Scott Hardigree

Biography of Foster Scott Hardigree

Scott worked at the family-owned apparel manufacturing business started by his father in 1963. He worked there part-time during high school and college years. In 1990, upon graduating from Clemson University, Scott became President of the company.

Scott has served on many boards and civic organizations, including Athens Technical College Advisory Board, Hart County Charter System College and Career Advisory Board.

Education

Hart County School System 1952-1964
Clemson University 1964-1968 - B.S. Industrial Management

Employment

Gip's Manufacturing Company, Inc. 1968-2007

Family-owned apparel manufacturing business started by my father in 1963. I worked there part-time during my high school and college years. Started full-time upon graduation from Clemson. Became President of the company in 1990. The business closed in 2007 due to competition from offshore manufacturing.

Civic Involvement

Member of Hartwell Kiwanis Club 1968-Present
Hart County Hospital Authority 1989-2012
Athens Technical College Advisory Board 2007-2019
Hart County Representative, served as Vice Chairman
Ty Cobb Hospital Board 2012-2015
Community ServicesGroup (formerly Ty Cobb Hospital Board) 2015-present. Serve as Board Secretary
Hart County Charter System College and Career Academy Board 2015-2020. First Chairman, still serve on the Advisory Board
Hartwell Presbyterian Church 1966-2021. Served as Deacon and Elder
Hartwell First Methodist Church 2021-present. Serve on the Safety and Security Team