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Jane Sosebee and Mickey Layden Elected to First Community Board of Directors
LEXINGTON, S.C., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina and the holding company of First
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[{"type":"text","content":" LEXINGTON, S.C., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina and the holding company of First Community Bank, is pleased to announce that Jane Sosebee, President of AT&T South Carolina, and Mickey Layden, President of LCK and Vice President of Colliers International in South Carolina, have been elected to its Board of Directors.\n\n \nWith more than 70 years of combined experience, Ms. Sosebee and Ms. Layden each bring a wealth of knowledge of their specific industries and will be invaluable assets to the bank.\n\"We are delighted to welcome Jane and Mickey to the First Community team,\" said Mike Crapps, President and CEO of First Community. \"Their deeply-rooted connections to the communities we serve will prove a tremendous asset as we continue to strengthen our presence in the Midlands and grow our impact in the Upstate.\" \nIn her role as President of AT&T South Carolina, Ms. Sosebee is responsible for the company's regulatory, economic development, legislative and community affairs activities within the state. She works closely with state and community leaders to bring in new technology and jobs and to improve the quality of life for South Carolinians. \nA native of Laurens, Ms. Sosebee attended Clemson University where she was awarded a Bachelor's in English. She has since served on and chaired the Clemson University Foundation Board and was awarded the University's Distinguished Service Award in 2009. The award, the highest honor that the Clemson Alumni Association can bestow, is based on three main criteria - dedication and service to the University; personal and professional accomplishments; and devotion to one's community and public service. \nIn 1994, Ms. Layden saw a need to improve the quality of construction projects through professional management services and created LCK, a certified women-owned project management services organization. As president, Ms. Layden primarily focuses on business development, consulting, advisory services and strategic planning. \nWhen not at LCK or Colliers International, where she serves as Executive Vice President and leads the Real Estate Management Services division, Ms. Layden is heavily involved in the Columbia community. She has served as chair of the board of directors for Midlands Housing Alliance, as secretar...