Board of Trustees


Spartanburg Methodist College is led by a Board of Trustees comprising 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
  • John Bell
  • Mellnee Buchheit
  • Jerry Calvert
  • Justin Converse
  • Phyllis DeLapp
  • Dr. Edgar Ellis
  • Dr. Phinnize Fisher
  • Steven Hahn
  • Mark Hammond
  • Rev. Larry Hays
  • Patrick Henry
  • Rev. Mitch Houston
  • Rev. Jean Osborne
  • Liz Patterson
  • Craig Phillips
  • Patsy Simmons
  • Guy Spriggs
  • Rev. Ken Timmerman
  • Rev. Lillian Washington
  • Andy Westbrook
  • Dr. Bruce Yandle