Clay Middleton

Clay Middleton is a Managing Director at Mercury, a global public affairs firm, based in Washington, D.C.12 He is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the SC Army National Guard, serving as a Battalion Commander.2 Middleton has over two decades of experience in government, politics, the military, and the private sector.1

Key points about Clay Middleton:

1. Career highlights:

   • Served in key positions in the Obama Administration, with Hillary Clinton, Senator Cory Booker, and Congressman Jim Clyburn1
   • Former Director of Business Services for the City of Charleston, SC2
   • Senior Advisor to DNC Chair Jaime Harrison1
   • Worked on the Biden-Harris Transition Team2

2. Military service:

   • Combat veteran and Bronze Star Medal recipient1
   • Joined the SC Army National Guard in 2000 as a Private First Class3
   • Currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander2

3. Education:

   • Graduated from The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina3
   • Completed the United States Army Command and General Staff College3
   • Attended the Reserve Component National Security Course at the National Defense University3

4. Community involvement:

   • Liberty Fellow with the Aspen Institute1
   • Defense Council member with the Truman National Security Project1
   • Democratic National Committeeman from South Carolina1
   • Co-founded the Clay and Nicole Middleton Family Fund to provide scholarships2

5. Personal:

   • Native of Charleston, SC1
   • Lives in West Ashley with his wife, Nicole, and their two sons, Jeremiah and Joshua3

Clay Middleton is known for his commitment to public service, leadership skills, and ability to cultivate solutions across various sectors.12