South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Ken Richardson to represent the 15th Circuit, consisting of Horry and Georgetown Counties, on the South Carolina Board of Education. This appointment comes following a recommendation by the local delegation to Governor McMaster, recognizing Richardson’s extensive experience and dedication to education.
Ken Richardson brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role on the South Carolina Board of Education. With a distinguished background in education governance and a successful career spanning over 45 years in the automobile industry, Richardson is poised to make significant contributions to the board’s mission of ensuring all public education students graduate prepared for success.
As a former member of the boards of Coastal Carolina University and Horry Georgetown Technical College, including 16 years as Chairman at HGTC, Richardson has demonstrated a strong commitment to educational excellence. His tenure on the Horry County Board of Education as Chairman further underscores his dedication to serving the needs of students and communities in the region.
“I am deeply honored to be appointed by Governor McMaster to serve on the South Carolina Board of Education,” said Ken Richardson. “I am committed to working collaboratively with my fellow board members to advance the vision of ensuring that all students graduate prepared for success in college, careers, and citizenship.”
Richardson is recognized as one of Horry County’s best School Board President’s to ever serve.
Loved by current school board members, and respected by school staff, Richardson has committed his life to helping students reach their truest potential, while achieving their goals.
National Distinction: William Ken Richardson now has the distinction of being the first person in the United States to serve on a four year college board, a two year college board where he served as Chairman of the Board. Elected to serve on his county board of education as Chairman and then been appointed to serve as the representative for his judicial circuit on the state board of education. A distinction no one in the United States has ever done.