Representative Bruce Bannister - Contact Information

Bruce W. Bannister, an attorney, was born on July 21, 1972, in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated from Davidson College in 1995 and obtained his law degree from the University of South Carolina in 1998. Since 2005, he has represented House District 24 in the South Carolina Legislature.

Key Points:

• Education: Bruce attended Davidson College for his undergraduate studies and later earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina.
• Family: He is the son of Oscar W. and Kate Wofford Bannister. In 1997, he married Mary Margaret Adams, and they have four children: Bruce W., Jr., Benjamin A., Margaret Kate “Molly Kate,” and Caroline Helene.
• Legal Career: Bruce is a managing partner at Bannister and Wyatt, LLC, where he focuses on Family Law, Eminent Domain, and Real Estate Law.
• Public Service: He has been a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives since October 2005. Notably, he currently serves as the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.
• Leadership Roles: Bruce was elected by his peers to serve as the Majority Leader for the SC House Republican Caucus from 2012 to 2016.
• Community Involvement: He has been actively involved in various organizations, including the Peace Center Board and A Child’s Haven.
• Faith: Bruce is a member of Christ Church of Greenville.

Committee Assignments:

• Ways and Means (Chairman)

Service In Public Office:

• House of Representatives (since October 4, 2005)