J. Scott Angle Board Member Since 2005

J. Scott Angle Board Member Since 2005 101 Conner Hall Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-3924 (706) 542-0803 1281 Knob Creek Dr Athens, GA 30606 caesdean@uga.edu Scott Angle is Dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Director of the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station and Georgia Cooperative Extension. Prior to his UGA appointment in 2005, he was the Executive Associate Dean and Associate Director of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, and Maryland Cooperative Extension, University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Dr. Angle is an authority on phytoremediation, having authored 350 scientific papers, reports, book chapters and other publications. Dr. Angle was a Fulbright Scholar in England and is a fellow of the American Society of Agronomy and the Soil Science Society of America. He has also been an OECD Fellow in Melbourne, AU. Scott Angle has received numerous national and international research and teaching awards, and is recognized most years at one of Georgia s most influential or notable citizens. He is the past chair of the Board on Agricultural Assembly, the management organization for U.S. agriculture deans. Teresa Angle, Spouse

Kathy Baldwin Board Member Since 2011 PO Box 8112 GSU 123 Melvin Dr. Statesboro, GA 30460 Cochran, GA 31014 (912) 681-0179 (478) 934-7075 (478) 934-3208 kathyb@uga.edu (478) 396-3044 Birthdate: September 3 Kathy Baldwin is currently the Southeast District Program Development Coordinator, former Bleckley County Extension Coordinator. Her Extension Career began in Alabama in 1982. In 1984, she moved to Georgia and began working in Bleckley County. She has received the D.W. Brooks Award of Excellence from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and has been a William H. Booth state award winner. She was also a member of the Georgia 4-H Advisory Committee. Bill Baldwin, Spouse Ellie Baldwin, Daughter Auburn University, BS Georgia College & State University, MPA

Lonice C. Barrett Board Member Since 2002 Georgia State Capitol Room 142 Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 651-7765 (404) 656-7119 1797 Withmere Way Dunwoody, GA 30338-2847 (770) 399-9463 Loniceb43@gmail.com (404) 207-0816 Birthdate: July 1 Lonice Barrett is currently serving as the special assistant to Governor Nathan Deal. He is also the former commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Barrett was a Wahsega and Tybee 4-H Center counselor, and continues to be very involved as a 4-H alumnus. He served as the Vice-President of the Georgia Master 4-H Club from 1996 to 1997. He also formerly served as a member of the Georgia 4-H Advisory Committee. Mr. Barrett was a member of the 2007 Legacy Ball Silent Auction committee and the 2001 Legacy Ball Alumni Fundraising committee. Carol Barrett, Spouse Georgia Southern University, B.S. Georgia State University, M.A.

Wanda T. Barrs Board Member Since 2008 Due South Investments, LLC 201 Second Street, Ste. 1200 Macon, GA 31014 (478) 741-8742 (478) 934-1908 465 Ruth Church Rd. Cochran, GA 31014 (478) 934-4728 barrsw@bellsouth.net (478) 697-0035 Birthdate: September 8 Wanda Barrs of Cochran, Georgia is a UGA Family and Consumer Sciences alumni. She served on the Bleckley County Board of for 12 years, including chairing the board from 1997-2002. Since 2003, Ms. Barrs represented the Eighth Congressional District as GAS BOE Chair 2003-2013 serving as Chair of Policy and Rules of the State Board of following her appointment to the board by Gov. Sonny Perdue. She is a long time 4-H volunteer in Bleckley County and constant supporter of 4-H and 4-H in the schools. Ms. Barrs has been an Associate with Knapp-Barrs & Associates, Inc. and a Member of the Middle Georgia College Foundation. She is a member of the American Forestry Foundation. Earl Barrs, Spouse Meredith Barrs Potter, Daughter Andy Barrs, Son University of Georgia, BSHE Home Economics, 1974 GA College and State University, MSED, 1977

Mike Beatty Board Member Since 2008 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 679-0585 (404) 679-0589 1712 Storey Lane Jefferson, GA 30564 (706) 367-8570 mike.beatty@dca.state.ga.us (706) 540-2573 Birthdate: June 1 Mike Beatty is a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a University of Georgia graduate. He worked as an educator, teaching and coaching football, for a total of eight years in the City of Jefferson, Banks County and Jackson County. He served in both the state House of Representatives and the state Senate. He was appointed by Governor Perdue as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs in 2003. Commissioner Beatty has increased support of 4-H through contract and grants divisions. He brought 4-H into Leadership Day at the capitol, and made 4-H one of the focal points of the day. Commissioner Beatty has asked 4-H to continue to be the host for the Georgia Youth Summit and has involved 4-H in Georgia s Workforce Ready initiative. Judy Beatty, Spouse Amanda Sorrow, Daughter University of Georgia

Commisioner Gary Black Board Member Since 2011 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr, SW Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-3645 930 B. Wilson Rd. Commerce, GA 30529 (706) 335-9516 gary.black@agr.georgia.gov (678) 591-9422 Commissioner Gary W. Black comes from a family with strong ties to 4-H and FFA. His wife, Lydia was a Rock Eagle Counselor and District Officer and his son, Ward was a District Officer and daughter, Caroline, was both District and State Officer. Black graduated from UGA with a degree in agricultural education in 1980. Commissioner Black began his career with the Georgia Farm Bureau in 1980 as a Field Representative, and later served as Coordinator for the State Young Farmer Program. In 1989, leaders of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, a chamber of commerce-like organization for farmers and agricultural business owners, tapped Black to serve as President a position he held for 21 years. Lydia Black, Spouse Ward Black, Son Caroline Black, Daughter University of Georgia, B.S.A.

