Bill Connor

Background

About Bill Connor

A graduate of The Citadel, Bill Connor served over a decade as a Regular Army Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army. After leaving active duty to become a reservist, Bill earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina. As an attorney, Bill has earned an "AV Preeminent" rating, the highest peer evaluation rating of ethics and ability for an attorney practicing law in the United States. In 2007, Bill volunteered for a year long combat deployment in Afghanistan, serving as a Joint Operations Officer, developing and implementing the U.S. advisory effort for Afghan National Security Forces. Bill later commanded the U.S. Advisory effort in the volatile Helmand Province, and subsequently earned a promotion to Lt. Colonel. Bill also served as the senior American military liaison to British forces in Afghanistan. For his efforts in Afghanistan, Bill was awarded the Bronze Star and was put in charge of Command and General Staff Officer instruction (ILE) in South Carolina for the Reserves. In 2015, Bill was promoted Colonel and South Carolina's Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer under US Army North. He graduated from the US Army War College in 2018 with an MSS degree and as a Distinguished Graduate. He is also co-owner of a defense consulting business. Bill ran for Lt. Governor of South Carolina in 2010 and beat out many high profile opponents (including a former state Senator and a former SC Insurance Commissioner) to make the runoff. He was later elected Chairman of the 6th Congressional District (SC) GOP. Bill lives in Orangeburg with his wife Susan and their children Peyton, Brenna, and Will. He is the owner of "Bill Connor Law Firm, LLC" who also served as the Chairman of the Board of Orangeburg Christian Academy. He is the incoming President of Rotary for Orangeburg. Specialties: Executive Management, Insurance Law, Sales, Political Consulting, Military Decision-making.