Hamid Reza Mohsseni, Past Chair

Overview

Hamid Reza Mohsseni is President and CEO of Anderson Restaurant Group in Anderson S.C. The company operates two full-service restaurants – Tucker’s Restaurant and Carson’s Steak Warehouse & Saloon – as well as a restaurant management and commercial leasing operation.

A native of Tehran, Iran, Hamid came to the United States in 1977, earning a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. He previously was General Partner of Kelsey’s Restaurant in Hendersonville, N.C.

He is a member and former chairman of the Anderson Economic Development Board and has participated in several overseas economic development partnerships including missions to China and Ireland. He is a 2005 graduate of Leadership South Carolina. He has served as chairman of the LSC board for two years and is a graduate of Leadership Anderson.

He serves on the Board of Regents for Anderson University, the Tri-County Foundation and the local Salvation Army. He has also served on the boards of Region’s Bank, the Anderson Chamber of Commerce, the Anderson YMCA, United Way of Anderson County and the Anmed Hospital Foundation.

He has made Anderson his home for 25 years with his wife, KD, and 14 year old son, Maddox. Hamid is a private pilot and enjoys traveling with his family.