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Board of Directors

Board of Directors & Staff

Board Members

  • Pam MartinChair - Community Volunteer

  • Jim DobbinsCo-Vice Chair - Community Volunteer

  • Bernie AckermanTreasurer - Bernard N. Ackerman, CPA, PA

  • Andrew Burkholder - Carolina Upholstery
    Jeff Carr - Pulcra Chemicals
    Sam Culver - Fort Mill Now
    Luther Dasher - Retired, Pulcra Chemicals
    Chad Hartman - Bridgewell Agribusiness
    Brenda Honeycutt - Retired, FMSD Teacher
    Donna Jackley - Community Volunteer
    Martha Kinard - Allen Tate Realtors
    Kate Kraxberger - Community Volunteer
    Cindi Lightsey - Retired, FMSD Teacher
    Chris Moody - Comporium
    Keri Sibley - Community Volunteer
    Patrick White - Comporium
    Mandrile Young - Bank of America

  • Ex-Officio Members:

    Marty McGinn - FMSD4 Assistant Superintendent
    Celia McCarter - FMSD4 Board of Trustees

  • Advisory Board

    Diane Dasher - Community Volunteer and Business Owner
    Eddie Dowling - Bristol Myers Squibb
    Ron Kirby
    Mary Mack
    Patty Mercer - Radio Personality and Community Volunteer

Executive Director

  • Scott Patterson
    Scott Patterson

Scott Patterson is a lifelong Fort Mill resident and product of Fort Mill Schools. He served on the school board from 2008 to 2016. He also is a board member for the Catawba Regional Council of Governments since 2013 and has previously served as a board member for the Boys & Girls Clubs of York County.

“I am excited about continuing to be involved in the school district and making an impact on our teachers and students in the classroom. I want to continue my passion for public education in this role.”

About Us

The South Carolina Boards Association presented the Foundation with the award of “Champions for Public Education” at the November 5th, 2019 Fort Mill School Board meeting.

Programs

Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.

Congratulations to the 2021 Grant Recipients!

30 teachers, principals, counselors and specialists earned grants for the 2021-2022 school year totaling more than $31,000!
Congratulations to these dedicated and enthusiastic educators!

It's inspiring to see the amazing projects that Fort Mill's educators have created for their students. It's a privilege for the Foundation, on behalf of our sponsors, to be able to fund these creative projects that provide so much benefit to the students of Fort Mill.

Events

Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community.

The 7th Annual TEC Dowling Memorial Golf Tournament

When:  Thursday, June 23, 2022 @ 8:00 AM

Where:  Palisades Country Club

For more details and to register, click here!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Volunteer

Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.

FFMS can always use your help!

Find out how you can help!

Contact info@ffms.org.