David Rison retired in 2006 from Charleston Southern University History Department where he taught for 38 years, serving as Department Chair for 18 of those years. Dr. Rison has served on the South Carolina Humanities Council and dedicates his time to several academic and civic organizations. He is married to Susan Smith Rison who retired from the Dorchester public schools in 2007. The Risons have two grown children and three grandchildren. Dr. Rison has served on the DADC Board of Directors for nearly 30 years.
