Education Degrees:
Coursework, Georgia Southern University (1969); Coursework, Southern Technical Institute (Now Southern Polytechnic State University) (1967); Diploma, Walterboro High School (1965)
Affiliations Awards:
Great Swamp Sanctuary (2009-Present); Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce; Founder, Walterboro Tourism Committee (2006-Present); Manager, Live Oak Cemetery (2002-Present); Board of Directors, Live Oak Cemetery (2002-Present); Edisto River Canoe & Kayak Trail Commission (1988-Present); Colleton County Rice Festival (1975-Present); Board of Directors, South Carolina National Heritage Corridor (2007-2010); Board of Directors, South Carolina National Heritage Corridor (2005-2010); Chairman of the Board, Colleton County South Carolina National Heritage Corridor (1998-2010); Board of Directors, Lowcountry Regional Airport (2005-2009); Mayor, City of Walterboro (2005-2009); Walterboro City Council (1978-2005); First President, Tourism Association Board, South Carolina Nature Base (1995-1998); Chairman, Colleton County Alcohol and Drug Abuse (1987-1992); Board of Colleton County Alcohol and Drug Abuse (1977-1992); South Carolina Jaycees, JCI Senator and Walterboro Jaycees (1971); Board of Directors, Lowcountry Council of Governments
Charity:
Children's Fun, Local Medical University
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his heartfelt concern for his constituents and love for his city.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through the influence of his grandfather, who was the mayor of Walterboro for 26 years.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Sweat was the mayor of Walterboro from 2005 to 2009 until a major head injury put him into a coma, forcing an early retirement from office. Prior to this, he has opened Sweat Pontiac-Buick-GMC-Implement Inc. with his father and brother in 1970. He is also a former dealer in the lawn and garden business for the John Deere company.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Serving the people of Walterboro, SC; Modernizing the city to bring it into the 21st century; Honoring Walterboro's proud and rich history
Awards/Honors:
Humanitarian Award, Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce (2009); Distinguished Service Award, Colleton County Chamber of Commerce (1980-1983)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Sweat intends to continue spreading knowledge about Walterboro and its history.