Adam Dougherty has been named 2014 Rotarian of the Year by Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. President Scott Wallinger (right in photo) made the plaque presentation at a club assembly June 25th. The award recognizes dedicated service and loyal devotion to the ideals of Rotary.
Dougherty joined the club in January 2010 and has served as chair of its annual Christmas wreath sales fundraiser. Profits from this project (approximately $15,000) go toward college scholarships for local students.
Dougherty earned an undergraduate degree in business and an MBA from the University of South Carolina. He is a territory manager for the John Deere construction and forestry lines at Flint Equipment Company in West Columbia.
Dougherty and his wife, Haley, have been married for 10 years and have three children.