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Taft Matney is a native of Mauldin, South Carolina. Upon completing his high school education in his hometown, Taft continued his studies at the University of South Carolina - Spartanburg where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Government and Business. |
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Growing up in a highly political area, Taft learned at an early age the importance of quality public affairs. As a young child, Taft worked in his first campaign and subsequently in many others. Years later as a political consultant and manager, his public affairs pursuits expanded into the private arena as well. Taft's past clients have included the Spartanburg County Republican Party, various state and local election campaigns, and the Coalition for Quality Healthcare. His knowledge of grass roots efforts, fundraising, media relations, legislative affairs, and strategic planning allow Taft to understand what is necessary for an organization’s objectives to be achieved and how to achieve them effectively and efficiently. Awards and honors for Taft's academic and professional endeavors include the Speech Communication Award from the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg and two separate citations from the Veterans of Foreign Wars for broadcast scriptwriting. Though his accomplishments are numerous, Taft believes the greatest honor is his 1998 marriage to the former Addy Schmitz. Taft's community involvement included the Republican Party, Ruritan service organization, and Easter Seals of Greenville. He is also a member of the Advisory Council to the Memorial Medical Campus and to the Greenville Hospital System, the South Carolina Political Science Association, and the national and state divisions of the Public Relations Society of America. |
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