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MELVIN E. BARNETTE

EDUCATION:
Master of Science degree in Industrial Management, 1965 Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Bachelor of Science degree in Arts and Sciences with honor, 1955

Major: Mathematics; Minor: Economics and Sociology Clemson University, Clemson, SC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
July 1986-Present

Owner and Principal-in-Charge of Melvin E. Barnette & Associates, Inc., doing management consulting, marketing consulting, legislative lobbying and State government representation for both private sector and public clients.

October 1957-July 1986 (29 years)

Various positions with Clemson University, including Vice President for Business and Finance (9 years), Assistant Vice President for Budgets and Systems (2 years), Budget Director (4 years), Supervisor of Grants and Contracts Accounts (8 years) and Accountant (6 years).

MILITARY SERVICE:
June 1985-Present

U.S. Army Reserves, Retired (Colonel).

October 1957-June 1985 (28 years)

Continuous service in active U.S. Army Reserves in various command and staff positions with rank from Lieutenant to Full Colonel.

September 1955-September 1957 (2 years)

Active duty - Rank of Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant in the Signal Corps, U.S. Army.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND HONOR SOCIETIES:

National Association of College and University Business Officers: National committee assignments, including Chairman of Personnel Committee.

Southern Association of College and University Business Officers: Several committee assignments, including Executive Committee.

National Association of Accountants

Reserve Officers Association; Association of the U.S. Army.

National Exchange Club - 1957 to present. Served as local club treasurer, President (2 terms) and member of the Board of Directors for more than 15 years. Held following State offices in S.C. District Exchange Clubs: District Director, Treasurer, Vice President (President Elect) and President.

Member of First Baptist Church, Clemson, SC

Past member of First Baptist Church, Pendleton, SC. Part-time Minister of Music for twenty-five years of essentially a full-time music program; served on various committees and councils.

Phi Kappa Phi

Phi Eta Sigma

Sigma Tau Epsilon

REFERENCES:
Furnished upon request.