People

Brad Warthen

Director of Communications/Public Relations

Widely known as long-time VP/editorial page editor of South Carolina's largest newspaper, Brad writes one of the state's best-read political blogs, bradwarthen.com. He is at home talking to everyone from Barack Obama to local business leaders. His greatest strengths are analyzing complex issues and communicating clear answers.

Big Daddy

Brad grew up on Elvis, moved through the Beatles and on to the other Elvis (Costello). After that, the father of five was too busy to keep up with music. Now, he plans finally to put his band together -- once he comes up with a name. He's thinking of working "Big Daddy" into it somehow. That's what his grandchildren call him.

If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? London. In the 1960s. Or during the Napoleonic Wars, one or the other.

How do you take your coffee? Black. With refills.

I couldn't live without my ____________. Wife. Stuff I can do without.