Representing Clarke County
P.O. Box 6083
Athens, GA 30604
PatriciaBarron@co.clarke.ga.us

Occupation:
Chief Judge of the Magistrate
Court of Athens-Clarke County

Education:
(Legal) Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. May 1979
(College) Mercer University, B.A. June 1976
(High School) Walter F. George High School , June 1972

Civic/Community Involvement:
Member, League of Women Voters of Athens, Inc., 1990-Present
Member Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, Athens 1991-Present
President, Northeast Georgia Business Council, 1996
African American Professional Women (AAPW), 1995-2003

Other Distinctions:
Member, State Bar of Georgia, 1979- Present
Member, Council of Magistrate Court Judges, 2001-Present
Member, Western Circuit Bar Association, 1989-Present, President-Elect 2003-2004
Member, Northeast Georgia Black Bar Association, Secretary, 1992-Present

Honors:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Association - Graduated summa cum laude
Cardinal Key and Sigma Gamma Honor Societies
Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities
Editor of Kuumba, First African-American Student Newspaper

Representing Wilkes County
P.O. Box 808
264 Drinkard Drive
Washington, GA 30673
Ed.Geddings@hexcel.com

Occupation:
Hexcel Corporation

Education:
Bachelor of Science/Industrial
Engineering, Clemson University

Civic/Community Involvement:
Board of Directors, Athens Technical College
Member of Jaycees for 5 years, served as President and State Vice President
Served on Community Fund Board for 15 years, President three terms
Served on Chamber of Commerce Board for 9 years, President 3 terms
Member of Kiwanis for 20 years, Board for two terms
Served on Hospital Foundation Board for 10 years, President one term
Served on Little League Board for 12 years, President for three terms
Served on Boy Scout Board for Council Area
Served as Leader of Cub Scout Pack, Webelos Leader, and Scout Troop Leader
Served on Board of Country Club for 10 years, President for two terms

Representing Elbert County
P.O. Box 159
Elberton, GA 30635
rusty@stargranite.com

Occupation:
CEO/President of Star Granite Co. Inc
President of Bayco Bronze Inc.

Education:
2 years at the University of Georgia, Pre- Pharmacy

Civic/Community Involvement:
Elbert County Hospital Foundation, past board member
Elberton Granite Association Board of Trustees
Elbert County Chamber of Commerce
International Cemetery & Funeral Supply Association, past board member
Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Association, past board member
Natural Stone Council, present board member
Fortsonia Baptist Church, Chairman, Board of Deacons

Other Distinctions:
Elbert County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year 1989
Manufacturer of the Year 2010, State of Georgia Small Business Category

Representing Oglethorpe County
P.O. Box 710134
Maxeys, GA 30671
cabanissb@alltel.net

Occupation:
President, The Commercial Bank

Education:
Oglethorpe County High School
BS, Chemistry, University of Georgia, 1968

Civic/Community Involvement:
Chairman, Oglethorpe County Board of Education
Treasurer, Oglethorpe County Rotary Club
Board Member, Community Bankers Association of Georgia Committee Member, Oglethorpe County
Industrial Development Authority's Economic Development/Water Committee

Representing Madison County
202 Fowler Freeman Road
Danielsville, GA 30633
tdchandler@windstream.net

Occupation:
Owner/Operator Still Water Farm, Danielsville, GA since 1987
Seaboard Farms of Athens, Breeder Department and Hatchery Manager and Breeder Flock Supervisor
UGA Cooperative Extension Service, County Extension Agent, Walker County, GA

Education:
BS Agronomy 1983, University of Georgia

Community and Leadership
Member and song leader Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, Colbert, GA
USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Member, Banks, Jackson, Madison
Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, Madison County
Georgia Grazing Lands Conservation Coalition, Chairman
Madison County Agricultural Education Center, Board Chairman
Madison County Farm Bureau, Director and Past President
Madison County Young Farmers Association, President
Madison County Cattlemen?s Association, member, past president, past treasurer
2009 Governor's Environmental Stewardship in Agriculture

Representing Greene County
1900 Old Union Point Road
Greensboro, GA 30642
ConnL@nibco.com

Occupation:
General Manager (Plant Manager) of NIBCO, Inc., Greensboro, Georgia Site

Major Contributions:

• Achieved OSHA’s VPP Star recognition for safety excellence.
• Reduced plant overhead expenses by $250,000 annually through organizational realignment.
• Increased inventory turns from 18 to 24 by utilizing inventory planning tools.
• Improved packaging productivity improvements through implementation of measurement systems.
• Increased plant capacity through strategic investment in injection molding equipment.

