BACKGROUND NATIVE of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Judge Edmond is a Special Agent with the SC House of Representatives; a Senior Investigator with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department; and a Special Agent at the SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED). He is also a Military Veteran with the United States Army. THE HONORABLE TOMOTHY C. EDMOND TITLE: SC Summary Court Judge, Upper Township District. APPOINTED: May 11, 2011, by Governor Nikki Haley with the advice of Senator John L. Scott, Jr. and confirmed by the SC Senate. EDUCATION: Judge Edmond earned an A. A. Degrees in Public Service with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a B.S. Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a dual focus in Social Work at the University of South Carolina. He is a graduate of the SC Criminal Justice Academy; Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Investigators School; Regional Counter Drug Investigators Academy; and the SC Victim Assistance Academy. BOARD /LEADERSHIP ROLES AND AFFILIATIONS: Judge Edmond is a Veteran Service Representative with the Veteran Affairs; Veterans of Foreign War of USA (VFW 4262), a Life Member, Summary Court Judges Association, a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda, and a member of the Bibleway Church of Atlas Road, Columbia. TERM IN OFFICE: Four Years. HOBBIES: Spending time with family, coaching, motivational speaking, and watching sports. CONTACT INFORMATION The Honorable Tomothy C. Edmond SC Summary Court Judge, Richland County 4919 Rhett Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 576 – 2570 /O - (803) 576 – 2579 /F FAMILY: Judge Edmond is married to the former Carroll Reese. They have two children, Tacara and DeQuita, and two grandchildren, Khairo and Brianna. He and his family have resided in the NE/Greenview area for more than fourteen years. BACKGROUND (Abbreviated): Native of Rock Hill, SC. EDUCATION: B. S. in Business Administration/ Marketing at Winthrop University. The Honorable Patrick Alan Barber TITLE: SC Summary Court Judge for Richland County. APPOINTED: April 30, 2011, by Governor Nikki Haley with the advise of Senator John L. Scot, Jr., and confirmed by the SC Senate. TERM IN OFFICE: Four Years CONTACT INFORMATION The Honorable Patrick Alan Barber 1400 Huger St., Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 576-2510/O (803) 576-2519/F BOARD /LEADERSHIP ROLES AND AFFILIATIONS: Member, Columbia Rotary Club; Former Vice President, Decker Boulevard Business Coalition; Former Vice Basileus and Chaplain, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Chi Iota Iota Chapter, Fort Jackson; and SC Volunteer, Richland County’s Operation Homeless Project. FORMER ROLES: Columbia, SC: Relationship Manager, First Citizens Bank; Personal Banker, Bank of America; Customer Service Representative, Nabisco Brands Company; Merchandiser Representative, Fisher Price; and an Account Executive, Infinity Broadcasting/WSSS, Charlotte, North Carolina. HOBBIES: Golf, Jazz, and Poetry. FAMILY: Judge Barber is married to the former Tina C. Williams. They have two children, Anyah Kinsley Barber and Niles Patrick Barber. He and his family have resided in Irmo for more than 15 years. BACKGROUND NATIVE of Newberry County. THE HONORABLE JUDGE M. RITA METTS TITLE: SC Summary Court Judge. APPOINTED: May 2011 by Governor Nikki Haley with the advice of Senator John L. Scott, Jr., and confirmed by the SC Senate. TERM IN OFFICE: Four Years. CONTACT INFORMATION The Honorable Mildred Rita Metts SC Summary Court Judge, Richland County 201 John Mark Dial Drive Columbia, SC 29209 (803) 576-3284/O - (803) 576-3303/F Judge Metts owns and operates the Metts Law Firm, LLC, in Columbia. Her specialty areas are Insurance Defense, Social Security and Veteran Disability Benefits, Family Law and Mediation, and Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Law. She is the Town Attorney for Carlisle and Union, SC, representing the Town, Mayor, and Council Members in defense litigation involving the town and municipal matters. She is a former Assistant Public Defender with the Newberry Public Defenders’ Office and has extensive trial preparation and litigation experience in administrative, magistrate, municipal, civil, family, and criminal courts in state and federal courts. EDUCATION: Judge Metts earned a Juris Doctorate at the University of South Carolina School of Law. BOARD LEADERSHIP ROLES AND AFFILIATIONS: Judge Metts was admitted to SC Bar and SC State District Court and Supreme Courts in 1993. She is a member of the National Bar Association, Black Lawyers’ Association, Women Lawyers’ Association, and an Associate Member of the Black Legislative Caucus. The Metts Law Firm is located at 3531 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201. The telephone number is 803) 929-0577. BACKGROUND NATIVE of Greenwood, SC. Judge Byrd worked for 33 years with the SC Department of Transportation, serving as the Director of Compliance from1975 to 2008. While there, he was responsible