Alex H. Booth Board Member Since 2013 1180 W Peachtree St NW STE 900 Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 954-6921 (678) 539-1520 PO Box 494 Grayson, GA 30017-0009 abooth@hallboothsmith.com (404) 234-7176 Alex Booth has been a partner with Hall Booth Smith, P.C. law firm for over twenty years. He has received numerous awards during his legal career and is an active member of the Atlanta and American Bar Associations as well as the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. While a student at UGA, Mr. Booth was head of the American Delegation of agricultural specialists who studied in the Soviet Union, Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia during the height of the Cold War. He continues to support his alma mater by serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia School of Law where he teaches the course on medical malpractice. Francine Booth, spouse University of Georgia, B.S.A., Cum Laude, 1978 University of Georgia, J.D., 1981

Joseph G. Burns Board Member Since 2005 P. O. Box 280 Grayson, GA 30017 (770) 822-9706 (770) 513-3710 PO Box 494 Grayson, GA 30017-0009 joeb@color-burst.com (678) 591-9422 Birthdate: February 25 Joe Burns was a Spalding County 4-H er where he mastered in his Fruit and Vegetable Productions project. Joe currently resides in Grayson and is the President of Color Burst, a landscape company in metro Atlanta. Joe currently serves on the board of directors for AmericanHort, the national association representing the green industry. Pat Burns, Spouse Lauren Burns, Daughter Mandi Burns, Daughter Joe Pat Burns, Son Auburn University, Bachelor s degree Virginia Tech, Master s degree

Bob Burton Board Member Since 1997 325 Cleveland Road Bogart, GA 30622 (706) 548-1588 105 Post Oak Trl Athens, GA 30606-1300 (706) 546-1022 bob@burtonandburton.com (706) 540-3842 Birthdate: February 19 Bob Burton is CEO of the wholesale gift business, burton + BURTON, a family-owned business founded in 1982, located in Bogart Georgia. The company enjoys an international customer base, offers over 15,000 products, and currently employs a staff of over 250. Mr. Burton is a graduate of Leadership Athens and is a member of the Society of International business Fellows. He is a founding Director of National Bank of Georgia and has served on the Board of Directors for Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Health Plan Select, Athens Academy Building Committee, and the Georgia Museum of Art. In 2004, the Georgia 4-H Foundation named the Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island in honor of Mr. Burton and his wife, Maxine, for their continuing generosity and support of the Georgia 4-H Program. Maxine H. Burton, Spouse J. Michael Burton, Son Rachael Burton Dillon, Daughter Edward S. Dillon, Son-in-Law Robert Burton Dillon, Grandson Ella Louise Dillon, Granddaughter R. Elizabeth Dillon, Granddaughter University of Georgia, BS, Agriculture

Frank L. Carter Board Member Since 1997 305 Jones Avenue Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706) 554-7226 (706)437-0650 53 Conifer Circle Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 869-3999 docflc@aol.com (706) 551-2001 Birthdate: September 30 Frank Carter is a partner in Medical Specialist a Medical practice in Waynesboro and Wrens Georgia. The Family Medicine Practice has a heavy emphasis on Obstetrics. He is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia, Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, the Georgia Academy of Family Medicine and serves on the Governors Council of Maternal and Infant Health. Frank Carter served for 4 years as a 4-H camp counselor at Tybee (Burton) 4-H Center, and served as camp manager 1981 and 1982. He and his wife Christy and two children lived in Waynesboro GA since 1993 and recently moved to Augusta. Dr. Carter served as the chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees from 2006 to 2008. Frank s children Kelly and Tripp both love being a part of Georgia 4-H. Christy Carter, Spouse Kelly Carter, Daughter Tripp Frank Carter, III, Son Valdosta State College, BS, Biology Medical College of Georgia, MD Medical Residency & Obstetrics Fellowship The Medical Center, Columbus, Georgia

April Crow Board Member Since 2001 P.O. Box 1734 Atlanta, GA 30301 (404) 676-2960 (404) 598-2960 778 Woodley Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30318-1658 (404) 355-9434 acrow@coca-cola.com (770) 868-6437 Birthdate: October 9 April Hembree Crow is a former 4-H er from Polk County. She began her career with The Coca- Cola Company in the Corporate Environmental Department in 1995 and held various positions in Scientific & Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance before returning to the environmental group in 2005 as a Senior Environmental Manager. She currently works as the Director of Sustainable Packaging at the Coca-Cola Company. She maintains an active role with several environmental organizations and is a board member of the Georgia Recycling Coalition, Keep Georgia Beautiful and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. She served as the co-chair for the 2004 Legacy Ball. Mrs. Crow was a National 4-H winner in the Consumer Project, participated in the Congressional Intern Program under Senator Sam Nunn and was a Rock Eagle Camp Counselor from 1991 to 1993. She resides in Atlanta with her husband Brian and two children. Brian Crow, Spouse Garner Crow, Son Greer K. Crow, Daughter University of Georgia, BS, Environmental Health Georgia State University, MS, Instructional Tech.

