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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Joe Erwin |
| Address |
Greenville, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
October 23, 1956
(67 years)
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| Contributor | Barack O-blame-a |
| Last Modifed | Joshua L.
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| Info | Born October 23, 1956 in Florence, SC to Isabel Erwin Kelly and the late Henry Erwin
One brother, Tony Erwin
Married to Gretchen Getchell Erwin, 1984
Son Douglas is 15; daughter Valerie is 12
Member, Christ Church Episcopal, Greenville, SC
EDUCATION
K-12
College
Attended public schools and graduated Eastside High School, Greenville, 1975 ? Student Body President ? School Newspaper's Editorial Page Editor ? Captained
Eastside's 1st-ever undefeated Varsity Soccer team
B.A., Political Science, Clemson University, 1979 ? Intramural Debate Champion; International Debate Representative ? Varsity Cheerleader, 1976-1978 ? Head Cheerleader ("Mic Man"), 1978 ? NCA All-American, 1978
PROFESSIONAL
1986-present
1993-present
1998-present
1982-1986
1980-1982
1979-present Erwin-Penland, Inc., Greenville, SC
President of full-service Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations firm managing a regional and national account roster with capitalized billings of $105 million annually.
Piedmont Publishing, Inc., Greenville, SC
Co-Founder/Co-Owner of company that publishes Greenville Magazine. Responsibilities include strategic & financial planning and editorial oversight/direction.
First Base Ventures, Greenville, SC
Co-founder and Board Member of venture formation company that incorporates fundamental business practices into today's economy to give start-up businesses a better chance for success.
D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, New York
Account Executive on Quincy's Family Steakhouse & Corning Glassworks accounts. Served as Copywriter on Quincy's TV advertising campaign featuring John Madden.
Leslie Advertising, Greenville, SC
Assistant Media Buyer & Media Buyer on SCPRT and Southern Bank & Trust accounts. Account Executive on Northwestern Bank and Connor Mobile Homes accounts.
Co-Host, Tiger Tailgate (football) Show, Clemson Radio Network, SC
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
1970s-today
1970s, 1980s
1978, 1982
1978
1976
1974 Contributor & Host for S.C. campaigns of Senator Ernest F. Hollings, Secretary Inez Tenenbaum, President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, Attorney General candidate Steve Benjamin, U.S. Senate candidate Alex Sanders, Governor Richard Riley and others, as well as numerous local races
State Democratic Convention delegate
several years
Volunteer
Richard Riley for Governor campaigns
Volunteer
James Clyburn for Secretary of State campaign
Volunteer
Jimmy Carter for President campaign
Upstate Youth Coordinator
Pug Ravenel for Governor campaign
HONORS AND AWARDS
2003
2002
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1994
1986
1985-1994 Clemson University Alumni Fellow
Recipient, Ernest F. Hollings Business/Government Partnership Award
South Carolina's 25 Fastest-Growing Companies, S.C. Chamber/Elliott, Davis
"Greenville's 25 Most Influential," The Greenville News
Inductee, Greenville Technical College's Entrepreneur's Forum
Inductee, Clemson University's Entrepreneur's Roundtable
"Communicator of the Year" Matrix Award, Women in Communications/Greenville
Silver Medal for Lifetime Achievement, Advertising Federation of Greenville
Profiled in inaugural edition of Who's Who in American Advertising
Numerous ADDY Awards for Creative Excellence in Advertising
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member
Member
Member American Association of Advertising Agencies
Member AAAA's Carolina's Executive Council
Member Intermarket Association of Advertising Agencies
SELECTED PUBLIC SERVICE
2001-2003
2003
2000-present
2000-2002
2000-present
1998-present Assistant Director, Palmetto Boys State
(continuous service as member of Boys State staff, 1980-present)
Board of Directors, Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
(prior service on Chamber Board & as Communications Vice Chairman, 1990s)
Board of Directors, Historic Greenville Foundation
Governor's Commission on Teacher Quality
Board of Advisors, S.C. Special Olympics
(member of the Board of Directors, 1994-1999)
Greater Greenville Forum
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