Paula Harper Bethea
Chief Executive Officer at J.M. Smith Corp.
Profile
Paula Harper Bethea currently works at J.M.
Smith Corp., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, South Carolina Research Foundation, as Vice Chairman, United Way of America Membership Committee, as Chairman-Emeritus, Palmetto Institute, as Director from 2013, Medical University of South Carolina Foundation, as Director-Emeritus, the University of South Carolina, as President-Elect-Alumni Association, Strategic Synergies LLC, as President, and Dillon Property Holdings LLC, as President.
Ms. Bethea also formerly worked at First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina), as Chairman from 2010 to 2013, SCBT Financial Corp., as Vice Chairman, Medical University of South Carolina, as Chairman-Cardiovascular Research Institute, Columbia College (SC), as Chairman, Furman University, as Chairman-Wilkins Forum, Presbyterian College, as Vice Chairman, County of Beaufort (South Carolina), as Chairman, United Way Worldwide, as Chairman-Emeritus, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, as Chairman, United Way Association of South Carolina, as Chairman-Chamber of Commerce & Columbia College, Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce, as Chairman, First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina), as Chairman, South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence, as Chairman, South State Corp., as Vice Chairman from 2013 to 2020, South State Bank (Columbia, South Carolina), as Vice Chairman, McNair Law Firm PA, as Director-External Relations from 2006 to 2009, Bethea Jordan & Griffin PA, as Director-Client Relations & Development, South Carolina Education Lottery (South Carolina), as Executive Director from 2001 to 2016, Trelys LLC, as Advisory Board Member, and My Carolina Alumni Association, as President.
Ms. Bethea received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina.
Paula Harper Bethea active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| Palmetto Institute | Director/Board Member | - |
South Carolina Research Foundation
 South Carolina Research Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous South Carolina Research Foundation is a high-impact research university located in South Carolina. The American company is known for its academic rigor, world-class faculty, and 13 major research centers that cover various business disciplines. The private company celebrates the service, scholarship, leadership, and character of its student community every year with an Awards Day celebration. | Director/Board Member | 2011-01-03 |
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation
 Medical University of South Carolina Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Medical University of South Carolina Foundation engages in the provision of educational foundation. It supports the education, research, patient care, and other programs at the Medical University. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| University of South Carolina | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Strategic Synergies LLC | President | - |
| Dillon Property Holdings LLC | President | - |
| United Way of America Membership Committee | Director/Board Member | - |
J.M. Smith Corp.
 J.M. Smith Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services J.M. Smith Corp. provides healthcare and technology solutions. It develops automation solutions for pharmacies, home medical equipment businesses, local government agencies, and businesses. The firm offers NRx, a pharmacy management solution that enhances pharmacy’s productivity with tools to simplify workflow, process claims, manage inventory, and more; NRx Delivery, a pharmacy’s shipping management solution. The company was founded by James M. Smith, Sr. in 1925 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Paula Harper Bethea
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| SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-06 |
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Training of Paula Harper Bethea
| University of South Carolina | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 22 |
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First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina) /Old/
 First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina) /Old/ Savings BanksFinance First Financial Holdings, Inc. is a savings and loan holding company. The company through its subsidiaries provides integrated financial solutions, including personal, business, and wealth management services. It offers residential, commercial and consumer loan products, consumer and business deposit products, debit cards, cash management services, safe deposit boxes, trust and fiduciary services, and reinsurance of private mortgage insurance and premium financing activities. The company serves individuals and businesses throughout coastal South Carolina, as well as the Florence, Columbia, and upstate regions of South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina. First Financial Holdings was founded in September 1987 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC. | Finance |
SCBT Financial Corp.
 SCBT Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance SCBT Financial Corp. is the bank holding company for South Carolina Bank & Trust. The company, through its subsidiary, provides a broad range of financial services to individuals and companies in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. It provides customers with checking accounts, NOW accounts, savings and time deposits of various types, brokerage services and alternative investment products, such as annuities and mutual funds, trust and asset management services, loans for businesses, agriculture, real estate, personal use, home improvement and automobiles, credit cards, letters of credit, home equity lines of credit, safe deposit boxes, bank money orders, wire transfer services, correspondent banking services, ATM processing, and trust services. SCBT Financial was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC. | Finance |
J.M. Smith Corp.
J.M. Smith Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services J.M. Smith Corp. provides healthcare and technology solutions. It develops automation solutions for pharmacies, home medical equipment businesses, local government agencies, and businesses. The firm offers NRx, a pharmacy management solution that enhances pharmacy’s productivity with tools to simplify workflow, process claims, manage inventory, and more; NRx Delivery, a pharmacy’s shipping management solution. The company was founded by James M. Smith, Sr. in 1925 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Distribution Services |
McNair Law Firm PA
 McNair Law Firm PA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McNair Law Firm PA provides legal services. It specializes in bankruptcy, corporate, environmental, governmental affairs, immigration, litigation, procurement, and real estate. The company was founded by Robert E. McNair in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC. | Commercial Services |
| Bethea Jordan & Griffin PA | Commercial Services |
Trelys LLC
 Trelys LLC Investment ManagersFinance Trelys LLC (Trelys venture partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Adrian N. Wilson. The firm is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. | Finance |
| County of Beaufort (South Carolina) | Government |
| Palmetto Institute | |
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services South Carolina Chamber of Commerce promotes pro-job and pro-business policies at the state and federal level. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC. | Commercial Services |
| United Way Association of South Carolina | |
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Medical University of South Carolina Foundation engages in the provision of educational foundation. It supports the education, research, patient care, and other programs at the Medical University. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC. | Miscellaneous |
Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce
 Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of coastal vacation getaways with over 20 hotels, inns, and resorts to choose from, including six AAA Four Diamond award winners. The non-profit company is based in Hilton Head Island, SC. Guests can enjoy views of the ocean from their rooms, relax in a full-service spa, and savor fine dining or casual meals. The Chamber of Commerce also highlights the magical experience of watching the endangered loggerhead sea turtle emerge from the sea to nest and lay eggs during the summer. Additionally, the area boasts 33 world-class golf courses, and visitors can find great golf deals through the Chamber of Commerce's variety of Hilton Head golf packages, Bluffton golf discounts, and golf deals. | Commercial Services |
First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina)
 First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina) Savings BanksFinance First Federal Bank is a federally chartered savings and loan institution. The company is based in Charleston, SC. The company was founded by R. Hampton Painter. | Finance |
South Carolina Research Foundation
South Carolina Research Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous South Carolina Research Foundation is a high-impact research university located in South Carolina. The American company is known for its academic rigor, world-class faculty, and 13 major research centers that cover various business disciplines. The private company celebrates the service, scholarship, leadership, and character of its student community every year with an Awards Day celebration. | Miscellaneous |
| South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence | |
| United Way of America Membership Committee | |
| South Carolina Education Lottery (South Carolina) | Government |
South State Bank (Columbia, South Carolina)
 South State Bank (Columbia, South Carolina) Regional BanksFinance South State Bank is a financial institution that is based in Columbia, SC. The company provides banking services to its customers. | Finance |
| Strategic Synergies LLC | |
| Dillon Property Holdings LLC | |
My Carolina Alumni Association
 My Carolina Alumni Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services My Carolina Alumni Association operates as an alumni association. The private company is based in Columbia. | Commercial Services |
United Way Worldwide
 United Way Worldwide Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous United Way Worldwide is a non-profit organization, which engages in raising money for charitable causes. It focuses on education, health, and financial stability. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Miscellaneous |
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