Family and Friends of Robert "Bob" W. Slocum Jr.

The Bob Slocum Forestry Communication Scholarship was established in 2012 by family and friends in memory of the late Robert “Bob” W. Slocum Jr.

Bob Slocum was a great family man, communicator, forestry advocate and alumnus of North Carolina State University. Bob graduated in 1973 with a Forestry Management degree. He started his career as a field forester for the state of Virginia and later served as vice president for forestry policy and research of the American Forest Council in Washington, DC. For the 24 years, Bob served as the Executive Vice President of the North Carolina Forestry Association, where he personally directed the association’s legislative efforts at both the state and federal level. Bob served on the NC State Forestry Foundation for several years and was an adjunct professor for NC State’s College of Natural Resources. Bob enjoyed playing golf and racquetball, hunting and fishing, but more than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Bob died in October 2012 and to continue his legacy as a communicator, advocate, and coach, his family established this scholarship to encourage foresters to practice effective communication for the benefit of sustainable management of forestlands. The scholarship is funded by contributions made in Bob’s honor by family, friends, co-workers, industry leaders and landowners.