Tom Dantzler

Tom Dantzler was an American veterinarian and politician who served as a member of the South Carolina [House of Representatives] for House District 117 between 1995 and 2009.

Early life and education

Dantzler was born on June 6, 1941 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to parents Harold and Leila. He completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1965 from the University of Georgia. He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in 1982.

Career

Dantzler served in the United States Air Force between 1965 and 1967. Between 1979 and 1981, Dantzler was a member of the Berkeley [County, South Carolina|Berkeley County] Council. Between 1995 and 2009, Dantzler was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving House District 117 as a Republican. Dantzler was succeeded in office by Tim Scott.