North Carolina State University Athletics
Getting To Know: WPC District Reps
4/21/2011 12:00:00 AM | Wolfpack Club
April 21, 2011
Editor's note: As the Wolfpack Club celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1936 during its annual spring caravan, GoPack.com will profile the district representatives who help organize events and outings in their areas and are an integral part of the organization's fundraising efforts on behalf of NC State student-athletes. The Wolfpack Club Caravan traveled to Jacksonville, N.C., Wednesday night.
Jimmy Robinson
Region: District 12 (Craven, Carteret, Pamlico, Onslow Counties)
Hometown: New Bern, N.C.
Current residence: New Bern, N.C.
Occupations: Robinson and Stith Insurance in New Bern; Part Owner of Sound Choice Insurance in Morehead City.
Wolfpack Club member since: (The) insurance company has been a long-time Wolfpack Club member.
NC State graduate: 2000 (B.A. degree in chemistry; business management)
Q. Was there an event or particular season that made you become an NC State fan?
A. I grew up a State fan, going to football games since I can remember. It's always been a way of life.
Q. What made you join the Wolfpack Club?
A. It was automatic. It was never an option. (Granddad was a member and dad is a member).
Q. How did you become a district leader?
A. Got involved first with Wolfpack Club. Mike Moody and I approached Don Campbell with (some) ideas. Bobby Mattox was there to support us. Randy Ramsey really helped people get it started in Carteret County. Don was district leader. Don handed it over to me.
Q. How strong is the NC State fan base in your district?
A. Where we are located, we're very pleased with the group. The secret is having a lot of people help out. That's really the key. I've got a really great (district).
Q. Do you have a favorite NC State student-athlete?
A. Levar Fisher. He was very, very aggressive. He really used the speed and his brains very well. He never quit.
Q. What is your favorite memory involving NC State athletics?
A. One of my favorite games was triple overtime loss at Ohio State (in football). It made you proud even though you lost.
Q. Did you participate in organized athletics?
A. I played football and tennis in high school.
Q. In what ways are you involved in your community now?
A. Involved in the MERCI clinic. On board of directors for the local organization; Member New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club.
Wolfpack Club Executive Director Bobby Purcell says: "Jimmy was a fraternity brother of [WPC associate director] Phillip Wood. He is one of our younger district representatives. We always have a great meeting when we go there. His father was a rep before him. He is an up-and-coming member for us."
