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Getting to know: Bob Sanford

By Kelley M. Arnold

Interim Director of Marketing

Bob Sanford

Name: Robert “Bob” Sanford

Job title/Department: Academic Assistant to the Provost

BPC center/campus: Mount Vernon

Years employed at Brewton-Parker: Eight-and-a-half years

Age: 73 (as of June 9)

Hometown: Norfolk, Va.

Family Info: Betsy, wife; two daughters, one son, one son-in-law and two grandchildren

Any pets? One dog and two cats

Favorite food/restaurant: Any kind of seafood/Georgia Sea Grill at St. Simons

Ideal or dream vacation: “Always wanted to go to Hawaii. (I want to see firsthand) the beauty that I’ve seen in pictures and the culture that reminds me of leisurely living.”

Favorite Singer/Group: Yanni, elevator music

One occupation other than current job: “At one time I thought I would enjoy being a pastor. I picked it though, instead of God calling me so it didn’t last.”

Favorite current TV show: “NCIS”

Current vehicle: 1994 Ford Explorer and 1994 Kawasaki Vulcan

Dream vehicle: “A 1957 Bel Air two door coupe restored with black and silver original combo paint job and red interior.”

Hidden talent: “Making Dr. Moffett think he has more power than he really has.”

Favorite part about working at BPC? “Like the interaction with students, faculty and staff.”

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