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Dan Joyner

C. Dan Joyner

  • Class
    1959
  • Induction
    1986
  • Sport(s)
    Cheerleading
Greenville, S.C.

‘59 B.A. Business Administration & Political Science
Two-Year Letterman
Student Body President & Outstanding Student – 1959
U.S. Army, 1st Lieutenant, Intelligence Corps
Started His Own Real Estate Company – 1964
Furman Alumni Achievement Award – 1967
Among Principals Who Formed Prudential Carolinas Realty – 1990
Bought Out Partners & Formed Prudential C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS – 1997
Chairman & CEO, Prudential C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
Company Grew to 10 Offices In Upstate With 300 Independent Agents
Regional Vice President & President, South Carolina Association of REALTORS
Regional Vice President & Director, National Association Of REALTORS
Twice Named Greenville REALTOR of the Year & South Carolina REALTOR of the Year
National Prudential Broker of the Year & Prudential Hall of Fame – 2002
National Association of REALTORS Distinguished Service Award – 2009
Served On Boards of Numerous Greenville Charities (United Way, Greenville Community Foundation, March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy Assoication, Juvenile Diabetes Association, and Homeless Coaltion, and Boy Scouts, among others)
Chair, Greenville Chamber of Commerce & Greenville Hospital System
Board Member, Peace Center & Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau
South Carolina Order of the Palmetto – 1988
Recognized As One of Greenville’s Most Influential People by The Greenville News & Greenville Magazine
Ruth Nickelson Award (for distinguished service & leadership), Greenville Community Foundation – 2009
Trustee, Furman – 1979-84; ‘85-90; ‘05-09
Chair, Furman Athletics Committee
Board Member & President, Furman Alumni Association
Chair, Furman Loyalty Fund
President, Paladin Club (only person to serve three terms in that capacity)
Instrumental In Construction of Paladin Stadium
Furman Athletic Hall of Fame – 1986
Died Jan. 8, 2012

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