Hunter Massey
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Burnie Maybank
Burnie Maybank is a member of Nexsen Pruet's economic development and banking & finance practice groups where he represents both public and private entities.
Maybank returned to the firm's Columbia office in 2006 after serving as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue under Governor Mark Sanford from 2003 through 2005. He also served in that position under Governor David Beasley from 1995 to 1999.
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Mary Shaw Kirven
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Ben Tillman
Founded in 2018 by partners JC Carroll and Ben Tillman, Agriliance is rooted in Risk Management. With over 30 years of combined crop insurance experience, we are the experts in providing peace of mind during the growing season. Agriliance’s unique approach allows our agents to advise growers on the best available risk management plan as it pertains to each farm and operation. It is our belief that to make an informed decision about risk management, you must be able to understand and unite all segments of a farms’ financials.
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Paige Smart
Paige was born and raised on a row crop farm in eastern North Carolina. She found her passion in animal agriculture while attending NC State University. After working for several years at the University dairy farm, she had to opportunity to work as an extension associate focused around pasture and grazing management for beef cattle. While in this position, Paige’s primary job was to host workshops centered around “Ray’s Crazy Mix”. She continued to work with this mixture while earning her Masters of Science in Animal Science from NC State.
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LauraKate Anderson
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Anthony Ward
In January of 2019, Anthony notified President Ott that Duke Energy was proposing an increase in their meter rates. Anthony worked tirelessly on this issue making sure the impact the increase would have on farmers did not go unheard. He gave 6 television interviews and contacted all Florence County Farm Bureau members to make them aware of the issue and the upcoming meeting with the Public Service Commission. The PSC hearing had so many attendees that the Florence County Fire Marshall issued a warning to the officials present.
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Landrum Weathers
Landrum Weathers is a lifelong resident of Bowman South Carolina where he grew up on his family’s dairy farm. As with most children of a dairy operation, Landrum learned the value of hard work and dedication at a very young age.
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Cassie LeMaster
Cassie received her bachelors of science degree in animal science and her masters in equine nutrition from North Carolina State University. She currently serves as an Area Livestock & Forages Agent for Laurens and Union counties and the State Equine Extension Coordinator.
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Chris LeMaster
Chris LeMaster is the livestock and forages agent for Cherokee and York Counties. He also serves as the county coordinator and pesticide applicator training coordinator for Cherokee County. His primary interests include livestock reproduction and nutrition. LeMaster is a native of Cherokee County where his family has farmed for several generations. Aside from his professional duties, he spends much of his time outside whether working on the family farm, hunting, or in Death Valley in the Fall. Mr.
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