Order of the Oak

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IMPACT STORIES

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PURPOSE STATEMENT

Under a large oak tree on the grounds of Fort Hill, Clemson University began with a meeting of the original seven Trustees in whom Thomas Green Clemson entrusted the fulfillment of his vision for the establishment of a high seminary of learning, which he described as “the one great desire of my life.” Inspired by that seminal moment in the University’s past, the Clemson University Foundation is inviting a select group of Clemson’s most trusted supporters and advocates to form the Order of the Oak to provide wisdom, guidance and momentum as the Foundation charts its course for helping the University enhance its ability to accomplish its land-grant mission in the 21st century and meet the changes and challenges of the future.

VISION

Clemson University Foundation’s Order of the Oak will be strong advocates for Clemson University and will engage in philanthropic efforts to support Clemson University’s long-term goals.

MISSION

Clemson University Foundation’s Order of the Oak shall advocate for Clemson University while actively engaging in identifying, cultivating and building support for the benefit of Clemson, under the direction of Development and Alumni Relations. The Order of the Oak supports Clemson University as proactive ambassadors, meeting the changes and challenges of the future while fulfilling the University’s land-grant mission.

AMBASSADORS

  • Brent Beason
    Brent Beason ’03

    CEO & President
    B&W Fiber Glass Inc.
    Charlotte, NC

  • Phil Bradley
    Phil Bradley ’65

    Owner (Retired)
    Allstate Insurance Agency
    Charleston, SC

  • Marshall and Cindra Brown
    Marshall Brown, ’82, PhD ’88 and Cindra Brown ’86

    Founder, Majority Owner, and CEO, ACM Chemistries, Inc.
    Owner (Retired), Cindra Brown & Associates
    Berkeley Lake, GA

  • Shannon Chase
    Chris Chase '91 and Shannon Chase ’91

    Sales Manager (Retired)
    NVIDIA 
    Greenville, SC

  • Coakley
    MICHAEL ’91 AND BETH ’93 COAKLEY

    Co-President
    C.J. Coakley Company Inc.
    Arlington, VA

  • John and Patsy DuPre
    John DuPre ’80 and Patsy DuPre ’80

    Independent Contractor (Retired), Exxon Mobil Corporation
    Pro Sales Representative (Retired), Smithkline Beecham Foundation
    Hendersonville, NC

  • Johnny Evans
    Johnny Evans ’75

    President and CEO
    C.F. Evans Construction
    Cameron, SC

  • Dan Garrison
    Dan Garrison ’72

    Senior Vice President of Sales (Retired)
    Service Corporation International
    Cypress, TX

  • John Gilpin
    Dr. John Gilpin ’82

    Diagnostic Radiologist (Retired)
    Prisma
    Greenville, SC

  • Gerald Glenn
    Gerald Glenn ’64

    Chairman, President and CEO
    Chicago Bridge and Iron
    Spring, TX

  • Bob Hambright
    Bob Hambright ’70

    Executive in Residence
    Whitehead Associates, Inc.
    Blowing Rock, NC

  • Bob Jordan
    Bob Jordan

    Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer
    Chicago Bridge & Iron
    Greenville, SC

  • Jim and Julee Kaplan
    Jim Kaplan ’87 and Julee Kaplan

    President (Retired), Cornell Dubilier Electronics
    Owner, Trillium Life Coaching
    Pickens, SC

  • Allen Martin
    Allen Martin ’69

    Co-founder
    The Livingston Group
    Vienna, VA

  • Tony Mathis
    Tony Mathis ’86

    President and CEO of Military Systems Operations
    GE Aviation (Retired)
    Chapin, SC

  • Albert McAlister
    Albert McAlister

    Attorney
    McAlister & McAlister PA
    Laurens, SC

  • Joe and Sheryl McElwee
    Dr. Joe McElwee ’82 and Sheryl McElwee

    Family medicine, Anmed Primary Care
    Pharmacist (Retired), Harris Psychiatric Hospital
    Anderson, SC

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    JIM AND SIOBHAN MORRISEY

    Vice President, JDM Materials Co.
    President and Owner, Eureka Stone Quarry, INC
    Huntingdon Valley, PA

  • Mark Phillips
    Mark "Moose" Phillips

    Partner and Trial Attorney
    Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Charleston, SC

  • Mitch Norville
    Mitch Norville ’80

    Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
    Boston Properties Inc.
    Kiawah, SC

  • Bill Pelham
    Bill Pelham ’77

    President
    Pelham Architects, LLC
    Greenville, SC

  • Gretchen Penney
    Gretchen Penney ’83

    Co-led (Retired)
    McKellar and Associates Architects
    Charleston, SC

  • Bart Proctor
    Bart Proctor, HA '22

    CEO and Managing Partner
    Pye-Barker Fire and Safety
    Sullivans Island, SC

  • Paul Shaw
    Paul Shaw ’83 and Precia Shaw

    President
    HealthPro Heritage
    Greenville, SC

  • Brad and Lyle Smith
    Brad ’82 and Lyle Smith

    Founding Principle
    McMillan, Pazdan, Smith Architecture
    Greenville, SC

  • Brook Smith
    Brook Smith ’89

    President
    Smith Manus
    Louisville, KY

  • Kenneth Smith
    Kenneth Smith ’81

    Board Member, Executive Advisor, Chief Executive Officer (Retired)
    HEPACO, LLC
    Greer, SC

  • Bob Stanzione
    Bob Stanzione ’69

    Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors (Retired)
    ARRIS Group
    Alpharetta, Georgia

  • Sharon Struthers
    Sharon Struthers ’81

    Board of Directors - Vice President, Philanthropist
    Faithful Friends Animal Society
    Royal Oak, MD

  • Talton
    JIMMY ’86 AND TONI ’86 TALTON

    Principal and Financial Advisor
    CAPTRUST
    Raleigh, NC

  • Emily Wallace
    Emily Wallace ’72

    Senior Director of the Knowledge Management Center (Retired)
    SAS Institute Inc.
    Cary, NC

  • Kim Watt
    Mike Watt '84 and Kim Watt ’85

    Chief Executive Officer
    Scientific Research Corporation
    Kennesaw, GA

  • Pam Watt
    Steve Watt '81 and Pam Watt ’83

    Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
    Scientific Research Corporation
    Kennesaw, GA

  • Amy Yoder
    Amy Yoder HA '24

    Chief Executive Officer
    Global Crop Solutions
    Ocala, FL