Tom Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Harding. For 35 years he served as an educator, supporting students and their families in both Oklahoma and Alabama. Over the years, he has been awarded a local teacher of the year award, Coca-Cola’s Always Teaching award, and Steve Harvey’s Uplifting the Neighborhood award. He also authored the book Mr. Brandon’s School Bus. These days, Tom continues to serve his community as Madison County Commissioner, where he oversees the day-to-day operations of various county services. He is also serving his 33rd year as elder of the Meridianville Church of Christ, where he has led several mission efforts in both domestic and international spheres. He and his wife, Corrine Brooks Brandon (‘81), met when they were assigned seats next to each other in Professor Eddie Cloer’s class their freshman year. Together, Tom and Corrine share two children and three grandchildren.
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