Sep 2, 2015

WP Rawl’s business is growing with help from new generation

WP Rawl announced the continued expansion of its team by adding fourth generation family members Lauren Clifton, Robert Clifton and Amber Rawl.

Lauren and Robert Clifton accepted full time positions at WP Rawl this summer, joining the second and third generations already running the company. Daughter and son of Susan Clifton, vice president of finance and administration, Lauren and Robert are eager to learn more about all aspects of the business. Lauren is a 2013 graduate of Anderson University, while Robert followed the footsteps of great uncle Howard Rawl, uncle Charles Wingard and second cousin Ashley Rawl, earning his degree from Clemson University.

Amber Rawl, daughter of Dean Rawl, vice president of equipment and engineering, is also working full time at WP Rawl while simultaneously attending Midlands Technical College. All three have previously worked at the Pelion, South Carolina headquarters during the summer and look forward to developing their careers and contributing to the growth of the family business.

“We are of course elated to have Lauren, Robert and Amber join the company,” said third generation family member Karen Johnson, vice president of human resources and administration. “It is especially meaningful this year as we celebrate 90 years of WP Rawl. I know our grandparents, Walter and Ernestine, would be proud of everything we have accomplished and that the family continues to have interest in growing the business and carrying on the legacy.”