About Us > Leadership
Day-to-day
management of the foundation is handled by a small staff headquartered
at 47 Calhoun St. The staff raises revenues
for the foundation, supports the ship,
fosters positive media relations and coverage, and coordinates
shipboard educational programs and at-sea expeditions.
Staff
The foundation also has a host of volunteers who have donated
countless hours to making the Spirit of South Carolina a
reality. Thank you to our volunteers.
Several important duties are outsourced:
| Yacht Designer . . . . . . . . .
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TriCoastal Marine |
| Yacht Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Sea Island Boat Works |
| Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
WebsterRogers LLP |
| Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Warren & Sinkler, LLP |
Board of Directors
The South Carolina Maritime Heritage Foundation’s
Board of Directors is composed of 9 civic and business
leaders who set policy and actively oversee the operation
of the foundation. The Board is chaired by John H.
Hofford, President of Bennett-Hofford Construction
Company.
| John H. Hofford . . . . . . . .
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President
Bennett Hofford Construction Company |
| R.E. “Teddy” Turner, Jr. . . . .
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Owner
Charleston Boatworks |
| Pierre Manigault . . . . . . . . . . |
Chairman
Evening Post Publishing Co. |
| Charles Moore . . . . . . . . . . . |
Principal
Batten & Moore |
| Richard Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
President
Hall Marine Group |
| F.C. “Bunky” Wichmann, Jr. . . |
Broker
Fred Wichmann Realtors |
| Ken Bauer. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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President
Bauer International |
| Lawrence O. Thompson
. . . . |
V.P., Business Development & ProjectsHill Construction Corporation |
The South Carolina Maritime Heritage Foundation is incorporated
in the State of South Carolina as a nonprofit, 501(c) 3 organization.
The Board of Directors governs the organization, with guidance
from a multi-disciplined Board of Advisors from relevant fields
of education, science, business and maritime history. A volunteer
education committee has been recruited to guide the process of
researching, writing, funding and developing educational projects
using the Spirit of South Carolina as a centerpiece of
learning.
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