Departments & Services (A-Z)

Trustees

Sean P. Hartness

   
Sean P. Hartness
 
Sean Hartness is the Chief Operating Officer of Hartness International, one of the world's most innovative and best known packaging companies. A Greenville native, he is a 1992 graduate of the University of South Carolina. Following graduation, Sean moved to California where he served as Hartness' Director of Sales for both the Western US and Asia. In 1997, he returned to Greenville as Director of Operations for both the Pacific Rim and Europe. He later served as Director of Global Sales and then General Manager of Hartness Dynac Systems. 

Sean currently serves as COO of Hartness International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Hartness International Integration, Hartness Conveyor Systems, and robotic solutions innovator Hartness Visy Automation. 

Sean’s memberships include the University of South Carolina Alumni Association (1992-present) and the Society of International Business Fellows. He is a board member of Greenville’s Peace Center for Performing Arts (2007-present), and is a past board member of the Community Foundation of Greenville, Inc. He has served on the Furman Advisory Council and has been a member of the President's Club, Trustees Circle and Founders Circle.

Sean is the grandson of Tom and the late Edna Hartness. Sean has a four year old daughter, Eugenia.

Back to Listings

Connect With Furman

     
3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, 29613
Phone: 864-294-2000