Mark Hopper

Mark Hopper

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area
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About

My wife and I founded Hopper Financial in February 2015 after a number of years working…

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  • Hopper Financial

    Greer, South Carolina

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    Greer, SC

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    Greer, SC

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    Upstate South Carolina

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    Boiling Springs, SC

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Education

  • Municipal Association of South Carolina

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    The Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government builds upon the foundational knowledge gained in MEOI, equipping elected city leaders in South Carolina to better serve their communiities. Courses covered public safety policy and administration, advanced municipal economic development, advanced leadership and governance, advanced advocacy and intergovernmental relations, and more.

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    The Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government is designed to provide foundational knowledge for elected city leaders in South Carolina. Topics covered include forms of municipal government, municipal economic development, municipal finance and budgeting, the SC Freedom of Information Act, and others.

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Volunteer Experience

  • Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce Graphic

    Board of Directors (2024 Chair; 2023 Chair-Elect; 2022 Vice-Chair for Leadership)

    Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

    - 4 years

    The mission of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is "to champion economic prosperity for our members and the greater Greer community."

    www.greerchamber.com

  • Foothills Philharmonic Graphic

    Board of Directors

    Foothills Philharmonic

    - Present 3 years 11 months

    Arts and Culture

    The mission of the Foothills Philharmonic is to enrich the lives of the residents of the Upstate region of South Carolina through quality performances of fine orchestral literature.

    www.foothillsphilharmonic.org

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    Core Management Team

    The Platform at Greer

    - Present 4 years 3 months

    The Platform at Greer, a program located in the heart of Greer, SC is designed to promote a culture of entrepreneurship and help local business owners thrive.

    www.theplatformatgreer.com

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    Public Policy Committee

    Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

    - Present 4 years 8 months

    The Public Policy Committee of the Greater Greer Chamber exists to monitor relevant legislation at the local, state, and national level that affects the local business community and to advocate for the implementation of business friendly public policy.

  • Charter Member (2016-17 Vice-President, 2017-18 President, 2018-19 Board Member)

    Greer Centennial Lions Club

    - Present 8 years 5 months

    Lions Clubs traditionally have supported causes and activities relating to vision health. In recent years, hunger alleviation, the environment, childhood cancer, and diabetes have been added to causes that Lions seek to address.

    It was my privilege to help charter the Greer Centennial Lions Club in 2017. I'm proud of the work we continue to do to serve the Greer community.

    www.lionsclubs.org
    www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/greer100/

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    Leadership Development Council (Vice-Chair for Adult Leadership, 2016-17; Chair, 2022)

    Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

    - 9 years

    Leadership Greer was established in 1978 by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of providing the area’s unequaled leadership and professional development program enriching the lives of participants and cultivating future leaders for the community.

    www.greerchamber.com/leadership-greer

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    Board of Advisors

    Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

    - 4 years

    The mission of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is "to champion economic prosperity for our members and the greater Greer community."

    www.greerchamber.com

  • Board of Advisors (2016 Secretary, 2017 Vice-Chair)

    Greer Station Association

    - 7 years

    The Greer Station Association consists of downtown Greer merchants and business people and exists to promote downtown Greer business to the broader community through cooperative marketing, events, networking, and education.

    The GSA operates under the oversight and as part of the broader programming of the Greer Development Corporation.

    www.greerstation.com

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    Planning Commission (Vice-Chair 2017, Chair 2018-2019)

    City of Greer, South Carolina

    - 5 years 3 months

    The Planning Commission is a seven-member body that reviews and makes recommendations to Greer City Council concerning such requests as reviewing development plans in districts such as Planned Developments (PDs) for strict guidelines that are established, and granting final approval for subdivisions and other planning, zoning, and land development matters. It also carries out a continuing planning program for the physical, social, and economic growth of the community. The commission also…

    The Planning Commission is a seven-member body that reviews and makes recommendations to Greer City Council concerning such requests as reviewing development plans in districts such as Planned Developments (PDs) for strict guidelines that are established, and granting final approval for subdivisions and other planning, zoning, and land development matters. It also carries out a continuing planning program for the physical, social, and economic growth of the community. The commission also considers amendments to the Zoning and Land Development Regulations, such as the Cluster Ordinance, provision for banners, and updating of Land Development Regulations (which include sidewalks and traffic impact studies for certain developments).

    www.https://www.cityofgreer.org/281/Planning-Commission

  • Youth Flag Football Coach, 2018 and 2019 seasons

    Greer Parks and Recreation

    - 1 year 3 months

    Added in 2018, flag football has been a very successful addition to the youth sports programming offered by the City of Greer Parks and Recreation department. It was a pleasure to coach my son's flag football teams in fall 2018 (Texans) and fall 2019 (Broncos).

    www.cityofgreer.org/169/Sports

  • Zone 5 Chair, District 32-S

    South Carolina Lions

    - 1 year

    As Zone 5 Chair, I supported several Lions Clubs in the Upstate of South Carolina in their activities serving their communities.

  • Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce Graphic

    Board of Advisors

    Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

    - 1 year

    The mission of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is "to champion economic prosperity for our members and the greater Greer community."

    www.greerchamber.com

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