Personal Information

• Public Relations & Marketing Consultant, Geechie Communications
• Residing at 2401 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island
• Born January 15, 1967 in Pensacola, Florida
• Son of James H. and Annette McGregor Merrill
• University of South Carolina, B.A., 1989, M.P.A., 1992
• August 29, 1992 married Noel Marie Gaillard, 3 children, Delaney Marie, Haley McGregor, and Darby Lee
• Press Secretary for Congressman Floyd Spence, 1989-92
• Political Director, South Carolina Republican Party, 1992-98
• District Administrator for Congressman Mark Sanford, 1994
• Owner, Geechie Communications, 1994-
• Member, University of South Carolina Alumni Association
• Past President, Sigma Chi Fraternity
• South Carolina Policy Council
• Berkeley County Repubilcan Party
• Whip, Majority Caucus
• Fin. Com.
• Majority Leader, 2004-
• University of South Carolina Gamecock Club
• Daniel Island Neighborhood Association
• Member, Stella Maris Catholic Church