Nat Davis made his first impression on the Charleston business community in 1969 when, as a graduating senior at the Citadel, he received a cash award for his creativity from the News and Courier. Nat had an insider's view of Charleston, learning the city from the inside out while working in television, radio and creative management under the late John M. Rivers. From 1970 to 1973, Nat held the positions of studio manager, news cameraman and personnel manager at WCSC-TV. His ability and talents drew the attention of G. Richard Shafto, the Chairman of the Board of Cosmos Broadcasting. He offered Nat the challenge of starting South Carolina's first cable television station in Myrtle Beach. Mr. Shafto is well known in South Carolina for his management of WIS-TV in Columbia and for serving on the board of NBC television. Nat moved to the advertising business in 1974 when he opened and ran the first coastal office for the Columbia-based public relations firm of W. Leroy Harrelson and Associates. He was responsible for all public relations, functions and promotions for a variety of accounts. To gain more experience, he worked at a variety of larger advertising agencies before starting his own firm in 1980. Among the national awards bestowed to the agency over the years, include one of the top industry honors; Silver Medal Award for Lifetime Achievement by the American Advertising Federation. Nat was also named Citadel Man of the year for PR work he does for the Military College.