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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Wendell G. Gilliard is a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 111. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

Gilliard indicates that his political philosophy is "To be a public servant for all mankind. To help make change for the betterment of all."

Gilliard attended Devry School of Technology for three years and acquired political science training courses through United Steel Workers Union classes. He expanded his political science education through the National League of Cities for five years and was awarded the bronze certificate in political science.

Gilliard is a former President of the United Steel Workers Local Union. He is also a former Chemical Plant Operator for Albright and Wilson Chemical Plant. He is currently the owner of WGG Consulting Company.

Education

  • Attended, Devry School of Technology
  • Attended, Labor Organizing College, University of Tennessee Campus

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Devry School of Technology
  • Attended, Labor Organizing College, University of Tennessee Campus
  • Owner, WGG Consulting Company, present
  • Former Operator, Albright and Wilson Chemical Plant

Political Experience

  • Attended, Devry School of Technology
  • Attended, Labor Organizing College, University of Tennessee Campus
  • Owner, WGG Consulting Company, present
  • Former Operator, Albright and Wilson Chemical Plant
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 111, 2008-present
  • Former Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Charleston, South Carolina
  • Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 111, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Charleston City Council, District 6, 1997-2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Regulations and Administration Procedures Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Health, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Third Vice Chair, Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Occupational Regulation and Licensing Boards

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Devry School of Technology
  • Attended, Labor Organizing College, University of Tennessee Campus
  • Owner, WGG Consulting Company, present
  • Former Operator, Albright and Wilson Chemical Plant
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 111, 2008-present
  • Former Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Charleston, South Carolina
  • Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 111, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Charleston City Council, District 6, 1997-2008
  • Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, present
  • Attended, Political Science Training at National Leagues of Cities
  • Former President, United Steel Workers Local 863

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Arthur J. Clement Award for Excellence in Race Relations, 1999;
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Stroll of Honor Award for Outstanding Achievement in Politics, 2004;
  • Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Community Service Award in Politics, 2004;
  • Macedonia African Methodist Episcopal Church, MLK Humanitarian Award, 2006;
  • NAACP North Charleston Chapter's Hall of Fame Award for Community Relations, 2006;
  • Voted Best Councilman by the Charleston City Paper, 2006-08;
  • Charleston Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Community Service Award, 2008

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State Bills
Speeches

Issue Position : Education

Jan. 1, 2018Statement