Senator Rex F. Rice is an American politician and businessman. Born on May 9, 1957, in Pensacola, Florida, he is the son of Frank Towers and Claire Fontaine Rice. Rex graduated from Christ Church Episcopal School and went on to attend Anderson College and the University of South Carolina.1
In 1982, he married Ruth Britts, and they have two children, Toni and Meredith. Rex Rice is an active member of the Easley Presbyterian Church.
Professionally, he has served as the president and co-owner of Rice-Cleveland Construction Corporation and as the president of Fontaine Construction Corporation.
Before his current role as a senator, Rex Rice represented House District 26 in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1994 to 2010.
Senator Rice continues to contribute to public service and business in his community.
