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
Unit J.A.G. Corps

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]

Scott Holcomb was selected for the prestigious American Marshall Memorial Fellowship from the German Marshall Fund of the United States. As a Marshall Memorial Fellow, he traveled throughout the European Union meeting with Members of the European Parliament, Ambassadors from throughout Europe and Member State National Leaders, forming a broader perspective on foreign policy and bilateral relations between United States and the EU.

Holcomb later worked at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and The Holcomb Law Firm, LLC, which has since been renamed and expanded as Holcomb + Ward, LLP.[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 had a conviction to serve the public. In 2010, Holcomb ran unopposed as a Democrat for a Georgia House of Representatives 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, Georgia House District 81. He has since retained the seat for 3 terms, and will serve a 4th term after winning the 2016 election. Holcomb served as Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus.[1] He serves as a member on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Higher Education, Juvenile Justice, and Public Safety and Homeland Security committees.[6] In 2016, Holcomb sponsored and championed a bipartisan bill to enforce the collection, testing and reporting of medical kits for victims of sexual assault, in spite of strong opposition by Georgia State Senator Renee Unterman. 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 or federal office in the not too distant future.[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 (August 5, 2013). "Democrats see fortunes turning in Georgia". Effingham Herald. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  2. ↑ ""View from the Legal Frontlines" by M. Scott Holcomb". chicagounbound.uchicago.edu. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Target Selection at CFLCC: A Lawyer's Perspective" (PDF). Field Artillery Journal. March 20, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  4. ↑ ""View from the Legal Frontlines" by M. Scott Holcomb". chicagounbound.uchicago.edu. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ Holcomb, Scott; Ribbing, Mark. "War has changed. The laws of war must, too.". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Rep. Scott Holcomb" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  7. ↑ "The Holcomb Law Firm | Criminal & Civil Trials, Arbitrations, & Regulatory Matters". www.theholcomblawfirm.com. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Interview with Georgia State Representative Scott Holcomb". The Georgia Political Review. April 26, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Interview with Georgia State Representative Scott Holcomb". Georgia Political Review. April 26, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  10. ↑ Mimms, Sarah (May 2, 2013). "Holcomb Considering Ga. Senate, Gubernatorial Bids". National Journal. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  11. ↑ Hackle, Al (August 5, 2013). "Democrats see fortunes turning in Georgia". Effingham Herald. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  12. ↑ "The rising political stars of Georgia". MSNBC. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
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