Just as the Legislative session winds down, three South Carolina state agencies have had new leaders confirmed by the State Senate. All three individuals had been nominated to their position by Gov. Henry McMaster.
William Floyd was officially confirmed as the Executive Director of the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). Floyd has been serving as acting executive director since March 1, 2023, following the retirement of Dan Ellzey. Prior to joining DEW, Floyd specialized in certified labor and employment law and served on the SC Bar Employment and Labor Law Section and Military Law section.
Seema Shrivastava-Patel will be the board chairwoman of the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Shrivastava-Patel has served on the DHEC board since 2018 representing Congressional District 2. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and human resources with a specialization in international business.
Michael Wise is the new Director at SC Department of Insurance. The Furman graduate began his career at the Department in 2009 as a rates analyst before moving into various actuarial and management roles. Most recently Wise served as Deputy Director of the Actuarial and Market Services Division, responsible for actuarial analyses, policy form and rate reviews, and the monitoring of traditional insurance markets.
