Giuliani campaign names Lowcountry team

Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani on Monday announced Lowcountry county leaders of his 2008 campaign.
The former New York City mayor has also recently named an executive director, three additional staff members and opened offices in West Columbia and Charleston.

Announced Monday were:

Beaufort County co-chairs

• Mike Passanite, local businessman and Republican activist
• Bill Roe, former Beaufort County Republican Party chair-man

Berkeley County co-chairs

• Tim Callanan, Berkeley County council member
• Deanna Trout, small business owner and former county co-chair for President George W. Bush

Charleston County chair

• Jane Barr, former President of the Charleston League of Women Voters

Colleton County chair

• Mary “Libba” Flowers, retired teacher and mother of seven

Dorchester County chair

• Grant Mishoe, captain with the North Charleston Fire Department

Jasper County chair

• Thaire “Scooter” Daley Jr., S.C. Republican Party State Executive Committeeman