Full Name:
Thomas R. Dobbins
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Kathy; 1 Child: Troy
Birth Date:
05/15/1959
Birth Place:
Townville, SC
Home City:
Townville, SC
Religion:
Baptist
PhD, Agriculture Education, Virginia Tech, 1999
MS, Dairy Science, Clemson University, 1986
BS, Agriculture Education, Clemson University, 1982
Chair, Anderson County School District 4 Board of Trustees
Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 8, 2008, 2010
No caucus information on file.
Professor, Clemson University, 1999-present
Coordinator, Agricultural Education Program at Clemson University
Board Member, National Future Farmers of America Alumni Board of Directors
Member, Pendleton Farmers Society
President, Southern Region of the American Association for Agricultural Education
Treasurer, The American Association for Agricultural Education
Awards:
Southern Region AAAE Outstanding Teaching Award 2008, Clemson Board of Trustees Excellent Performance Award 2007, American Honorary FFA Degree 2008
Favorite President and Why:
Harry Truman because he took responsibility for his actions.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To restore trust and honor in our government for future generations.