About Us

James F. Martin Inn

The James F. Martin Inn opened July 1998 and is named in honor of Jim Martin, a native of Johnston in Edgefield County. After graduating from Clemson with a B. S. in textile management in 1964, Jim Martin began his professional career by joining the Deering Milliken Company. In 1978, he formed his own company, Martin Fibers, which has grown over the years into Martin Color-Fi Inc. The company produces polyester, nylon, polypropylene and copolymer fibers for use in automobile trunk liners; automotive, marine, commercial and residential carpet; furniture padding; wall coverings, etc. Martin, himself, is the father of two former Clemson students: Matthew and Jenny who majored in financial management and special education, respectively. Jim Martin recently created the Martin Chair, the first endowed chair of the Spiro Center of the College of Business and Public Affairs. This support also partially serves as a reserve fund for the Inn. Jim is a member of the Clemson University Foundation Board of Directors. In 1993 he established a scholarship endowment to provide support for outstanding Clemson students from Edgefield County.

The staff of The Conference Center and Inn and all members of the Clemson University community thank all those who worked so diligently to see this beautiful Complex become a reality.