South Carolina H 4404: Jennifer Hathcock

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2025-2026 Bill 4404 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 24, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4404

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR JENNIFER ROBINSON HATHCOCK, DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS FOR 
HITACHI RAIL IN BATESBURG, FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND TO WISH HER 
MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Whereas, originally 
from McComb, Mississippi, and later Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jennifer Robinson Hathcock, 
director of manufacturing operations for Hitachi Rail in Batesburg, is part of 
an elite group in her field: She is one of just 6.3% of female plant managers 
in the United States and, of this number, she is one of only 6.3% who are Black 
or African American. The fact that so few peers share her experience renders 
her leadership, resilience, and success even more remarkable, and she continues 
to pave the way for others while setting a high standard for excellence; and

Whereas, in preparation 
for her career, Jennifer Hathcock earned a master's degree in engineering and a 
bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Southern University and 
A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In addition, she holds various 
certifications, including Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean 
Expert, McKinsey Black Leadership Management Accelerator, and McKinsey Business 
Strategy and Problem Solving; and

Whereas, over the 
course of her twenty-year career in manufacturing and design, she has exercised 
plant management leadership for sites with over five hundred employees and more 
than $1.9 billion in annual cost of goods sold. Further, she has led strategic 
activities to quantitatively improve engagement/indexes; handled CapEx 
management, production line implementations, and productivity savings at 
multiple sites; grown diverse leaders from underrepresented or overlooked 
populations to establish both career and generational success; and held varied 
roles in shop floor management, warehouse management, building and facilities 
management, maintenance management, and engineering instruction; and

Whereas, Jennifer 
Hathcock's expertise has brought her respected leadership positions at URS 
Corporation, UPS, Fontaine Modification, and Schneider Electric, as well as Hitachi 
Rail. For the future, she has her sights set on global leadership exposure and 
executive leadership; and

Whereas, away from the office, 
Jennifer finds relaxation in running, quilting, reading, community service, and 
novice real estate investing. Down the road, she sees herself growing her real 
estate portfolio, increasing her understanding of investment diversity, and 
running a full marathon; and

Whereas, she finds strength for 
her labors in her family: her husband, Charles Hathcock II; and their four 
children, Jahlen, Keri, Kori, and Charles III "Trey"; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives takes great pleasure and pride in celebrating 
the professional accomplishments of Jennifer Hathcock, which have benefited the 
Palmetto State's economy and helped strengthen local business communities. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize 
and honor Jennifer Robinson Hathcock, director of manufacturing operations for Hitachi 
Rail in Batesburg, for her outstanding achievements and wish her much continued 
success in the days ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Jennifer Robinson Hathcock.

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