Bobby Cox (politician)

Bobby J. Cox (born February 10, 1980) is a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve and a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives where he has represented the 21st District since 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party and a former Army Ranger.[1]

Bobby Cox
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 21st district
Assumed office
2019
Preceded byPhyllis Henderson
Personal details
Born (1980-02-10) February 10, 1980
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Joscelyn
Children2
EducationThe Citadel (BA)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MBA)
George Washington University (MPS)
ProfessionBusinessman, State Representative
Websitecampaign website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service2002–2019
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Unit82nd Airborne Division
75th Ranger Regiment
Battles/warsIraq War
Awards Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Army Commendation Medal (4)
Achievement Medal (4)
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Life

Cox was born Spartanburg, South Carolina and graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina; as a senior he served as Regimental Commander, the highest ranking member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.

As an Army Ranger, Cox served four combat tours in Iraq. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; he served as an Instructor at the Army Ranger School and was selected to serve as a Congressional Fellow, Cox continues to serve in the Army Reserves as a lieutenant colonel.

Cox was previously employed at Milliken & Company in Spartanburg and is currently employed by SIG SAUER as their Director of Government Strategy, where he oversees business development programs for the Pentagon, State Department, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. On December 10, 2019 Cox was nominated by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to be the states first ever Secretary of Veterans Affairs.[2]

In addition to a BA from The Citadel, he has a Master of Business Administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School with a distinction in Leadership; he also holds a Masters Degree from George Washington University.[3]

Bobby is married to Joscelyn Cox and they have two children. They are members of Taylors First Baptist Church.

References
  1. "SCBobby Cox To Lead SC House Freshmen". Fits News. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  2. "Rep. Cox picked as 1st head of new SC Veterans' Affairs Dept". WPDE. Associated Press. December 11, 2019.
  3. "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov.


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