Seth Merrill Hammett was born on June 24,1946 and is an American educator, politician, and economic development professional who was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1979 to 2011.
13 Facts About Seth Hammett
1.
2.
Seth Hammett later served as Governor Bentley's chief of staff from 2014 to 2015.
3.
Seth Hammett was born in Andalusia, Alabama and graduated from Straughn High School in 1964.
4.
Between earning his undergraduate and business degrees, Seth Hammett served as a pilot in the United States Air Force.
5.
Seth Hammett was made dean of the college's business school in 1974.
6.
In 1973, Seth Hammett was selected as president of the Covington County Chamber of Commerce.
7.
Seth Hammett has since served in numerous business and community positions, most notably returning to Lurleen B Wallace Community College as its president from 1991 to 2002.
8.
In 2002, Seth Hammett was appointed vice president of business development for SouthTrust Bank.
9.
Since 2014, Seth Hammett has served as vice president of business development for PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and chairman of the Energy Institute of Alabama.
10.
Seth Hammett continues to reside in Andalusia, Alabama with his wife, Nancy, where they are members of the First United Methodist Church of Andalusia.
11.
Seth Hammett is the second cousin of Matthew Hammett, a member of the house for the 92nd district.
12.
Seth Hammett was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in November 1978.
13.
Seth Hammett led a delegation on behalf of the governor to South America to encourage trade between Alabama businesses and South American businesses.