Husband. Dad. Conservative. PR professional. Public affairs counselor. Political consultant. Overcame a crippling addiction to Cherry Coke Zero.

And he won a seat on Mauldin (SC) City Council -- trying to make a difference in a town where he's lived (in the same house) all but 2 1/2 years of his life. A political consultant who ran his own campaign and won? You have to think that's the kind of guy you want to head your strategic communication and advocacy efforts.