Benjamin F. Tillman, Jr.

As head basketball coach from 2007-2022 at Thomasville High School, Ben Tillman compiled a sparkling 317-100 record, leading his team to 15 state playoff appearances and 8 region championships, while playing for the state twice, winning the state 1-AA championship in 2018.

He was named Region 1-AA Coach of the Year 8 times and was once named Athletic Director of the Year. Under Tillman’s guidance, 21 Bulldog players earned college scholarships, and four went on to play professional basketball. 100% of Thomasville’s senior basketball players graduated high school during his tenure.

Tillman has mentored many young men over the years and has volunteered his time and work with Habitat for Humanity. He served as a counselor at Thomasville High, Harper Elementary, and Scoot Elementary, where he also worked as an assistant principal.

He has been a faithful member of Rose City Church of Christ for over 30 years where he serves as an elder and church treasurer. Tillman is also a member of Mu Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc., a local fraternal organization that mentors young men and awards scholarships in the Thomas County community.

Ben and his wife Stephanie have two children, Trey and Lindsay.