UofSC’s University Associates Names New Officers

June 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charles W. “Chuck” Garnett, president and chief executive officer of the National Bank of South Carolina, has been elected president of the University of South Carolina’s University Associates for the 2014-2015 term.

Luther J. Battiste III, attorney with Johnson, Toal and Battiste, was tapped to be president-elect;   Susie H. VanHuss, author and former university faculty member and administrator, was elected vice president; and J. Cantey Heath, Jr., chief of staff and special assistant to the University of South Carolina president, was elected secretary-treasurer.

Founded in 1964, University Associates is a “town and gown” organization of Midlands area business, community and professional leaders committed to supporting and promoting the university.  Meetings throughout the year feature addresses by the university president and highlight special campus programs and activities.