R. McLaurin “Laurin” Burch III, of Camden, recently became a member of the College of Charleston (Coc) Board of Trustees.

A 2000 graduate CoC graduate with a bachelor of science in accounting, Burch also holds an M.B.A. from Augusta University. He currently is the controller for Pepsi Cola bottlers located in Florence and Greenville.

Burch has been involved with several non-profit and community organizations including serving as chair of the finance committee for the Health Services District of Kershaw County, professional division co-chair of the United Way of Kershaw County, treasurer of the Lyttleton Street UMC United Methodist Men, member of the Kiwanis Club of Kershaw County and alumni of Leadership Florence.

Burch and his wife, Jenn, reside in Camden with their three daughters, Riley Grace, Stella and McLaurin.