Board Member Spotlight
Joey Mott ’19
Joseph “Joey” Mott grew up in Cleveland, South Carolina, just north of Greenville. Joey enrolled at Clemson as a genetics major in hopes of attending dental school one day. As he was exposed to other areas of study, he realized that he could make a positive impact on the community in ways besides dentistry. Joey graduated from Clemson University in May of 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. As a student, he was involved in numerous extracurricular activities such as Undergraduate Student Government, Spiro Entrepreneurial, and Marketing Student Advisory Boards. He also interned in the Office of Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives and Governmental Affairs his senior year of college where he interfaced with economic development leaders to strategically grow Clemson’s corporate and government partners.
After graduation, Joey moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked at a campaign and marketing firm. He joined the Baltimore/Washington Club soon after where he began to foster relationships with students and professors back on campus. After a stent in D.C., he returned home to work at South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization, where he assisted in the recruitment and retention of life science companies through advocacy efforts and legislative support. Joey felt a call back into public service, which led him to begin working for Congressman Ralph Norman who represents South Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District. He served as a liaison to constituent groups – including municipalities, trade associations, economic development entities and private businesses. Joey always felt a calling back to Washington, D.C., and when the opportunity arose to join the Congressman’s DC team, he leapt at the opportunity. Serving in various roles, he was most recently promoted to Deputy Chief. In this capacity, Joey supervises daily operations of the office, including scheduling, and constituent responses and serves as a liaison with key South Carolina stakeholders. He also oversees a legislative portfolio that includes agriculture, education, and energy polices.
Joey is passionate about serving others by volunteering at his church in Washington, D.C., National Community Church. In his free time, Joey enjoys spending time with his friends cheering on the Clemson Tigers!
Upcoming Events
See AllCrab Feast
Crab Feast
August 2
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2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Don’t miss one of our favorite summer events – back for its 23rd year!
Held on the banks of the beautiful West River in Shady Side, MD, the menu for this all-you-can-eat Crab Feast also includes low country boil, hush puppies, hot dogs, beer and soda. Don’t be shy if you’ve never had crabs before – we’ll teach you to pick like a pro.
And there is more to do than just eat! Go for a swim in the pool, try to catch a few crabs yourself, take out a kayak or canoe or join a guided boat tour of the river. A huge thank you to Mark ‘91 and Cindy ‘90 Derrick for hosting.
Member adult tickets are $54. Member children tickets are $25. Clemson Club Members may register for up to 4 member tickets even if the guests are not Clemson alumni or Club Members. Non-member adult tickets are $85. Non-member children are $39. Children under 3 are free.
Football Thursday Lunch - August
Football Thursday Lunch - August
August 7
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Join us for a special lunchtime discussion all about Clemson Football with David Hood, Senior Writer at TigerNet.com—one of the most trusted sources for Tiger sports news.
David brings years of insider experience covering Clemson athletics, and he’ll share behind-the-scenes insights, preseason predictions, recruiting updates, and what fans can expect from the Tigers this year. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just enjoy staying in the know, this is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and get the scoop straight from a veteran reporter who lives and breathes Clemson football.
CU@Home with Nathan McNeese
CU@Home with Nathan McNeese
September 10
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Join us for an engaging virtual discussion on the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence with Dr. Nathan McNeese, Associate Professor in Clemson’s School of Computing and a leading voice in human-centered AI research.
Dr. McNeese will share insights into Clemson’s latest advancements in AI, the impact of machine learning across industries, and how his team is designing technologies that work hand-in-hand with people. Whether you’re curious about AI’s role in everyday life or looking to understand the future of intelligent systems, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Fall Board Meeting
Fall Board Meeting
September 27
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club’s Fall Board of Directors meeting will be held on Saturday, September 27th in Merrifield, VA. Coffee, continental breakfast and conversation will begin at 9:30am, with the meeting starting promptly at 10:00am. Free parking will be available. Meeting materials will be emailed two days prior to the meeting.
Diamondback Brewery
Diamondback Brewery
October 2
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Come hang out with fellow Tigers at Diamondback Brewing Co. in Locust Point, Baltimore on Thursday, October 2 from 6:00-8:00pm for an evening of brews, bites and good vibes. Your ticket includes scratch made pizza and unlimited draft beer and soda for two hours, and we have a space reserved just for our Club. Bring your Tiger pride and your thirst!
Tickets are $26.95 for Clemson Club members and their guest and $32.00 for non-members. Don’t wait to register – this is a limited space event.
