Converse Chellis

Converse A. Chellis III (born August 10, 1943) is an American politician and accountant who served as the Treasurer of South Carolina and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1996 to 2006.

Converse Chellis
Treasurer of South Carolina
In office 2007–2011
Preceded by	Thomas Ravenel
Succeeded by	Curtis Loftis
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 94th district
In office 1996–2006
Preceded by	Heyward Hutson
Succeeded by	Heyward Hutson
Personal details
Born	Converse A. Chellis III (1943-08-10) August 10, 1943 (age 81) Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	2, including Con
Education	The Citadel (BS)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Rank	Captain

Early life and education

Chellis was born and raised in Summerville, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The Citadel and served as a captain in the United States Air Force.^[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Chellis worked as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1996, he was elected to the 94th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving for 10 years. On August 3, 2007, Chellis was selected to serve as Treasurer of South Carolina by the South Carolina General Assembly, replacing Thomas Ravenel.^[2][3] In 2011, he was succeeded by Curtis Loftis.^[4][5]

Personal life

Chellis and his wife, Sharon, have two children. His son, Con Chellis, is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.