Ed Bell is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. He has extensive experience in healthcare, having served in multiple settings and roles throughout the industry, from academia to independent specialty surgical practice and acute care. He has also worked in the financial services industry, leading multi-state benefits service delivery through the corporate office in Columbia.

Ed earned a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and was honored with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. He went on to earn a Master of Health Administration from the University of South Carolina and currently holds an affiliate faculty appointment in the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health Department of Health Services Policy and Management. Ed enjoys influencing future healthcare industry leaders through the two primary courses he teaches in the MHA curriculum. Professionally, he maintains four specialty human resource certifications from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP) and World at Work (CCP, CBP, GRP).

Ed has served on the Clemson University Board of Visitors and the Trion Client Advisory Council. Within his community, he has served through the Columbia Rotary Club, Ronald McDonald House of Columbia Board of Directors, and the New Providence Elementary School Improvement Council. He has held various leadership positions, including board president of Senior Resources and chair of the Richland County Extension Advisory Board. Ed is an active member of his local church, where he facilitates a weekly small group.

Ed and his family live in Lexington, South Carolina.