Gil Gatch (born June 18, 1981) is an American attorney, politician, and former pastor. He assumed office as a representative in the South Carolina House of Representatives on November 9, 2020, succeeding Con Chellis.
Early Life and Education:
- Gatch hails from Summerville, South Carolina, where he spent his formative years.
- He graduated from Summerville High School, where he also played football.
- His academic journey led him to the Southern Evangelical Seminary, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Later, he pursued a Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Career Path:
- Before entering politics, Gatch spent seven years as a pastor.
- During his time at Georgetown University Law Center, he interned at The Heritage Foundation and worked for Judge Richard Gergel.
- In February 2020, he established his own law firm.
- When incumbent representative Con Chellis chose not to seek re-election, Gatch stepped up and declared his candidacy.
- He secured victory in the Republican primary against Evan Guthrie and went on to defeat Democratic nominee Patricia Cannon in the November general election.
Personal Details:
- Gil Gatch was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and currently resides in Summerville.
- He is the son of Harry and Margaret Gatch.
- In 2010, he married Heather Lee, and they have one child, Claire Boswell.
Representative Gatch continues to serve his constituents diligently, bringing his legal expertise and passion for public service to the South Carolina legislature.
