Edward Lawton Benton

Mr. Benton is co-owner of C. L. Benton & Sons, Inc., a leading general contractor in the Coastal Carolinas, owner/manager of Arrowhead Country Club, and owner of Osprey Marina. A lifelong resident of Myrtle Beach, he serves on several boards including: The Chapin Foundation and The Coastal Educational Foundation. Mr. Benton has been a Director of the Company since 2012.

He currently serves as a member of the Investment and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees.

Mr. Benton received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Clemson University.