About Phillip Bowers

Phillip Bowers is a lifelong resident of Six Mile who has spent years serving the people of Pickens County and surrounding communities through leadership, volunteerism, and public service.

He is a graduate of Daniel High School, Southern Wesleyan University, and Clemson University. Throughout his career, Phillip has worked in private-sector business and operated a small business, giving him firsthand understanding of the real-world challenges families, workers, and business owners face.

Phillip is a lifelong Republican and former county chairman. His record of service includes:

• Pickens County Planning Commission

• Greenville/Pickens Area Transit Study Committee

• Pickens County School Board for eight years

• South Carolina Education Oversight Committee for two years

• State Board of Education for four years

Through these roles, Phillip has developed experience in:

• Education (including preparing schools to care for children, support families, and protect the well-being of every student)

• Roads and bridges

• Transportation

• Development standards

• Budgets

• Public funding sources

Phillip also served as a reserve deputy sheriff for 10 years, giving him a strong appreciation for the sacrifices and challenges our first responders face every day.

Phillip and his family are blessed to be part of Alive Wesleyan Church. If you do not have a church home, they would love to have you to join them there.