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Bobby Hitt (Robert M. Hitt III) was born on 27 December, 1949 in Charleston, South Carolina, is an A nieman Fellows. Discover Bobby Hitt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Robert M. Hitt III |
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| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
27 December 1949 |
| Birthday |
27 December |
| Birthplace |
Charleston, South Carolina |
| Nationality |
United States
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Bobby Hitt Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Bobby Hitt height not available right now. We will update Bobby Hitt's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Bobby Hitt Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bobby Hitt worth at the age of 74 years old? Bobby Hitt’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Bobby Hitt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Robert "Bobby" M. Hitt III is a government and business leader in the State of South Carolina.
Hitt was born on December 27, 1949, to Ann Leonard Hitt and Robert M. "Red" Hitt, Jr. of Charleston.
His youngest brother is the author and journalist Jack Hitt.
A third-generation newspaper man, Hitt's father served as the editor of The Charleston Evening Post, which later merged with the Charleston News and Courier to form The Post and Courier.
And, his grandfather, Robert Hitt, Sr. was editor of The Bamberg Herald.
Today, Hitt is married to Gwen, and they have two sons, Lucas and Robert Paul.
Hitt graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Journalism in 1973.
He served as managing editor of the Columbia Record from 1980 to 1987 and served in the same role for The State from 1988 to 1991.
In 1987, as a recipient of the Neiman Fellowship for Journalists, Hitt studied for a year at Harvard University, focusing on the impact of social, political and economic change on the South.
Hitt worked for 17 years at The State and the Columbia Record.
In 1991, Hitt left journalism to join Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as the director of planning and development.
In that role, he assisted in the effort to recruit BMW to the State of South Carolina.
On June 22, 1992, BMW announced that it had selected Spartanburg County, S.C. for the site of its first North American manufacturing plant.
Subsequently, the German automaker hired Hitt to manage public affairs for the plant.
He served as manager of corporate affairs for BMW until 2010.
A native of Charleston, South Carolina, he was appointed the state's Secretary of Commerce in January 2011.
Hitt began his career as a journalist, following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather.
Over nearly two decades, he built a reputation as a dogged journalist for two of South Carolina's most respected newspapers.
Prior to leading the state's economic development agency, Hitt served as an executive at the BMW plant in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
In January 2011, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley appointed Hitt state Secretary of Commerce.
Throughout his tenure, the S.C. Department of Commerce has recruited approximately $30 billion in capital investment and 105,000 new jobs.
Additionally, the state has secured significant investments from international brands, including BMW, Boeing, Bridgestone, Continental AG, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Michelin, Samsung, Toray and Volvo Cars.
Additionally, the state of South Carolina has achieved an export sales record in each year of Hitt's tenure.
In 2016, the state exported more than $31 billion in products for the first time, leading the nation in the export sales of completed passenger vehicles and tires.
Throughout his career, Hitt has received several awards and accolades, including:
