1999.

As an educator, Reverend Glover has taught at the secondary school level and served as Assistant Professor of Military Science and Enrollment Officer in the ROTC Program at his beloved alma mater, South Carolina State University (SCSU). In addition to his work with high school and college students, Reverend Glover’s ministry has allowed him to work closely with young people through his workshops on building Christian relationships and role responsibilities in the church. He continues to serve as an Associate Pastor at First Nazareth Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina.

His commitment to building stronger communities socially and economically is reflected in his years of service to local, state, and national civic and professional organizations to include hospital boards, bank boards, university boards, school improvement councils, and youth advocacy boards. More specifically, he served on the board of Palmetto Richland Hospital, First Union Bank, SC Workforce Investment, and McDonald’s Minority Operators Association. Reverend Glover is married to Dr. Saundra Glover of Orangeburg and is the proud father of three children; and grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack

Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack

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Kenneth Middleton

Kenneth Middleton

Joey Williamson, Jr.

Joey Williamson, Jr.

Robert F. McCurry, Jr.

Robert F. McCurry, Jr.

Margaret Frierson

Margaret Frierson

Sidney Fulton III

Sidney Fulton III

Gail R. Fogle

Gail R. Fogle

Hazel Middleton

Hazel Middleton

Dr. Walter A. Tobin

Dr. Walter A. Tobin

Kenneth Ott