Darreld Kent Sharples
Chairman at Horry County Economic Development Corp.
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Darreld Kent Sharples is currently the Chairman-Economic Development at County of Horry (South Carolina), Chairman at Horry County Economic Development Corp., Chairman-Subcommittee at Helena Area Transportation Council, Inc., Director at Grand Strand YMCA, Member at Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and Member at Georgetown Propeller Club.
In the past, Dr. Sharples served as an Independent Director at First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina) from 1992 to 2013, Director at Peoples Federal Savings & Loan Association of South Carolina from 1984 to 1999, Director at First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina), President of Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach, President of United Way of Horry County, Inc., President of Daytona State College from 1999 to 2010, and President of Horry-Georgetown Technical College from 1980 to 1999.
Darreld Kent Sharples active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| County of Horry (South Carolina) | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Grand Strand YMCA | Director/Board Member | - |
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce located in Myrtle Beach, SC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-01-17 |
| Georgetown Propeller Club | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-12-29 |
| Horry County Economic Development Corp. | Chairman | 2010-12-29 |
| Helena Area Transportation Council, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-12-29 |
Former positions of Darreld Kent Sharples
| Companies | Position | End |
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| FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-07-29 |
| Daytona State College | President | 2010-11-30 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | President | 1999-06-30 |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina) /Old/
 First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina) /Old/ Savings BanksFinance First Financial Holdings, Inc. is a savings and loan holding company. The company through its subsidiaries provides integrated financial solutions, including personal, business, and wealth management services. It offers residential, commercial and consumer loan products, consumer and business deposit products, debit cards, cash management services, safe deposit boxes, trust and fiduciary services, and reinsurance of private mortgage insurance and premium financing activities. The company serves individuals and businesses throughout coastal South Carolina, as well as the Florence, Columbia, and upstate regions of South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina. First Financial Holdings was founded in September 1987 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC. | Finance |
| Peoples Federal Savings & Loan Association of South Carolina | Finance |
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce located in Myrtle Beach, SC. | Commercial Services |
| Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach | |
| County of Horry (South Carolina) | Government |
United Way of Horry County, Inc.
 United Way of Horry County, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Horry County, Inc. engages in the development of resources and creation of solutions for community education, income, and health. It organizes fund raising events and campaigns. The company is headquartered in Conway, SC. | Commercial Services |
| Grand Strand YMCA | |
| Georgetown Propeller Club | |
First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina)
 First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina) Savings BanksFinance First Federal Bank is a federally chartered savings and loan institution. The company is based in Charleston, SC. The company was founded by R. Hampton Painter. | Finance |
| Horry County Economic Development Corp. | |
| Helena Area Transportation Council, Inc. |
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