List of Troy University alumni
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This is a list of notable alumni of Troy University, a public university located in Troy, Alabama, United States, and any of its former names (Troy State University, Troy State College, etc.). Alumni are in alphabetical order by their area of prominence.
Media
- Jill Dobson, a Fox News Channel entertainment correspondent; a former Miss Michigan and contestant of the Miss USA pageant
- Bobby Jon Drinkard, a contestant on Survivor: Palau and Survivor: Guatemala television series, Cosmopolitan magazine bachelor of the year for Alabama in 2003; a runway model for Calvin Klein, actor (We Are Marshall); and host/producer of On the Job on Alabama Public Television)
- Tom Foreman, a CNN political correspondent and host of This Week at War and This Week in Politics
- Danielle Frye, a pit road announcer for NASCAR radio affiliate Motor Racing Network
- Lynne Koplitz, a stand-up comedian and actress
- Natalie Montgomery-Carroll, a fitness professional and contestant on Big Brother 5 on CBS
- Adria Montgomery-Klein, a fitness professional and contestant on Big Brother 5 on CBS
- James "J.T." Thomas, Jr., a contestant and winner of Survivor: Tocantins on CBS
- Vecepia Towery, a contestant and winner of Survivor: Marquesas on CBS
Science, government, education and the arts
- Bennie G. Adkins, command sergeant major, U.S. Army. Medal of Honor recipient.
- Austin Badon, state representative for Orleans Parish, Louisiana since 2004; administrator at Nunez Community College in Chalmette since 2000[1]
- Ray Boland, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs[2]
- John Bott, an artist; a professor emeritus of Colby–Sawyer College[citation needed]
- Bobby Bright, a former mayor of Montgomery, Alabama and former congressman for Alabama's 2nd district[3]
- Ralph Ford, a band arranger, composer, and educator; former director of bands at Troy University[4]
- Don Gaetz, a member of the Florida Senate[5]
- William G. Gregory, a former NASA astronaut and STS–67 pilot for the March 1995 mission of the Space Shuttle Endeavour[6]
- David G. Grimes, insurance agent in Montgomery and Republican member of the Alabama House of Representratives from District 73 from 2003 to 2011[7]
- John C. Hanley, a U.S. Army brigadier general[citation needed]
- Manuel H. Johnson, a former Federal Reserve Board of Governors from February 7, 1986, to August 3, 1990[8]
- Troy King, a former attorney general for the state of Alabama[9]
- Kevin Kregel, a NASA astronaut and mission commander for the February 2000 mission of the Space Shuttle Endeavour[10]
- James J. LeCleir, a U.S. Air Force major general[11]
- Frederick H. "Rick" Martin, a U.S. Air Force major general[12]
- Michael J. McCarthy, a U.S. Air Force major general[13]
- James A. Roy, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force[citation needed]
- Robert W. Smith, a band composer and educator[14]
- Mimi Soltysik, 2016 Socialist Party USA presidential nominee
- Yves Sucaet, 2016, scientist at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium. Bioinformatician and digital pathology evangelist. Co-founder of "Pathomation". [15]
- Kim Swan, a politician; Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Bermuda and Party Leader of the United Bermuda Party[16]
Sports
- Mario Addison, former NFL player [17]
- Ben Bates, a professional PGA golfer[18]
- Jonathan Carter, former NFL player [19]
- Brannon Condren, an NFL safety with the Indianapolis Colts[20]
- Danny Cox, a former MLB veteran of eleven years[21]
- Carol (Juriga) Hardin, horse trainer/exhibitor, was inducted into The Palomino Horse Hall of Fame in 2013 as an exhibitor. http://www.palominohba.com/the-association/hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame-inductees/
- Clifford Hardin, Long distance Hiker and Horse Trainer/exhibitor. Received the Triple Crown Award from The American Long Distance Hikers Association in 2005. This award is given to recognize those that have hiked the full length of the three major trails in America, The Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail.http://aldhawest.org/triple-crown/ Was inducted into the Palomino Horse Hall of Fame in 2013 as an exhibitor. http://www.palominohba.com/the-association/hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame-inductees/
- DuJuan Harris, former NFL player [22]
- Fred Hatfield, a former MLB infielder[citation needed]
- Kerry Jenkins, a former NFL offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Super Bowl XXXVII champion[23]
- Jerrel Jernigan, former NFL player [24]
- Robbie Laing, head men's basketball coach at Campbell University[25]
- Al Lucas, a former NFL and Arena Football League lineman who died during a game while playing for the Los Angeles Avengers[26]
- Elbert Mack, an NFL defensive back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers[27]
- Alfred Malone, an NFL defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers on the practice squad[28]
- Bubba Marriott, American player of gridiron football[29]
- Sherrod Martin, former NFL player [30]
