Ralph Anderson

Ralph Anderson DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Ralph AndersonDEMDemocrat American politician
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Age at Death1927-2019
34
Years of Experience
SCResidence (state)

Ralph Anderson (November 2, 1927 – November 30, 2019) was a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 7th District from 1997–2013. Prior to being elected to the State Senate, Anderson served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1991–1997.

Education4 - 4 of 2
Allen University
BA
1949
Howard University
Graduate Studies
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Senator
South Carolina State Senate
1996 - 2012
Representative
South Carolina State House of Representatives
1991 - 1996
Council Member
City of Greenville
1983 - 1991
Board of Directors
Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
1983 - 1985
City of Greenville Zoning Board
1982 - 1983
Commissioner
Greenville Civil Service Commission
1969 - 1973
Postmaster
United States Postal Service
1970 - 1983
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army, Fort Jackson/Germany
1950 - 1952
Experience
Retired
Other Experience1 - 15 of 15
President
Board of Directors, Phyllis Wheatley Center
1985 - 1991
Member
Municipal Association of South Carolina
1986 - 1988
Staffer
Family Counseling Services
1983 - 1986
Board Member
Greenville Young Men's Christian Association
1969 - 1973
Board Member
Senior Action of Greenville County
Board Member
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources
Board Member
Community Foundation of Greater Greensville, Incorporated
Executive Member
Appalachian Council of Governments
First Vice President
Greenville Chapter, NCAAP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
Member
Freemasons
Member
Greenville Regional Board of Directors, BB&T Bank
Member
Board of Trustees, Saint Anthony's Catholic School, Greenville
Board Member
Community Planning Council
Member
Greenville Civil Service Commission
Representative of the City
Greenville Housing Authority Board