Meet the Team: Mr. David Seamon

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, David Seamon serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Richland County School District One, where he leads the district's operational functions, including Transportation, Facilities, Maintenance, Athletics, and Security and Emergency Services. 

Prior to joining Richland One, David served as the Operations Project Manager for Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, MO, where he led long range strategic planning initiatives and operational improvement efforts across the district. David is a graduate of Columbia Public Schools, and prior to joining the school district as an employee, he served as an elected member of the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education, including a one year term as Board President, from 2020 to 2023.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, David held the rank of First Lieutenant and served as a Logistics Officer, leading complex operations, managing multimillion-dollar resources, and developing leaders in demanding environments. His military experience continues to shape his commitment to service, integrity, and mission-focused leadership. 

David holds a Masters in Executive Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College. He remains actively involved in educational and community initiatives, including serving as a track and field coach for Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, MO. David thoroughly enjoyed sharing his life and athletic knowledge with his athletes, and was blessed to be on staff when the boys team won a third consecutive Missouri Class 6 State Championship.  

David and his wife Nicole are the proud parents of three children, Drevyn, Ben, and Nola. He enjoys staying active through sports, reading, traveling with his family, and staying connected with his friends from the Marine Corps through online gaming.