About Commissioner Seagle

Ever wonder how ordinary people get into politics?  For Keith Seagle, it was a series of events—little increments that added up to a life changing decision.  First there were suggestions from friends; then a bit of prodding from family; then a few lively letters to the editor in the public discourse. As the deadline approached, the local newspaper reported that, despite intense public interest in the City Commission, no one had stepped forward to challenge for the District 6 seat.

That article was the tipping point.  By the time he finished reading it, Keith Seagle put down the paper and said “If no one else will stand up, I will.”  Thus, in the summer of 2007, began the wholly unlikely political life of a non politician. 

Keith Seagle was raised an “army brat”, the middle son of an Army First Sergeant and his hometown sweetheart wife.  Moving from town to town and always being the new kid in school, Keith learned to respect differences and make friends quickly.  He also learned self-reliance and a healthy appreciation for what prayer, confidence and hard work can accomplish.

While attending the University of South Alabama, Keith met Deborah Smith of Dothan.  Keith & Deborah graduated together in 1978 when Keith was honored as a Distinguished Military Graduate and commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the US Army.  They married two weeks later and began serving their country with assignments stateside and in Germany.

In 1989, Keith & Deborah left active duty and moved back to Dothan.  Deborah had recently completed law school and joined the practice of her father, longtime Dothan attorney J. Earl Smith.  Keith earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Troy’s Dothan Campus and went to work for SpectraCare.  He soon became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Supervising Counselor.  Keith currently serves as the Director of Counseling and Career Services for the Dothan campus of Troy University.  Deborah is the managing partner of Smith & Seagle Attorneys, LLC in Dothan.

Keith has been an army officer, a business owner, a counselor, and a community volunteer.  His hobby is restoring old pickup trucks.  He is active in our community having served on the Dothan Beautification Board, as Chairman of the Dothan-Houston Co. Substance Abuse Partnership Advisory Board, and as a youth sport coach.  He is the president of the local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and has spoken at numerous conferences at local, state and regional level on subjects such as leadership and values.  In 2000, the Troy State University Dothan Alumni Association selected Keith as their Alumni of the Year.

Keith & Deborah Seagle are the proud parents of two grown children and three grandchildren.  They are members of Covenant United Methodist Church who are proud to call Dothan home and are not bashful about promoting our great city. 

Contact Information:
Phone: (334) 615-3111
Email: district6@dothan.org