The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson County

Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Pamela Christopher has been named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission.

The Commission is the administrative and governing authority of SCDOT, and is composed of nine members: one member from each Congressional District and two at-large members. District members are appointed by the governor, subject to approval of the legislative delegations of their respective districts. The at-large members are appointed by the governor, subject to approval by a separate confirmation vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

“I’m excited to serve as the Vice-Chairman of the Commission,” said Christopher. “We have an outstanding team at SCDOT and I’m looking forward to working together with staff to continue to improve our transportation system in South Carolina.”

Christopher, who has been a member of the SCDOT commission since 2020, represents the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Edgefield, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens and Saluda counties.

"This is a good selection for South Carolina and for Anderson County," said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. "While as vice president she is responsible for the needs of the entire state, it is important that she also has a comprehensive understanding of the needs of Anderson County and the other counties in the third congressional district."

Prior to her current position as President & CEO of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, Christopher worked as a chamber and economic development executive to support local, regional, and state economic development efforts in three states— South Carolina, Georgia and Wisconsin.

She is a graduate of the Leadership South Carolina, the Leadership Anderson Class, and the Riley Institute’s South Carolina DLI (Diversity Leaders Initiative). Christopher is also a member of the Carolina Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the Anderson County Municipal Association, and the Upstate Chamber Coalition.