“We are thrilled to welcome Rossie to the USC Aiken family,” said Deidre Martin, assistant chancellor for external affairs. “She brings a great attitude and a strong interest in education. Her previous work experiences give her a broad background that will serve the Office of Continuing Education and USC Aiken well. She is excited about working with the programs offered through continuing education.”

Corwon, a South Carolina native, has a master of business administration degree from Texas A&M University at Texarkana. She received her bachelor of science in agricultural engineering from Clemson University and is a graduate of Ninety Six High School, Ninety Six. She also is a registered professional engineer in South Carolina.

She has 20 years experience in people and project management, team training, marketing, public speaking, and lifelong learning.

Corwon previously was employed as an environmental specialist at Radian International LLC, Morrisville, N.C. While employed by International Paper Company, Texarkana, Texas, she led an award-winning environmental department cost management team that exceeded its goal by 730 percent. She also worked as an operations manager for Operation and Maintenance Services Inc., Texarkana, Ark., where she developed a start-up company, marketing contract operations for utilities.

Corwon served as interim general manager for the Commissioners of Public Works in Greenwood, directing 100 employees and administering a $30 million budget; was employed by Greenwood Mills Inc., Greenwood, as a corporate environmental and project engineer; and worked for the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.

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