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C3 (Christian Chamber of Commerce) - Pickens County Chapter) - May Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: The Founders, University Dining Commons, 120 Childs St. , Central, SC US 29630

Cost: $15.00

Website: http://www.sc-c3.org/calendar

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Join us for the C3 Pickens County Luncheon at the University Dining Commons on the Southern Wesleyan University campus in Central, SC on Tuesday, May 21 at Noon. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at Noon. 

John Warren is the founder and Chairman of Lima One Capital, a specialty mortgage finance company that has grown into one of the largest lenders for residential real estate investors and home builders in the country. Lima One has been recognized as the Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina, one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and the Most Ethical Company in South Carolina. In addition to his duties at Lima One Capital, John participated as a principal in the largest bulk sale of single-family homes in U.S. history, selling over 1,400 rental properties in Atlanta to Blackstone Group LP (BX) for over $100M.

Prior to founding Lima One Capital, John served four years on active duty as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. In March of 2006, he deployed with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines to Ramadi, Iraq where he spent seven months conducting combat operations against insurgent forces. While deployed, he was decorated for “valor” and “heroic achievement” as he “led a counter attack against insurgents attacking Observation Post Virginia.” In total, he led over 300 combat missions and left the Marine Corps with the Rank of Captain. He speaks regularly on U.S. foreign policy, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In 2018, John ran for governor of South Carolina reaching the run-off in the Republican primary. John ran a positive, solutions-oriented campaign that focused on limited government, reforming broken government systems, and empowering taxpayers.

John earned a B.A. from Washington and Lee University and an M.B.A. from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He lives in Greenville with his wife Courtney and son Stevie, is an active member of Business Executives for National Security (BENS) and Young President’s Organization (YPO), and is a member of Downtown Presbyterian Church and several other civic organizations.

Please join us and invite those in your circle of influence to the May C3 Luncheon and let’s join with others that share our vision and values to positively impact our communities. To attend the luncheon, we encourage you to sign-up and pay online through our secure, automated RSVP. If necessary you can RSVP and pay at the door using cash, check, or debit/credit card.