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. He has represented the 21st District since 2019. A former Army Ranger, Cox is a member of the Republican Party.
Background:
- Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- Graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, where he served as Regimental Commander—the highest-ranking member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.
- Joined the U.S. Army after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
- Served four combat tours in the Middle East with elite units, including the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 82nd Airborne Division.
- Received several military awards, including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medals, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
- Also served as an Instructor at the U.S. Army Ranger School and as a U.S. Army Congressional Fellow.
- Currently serves in the Army Reserve as a lieutenant colonel.
Professional Career:
- Previously employed at Milliken & Company in Spartanburg.
- Currently Vice President of Government Affairs at SIG SAUER, overseeing strategic program development for Capitol Hill, The Pentagon, State Department, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Professional Studies in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University.
Personal Life:
- Married to Joscelyn Cox.
- Proud parent of two children and a Boykin Spaniel.
Representative Cox is known for championing hunting access and the Second Amendment in the South Carolina Legislature.
