Madden named to SCC Board

Edwin "Eddie" Madden Jr. was recently appointed and sworn in to the Southwestern Community College Board of Trustees. Madden was named to the board by the Jackson County Commissioners to complete the term of his father, Ed Madden Sr. who resigned from the Board in March.

Edwin "Eddie" Madden Jr. is sworn in to the Southwestern Community College Board of Trustees by Jackson County Clerk of Court, Ann Melton, during a recent meeting of the Board.

A former Town Planner for Highlands, Madden represents District IV on the Jackson County Commission. He is also a real estate broker with Madden Realty and Builders Inc. where he holds an executive position.

Madden earned a masters degree in public administration and a B.S. in political science at Western Carolina University where he graduated with honors and was named to Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society.

A lifelong resident of the Cashiers/Highlands area, he serves as a deacon with First Baptist Church of Highlands and is a Rotarian. He is married to Dawn Madden and they have three children, Jacqueline, Elliott and Abigail.

"I am delighted with the appointment of Eddie Madden to the SCC Board of Trustees," said Dr. Cecil Groves, president of Southwestern Community College. "I look forward to working with him in ensuring that Southwestern continues to offer an affordable, quality education to the citizens of our service area."

Conrad Burrell, Chairman of the Southwestern Board of Trustees, also stated he is pleased with Mr. Madden's appointment and is confident he will prove to be an asset to the Board.

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