KEITH WARING

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Perry Keith Waring is a native Charlestonian and the son of Mr. Louis L. Waring, Jr. and  the late Mrs. Seloris Collins Waring.  He grew up West of the Ashley in the St. Andrews Parish area known also as District Seven.  He graduated from Middleton High School and received a BS degree in Banking and Finance from the University of South Carolina.  

 

Keith’s parents instilled in him and his siblings by example that you must give back to your community.  As such, Keith applies his business acumen to the needs of the  Charleston community by serving on different boards.  

He is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  Keith has been married for 40 wonderful years to the former Donna Lango.  They have 3 adult children and several grandchildren. 

 

Keith tries to live his life by this motto: "Always give honor to God, have an abiding love for family and have enormous respect for the community."  

 

Current: 2015

 

 

City of Charleston, City Councilmember District 7, 2012-2016

 

Diocese of Charleston Finance Board Member, 2010-current

 

Wells Fargo Bank Local Advisory Board Member, 1998-current

 

Past:   

 

Roper St. Francis Hospital Board Member:

                      Chairman Finance Committee, 2005 - June 2013

                      Chairman Investment Committee, 2005 - June 2013

 

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Executive Board, 1996-2012

 

City of Charleston Planning and Zoning Board Member, 1995-2011

 

Health Sciences Foundation of Medical University of SC, Investment Committee, 2004-2009

 

USC-Business Partnership Foundation, Board of Advisors, 2001-2009

 

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Chairman, 2002-2003

 

Charleston Regional Development Alliance Board, 2002-2003

 

Charleston NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration, Chairman 2003

 

College of Charleston Foundation Board, 2004-2008

 

SC Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA), Chairman, 1999-2003

 

SC Economic Coordinating Council Board, 1999-2003

 

SC Enterprise Program Committee, 1999-2003

 

USC B.A. College Bicentennial Campaign Committee, 1997-2000

 

Charleston County Department of Social Services Board, 1991-2000