Attorney Hannah K. Metts joins Piedmont Technical College Area Commission
December 22, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Area Commissioner representing Greenwood County, attorney Hannah K. Metts.
A native of Newberry, Metts is a partner in the McDonald Patrick Law Firm in Greenwood where she primarily practices in corporate and business law; wills, trusts, and estates; estate and gift tax planning; estate and trust administration; guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; governmental and administrative law; and healthcare law.
“The Piedmont Technical College Area Commission looks forward to the contributions Metts will make as we continue to meet the needs of our students and the communities we serve,” Area Commission Chairman Dr. Dennis Lambries said. “Her background and experience will be an asset as we face the challenges presented by tomorrow’s workforce.”
Metts earned a bachelor’s degree from Wofford College and a juris doctor (J.D.) from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
She is a member of the Greenwood County Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar Association. She is active in the Greenwood community and has served on the board of directors for the Bowers-Rodgers Children’s Home and on the board of visitors for Wesley Commons. She is currently on the board of directors for the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation and is a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a commissioner, and I will lend my professional experience as an attorney to the decision-making process of the commission in carrying out its mission,” Metts said. “A technical education allows individuals to develop invaluable skill sets and excel in promising careers in our community and beyond. I look forward to participating in the future of technical education at PTC.”
The 12-member PTC Area Commission is the governing board for the college and includes members from every county in its service area. Members are recommended by their legislative delegation and appointed by the governor for four-year terms.
