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Lawton Benton, Co-President
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Lawton Benton, together with his brother Carson, are co-owners of C. L. Benton & Sons, Inc. Together, they also own and manage Arrowhead Country Club and Osprey Marina. A lifelong resident of Myrtle Beach, he serves on several boards including The Chapin Foundation, where he has served as Director of the Company since 2012 and currently serves as a member of the Investment and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees, and The Coastal Educational Foundation. He also is an integral part of One Grand Strand, a vision committee focused on the future and innovation of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. Lawton received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Clemson University. Lawton enjoys working with his brother, Carson, and his two sons, Edward and Spencer. Lawton is an active member at the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, a big Tiger fan, and enjoys spending his free time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
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Carson Benton, Co-President
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Carson Benton, together with his brother Lawton, are co-owners of C. L. Benton & Sons, Inc. Together, they also own and manage Arrowhead Country Club and Osprey Marina. Carson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education from Clemson University. Born and raised in Myrtle Beach, Carson is very active in the community. He leads South Atlantic Bank’s loan committee and also serves on the executive and audit committees. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Grand Strand Miracle League, and a former board member for the Horry County Solid Waste Authority, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the Waccamaw Community Foundation, and the Ocean View Memorial Foundation. Carson is a member of Ocean View Baptist Church and loves spending his free time with his family and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.
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Edward Benton, Jr., Vice President
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Edward Benton is Vice President of C. L. Benton and Sons, Inc. He has been in, and around, the construction business his entire life. Born and raised in Myrtle Beach, Edward understands and appreciates what it takes to deliver quality products to customers with varying needs in the Coastal Carolina region. Edward has also served the local communities in a number of roles to ensure that the Grand Strand is thriving- as a Board member and Campaign Chair for the United Way of Horry Country, as a President and active member of the Grand Strand Sertoma Club, as an Elder for the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, and in various other volunteer missions. Edward received a Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College. On his days off, Edward enjoys unwinding with his wife and three children, playing golf, and following his favorite sports teams.
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Spencer Benton, Head Supervisor
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Spencer Benton is a Supervisor at C. L. Benton and Sons, Inc. A native of Myrtle Beach, he was raised up and around the construction industry with his brother, Edward, receiving first-hand knowledge of how the company operates. As a former Clemson Tiger and Dallas Cowboy, Spencer demonstrates a determined mindset of striving to be the best. A full-time employee of C. L. Benton since 2015, he is a certified Crane Operator and handles the company’s pile-driving services. Spencer received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology, with a minor in Athletic Leadership, from Clemson University. He is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, where he volunteers with the Youth Group, is a member of the Fellowship Committee, and is a member of the Gathering Band. During his free time, Spencer likes to be with his wife, his two boys, his Standard Poodle, Grizzly Bear, and chasing the waves.
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Kevin Ward, Estimating Director
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Kevin is an Estimator and Project Manager at C. L. Benton and Sons, Inc. Born and raised in the low country of Georgetown County, Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Francis Marion University. A vital member of the Company’s team, Kevin possesses an unmatched work ethic maintaining our company values of loyalty, trust and hard work. In his free time, he enjoys catching fish and spending time with his family.
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Alan Lee, Superintendent
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Alan is the Superintendent of C. L. Benton and Sons, Inc. After growing up in and around Horry County, Alan went on to receive a degree in Computer Science from Horry Georgetown Technical College. Having been with the company for over 30 years, Alan’s expertise exemplifies the skills it takes to lead the daily operations of our Company. As a certified Crane Operator and a licensed General Contractor, Alan is a true renaissance man- he can do it all. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors, working on personal projects and spending time with his loving family.
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Neil Jordan, Equipment Manager
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Neil is the Shop Manager at C. L. Benton and Sons, Inc. Born and raised in Aynor, SC, Neil has always had a knack for the motor engine. The Aynor High School graduate has formally been certified to diagnose and repair heavy equipment by the NIASE. His loyal 32 years at the company make in a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to keeping the engines rolling. Pumps, trucks, tractors, mowers; you name it, Neil is geared to fix it. In his free time, Neil likes to hunt and fish and spend time with his wife and those two boys of his.
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Sherrie Gore, administrative Assistant
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Sherrie is a secretary/receptionist at C. L. Benton and Sons. Sherrie retired from Horry County Schools where she loved working as the school librarian at Myrtle Beach Elementary for 28 years. She has enjoyed learning about the construction business while getting to know many new colleagues at C.L. Benton and Sons, Inc. The Myrtle Beach native has two grown children (Thomas and Nora) with her husband Kerry. They enjoy playing golf and spending time at the beach and the mountains. A favorite quote of hers is from Dolly Parton who said “leave something good in every day.”
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Jennifer Seymour, Account Manager
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Jennifer is an Accountant/office manager at C. L. Benton and Sons, Inc. where she handles all the financial and Human Resource needs of the company. Jennifer has been with C. L. Benton and Sons since December of 2019. Prior to that, she spent fifteen years managing the accounting department of a sister property, with over twenty-eight years of experience in all areas of accounting. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys time with her two sons, Justin, and Reid, her husband, Chris, two pugs, Maine coon cat, and the family parrot, along with repurposing old furniture, decorating and volunteering on her community Association’s board of directors.
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