Education:
MBA, Indiana University
BS, Business Administration, Indiana University
LEAN WORKS – Lean Implementation System Basic Course; Eli Goldratt – Theory of Constraints

Civic/Community Involvement
Greene County Chamber of Commerce (Served as Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Board Member)
Greene County Manufacturer’s Council

Representing Clarke County
755 Milledge Circle
Athens, GA 30606

Occupation:
Retired UGA Athletic Director

Education:
Bachelor Degree in Business Management, 1954
Masters Degree in History, 1963

Civic/Community Involvement:
Vince has served as Chair of the NCAA Football Issues Committee and Chairman of the National Sportsmanship/Fan Behavior Summit. He has served on the Honors Court for the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year selection committee, and Broyles Award Assistant Coach of the Year committee.

He has been past President of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), NCAA Division 1-A Athletic Directors, and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). He has also been past Chairman for the American Football Coaches Association Ethics Committee, American Football Coaches Association Public Relations Committee, NCAA Football Rules Committee, NCAA Football Recruiting Committee, and College Football Association (CFA) Coaches Committee

Other Distinctions:
Vince has received many honors and recognitions including the 2005 Francis J. "Reds" Bagnell Award Contributions to the Game of Football by the Maxwell Club, 2005 Bob Woodruff Award for outstanding contributions to college athletics by the Knoxville, Tennessee Quarterback Club,
2004 James J. Corbett Award recipient from NACDA, 2004 John L. Toner Award recipient from National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame, and 2004 Contributions to College Football Award presented by National College Football Awards Association and ESPN.

He was also selected to Georgia Trend Magazine Hall of Fame in 2004 and named by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the Top 100 Georgians of the Century in 2000. He was named the 2001 NACDA Division 1-A Southeast Region Athletic Director of the Year, 1984 "Georgian of the Year" by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and 1984 "Sports Administrator of the Year" by the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

Representing Hart County
306 Athens Street
Hartwell, GA 30643
scott@hartcom.net

Occupation:
Retired President, Gip's Manufacturing

Education:
B.S., Industrial Management, Clemson University, 1968

Civic/Community Involvement:
Served on Hart County Hospital Authority since 1988
Member of Hartwell Kiwanis since 1968 and past president
Member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church of Hartwell
Served as Trustee to Hartwell Elementary School between 1985 - 2000

Representing Walton County
802 East Spring Street
Monroe, GA 30655
jparker@ppi.us

Representing Oconee County
1765 Old West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606
rrpottle@bellsouth.net

Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon, Athens Orthopedic Clinic

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Georgia, 1972
Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, 1976
Orthopedic Residency, Medical College of Georgia, 1981

Civic/Community Involvement:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Orthopedics Society for Sports Medicine
Georgia Orthopedic Society
Crawford W. Long Medical Society
Affiliation with Athens Regional Medical Center
Affiliation with St. Mary's Hospital

Representing Clarke County
115 Saint George Place
Athens, GA 30606
jww99@aol.com

Occupation:
Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Education:
Terry College of Business, University of Georgia (cum laude)
Civic/Community Involvement:
Carol is the Vice-Chair of the Georgia State Board of Education, a member of the Athens Rotary Club, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Athens Area Homebuilders Association, Athens Area Association of Realtors, Women's Council of Realtors, Leadership Georgia Alumni Association, Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art, and Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. She serves on the Board of Directors of the St. Mary's Health Care System, Youth Leadership Athens and University Roundtable.
Carol is the sustainer of the Junior League of Athens. She is a member and past director of the Athens Rotary Club and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member and past president of the Leadership Athens Alumni Association and Workforce Investment Board.
Served on the Boards of the Athens-Clarke County Airport Authority, YWCO, United Way, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Girl Scouts of NE GA, Leadership Athens, St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, Athens '96, Athens Regional Medical Center Foundation, American Heart Association, Mayor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and the Community Oriented Policing Leadership Council.

Civic/Community Involvement:
Carol has received many honors and recognitions including Rotarian of the Year from the Athens Rotary Club, Athena Award from the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Torchbearer of the 1996 Olympic Games, Outstanding Alumnus Award from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Arch Award for Volunteer Service from the University of Georgia, Leadership Athens Charter Class from Leadership Georgia, Life Member of the Million Dollar Club, Athens Area Association of Realtors from Graduate Realtor Institute, Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist.

Representing Taliaferro County
1473Hunting Club Rd.
Crawfordville, GA 30631
pet1473@hotmail.com

Occupation:
Business Owner

Education:
Brenau University, 1969 - 1971
University of Georgia, 1971 - 1973, BBA
Georgia College and State University, 1987 - 1990

Civic/Community Involvement:
Athens Technical College, Board of Directors
Leader of Crawfordville Baptist Youth Group Sunday School teacher for teenage class
Board of Directors of Nathanael Greene Academy, Chairman for two years