The Richland County Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee was created by the Richland County Council on January 4, 2005. This Committee consists of five members who are appointed by a majority vote of the Council. All members of the Committee must be interested citizens residing in the County, and at least two members must be representative of the restaurant industry. The Committee members shall serve a term of two years or until his or her successor is appointed.

The Richland County Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee shall review applications of those entities who are seeking funding from the County Promotions portion of hospitality tax funds. The Committee will then make recommendations to County Council for the allocation and distribution of such funds.

Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee Members
FY2011 - 2012

Eddie Green
3 Black Pine Ct.
Columbia, SC 29229
Catering & Beyond
Non-Profit
Term: 3/3/09-3/3/13

Craig Parks
4708 Trenholm Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Senate Finance Committee
Term: 8/3/2011 – 7/19/2013

Dorothy Sumter
500 Old Bluff Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
Term: 10/7/11 – 10/4/13


Bob Tunell
12 Upper Pond Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Retired,GE Marketing and Sales
Term: 3/15/11-3/17/13

Derrick Williams
1628 Congress Road
Eastover, SC 29044
C & D Catering
Non-Profit
Term: 3/3/09-3/3/13

Richland County staff:
Sara Salley
Grants Manager
(803) 576-2069
salleys@rcgov.us