Tom Watkins

Tom Watkins has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Tom started their career as a General Assignment/Local Government Reporter at Henderson Daily Dispatch in 1977. From 1978 to 1981, they worked at Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, Inc., where they served as a Writer, Media Relations Manager, and Interim Editor of the "Charity & Children" publication. Tom then moved on to S&A Communications in 1983, working as a Senior Account Executive specializing in automotive industry clients. In 1988, Tom joined the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association as the Director of Public Affairs/Assistant to the President, overseeing public relations and media relations efforts. Finally, in 1993, they joined TWR as the Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, leading a team in global missions stakeholder engagement and emerging media strategies.

Tom Watkins attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1973 to 1977, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies. Additionally, they attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for an unspecified period, studying Public Administration.