PRESS RELEASE
South Carolina Office of the Governor
David M. Beasley - Governor
For Immediate Release:  July 17, 1998
Contact:  Gary Karr (803) 734-9840
 
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES

   (Columbia) -- Governor David M. Beasley today announced several staff changes, including the appointment of Katherine Bristow Fanning to be the director of the Commission on Women.
 Mrs. Fanning has served as Cabinet Liaison since October 1996. From June 1989 until October 1996, she served both Governor Campbell and Governor Beasley as Coordinator for Higher Education. Mrs. Fanning, a Darlington native who has a master's degree in public administration from the University of South Carolina, begins her new post August 3. The previous director, Heather Hamby, resigned the position to move to Rock Hill.
 "Katherine's skill and knowledge of public policy will serve the people of South Carolina well in this position. I appreciate her dedication to making this state a better place for families to live," Governor Beasley said.
 Governor Beasley also announced that Jeanine Greene, a legislative liaison since September 1995, has been appointed to the new position of Special Assistant for Community Relations. Her duties, which she began July 1, include serving as a liaison between the Governor and local communities.
 "This new position will give community groups and action agencies a clear contact point with my office," Governor Beasley said. "Jeanine is truly a dedicated public servant."
 The Governor also announced that Angelia D. Smith, who has served as legal counsel and legislative liaison for the Governor since the beginning of his administration, will be leaving for the private sector. Ms. Smith previously worked as staff attorney for the Senate Judiciary Committee. She will be joining the law firm of Young, Clement, Rivers and Tisdale, LLP beginning Aug. 3.
 "I will miss Angelia's thorough knowledge of the legislative process and her devotion to ethical, common-sense government. She always went beyond the call of duty. I wish her well in her future endeavors," Governor Beasley said.