Wendy Nanney
SC House of Representatives, District 22 (R)
Wendy Nanney is Credit Manager for Interfilm Holdings in Piedmont, SC. A graduate of Bob Jones University (’87) Wendy has a bachelors degree in Business Administration. After college, she and her husband, Tim moved to Washington DC where she worked for the Republican National Committee. Wendy then served as Assistant to the Chief Legal Council for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee under Senator Jesse Helms.
Wendy took a brief break from politics to have five children. After her children were school age she became active again in the Republican Party in Greenville serving a term as the Second Vice Chairman, and then two terms as the First Vice Chairman before most recently serving as Chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party.
Wendy is active in the leadership of her Sunday School Class, and works with the Inter-city ministry at Hampton Park Baptist Church. Wendy is a member of the Upstate Republican Women's Club, First Monday, and Greenville County Republican Women.
Here are Mrs. Nanney's answers to some questions posed by the Institute.
Has political office been a life long goal/dream of yours?
I grew up in a very politically active family and have always viewed politics as service. I have always tried to find ways to serve my community and this seemed like a natural progression.
Has there been a woman who you have admired in the political world and what is it about her that gives you courage to run the race?
Margaret Thatcher is someone I have always admired. She has always appeared to have such grace under pressure.
Why you - why now for this position you are running for?
My district seemed ready for a change in leadership and after finishing my term as Chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party, it seem like the natural next step.
My mother always said...
When you face a problem, don't waste time trying to fault someone, assess the facts and find a solution.
What is your leadership style?
My leadership style is based on problem-solving. I like to cut straight through to the root problem, get input from others and come up with a direct solution.
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