Santee Cooper names Sam Bennett economic development manager
October 6, 2011
MONCKS CORNER, SC – October 6, 2011 – C. Samuel “Sam” Bennett II has joined Santee Cooper as manager of economic development.
As part of his responsibilities, Bennett will work closely with economic development entities statewide, including the South Carolina Power Team – a partnership between Santee Cooper and Central Electric Cooperative – and regional and local economic development organizations around the state.
“We are delighted to have Sam join Santee Cooper,” said R.M. Singletary, Santee Cooper’s executive vice president of business services. “He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Fostering a more conducive climate for job creation is critical in these challenging economic times. We are fully committed to doing our part to improve South Carolina’s economy.”
Bennett is the former city administrator of the city of North Augusta, S.C., a post he has held since March 2007. Prior to that, he served as city manager of the city of Clinton for six years and assistant city manager of Goose Creek for another six years.
“Since its founding, Santee Cooper has been a leader in economic development throughout South Carolina,” Bennett said. “I am very pleased to be part of that tradition of service to the citizens, businesses and industry of our state. There are many opportunities that lie ahead, and I will work hard for Santee Cooper and South Carolina in continuing to generate job growth through economic development.”
He is a native of South Carolina and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Winthrop University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of South Carolina.
Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s state-owned electric and water utility, and the state’s largest power producer. The ultimate source of electricity for 2 million South Carolinians, Santee Cooper is dedicated to being the state’s leading resource for improving the quality of life for the people of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.santeecooper.com.
