Meet the Candidate
Brian Myers
Rooted in Richland One. Committed to Its Future.
Brian Walter Myers is a lifelong product of the community he now seeks to serve. Born and raised in the Eau Claire community of Columbia, South Carolina, Brian is a proud 1994 graduate of W.J. Keenan High School — part of Richland County School District One. His experiences growing up and attending Richland One schools helped shape his belief that strong schools are essential to strong families, thriving neighborhoods, and a successful community.
Career & Business
A Life of Service to Families
After graduating from Keenan, Brian earned an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from Gupton-Jones College in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1996. He began his career at Palmer Memorial Chapel and later spent nine years with Leevy's Funeral Home, eventually serving as Assistant Managing Director. In 2009, Brian became a business owner when he purchased McCollom Funeral Home and established Myers Mortuary and Cremation Services. In 2018, he expanded the business to its current Alpine Road location, where he continues to serve families throughout the Midlands.
Brian's professional career has been centered on serving families during some of their most difficult moments — a calling that has deepened his commitment to community and his understanding of what families in Richland County truly need.
Investing in Richland One
More Than a Donor — A Partner
Over the years, Brian and Myers Mortuary have built relationships with and supported numerous Richland One schools. For Brian, supporting Richland One has never simply been about making a donation or appearing at an event. It has been about investing in the students, educators, families, and communities that make the district successful.
Recognition
Honored by the Community He Serves
Top 20 Under 40
Recognized by the South Carolina Black Pages as one of its Top 20 Under 40 professionals.
W.J. Keenan High School Hall of Fame
Inducted into the W.J. Keenan High School Hall of Fame in August 2024 — an honor that brought his journey full circle as a proud Raider.
Richland County School District One Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Richland County School District One Hall of Fame in January 2026, reflecting his continued commitment to giving back to the schools and community that helped shape him.
Community Leadership
Service Beyond the Business
Brian's commitment to service extends far beyond his profession. He was initiated into the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated at the University of South Carolina in Fall 2000. His board service includes the Greater Historic Waverly Development Corporation, Center for Community and Family Transitions, Richland County Parks and Recreation Foundation, Fortis College Advisory Board, and Midlands Habitat for Humanity. He has also been affiliated with the Boys & Girls Club of America.
Brian has partnered with Clean of Heart to provide laundry detergent for individuals experiencing homelessness and has spearheaded turkey drives to help ensure families in need have food during the holiday season — because he believes supporting children also means strengthening the families and communities surrounding them.
In the Schools
Showing Up for Richland One
Family & Faith
Brian is the proud father of his daughter, Madison Elease, and deeply values his family and his relationship with Christ. As both a graduate of Richland One and the father of a school-aged daughter, he understands firsthand the importance of ensuring that every child has access to opportunities, resources, encouragement, and an educational environment where they can thrive.
For Brian, serving Richland One is personal. These are the schools that helped shape him, the schools he has continued to support, and the schools he is committed to strengthening for the next generation.
Stand With Brian
Join the neighbors, parents, and community members who believe Richland One deserves principled, experienced leadership.