Full Name:
Thaddeus 'Thad' Hamilton
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Karen; 3 Children: Kiya, Terris, Thaddeus Lamar
Birth Place:
Marvelle, AR
BS, Agriculture
BS, Agriculture, University of Arkansas
Governor's Commissioner, Sustainable South Florida
Candidate, Florida State Commissioner of Agriculture, 2014
Candidate, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, 2010
District Board of Supervisors, Broward Soil and Water Conservation, 2008
Chair, Broward County Land Preservation Advisory Council
United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service Florida State Staff, South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Working Group
Member, United States Department of Agriculture 1196 Farm Bill Agriculture Land Preservation Team
Chairman, Land Preservation Advisory Council, Broward County
Director of Civil Military Operations, Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Founder, South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Advisory Committee (SFERAC)
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army
Instructor, United States Army Commander General Staff College
Employed, United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Services
Soil Conservationist, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)
Director, South Florida Urban and Community Assistance Program (SFUCAP), 2001-2006
Awards:
1991 recipient of the President of the United States Environmental Protection Service Award
Three-time Recipient of the USDA national Earth Team Award
US Army Battle Focus Instructor Training
HQ 81st US Army Reserve Command Certificate of Appreciation Outstanding support to Soldiers and Their Families
US Army Command and General Staff College Instructor training
National Defense Service Medal With BSS
AAM-2
The Army a Commendation Medal
AR Comp. Achievement Medel-3
US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School
US Army Civil Affairs Instructor Training Course, Ft. Leaven Worth
US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center Citation for enhancing International Relations W/U.S. Allies
Letter of Commendation from G. Kim Wincup Assistance Secretary of the Army
United States Army Meritorious Service Medal
US Army Reserve Components Instructor training Course
AR Comp. Achievement Medel-2
AR Comp. Achievement Medel-1
US Army Parachute Maintenance and Airdrop Wings
US Army Airborne Wings
M16 Rifle (MKM) Badge
National Defense Service Medal