Board Member Spotlight
Michael Coakley ’91, P’23*
After earning a bachelor’s degree in management from Clemson in 1991, Michael joined the C.J. Coakley Company Co., Inc. and then rose through the ranks to become its co-president. Today, the family-owned business that started in 1962 is a full-service interior contractor and one of the largest drywall companies in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
As co-president, Michael manages major construction projects that include many at iconic national landmarks such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The company received a special commendation from the Department of Defense for work on rebuilding the part of the Pentagon that was damaged on 9/11.
Among his many volunteer roles for Clemson, Michael is a longtime leader of the Baltimore/Washington, DC Clemson Club, which also serves northern Virginia. He was the club’s co-president for 11 years (2000-2011) and has co-chaired its regional board of directors since 2012. He has served the Clemson Alumni Association on its alumni council and board of directors.
He is a member of the Clemson Legacy Society, which honors donors who have included Clemson in their estate plans, and the 1889 Vision Society, which honors donors for significant cumulative giving. He has made annual gifts for academics since he graduated and was an inaugural member of the President’s Leadership Circle.
Michael and his wife, Beth, have a son, Neil, who graduated from Clemson in December 2023, and two daughters, Lauren and Evelyn.
* This information was taken from the Clemson Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award website.
Upcoming Events
See AllFootball Thursday Lunch - October
Football Thursday Lunch - October
October 3
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Football Thursday lunches continue! Join fellow Tiger fans to discuss the current football season on Thursday October 3 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Allen Martin’s office, 499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 600, Washington DC. Lunch will be served. Registration is $10 for Club members; $25 for non-members. Come prepared to discuss some Clemson Football with special guest TBD. Ideas for guest speakers are most welcome. Please register if you plan to attend.
Mount Vernon Clean Up Day
Mount Vernon Clean Up Day
October 26
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Join us Saturday, October 26 from 9:00am – Noon, for this fun morning outside as we experience George Washington’s Mount Vernon in all its fall glory. We’ll help clean up the estate’s surrounding forest areas and have great fun doing so. This is a family friendly event and children (ages 10+) are encouraged to attend. Water, lunch, and lots of good humor will all be provided. Attendees are encouraged to wear long pants and bring work gloves.
As you work, Dean will share stories about the historic property and take you to places that are not open to the public. Many thanks to Dean Norton ’77 for organizing this event and providing lunch!
Registration is limited to just 25 guests – so don’t delay. This event is free for current Club members and $30 for non-members. Register today to save your spot.
Football Thursday Lunch - November
Football Thursday Lunch - November
November 7
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Football Thursday lunches continue! Join fellow Tiger fans to discuss the current football season on Thursday November 7 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Allen Martin’s office, 499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 600, Washington DC. Lunch will be served. Registration is $10 for Club members; $25 for non-members. Come prepared to discuss some Clemson Football with special guest TBD. Ideas for guest speakers are most welcome. Please register if you plan to attend.
Football Thursday Lunch - December
Football Thursday Lunch - December
December 5
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Football Thursday lunches continue! Join fellow Tiger fans to discuss the current football season on Thursday December 5 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Allen Martin’s office, 499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 600, Washington DC. Lunch will be served. Registration is $10 for Club members; $25 for non-members. Come prepared to discuss some Clemson Football with special guest TBD. Ideas for guest speakers are most welcome. Please register if you plan to attend
