Governor appoints new Commissioner to Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education

SPARTANBURG, SC – A Spartanburg County community leader – Mrs. Tracey G. Hill – has been appointed to serve a four-year term Spartanburg County Commission for Technical & Community Education, the governing body of Spartanburg Community College, by SC Governor Nikki R. Haley.

The SCC Commission includes 13 voting commissioners who are appointed by thegovernor upon recommendation of the legislative delegations representing Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties. The Commission’s responsibilities are to establish policy for governing the College, oversee and guide the president in the administration of theCollege and help establish a favorable and supportive environment for the College.

Seven commissioners reside in and represent each of the seven school districts in Spartanburg County, one commissioner represents Cherokee County, one represents Union County and two commissioners are at-large residents of Spartanburg County. Additionally, two commissioners serve in an ex-officio capacity: a representative school superintendent from Spartanburg and the chairman of the Spartanburg County Planning Commission.

“Tracey Hill brings a wealth of experience to the SCC Commission,” says Gregory Tate, Commission chair. “Her professional expertise and dedication to the mission of Spartanburg Community College will benefit the entire SCC community as we strive to offer all of our citizens affordable educational opportunities that lead to high paying jobs. In addition, her unique tie to the Commission through her grandfather, Mr. Tracey J. Gaines, who served as our first chair during the College’s founding, brings a special legacy connection to our body. I’m sure Mr. Gaines would be delighted on his granddaughter’s appointment.”

A resident of Inman, Tracey Hill represents Spartanburg County School District 1 on the SCC Commission. She is an automotive textile designer with Sage Automotive Interiors and has over 20 years’ experience meeting the innovation needs of customers like Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford and General Motors. Hill received a bachelor’s of science degree, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina, and upon graduation started her career in automotive design with Milliken and Company. She is a life-long resident of Spartanburg County and is the granddaughter of Mr. Tracy J. Gaines who was the first Chairman of the Spartanburg County Commission for Technical Training serving from 1961 to 1969. Her desire is to serve Spartanburg Community College with the same integrity, passion and dedication as her grandfather.

Tracey has served as vice-president of the Inman Woman’s Club and is an active member of Inman First Baptist, where she serves in various ministries. She is married to Larry Hill and has two children, Ansley and Gaines Hill. She enjoys being a part of the many sporting activities in which her family is involved including golf, soccer, basketball and tennis.

The following individuals also serve as members of the Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education-

Officers:

• Mr. Gregory M. Tate, Chairman
• Mr. William G. Sarratt – Vice Chairman
• Mr. Tracy W. Keller – Secretary
• Mrs. Tracey G. Hill – School District No. 1
• Mr. Eugene (Sonny) Anderson – School District No. 2
• Mr. Tracy W. Keller – Secretary, School District No. 3
• Mr. F. Gary Towery – School District No. 4
• Mr. William Bruce Johnson – School District No. 5
• Mr. William G. Sarratt – Vice Chairman, School District No. 6
• Mr. Anthony D. Bell – School District No. 7
• Mr. Gregory M. Tate, Chairman, Cherokee County
• Mr. Stanley O. Vanderford – Union County
• Mr. James M. Folk – Member at Large
• Ms. Kimberly A. Fowler – Member at Large

Ex Officio:

• Dr. Scott Turner – Superintendent, School District No. 5
• Whit Kennedy – Chairman, Spartanburg County Planning Commission

Registration is ongoing for SCC’s spring 2016 classes that begin on January 11.

A complete listing of all class schedule offerings can be found on the SCC website at https://www.sccsc.edu/programs-courses. Individuals interested in applying to the College can contact the SCC Admissions Center at (864) 592-4800 or toll free (866) 591-3700 or apply online at www.sccsc.edu.

About Spartanburg Community College

SCC offers more than 100 academic program offerings including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates, plus University Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities. SCC provides flexible class scheduling including day, evening, weekend classes with multiple start dates and more than 100 online classes through SCCOnline. Offering the lowest tuition in the region, convenient locations, and regional/national accreditations, SCC offers educational opportunities leading to high-growth, high-demand jobs. The SCC Corporate & Community Education Division provides job and career enhancement, workforce development and personal enrichment courses and training programs. For more information, visit www.sccsc.edu.