Bio Mark Bryant

Mark Bryant is from Townville, SC and has been with the Association since October of 2021. He joined the Townville FD in 1991 as a Junior Firefighter, and is currently serving as Assistant Chief. Prior to working with the Associations’ Insurance Company as a Property and Casualty Sales Representative, he worked as a career EMS Chief for 20 years with Fork Rescue Squad. He received his bachelor’s degree from Clemson University in Public Health Administration and served as a paid student Firefighter-EMT while attending. Mark is also a member of the Cross Roads Fire Department, and is a charter member of the Anderson County Rescue Team.  

Mark met his wife Charidee in 1994 during their years at Pendleton High School. They have been married since 2002 and have three children; Hunter, and twin girls Alex and Ella. The Bryant children are also involved as members of the Townville and Cross Roads Fire Departments, with Hunter becoming a recent career firefighter with the City of Seneca as well.

When not chasing fire trucks or visiting fire stations you can find Mark attending Townville Baptist Church where he plays the piano and drums. Mark and his family are also on a quest to attend a baseball game in every Major League Ballpark. They have currently been to 19 of 30. Mark and Charidee enjoy attending Alex’s Marching Band Competitions, Ella’s Softball Games, and working for the “Silent Treatment Lawn Care”, Hunter’s business. The Bryant’s also like travelng to Disney World, camping, and attending Clemson sporting events.