Hard work speaks for itself.  You’ve got to do the work to reap the rewards.  Life gives us no free passes, and we all benefit from rolling up our sleeves and keeping our noses to the grindstone.

I believe that it’s important to take calculated risks at different points in the life of your business and your career if you are going to be truly successful, you need to be bold and aim higher.

 

My father taught me to have a fierce work ethic, a willingness to speak truth to power, and a sincere desire to serve others and do good.

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About Pamela

Pamela S. Evette is the 93rd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina and the first female Republican lieutenant governor.

 

An entrepreneur and businesswoman, Evette founded Quality Business Solutions, a payroll, HR, and benefits services firm headquartered in Travelers Rest. Under her leadership, QBS grew from a start-up to one of the nation’s fastest growing small businesses. Evette has received numerous business and professional accolades, including the ATHENA Leadership Award® and the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award.

 

Since taking office in January of 2019, Evette has been laser-focused on utilizing her professional background to serve the people and businesses of South Carolina. She has dedicated her time to highlighting S.C.’s thriving small business ecosystem and attracting new business to the Palmetto state. As a staunch promoter of innovative public-private partnerships, she has also worked to bring awareness to S.C. non-profits and the impact they have in our local communities.

 

Beyond business, Evette’s passion for serving others has guided her focus on early childhood education and reading. In 2019, she was asked the join the sixth cohort of Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows Program which focuses on state education policy. A strong advocate for school choice, Evette is also a vocal supporter of S.C.’s world-class technical college system as a pathway to career success.

 

Evette also understands the importance of keeping her family, her community, and this state safe. She is a staunch supporter of our military and our law enforcement. She realizes the tremendous sacrifices these brave men and women make, and the risks they take, each and every day to protect our lives and our freedoms.

 

Evette is committed to preserving all that South Carolina has to offer for future generations – which is why, in partnership with PalmettoPride, Evette created the annual Grab A Bag SC Statewide Cleanup initiative in 2019 and has continued to spearhead the cause of litter prevention. She was also a participant in the SC7 Expedition to raise awareness for floodwater prevention and the importance of protecting South Carolina’s natural resources.

 

Evette serves on the boards of directors of the St Francis Foundation (affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital) and the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO).

 

She holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in accounting from Cleveland State University. A resident of Travelers Rest, S.C., Evette enjoys spending time with her husband David, their three children, and her mother Jennie who lives with them.

 

To be successful, Evette believes in focusing on three main principles: Work hard. Do good. Aim higher. These have become her playbook and guide for her life.

Leadership

Keeping an eye on steady growth, Evette never settles for the status quo. She is always looking ahead and around the corner.

 

Evette believes that hard work speaks for itself.  You’ve got to do the work to reap the rewards.  Life gives us no free passes, and we all benefit from rolling up our sleeves and keeping our noses to the grindstone.

 

Aiming higher is critical because standards matter, as does the ability to challenge the status quo and expect more from yourself and others.

Community Service

As a product of the American dream and a servant leader at heart, Evette is committed to paying it forward. She believes in “The Golden Rule,” this ongoing cycle of giving and receiving which creates a ripple effect. Like pebbles in a pond, our actions affect our lives and the lives of others.

 

In partnership with PalmettoPride, Evette created the annual #GrabABagSC Statewide Cleanup initiative in 2019 and participated in SC7 Expedition to raise awareness for floodwater prevention and the importance of protecting South Carolina’s natural resources.

 

She serves on the boards of directors of the St Francis Foundation (affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital) and the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) where she is also an emeritus member of the state legislative committee.

 

Through our own generosity and being brave enough to accept the help of others, we are empowered to make a difference.  Evette is driven by her desire to do good and provide a voice for others.