Tommy Fulton was born in Mobile, AL, graduated from McGill Institute and received his Bachelor's degree in Transportation from The University of Alabama. He is married to the former Lane Young with whom he raised 5 children.

He joined his family's business, The Finch Companies, Inc., in 1978, and worked his way up to President and Chairman of the Board, positions he currently holds. Tommy is also President of Interiors Now, a Division of The Finch Companies, Inc. He was recognized as one of Mobile's Top 100 Realtors in his first year as a Realtor in 1993.

Active in his local community, Tommy held several offices in the Mobile Jaycees and was elected President in 1983. After serving in statewide office, he was the first Mobile Jaycee elected President of the Alabama Jaycees since 1955. Following his term, Tommy traveled throughout the United States as a motivational speaker for the U. S. Jaycees. He was recognized with Life Memberships in the Alabama and U. S. Jaycees for his dedication to leadership training.

Tommy served as Vice-Chairman for the Alabama Republican Executive Committee from 1989-1991. He served as Governmental Affairs Chairman for the Mobile Area Association of Realtors and Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committees of the International Warehouse Logistics Association. Tommy was a member of the Management Committee of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program and served as Treasurer, Vice Chairman, and currently Chairman of the YMCA’s of South Alabama. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Mobile Area Apartment Association.

His other activities have included Leadership Mobile, United Way, Mobile Kiwanis, Mobile Community Chest, Home of Grace for Women, Mobile Area Association of Realtors and the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. He has also coached 18 kid’s teams in baseball, softball, basketball and volleyball.

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