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Tommy Preston Highlight
One of the best lessons that I’ve learned in life is to really work hard and do the best job where you are, always recognizing that someone’s watching you. It’s going to be those people that are watching that are going to help take you to the next level.
About Tommy
- I grew up in Clemson, South Carolina—growing up with a prominent university practically in my backyard really put the importance of education top of mind.
- I spent my summers working for my grandfather at his construction company, which taught me a lot about the value of hard work.
- I went to the University of South Carolina and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government followed by a law degree.
- After law school, I went on to practice law in Columbia, South Carolina, working on corporate issues for clients like Boeing.
- A few years later, Boeing actually presented me with an opportunity to work with them internally—I joined Boeing as the director of national strategy and engagement.
- I spent six years learning and growing in that position before being promoted to my current position as vice president of ethics.
