Richard Eckstrom

Richard Eckstrom REPRepublican

American politician

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Richard EckstromREPRepublican American politician
75
Years of Age
26
Years of Experience
SCResidence (state)

Richard A. Eckstrom (born June 23, 1948) is an American politician from the state of South Carolina. A Republican, he served as the comptroller general of South Carolina from 2003 until his resignation in 2023. From 1995 to 1999, he served one term as the South Carolina Treasurer. When elected as Comptroller General, he was the first Republican to serve in the post since 1876.

Education5 - 5 of 3
University of South Carolina
MA Accountancy
1978
University of South Carolina
MBA
1977
University of South Carolina
BS
1971
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Comptroller
State of South Carolina
2002 - Current
State Delegate
Republican National Convention
1996
State Delegate
Republican National Convention
2000
Treasurer
State of South Carolina
1994 - 1998
Brigadier General
South Carolina State Guard
Current
Captain
United States Navy Reserve
1973 - 1995
Adjunct Faculty
Finance, Queens College, Charlotte
1979 - 1980
Served
United States Navy
1970 - 1973
Former Researcher
Oceanographic Research, United States Navy
1971
Certified Public Accountant
Peat Marwick Mitchell
Other Experience1 - 8 of 8
Chair
Friends of Accounting Department, University of South Carolina
2001 - 2002
Chair
Greenville Mental Health Center Board
1987 - 1990
Chair
Greenville Vocational Rehabilitation Business Advisory Board
1989 - 1990
Co-Chair
South Carolina Military Base Task Force
Life Member
Naval Reserve Association
Member
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Member
Gideon's International
Member
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
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