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A. Thomas Hood is currently the Chairman of the Charleston Regional Health Council, Director of First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc., Director of The Education Foundation, Director of The Salvation Army of South Carolina, Director & Member of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Treasurer of The Trident CEO Council.
Previously, he served as Chairman of Trident United Way, Director of First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina), Director of Business Development Corp.
of South Carolina, Director of Kimbrell Insurance Group, Inc., Director of Charleston Regional Development Alliance, President & Director of First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina), Director of Charleston Education Network, Inc., and Member of Focus Partners LLC.
A. Thomas Hood active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc.
First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as an insurance brokerage | Director/Board Member | - |
Charleston Regional Health Council | Chairman | 19/11/2009 |
The Trident CEO Council | Treasurer | 19/11/2009 |
The Education Foundation | Director/Board Member | 19/11/2009 |
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member | 19/11/2009 |
The Salvation Army of South Carolina
The Salvation Army of South Carolina Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides social services | Director/Board Member | 19/11/2009 |
Former positions of A. Thomas Hood
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina)
First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina) Savings BanksFinance Federally chartered savings and loan institution | President | 01/03/2011 |
| FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2011 |
Charleston Education Network, Inc.
Charleston Education Network, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
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First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina) /Old/
First Financial Holdings, Inc. (South Carolina) /Old/ Savings BanksFinance Provides savings institution services | Finance |
Business Development Corp. of South Carolina
Business Development Corp. of South Carolina Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Finance company | Finance |
First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc.
First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as an insurance brokerage | Finance |
The Education Foundation | |
Focus Partners LLC
Focus Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a practice management firm that provides coaching for financial advisors and wealth management companies | Commercial Services |
Trident United Way
Trident United Way Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, Trident United Way is a nonprofit organization serving Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, dedicated to uniting the tri-county community to lift families out of poverty by promoting financial stability. The company is based in North Charleston, SC. The organization focuses on helping households, particularly those classified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), who earn above the federal poverty level but struggle to afford basic necessities. Trident United Way’s mission centers on assisting families to escape poverty through initiatives like the Strong Families, Strong Community initiative. Key programs include the Centers for Strong Families, which provide free, comprehensive services such as food and rental assistance, housing and utility support, employment and career coaching, health and wellness services, and financial stability programs. Family coaches at these centers work directly with clients to set goals, increase income, reduce debt, build credit, and connect to community benefits. Health services, including mobile health units and telehealth, are also offered by appointment. Additional initiatives include FoodShare Tri-County, which improves access to fresh, affordable produce for families facing food insecurity, and the 211 helpline, a 24/7 resource connecting individuals to health and human services. Trident United Way also leads the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and coordinates the SafetyNet Assistance Network, a coalition of organizations addressing basic needs and financial stability. Governance is provided by a volunteer board of directors and committees overseeing policy, budgeting, community investments, and strategic planning. The organization encourages community involvement through volunteer programs, leadership giving, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic groups such as Women United, which empowers women leaders to advance financial stability in the region. | Commercial Services |
The Salvation Army of South Carolina
The Salvation Army of South Carolina Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides social services | Health Services |
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Kimbrell Insurance Group, Inc.
Kimbrell Insurance Group, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a wholesale broker and underwriting manager | Finance |
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Charleston Regional Development Alliance The Charleston Regional Development Alliance is a company based in North Charleston, SC. The CEO of the company is David T. Ginn. | |
First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina)
First Federal Bank (Charleston, South Carolina) Savings BanksFinance Federally chartered savings and loan institution | Finance |
Charleston Regional Health Council | |
The Trident CEO Council | |
Charleston Education Network, Inc.
Charleston Education Network, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Commercial Services |
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