Board of Trustees


Spartanburg Methodist College is led by a Board of Trustees comprised of 24 members, with six clergy members and 18 laity. Terms are staggered on a three-year basis.

Current Board of Trustees members are:

  • John Gramling II, chairman
  • Bill Painter, vice chairman
  • Marianna Habiserutinger, recording secretary
  • Mr. John Bell
  • Mrs. Carol Burdette
  • Mr. Justin Converse
  • Dr. Ed Ellis
  • Dr. Phinnize Fisher
  • Mr. Steven Hahn
  • Mr. Mark Hammond
  • The Reverend Larry Hays
  • Mr. Pat Henry
  • The Reverend Mitch Houston
  • Mr. Ray Lattimore
  • Mr. Frank Lee
  • The Reverend Will Malambri
  • The Reverend Jean Osborne
  • Mrs. Liz Patterson
  • Mr. John Ramsey
  • Mrs. Patsy Simmons
  • Mr. Guy Spriggs
  • Mr. Jim Thompson
  • The Reverend Lillian Washington
  • Ms. Paulia Hughes, student advisory trustee