Richard Eckstrom | |
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.png) Eckstrom in 2022 | |
| 38th Comptroller General of South Carolina | |
| In office January 15, 2003 – April 30, 2023 | |
| Governor | Mark Sanford Nikki Haley Henry McMaster |
| Preceded by | Jim Lander |
| Succeeded by | Brian J. Gaines |
| Treasurer of South Carolina | |
| In office January 11, 1995 – January 13, 1999 | |
| Governor | David Beasley |
| Preceded by | Grady Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Grady Patterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1948 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of South Carolina (BA, MBA, MS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
Richard A. Eckstrom (born June 23, 1948) is an American politician from the state of South Carolina. A Republican, he served as the comptroller general of South Carolina from 2003 until his resignation in 2023. From 1995 to 1999, he served one term as the South Carolina Treasurer. When elected as Comptroller General, he was the first Republican to serve in the post since 1876.