A member of two national championship-winning Trojan football teams has been appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to the Troy Board of Trustees. A resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Freddie Thomas holds the Area 6 position.
“I join our entire Board of Trustees in welcoming our newest Board member, Freddie Thomas,” said Board of Trustees President Pro tempore Gibson Vance.
“Although Freddie is new to our board, he has a sterling legacy at Troy University.
“His wisdom, passion, and love of all things Troy make him a perfect addition.”
Serving as president of the Trojan Tailgaters Alumni chapter, a 2020 Alumnus of the Year, and a charter member of the T-Club, Thomas has been a dedicated alumni volunteer for Troy.
“Freddie has been a leader on and off the field and he will make a great addition to our Board of Trustees,” said Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. “As a member of our National Alumni Board of Directors and loyal supporter of our sports programs, Freddie has truly been a Trojan for life, and I am grateful that he will continue to serve his alma mater as a member of the Board of Trustees.”
As far as his past work on the field, Thomas was a member of the 1984 and 1987 NCAA Division II National Championship football teams. He later became a 2015 inductee into the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame.
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business management and administration, Thomas then went on to a career in human resources before retiring in 2023.
“I extend my sincere gratitude to Gov. Ivey for this opportunity, and I want to also express my appreciation to Dr. Hawkins and the members of the Board of Trustees, both past and present,” said new Board of Trustees member Freddie Thomas. “As a newly appointed board member, I fully recognize my responsibility to serve the citizens of our great state, along with our alumni and friends of Troy University.
“As a proud TROY alumnus, I’m thankful for the chance to engage in all aspects of fulfilling the duties of Troy University. In my new role as a Trustee, I am looking forward to building relationships with current members, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the trustee’s role, and diligently meeting the needs of our citizens on this collective journey,” Thomas said.
Thomas’ appointment was confirmed by the Alabama Senate.
“The University community is excited to welcome Hall of Famer and Alumni Board member Freddie Thomas to our Board of Trustees,” Hawkins said. “He joins one of the most cohesive and committed university governing boards in America.”
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