Tom Sponseller, lobbyist S.C. Hospitality Association Missing

Tom Sponseller

Sponseller, 61, president and chief lobbyist for the S.C. Hospitality Association has not been seen since he was spotted in downtown Columbia this last Saturday at approximately noon. According to local authorities, Sponseller's car is not missing. He was reported missing by a family member Saturday night.

The S.C.  hospitality association is a major player acting as a key trade association for restaurants, motels, resorts, inns and nightclubs. Sponseller is the hospitality industry’s chief lobbyist at the State House in Columbia. Sponseller, is also graduate of the Citadel. He is past president of the Cayce West Columbia Rotary Club and a past president of the International Society of Hotel Association Executives.

Anyone with information Sponseller's disappearance or knowing his whereabouts should call Midlands Crime Stoppers at (888) CRIME-SC or the Columbia Police Department at (803) 545-3500. Alternatively, if you would like to submit an anonymous tip, you can send an anonymous email to Criminal Investigations - Captain Smith, J.P. jpsmith@columbiasc.net by going to SilentSender.com.

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