Delta Apparel, Inc. has appointed Robert E. (Bob) Staton to its Board of Directors. Staton brings more than 30 years of business leadership to the company.
In 2002, after 17 years of service, Staton retired as Chairman and CEO from Colonial Life, a publicly traded company whose primary business is the sales and service of voluntary benefits programs. During his tenure at Colonial he was instrumental in Colonials merger with UNUM Corporation and UNUMs merger with Provident Life.
He is currently Executive VP for External Relations at Presbyterian College in Newberry, SC. He was previously a board member of the R. L. Bryan Company and New South Industries as well as the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee of Presbyterian College.
In addition to Mr. Statons business experience, he has served on numerous civic and educational boards, committees and alliances. During his career, Mr. Staton has been recognized for his contributions to business and the community.
He has been named South Carolina Business Leader of the Year by the State Chamber of Commerce, Humanitarian of the Year by the United Way of the Midlands, and Ambassador of the Year by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest statewide civilian honor presented in the state of South Carolina.
