Our Board of Directors is composed of a group of highly motivated individuals with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young adults in our community. Each member brings unique skills and experience to the table, all united by the common goal of providing financial support and guidance to local students pursuing higher education.
Our Board of Directors is led by Walter Wheeler, a highly respected community leader with years of experience in mentoring and community outreach. Walter has been a driving force behind our organization's growth and success, inspiring our team to go above and beyond in support of our mission.
Our Board of Directors is also supported by several other community leaders providing valuable insight and guidance as we work towards achieving our goals. Together, our board is committed to fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation, constantly seeking new ways to enhance our programs and better serve our scholarship recipients.
We are proud to have such a dedicated and passionate team of leaders at the helm of our organization. Their hard work and dedication have helped us make a positive impact on the lives of countless students in our community, and we are excited to continue working together towards our vision of a world where every student has the opportunity to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams.
Meet The Board
Walter Wheeler Director
Walter Wheeler Director
Walter Wheeler Director
Walter was raised in Mayesville, a rural cotton town in Sumter County, South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina where he earned a Business Management degree. He is a partner and technician with Fabric Tech of South Carolina, a business that performs leather, vinyl, plastic, and cloth repair for automobiles.
Walter has
Walter was raised in Mayesville, a rural cotton town in Sumter County, South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina where he earned a Business Management degree. He is a partner and technician with Fabric Tech of South Carolina, a business that performs leather, vinyl, plastic, and cloth repair for automobiles.
Walter has been a lead volunteer mentor for 13 years in both Beaufort and Jasper County schools. He has served on the Boards of The Children’s Center of Hilton Head, the Foundation for Educational Excellence (Beaufort County), The Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton, and currently serves on the Boards of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and A Call to Action (ACTA).
Church, education, sports, and hard work have been the foundations of his life. His mother, a single parent, instilled the values of faith, responsibility, respect for others, and giving an honest effort in all things. Walter honors her by staying true to those values. Having been mentored for over 50 years by the late Rev. Dr. E. W. Palmer has both prepared and inspired Walter to support the efforts of Real Champions, Inc.
Walter and his wife Anita will rejoice in their 33rd anniversary this year. They have three children and two grandkids. There is nothing more important to him than his relationships with God and his family.
George Graves Jr
Walter Wheeler Director
Walter Wheeler Director
George E. Graves. is a retired Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, having served 24 years with assignments in Newark, New Jersey and Columbia, South Carolina. Presently, George is a Principal Investigator with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). George also has served as a committee member of Young Li
George E. Graves. is a retired Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, having served 24 years with assignments in Newark, New Jersey and Columbia, South Carolina. Presently, George is a Principal Investigator with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). George also has served as a committee member of Young Life of Hilton Head/Bluffton, and a volunteer mentor with the Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton.
Rev. Paul Hamilton
Walter Wheeler Director
Rev. Paul Hamilton
Rev. Hamilton is the Pastor of the Bible Missionary Baptist Church of Bluffton. Pastor Hamilton serves on board and provides Chaplin services and spiritual guidance.
Carletha M. Frazier
Carletha M. Frazier
Carletha M. Frazier
Tibra A Wheeler
Carletha M. Frazier
Carletha M. Frazier
Mark Dorsey
Carletha M. Frazier
Bob Twillmann