Board of Directors
Thomas Kester

Acertified CPA, Tom spent 28 years with KPMG in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dublin, Ireland, and Greenville, South Carolina. Prior to his retirement in 2002, he was the managing partner of KPMG's Greenville office. In addition, he served on the boards of the Greenville Literacy Association, and the United Way of Greenville County Palmetto Society.

A graduate of Cornell University, Tom received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1968, and in 1974, he received his MBA from Harvard University.

In addition to his strong interest in conservation and environmental issues, Tom also enjoys skiing, woodworking, and traveling. Tom and his wife Sandy have two sons, Ross and Lee, and the family has called the Upstate home for fifteen years.

Tom also serves as a board member for The Conestee Foundation and Orthofix International, N.V. Tom's extensive experience in public accounting, combined with his dedication to the preservation of the Upstate, are a tremendous asset to the organization.