Charleston Southern welcomes five new board members
February 10, 2025
The Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees welcomed five new members and approved the 2025 officers at the January board meeting. Dean Murphy will serve as chair of the board for the second year. Jerry Williams will serve as vice chair and Bill Carpenter as secretary for the second year.
The five board members include three former board members and two first-time members:
Pictured at the January meeting: Linda Fick, Judy Hetz, Randy Harling, and Seth Buckley. Photo by Dan Steffy/CSU
- Seth Buckley is director of leadership development of Fire Pit Ranch in Spartanburg, which focuses on mentoring young men. He is serving his first term.
- James Davis is an attorney with Davis & Davis Law Firm in Salisbury, North Carolina, and is serving his second term as a trustee. He has also been a member of the CSU Board of Visitors.
- Linda Fick is a retired businesswoman and lives in Bluffton. She previously served a term on the board and has been a member of the CSU Women’s Council.
- Judy Hetz is president of EduCare, Inc., and is serving her second term on the board. She is also a member of the CSU Board of Visitors and Buc Club.
- Randy Harling is the lead pastor of Summerville Baptist Church in Summerville and is serving his first term on the board.
About Charleston Southern University
Founded in 1964 in the heart of the Charleston metro area, Charleston Southern University is a private, Christian liberal arts university. With an enrollment of nearly 3,900 students, CSU offers more than 80 academically rigorous and faith-integrated undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Charleston Southern has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report nationally for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. Students can learn online or in a traditional classroom setting, all while discovering their pathway to purpose.
