Senator Greg Hembree

• Personal Information:

  • Attorney.
  • Resides at 4509 Lake Circle, Little River.
  • Born on August 21, 1960, in Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri.
  • Son of John H. and Mary E. Hembree.
  • Holds a B.B.A. in Economics from the University of Memphis (1982).
  • Earned his law degree (J.D.) from the University of South Carolina School of Law (1985).

• Career Highlights:

  • 15th Circuit Solicitor (1999-2012).
  • North Myrtle Beach City Attorney (1995-1999).
  • South Carolina representative to the National District Attorneys Association (2009-2012).
  • Received the South Carolina Law Enforcement Victim Advocates Solicitor of the Year Award (2009).
  • Active in local organizations, including the Grand Strand Running Club and Waccamaw American Leadership Forum.
  • Serves as an Elder at Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church.

• Senate Service:

  • Senator since 2013.
  • Chair of the Senate Education Committee.
  • Member of the Senate Corrections and Penology, Finance, Rules, and Transportation Committees.