Lance W. Riley is an August graduate of the University of Florida with a doctorate of philosophy from the College of Agriculture and Life Science.
A 1992 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, he received his bachelor of science degree in environmental biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master of science degree in environmental engineering from the University of Florida.
His parents are retired U.S. Navy Capt. Roy G. “Luke” Riley and Linda C. Riley of Gold Hill.