for the development of numerous innovative programs including the Entrepreneurial Development Institute, the Education and Training Project and the Specialized Management Assistance Project used by SCDOT to assist vendors in business matters. THE HONORABLE JUDGE BENJAMIN BYRD TITLE: SC Summary Court Judge. APPOINTED: May 27, 2010, by Governor Mark C. Sanford with the advice of Senator John L. Scott, Jr., and the consent of the SC Senate to fill the one year unexpired term of Nikiya M. Hall. Reappointed: May 11, 2011, by Governor Nikki R. Haley with the advice of Senator John L. Scott, Jr., and the consent of the SC Senate. TERM IN OFFICE: Four Years. CONTACT INFORMATION The Honorable Judge Benjamin Byrd SC Summary Court, Richland County 1400 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 576 2330/O - (803) 748 4614/F EDUCATION: B.S. in Economics earned at Benedict College; Juris Doctorate earned at Stafford University Law. BOARD LEADERSHIP ROLES AND AFFILIATIONS: Judge Byrd is an active member of the Second Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia and serves as a member of the Board of Deacons and a member and past chairman of the Board of Trustees. He is a member of the Benedict College Junior Alumni Association, a member and former Block Captain of the Meadowlake Homeowners Association, and a former member of both the South Carolina and National Association of Realtors. In addition, he is a former member and past chair of the Richland County Planning Commission, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, and a past president of the WJ Keenan High School PTO and the WJ Keenan High School Band Boosters Club. FAMILY: Judge Byrd is married to the former Jessie R. Calhoun of Greenwood. They have two children, Meniquenne and Jequetta. He and his wife have resided in Columbia for more than thirty-five years. BACKGROUND NATIVE of Edgefield, SC. Commissioner Rearden is a retired: Secondary School Teacher; District Manager in the life insurance industry; and Deputy State Director with the SC Dept. of Social Services. EDUCATION: Commissioner Rearden earned a B. S. Degree in Biology earned at SC State University and took graduate studies at Fisk University and the University of Indiana. COMMISSIONER HARRISON REARDEN TITLE: Commissioner, SC Dept.. of Transportation. ELECTED: June 2010 by the Legislators of the Sixth Congressional District. BOARD LEADERSHIP ROLES AND AFFILIATIONS: Commissioner Rearden is a member of the United Baptist Deacons of Columbia, American Lung Association, Blue Ridge Institute Action Council of SC, SC State Employees Association, Salvation Army, and the Columbia Luncheon Club. He is chairman of the Meadowlake Voting Precinct and serves as a Deacon at the First Nazareth Baptist Church. He is a former chairman of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Commission. Among more than 63 awards, plaques, and citations, Commissioner Rearden is the recipient of the SC Order of the Palmetto and the Silver Crescent. TERM OF OFFICE: Four Years. HOBBIES: Golf and traveling. CONTACT INFORMATION Commissioner Harrison Reardon 212 Elmont Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 521-5706/O - (803) 786-1376/F FAMILY: Commissioner Rearden is married to the former Alethia Parr of Sumter. He has resided in Columbia for thirty-seven years. BACKGROUND NATIVE of Columbia, SC. EDUCATION: B. S. in Business Administration with a Minor in Finance, South University, Columbia, SC; Completed the SC Voter Registration and Election Commission Training and Certification Program and Leadership Certification at Midland’s Technical College. MRS. LILLIAN A. MCBRIDE TITLE: Executive Director, Richland County Board of Elections and Registration. APPOINTED: July 1, 2011, by the Richland County Delegation. TERM IN OFFICE: Mrs. McBride serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner. CONTACT INFORMATION Mrs. Lillian A. McBride, Executive Director Richland County Board of Elections and Registration Richland County Administration Building 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29202 (803) 576-2240/O - (803) 576-2249/F BOARD AND LEADERSHIP ROLES Mrs. McBride’s background in Voter Registration and Education expands more than 25 years. She was Appointed Chair and Director of the Board of Voter Registration in March 2006 and later appointed to the Richland County Board of Elections and Voter Registration in July 2011. Memberships include the Legislative Committee and the Membership Committee for the SC Association of Registration and Elections where she teaches certification training classes. Mrs. McBride is an active member of the Clement Road Church of God in Columbia and serves as the Director of the Women’s Ministry, Sunday School teacher, and mentor and leader in the Youth Ministry. HOBBIES: Sewing, entertaining, and helping other people. FAMILY: Mrs. Mc Bride is married to US Army Lt. Colonel Angelo McBride. They have two children, Avery and Brittney, and two grandchildren, Avery, Jr., and Deontre. The McBrides have resided in Columbia for more than 25 years.