Lynn Ballard a native of St. Joseph, MO and has been a resident of Greenville County since 1987. After
obtaining a Degree in Chemistry from NW Missouri State University he worked in the Chemical Industry for
25 years - progressing through the ranks from a Laboratory Technician to Vice President of Manufacturing.
The final 15 years of his employment he worked as a Rural Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service,
retiring in 2013.
Mr. Ballard currently serves as Chairman of the Planning and Development
Committee and Vice Chairman of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.
He is on the board of SHARE. He has been actively involved in the community for many years. He was involved with
Beck Academy, J L Mann Academy, and the South Carolina School for the Blind when his children were students. He
served as Chairman of the Environmental Affairs Committee of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce for four years
and is currently serving as President of his Homeowner's Association. He is a Board Member of SCORE,
and a member of the Augusta Road Ruritan Club in South Greenville.
He is an active member of Washington Baptist Church in Pelzer, SC; where he serves as a teacher
and on the security team.
Lynn and his wife, Debbie, have been married for 20 years. They have three grown children and
seven grandchildren.
