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Bob Tomlinson

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Bob Tomlinson was born at Johnson Air Force Base in Iraguwa, Honshu , Japan and his early years were spent traveling the world. Upon graduation from high school, he received an athletic scholarship to play college basketball at Sul Ross State in Texas . Bob graduated with honors in June 1971 with a BS in Business Administration and entered graduate school that fall. In December of 1972, Bob received dual masters’ degrees in economics and management. In June 1973, he joined El Paso Natural Gas Company and quickly rose through the company, ending his illustrious 32-year career of as the Director of Regulatory Affairs in 2005. He currently works as a consultant to the El Paso Corporation . Bob made the commitment to be a life-long follower of Jesus the Christ in May 2006. His and Rick’s joint witness is a powerful testimony to the power of forgiveness and discipleship. Bob married Paula Hardy October 1983; they have two children, Sara and Garrett.

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