J. Morgan Kearse 

Allendale County Veterans' Affairs Officer 

"For the past forty years, the Allendale County Veterans Affairs Service Office has been staffed by a practicing attorney. This unique addition integrates into daily operations other areas of expertise that broaden and enhance services for Veterans and their dependents."

Elizabeth Young

 Allendale County Veterans' Service Officer

"Being an advocate for the men and women who have given so much to maintain the freedoms we enjoy in our country is an honor and a privilege. Knowing that the work we do has an impact on these Veterans is very rewarding."

David J. LeBlanc Sr.

Charleston County Veterans' Affairs Officer 

Mr. LeBlanc was appointed to this position by the Charleston County Legislative Delegation in 2017. He served our country for 29 years, retiring as a Navy Captain having served in a variety of both active and reserve leadership, operational and staff positions.

"Every day I am excited to come to work knowing my primary objective is to help and assist the Veterans of Charleston County. It is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to assist and help our local Veterans and I am very fortunate to have an experienced and dedicated staff ready and able to provide this quality assistance to our Veterans."

Melody Popovich

Charleston County Deputy Director of Veterans' Affairs

Mrs. Popovich began her employment with Charleston County as a Veterans Service Officer. In October 2019 she was promoted to Deputy Director. She was raised in the Charleston area in a Navy family and is married to a retired Navy Chief.

Anne Owen

Charleston County Veterans' Service Officer

Mrs. Owen began her employment with Charleston County in 2019 as a Veterans Service Officer. Prior to that she traveled the world for 30 years as the spouse of an Air Force Senior Enlisted finding employment in numerous Family Support Centers. She has completed both a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Winona State University and a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the Worden School of Social Services at Our Lady of the Lake University.

Kristyne Thomas

Charleston County Veterans' Service Officer

Ms. Thomas began her employment with Charleston County in 2019 as a Veterans Service Officer. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communication from the College of Charleston. She is a Veteran of the California National Guard. 

Kathryn Tillman

Charleston County Administrative Assistant

Ms. Tillman began her employment with Charleston County in 2014. Prior to joining the Veterans Affairs Office she was employed for nearly 25 years with Piggly Wiggly Carolina.

James C. Brown

Richland County Veterans' Affairs Officer

"As a Veteran, my greatest joy has been serving other Veterans for the past 26 years. My goal is to provide the most dedicated and professional services for the more than 36,000 Veterans of Richland County. My team and I strive to ensure that our Veterans and their families get timely and quality service because they deserve it."

Tony Bush

Richland County Veterans' Service Officer

"As a retired Veteran, my passion is to share with other Veterans and their families’ information and knowledge about the Federal and State benefits they are rightfully entitled to. By providing knowledge and opportunities to the Veterans and families of Richland County, it makes us all stronger. We have a great team at the Richland County Veterans Affairs office, and it gives me great pride to work alongside them."

Jordan Robinson 

Richland County Veterans' Service Officer

"I’ve worked with the Richland County Veterans Affairs Office for the past 3 years, and I have really enjoyed serving the Veterans of the Richland County community. Having family members and friends who are Veterans, it brings me so much joy to be able to assist other Veterans and their families as well. We have a great team at the Richland County Veterans Affairs Office and we strive hard to provide the best services possible to all of our Veterans."

Melinda S. Woodhurst

York County Veterans' Affairs Officer

“There is no opportunity more rewarding than the ability to serve the men and women who have dedicated themselves to the service of our nation. As a Veteran of more than 28 years of service in the US Army, I am very blessed to have the opportunity to continue serving those who served us.”