Emory Cox, a native of Pell City in St. Clair County, has been appointed as Special Assistant to the President for International Economic Relations under President-elect Donald Trump.
Cox’s journey in public service began with internships for former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers. He later served in the White House during the first Trump administration as an intern and subsequently as Associate Director of the National Economic Council (NEC) under Larry Kudlow. In this role, he contributed to the implementation of COVID-19 economic relief legislation and efforts to forgive student loan debt for veterans disabled due to their military service.
In January 2021, Cox joined U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s team as Senior Economic Advisor, focusing on tax, budget, and economic issues.
Cox’s early life in Pell City was marked by resilience and determination. After the passing of his father, Ray Cox, founder of Metro Bank, Emory was raised by his mother, Annette Cox, who instilled in him the values of hard work and perseverance.
A summa cum laude graduate of Washington and Lee University, Cox’s academic and professional achievements have been recognized by Alabama political figures, including U.S. Senator Katie Britt, U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt, and State Senator Lance Bell, who have expressed pride in his return to the White House.