- Larry Mason, an NFL running back for the Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers[31]
- Leodis McKelvin, 11th overall pick in the 1st Round of the 2008 NFL Draft, first-team All-American football player and current cornerback for the Buffalo Bills[32]
- Steve McLendon, former NFL player [33]
- Derrick Moore, a former NFL player and current chaplain for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team[34]
- Marcus Richardson, a linebacker for the Houston Texans[35]
- Mike Rivera, a catcher for MLB's Milwaukee Brewers[36]
- Windham Rotunda, a professional wrestler known as Bray Wyatt in WWE[37]
- Mackey Sasser, a former MLB catcher[38]
- Virgil Seay, a former NFL wide receiver player and Super Bowl XVII champion[39]
- Willie Tullis, former NFL player [40]
- Lawrence Tynes, a Scottish-American NFL place kicker for the Super Bowl XLII champion New York Giants[41]
- Osi Umenyiora, an All-Pro NFL defensive end for the Super Bowl XLII champion New York Giants[42]
- DeMarcus Ware, an All-Pro NFL linebacker for the Denver Broncos[43]
- Leonard Wheeler, former NFL player [44]
References
- ^ "Austin J. Badon, Jr.'s Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
- ^ "Ray Boland". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
- ^ "BRIGHT, Bobby Neal, Sr., (1952 - )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "Faculty/Staff Mr Ralph Ford". Troy University. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Senator Don Gaetz". Senate State of Florida. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "William G. Gregort (Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, RET.)". NASA. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "David Grimes". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ^ "Troy University to form Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy". Troy University. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Alabama Attorney General to Speak at Troy University Commencement Exercises in Dothan". Troy University. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Kevin R Kregel". NASA. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL JAMES J. LECLEIR". The Official Website of the US Air Force. Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK H. "Rick" MARTIN". The Official Website of the US Air Force. Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved Sep 20, 2013.
- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL J. MCCARTHY". The Official Website of the US Air Force. Archived from the original on 2012-07-17. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Robert W. Smith". Troy University. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Troy University to honor four as alumni of the year during homecoming celebration". Troy.edu. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^ "Kim Swan". Troy University Magazine. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Mario Addison". Pro-FootballReference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Former Trojan Ben Bates Returns To PGA". Troy University. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Jonathan Carter". Pro-FootballReference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Brannon Condren". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Danny Cox Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "DuJuan Harris". Pro-FootballReference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Kerry Jenkins". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Jerrel Jernigan". Pro-FootballReference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Robbie Laing". Campbell Athletics. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Al Lucas". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Elbert Mack". The Football Database. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Alfred Malone". databaseFootbal.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Francis (Bubba) Marriott". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Sherrod Martin". Pro-FootballReference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Larry Mason". databaseFootbal.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Leodis McKelvin". databaseFootbal.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Steve McLendon". Pro-FootballReference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Derrick Moore". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Marcus Richardson". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Mike Rivera". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ http://troytrojans.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1511
- ^ "Mackey Sasser". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Virgil Seay". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Willie Tullis". Pro-FootballReference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Lawrence Tynes". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Osi Umenyiora". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "DeMarcus Ware". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Leonard Wheeler". Pro-FootballReference.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.