Speaker Spotlight: Kevin A. Shwedo, SCDOT Executive Director

Did you know that the REAL ID will be required beginning October 1, 2020? At this month’s breakfast on Tuesday, November 13 at 7:30 a.m. at RADIUS Church,
SCDOT Executive Director Kevin A. Shwedo will give you all the details and answer any questions you and your fellow members have about this new change. 

Kevin A. Shwedo serves as the Executive Director of the SCDMV. He was originally appointed by Governor Nikki R. Haley on January 14, 2011 and confirmed
by the South Carolina Senate on February 1, 2011. He is responsible for overseeing the functions and responsibilities of the entire agency.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Shwedo was the Deputy Commanding Officer of the United States Army Training Center at Fort Jackson. He retired from the
United States Army on February 1, 2011 with 32 years of service. During his military career, he served in various leadership and developmental
positions within the Army. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal
and eight awards of the Meritorious Service Medal.

Mr. Shwedo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1978) and a Master’s of Public Administration
from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. He was designated a Distinguished Military Graduate from Valley Forge Military Junior College in
1976. His military schooling includes the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Armor Officer Advance Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School,
Command and General Staff College, Joint Military Professional Education and the United States Army War College.