Tom Whatley
General Information
Tom was born and raised on his family dairy farm in Lee County, graduating from Beauregard High School in 1988. In 1994 he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from Auburn University and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1999.
Before enrolling at Auburn, Senator Whatley enlisted in the Alabama Army National Guard in 1988 and has served 33 years. In 1992 he received his Commission from Auburn University ROTC and currently serves as DET CDR CECOM as a Colonel. His last overseas assignment was as the Bilateral Affairs Officer, Defense Attaché Office, United States Embassy, Bucharest Romania where he served as a diplomatic liaison between the US Embassy and the Romanian Ministry of Defense.
Tom has served our communities in the Alabama State Senate since 2010 on committees that oversee issues affecting Alabama agriculture, banking, finance, healthcare, transportation, and veterans. Currently, Tom serves as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee; after having the longest tenure in the history of the Alabama State Senate as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
Senator Whatley is a strong supporter of infrastructure at our State Parks. Additionally, he's just finished serving a two-year stint as chairman of the joint State Parks Committee where he helped shepherd thru a historic bond issue for State Parks improvements. Since being elected, Whatley has introduced and passed bills that expand broadband coverage and provide healthcare to families living with Autism, among numerous other topics.
Senator Whatley resides in Auburn, is a member of the Opelika Kiwanis Club, the Lee County Cattleman’s Association, supports various civic organizations, attends Auburn United Methodist Church, & operates a small law firm. Tom is proud of what he's accomplished during his time as Senator but knows there is much more work to do. That's why he's running to serve Lee, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties again.
Education Information
Known educational history for Tom Whatley from Auburn, AL.
- Graduated, Command and General Staff College, Fort Lee Quartermaster School & Center, 2009
- Graduated, Combined Arms Service Staff School, Fort Lee Quartermaster School & Center, 2002
- Graduated, Quartermaster Officer Advanced Course, Fort Lee Quartermaster School & Center, 2001
- JD, Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, 1995-1998
- BA, Public Administration, Auburn University, 1994
- Graduated, Quartermaster Officer Basic Course, Fort Lee Quartermaster School & Center, 1993
Political Information
Known political history for Tom Whatley from Auburn, AL.
- Candidate, Alabama State Senate, District 27, 2022
- Senator, Alabama State Senate, District 27, 2010-present
Professions Information
Known professional history for Tom Whatley from Auburn, AL.
- Chief of Staff, Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, 2007-2009
- Bilateral Affairs Officer, Defense Attachu00e9 Office, United States Embassy in Bucharest, Romania, 2005-2007
- Attorney, Tom Whatley Law, 1999-present
- Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander, Alabama Army National Guard, 1988-present
- Former Public Service Commissioner, State of Alabama
Congressional Information
Known congressional history for Tom Whatley from Auburn, AL.
- Former Chair, Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee, Alabama State Senate
- Former Chair, Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee, Alabama State Senate
- Former Member, Transportation and Energy Committee, Alabama State Senate
- Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Alabama State Senate
- Former Member, Finance and Taxation Education Committee, Alabama State Senate
- Former Member, Education Policy Committee, Alabama State Senate
- Former Member, Health and Human Services Committee, Alabama State Senate
- Former Member, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Alabama State Senate
Organizations Information
Known organizational history for Tom Whatley from Auburn, AL.
- Member, Lee County Cattleman's Association, present
- Member, Auburn United Methodist Church, present
- Member, Opelika Kiwanis Club, present
- Member, Alabama Bar Association, 1999-present
Election History
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