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Robert Lee "Bob" Peeler (born January 4, 1952) served as the 86th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina from January 1995 to January 2003. He was the first Republican Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina since Richard Howell Gleaves served during the Reconstruction era.[1]
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Bob Peeler | |
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86th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
In office January 11, 1995 – January 15, 2003 | |
Governor | David Beasley Jim Hodges |
Preceded by | Nick Theodore |
Succeeded by | André Bauer |
Personal details | |
Born | Gaffney, South Carolina | January 4, 1952
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Donna Hoefer Peeler |
Children | Caroline, Robert and Hunter |
Occupation | Businessman |
He currently serves on the Clemson University Board of Trustees. Peeler, a 1991 graduate of the school, was elected to the board in 2003.[2] Peeler is currently a manager of Community and Municipal Relations for Waste Management Inc. in Lexington, South Carolina.[3][4] His family runs a milk industry [citation needed] in Gaffney, South Carolina, and his older brother, Harvey S. Peeler Jr., is a state senator.
In 2002, Peeler had an unsuccessful run for governor, having been beaten in the primary race runoff by Mark Sanford.[5][6]
Peeler was educated at Limestone College.