| Info | Pres./CEO GTI; residing at 131 Indian Field Dr., Bonneau; b. Mar. 20, 1964 in Moncks Corner; s. Lawrence and Pat Grooms; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1987; May 21, 1988 m. Carol Elaine Anderson, 3 children, Taylor, Hayden, and Jack; Bd. of Visitors, Charleston Southern Univ., 1996-; Bd. mem., United Methodist Relief Center, 2003-; Exec. Comm., Berkeley Co. Rep. Party, 1996-; Life mem., Natl. Rifle Assn.; Life mem., Natl. Assn. of Texaco and Shell Marketers; Significant Contribution Award, MADD, 1998; Legis. Achievement Award, Charleston More Than a Port, 2002; Legis. Appreciation Award, Agric. Comm. of S.C., 2002; Raising the Standard Award, Heritage Comm. Servs., 2003; Natl. Legis. Impact Award, Natl. Abstinence Clearinghouse, 2004; Outstanding Senator Award, Amer. Legion Dept. of S.C., 2004; Legislator of the Year, Carolina's Independent Automobile Dealers Assn., 2004; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Public Charter School Assn., 2004; Christian, Saved by Grace, April 1987; Deacon Bd. past Chm., First Baptist Church, St. Stephens; prev. serv. in Sen. Nov. 4, 1997-05.
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