Robert Templeton of Neeses has been selected to serve on Coastal Carolina University's Board of Trustees. His term expires in 2009.

Templeton is a district manager and senior financial adviser for Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors; he has been associated with the firm since 1995. He is also a licensed minister. Templeton earned an associate degree in mechanical engineering from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.

Templeton's community involvement includes membership in the Orangeburg Kiwanis Club, the Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce and former chair for Child Evangelism Fellowship. He is also a volunteer baseball coach for Orangeburg Christian Academy and a member of the Pinehill Ramblers, a local bluegrass group.

Other members of Coastal's Board of Trustees are: William "Billy" H. Alford of Myrtle Beach, chair; William S. Biggs of Anderson; R. Duke Brown of Camden; Gary W. Brown of Florence; Joseph L. Carter of Myrtle Beach; Samuel H. Frink of Conway; J. Wayne George of Mullins; Charles J. Hodge of Spartanburg; William L. Lyles Jr. of Anderson; Daniel W. R. Moore Sr. of North Myrtle Beach; Clark B. Parker of Myrtle Beach; Robert L. Rabon of Conway; Oran P. Smith of Leesville; Eugene C. Spivey of Myrtle Beach; Tommy Stringer of Greer, secretary-treasurer; and Samuel J. Swad of Gaffney, vice chair.