Converse Chellis

Converse Chellis
Treasurer of South Carolina
In office 2007–2011
Governor	Mark Sanford
Preceded by	Thomas Ravenel
Succeeded by	Curtis Loftis
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 94th district
In office 1996–2006
Preceded by	Heyward Hutson
Succeeded by	Heyward Hutson
Personal details
Born	Converse Alvah Chellis III (1943-08-10)August 10, 1943 Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	June 14, 2026(2026-06-14) (aged 82)
Party	Republican
Children	2, including Con
Education	The Citadel (BS)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Rank	Captain

Converse Alvah Chellis III (August 10, 1943 – June 14, 2026) was an American politician and accountant who served as the Treasurer of South Carolina and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1996 to 2006.

Early life and education

Chellis was born and raised in Summerville, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The Citadel and served as a captain in the United States Air Force.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Chellis worked as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1996, he was elected to the 94th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving for 10 years. On August 3, 2007, Chellis was selected to serve as Treasurer of South Carolina by the South Carolina General Assembly, replacing Thomas Ravenel. In 2011, he was succeeded by Curtis Loftis.

Personal life and death

Chellis and his wife, Sharon, have two children. His son, Con Chellis, is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Chellis died from cancer on June 14, 2026, at the age of 82.

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