Governor Mark Sanford has announced the appointment of Camden native Dan B. Mackey to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina State Library. He replaces Margaret Bundy of Lancaster, whose term expired June 30, 2006.
Mackey, a University of South Carolina graduate, has a distinguished career in public service to the Palmetto State. He was Director of Regional Development for the State Budget and Control Board and served as Executive Director for several state and local governmental entities, including the SC Advisory Commission for Intergovernmental Relations, the Upper Savannah Council of Governments, the Chester County Economic Development Board, and the Greer Chamber of Commerce.
Mackey also has Library experience, according to Dr. Curtis Rogers, SCSL’s Interim Director. “He served on the Kershaw County Friends of the Library for years, but was actually called out of retirement to serve as Library Director in 2002,” Rogers said. “Dan’s work was so outstanding during a difficult period that the Friends of SC Libraries named him Outstanding Library Staff for 2003, its most prestigious award.” Mackey continues as a Kershaw County Library volunteer today. His community service also includes being a reader for Pine Tree Hill Elementary School and member, Kershaw County Economic Development Advisory Committee.
One of the first tasks Mackey undertook for the SCSL was active participation in the search for the agency’s new director. The candidate has been chosen and the announcement will be made in March.
Dan and his wife Pearce “Tootie” Mackey have one son, Benjamin, and four grandsons. Mackey’s term on the SCSL Board will expire June 30, 2011.
The South Carolina State Library is governed by a seven-member Board comprised of one representative from each congressional district and one member at large.
