A native of St. Clair County and graduate of The Altamont School in Birmingham will serve as a senior advisor to President Donald Trump when he takes office this week.

Emory Cox, of Pell City, was appointed special assistant to the president for international economic relations, according to a report from CNBC. In that position, Cox will serve on the White House National Economic Council under chair Kevin Hassett.

“I am pleased to announce the brilliant team who will serve on the White House National Economic Council (NEC) under Kevin Hassett, one of the world’s most respected economists,” Trump said in a statement. “We will unleash a renaissance in American prosperity and innovation by putting our Nation’s Citizens, Families, and Businesses first.”

Cox previously worked for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) as a senior economic advisor, according to CNBC. He has served in Tuberville’s office since 2021.

A graduate of The Altamont School, Cox went on to Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., where he graduated summa cum laude, according to the Anniston Star. He also worked in the Office of Presidential Personnel, a White House office designed for staffing executive branch departments.

And he has previous experience with the National Economic Council: Prior to starting with Tuberville, Cox worked as associate director of the NEC, according to prior reporting from AL.com.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) congratulated Cox on the appointment on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Congratulations to Alabama native Emory Cox on being appointed to serve as Special Assistant to the President for International Economic Relations! A fantastic addition to the team, helping lead the way toward a new era of American prosperity. I know he will do great work,” Aderholt said in a post.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Enterprise), also congratulated Cox on X.

“This is another tremendous addition to President Trump’s team to usher in a new era of American prosperity and opportunity. Emory will continue to make Alabama proud!” Britt said.