Scott Holcomb

Scott Holcomb
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 81st district
Assumed office
January 10, 2011
Preceded by Elena Parent
Personal details
Born (1972-11-02) November 2, 1972
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Kathleen Oh
Alma mater University of Connecticut
West Virginia University
University of Georgia
Website Official website
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1998–2004
Rank Captain

Scott Holcomb (born November 2, 1972) is a State Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Career

Holcomb served in the Army JAG Corps, deploying overseas for Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.[1][2][3] He wrote about his experiences in an article that was published by the Chicago Journal of International Law.[4] He also co-authored an article about the need to update the laws of war in the Christian Science Monitor.[5]

Holcomb later worked at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and The Holcomb Law Firm, LLC.[6][7] Holcomb has been named one of Georgia's Top 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend magazine, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Truman National Security Project.[8] He has also been affiliated with HOPE Atlanta, the Georgia Perimeter College Foundation, and the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network. Holcomb has taught at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech, and has appeared on CNN, NPR, and BBC.[6]

In 2006 Holcomb lost the primary for Secretary of State, but in 2010 ran unopposed for a State House seat that was unexpectedly vacated by his predecessor, who announced his retirement a few days after qualifying to run for reelection. Holcomb was reelected in 2012 following a redistricting that combined his district with that of another Democrat. Holcomb served as Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus.[1] He serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Higher Education, Juvenile Justice, and Public Safety and Homeland Security committees.[6]

Holcomb supports juvenile justice reform, deepening the Port of Savannah, and encouraging more students to graduate from high school and college.[9]

Holcomb is considered a rising star in the Georgia Democratic Party and is often mentioned as a possible candidate for statewide office.[10][11][12]

Personal life and education

Holcomb is married to Kathleen Oh, with whom he has two children. Holcomb earned a B.A. from the University of Connecticut, a J.D. from West Virginia University, and a MBA from the University of Georgia.[6] Holcomb enjoys running marathons and completed Iron Man Florida.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 Hackle, Al (5 August 2013). "Democrats see fortunes turning in Georgia". Effingham Herald. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  2. ↑ ""View from the Legal Frontlines" by M. Scott Holcomb". chicagounbound.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  3. ↑ "Target Selection at CFLCC: A Lawyer's Perspective" (PDF). Field Artillery Journal. 2016-03-20. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  4. ↑ ""View from the Legal Frontlines" by M. Scott Holcomb". chicagounbound.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  5. ↑ Holcomb, Scott; Ribbing, Mark. "War has changed. The laws of war must, too.". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Rep. Scott Holcomb" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "The Holcomb Law Firm | Criminal & Civil Trials, Arbitrations, & Regulatory Matters". www.theholcomblawfirm.com. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
  8. ↑ "Interview with Georgia State Representative Scott Holcomb". The Georgia Political Review. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  9. ↑ "Interview with Georgia State Representative Scott Holcomb". Georgia Political Review. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  10. ↑ Mimms, Sarah (2 May 2013). "Holcomb Considering Ga. Senate, Gubernatorial Bids". National Journal. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  11. ↑ Hackle, Al (5 August 2013). "Democrats see fortunes turning in Georgia". Effingham Herald. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  12. ↑ "The rising political stars of Georgia". MSNBC. Retrieved 2016-02-29.

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