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DAVID ATCHLEY

DAVID HAS:

  • Raised over $700 million in funding to advance education, healthcare, and economic vitality across South Carolina and beyond

  • Led large-scale initiatives uniting business, nonprofit, and education sectors to deliver cohesive, community-wide impact

  • Executed innovative campaigns that strengthened local economies and created long-term opportunities for growth

  • Championed progress across key industries including technology, entertainment, real estate, healthcare, and education

  • Collaborated with leading organizations including Wofford College, Clemson University, Furman University, Presbyterian College, St. Gerard’s House,VCOM, Aldrin Family Foundation and more.

  • Accolades & Education: Producer of the Year (GTE), Newcomer of the Year (SIBF), Business of the Year (YEO Charlotte), Volunteer of the Year (Hope Academy & Child’s Haven). Wofford College Business graduate; active campus leader as SAE member, IFC President, and Student Government Representative.

Born and raised with small-town values and a deep appreciation for hard work, I’ve spent over 40 years serving the Upstate—as an educator, businessman, and community advocate. From helping students at Wofford, Presbyterian, Clemson, and Furman to leading initiatives that have raised more than $700 million for education, business, and community growth, I’ve always believed in investing directly in people and progress. The Upstate isn’t just where I live—it’s home, and I’m committed to ensuring it remains one of the best places in America to live, work, and raise a family.

As a father of two boys, including one with autism, I know firsthand the challenges many families face. That experience has shaped my passion for expanding autism support and building stronger communities that serve everyone. My work founding and leading multiple businesses, alongside serving on nonprofit boards like Hope Academy and Greenville Tech Charter High Foundation Board, reflects a lifelong dedication to helping others succeed—whether it’s in the classroom, the workplace, or life itself.