2024 Special Election

South Carolina ASLA is holding a Special Election for President. Jamie Hairfield - current ASLA SC President - was recently elected as Trustee leaving a one-year vacancy in the Presidential position. The newly elected candidate will serve the remainder of this term. All Full, Associate, and International members of the ASLA South Carolina Chapter in good professional standing are eligible to vote and were emailed election information. Please contact the Chapter secretary at secretary@asla-sc.org with questions.

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Below is more information about the position and the candidate who is running. Write-Ins will be accepted on the ballot.

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​President: The president shall: set the time, place, and agenda for meetings of the Executive Committee; call special meetings of the Chapter and Executive Committee; represent and act for the Chapter as directed by the Executive Committee and consistent with the policies of the Society as established by the Board of Trustees; in consultation with the Executive Committee, appoint the chairs and members of standing committees, other committees, or any special study groups or task forces; dismiss appointees for failure to act or other cause; serve as a member of the Chapter Presidents Council; oversee the management and administration of Chapter programs and budgets as adopted by the Executive Committee; designate and relieve an acting president; appoint interim trustees when vacancies occur during term; provide supporting statements to the Society of the Emeritus Status, Limited Status, Temporary Limited Status, and Waver of Dues applicants; report on the state of the Chapter at the annual meeting of the Chapter; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of the Chapter President, or as may be assigned or delegated by the Executive Committee.

The president shall be a Full or International Member and will serve the remainder of the current term - one year.

 

• ​​Chris Owings, ASLA - Chris, a resident of Charleston, SC, has over 15 years of experience in the field of landscape architecture. Since earning his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Clemson University in 2009, he has worked on diverse projects, including resort developments, urban parks, community master planning, and conservation efforts. Chris enjoys collaborating with other professionals and managing the entire development process, from planning and approvals to construction and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. His portfolio includes senior living facilities, mixed-use developments, historic revitalization, and educational institutions, where he works with architects and engineers to meet project goals. In addition to overseeing the development process, Chris is passionate about creative stormwater management and urban space design.​​

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