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=  Bobby J. Cox  = Bobby J. Cox, Jr. is a Businessman, Army Ranger, Citadel Graduate, and Conservative Republican.

He was born and raised in the Upstate and graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. While at The Citadel, Bobby became the Regimental Commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets; the cadet in charge over the college.

During his Senior Year, the horrific 9/11 terrorists’ attacks occurred which solidified his desire to serve his country in the U.S. Army. As an Army Ranger, Bobby served four combat tours in Iraq. While deployed, Bobby conducted strategic level raids to topple terrorist cell networks as well as nation stability operations.

For his service in the Army, Bobby 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 (to name a few). Bobby continues to serve in the Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Bobby brings a wealth of business experience having worked at Milliken & Company in Spartanburg, SC and now at SIG SAUER as their Director of Government Strategy where he oversees business development programs for the Pentagon, State Department, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.

Since moving back to the Greenville area, Bobby has completed Leadership Greenville, is a member of Rotary Club of Greenville, serves on the board for the Upcountry History Museum, and is Co-Chair for the Greenville Community Action Board of the Veterans focused group Upstate Warrior Solution.

In addition to a BA from The Citadel, Bobby has a Master of Business Administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School with a distinction in Leadership.

Bobby is married to Joscelyn, a Furman Graduate, and they have two children, Reagan (like the President) age 8 and Seth age 5. They are active members of Taylors First Baptist Church.