Zippy Duvall Board Member Since 2006 PO Box 7068 Macon, GA 31209-7068 (800) 342-1192 1141 Bill Duvall Rd. Greensboro, GA 30642 vmduvall@gfb.org Birthdate: April 4 Zippy Duvall was first elected President of Georgia Farm Bureau in December 2006. Prior to being elected President, Zippy served on the Georgia Farm Bureau Board of Directors representing the fourth district. In addition to serving as President of Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and its affiliate companies, he is a member of the Greene County Farm Bureau board of directors, a member of the board of directors of the American Farm Bureau and Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company based in Jackson, Mississippi. He and his wife, Bonnie, operate a 215 brood cow beef operation, and are poultry producers, producing about 700,000 broiler chickens each year. The Duvall s are members of New Hope Baptist Church where Zippy serves as a deacon. Bonnie Duvall, Spouse Vince Duvall, Son Erin Duvall, Daughter-in-law Corrie Terry, Daughter Jared Terry, Son-in-law Zeb Duvall, Son Zellie Duvall, Daughter Ava Duvall, Granddaughter Tripp Duvall, Grandson

Guy Eberhardt Board Member Since 2008 PO Box 6313 Macon, GA 31208 (478) 746-8171 (478) 746-1362 4996 Wellington Dr. Macon, GA 31210 (478) 477-3655 mcheek@cbcworldwide.com (478) 955-4492 Birthdate: May 18 Guy Eberhardt of Macon, Georgia is a realtor of long standing in Middle Georgia. Presently, his firm EBERHARDT & BARRY, INC. manages in excess of 1,000,000 square feet of residential lease space in Central Georgia in over 300 properties. In addition, properties held by Coldwell Banker Commercial Eberhardt & Barry include office, retail, industrial, development and motels / hotels. The Eberhardt family stepped forward with a 4-H endowment in honor of his dad, the late L.W. Hoop Eberhardt, who was a former Georgia 4-H Foundation Trustee, and former director of Cooperative Extension. Linton W. Lint Eberhardt III, Brother Linton W. Eberhardt, Father Eleanor Eberhardt, Mother University of Georgia, BBA University of Georgia, LLB

Karen Garrett Board Member Since 2008 1960 Godfrey Rd. Madison, GA 30650 (404) 405-7504 kjwgarrett@bellsouth.net (404) 405-7504 Birthdate: July 22 Karen Garrett works closely with her husband Mike Garrett who is the former President and CEO of Georgia Power. She was a member of Women of Georgia Power from 1971 to 1990, and member of the Alabama Power Service Organization from 1990 to 2000. From 2000 to 2004, Mrs. Garrett served as a charter member of the Community Connection in Mississippi and on the Gulf Coast Red Cross Board. Mrs. Garrett is known to be instrumental to establishing grants for new teachers in several organizations within three different states. Michael D. Garrett (Mike), Spouse Melissa and David Huddleston, Daughter/Son-in-law Adrienne & Thomas Hudson, Daugher/Son-in-law Leslie and Bill Allen, Daughter/Son-in-law And eleven grandchildren

Mike Giles Board Member Since 2012 518 S Enota Dr NE Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (770) 532-0473 mike@gapf.org Mike is currently serving as the President of the Georgia Poultry Federation. Mike was awarded the Skelton-Massey Award from the Georgia Society of Association Executives for recruiting the most new members for his organization.

Jerry Griffin Board Member Since 2010 2747 Emerald Drive Jonesboro, GA 30236 (770)210-8556 jgrif1@bellsouth.net 404-219-2326 Birthdate: April 22 Mr. Jerry Griffin is a former 4-H member from Spalding County. Mr. Griffin served as a leadership counselor at Rock Eagle for five summers and as a 4-H Washington Intern for Senator Richard Russell. Jerry retired as the Executive Director of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, and received the National Friend of Extension Award for his support of Extension & 4-H. Mr. Griffin is married to Janie Griffin; they met while serving as Rock Eagle Counselors. They both are lifelong supporters and friends of Georgia 4-H. Janie Griffin- Spouse The University of Georgia, BSE, 1967

Tommy Irvin Board Member Since 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr, SW Atlanta, GA 30334-2001 (404) 656-3600 (404) 651-8206 508 Toccoa Hwy Mount Airy, GA 30563-2202 (706) 754-2301 tirvin@agr.state.ga.us Birthdate: July 14 Tommy Irvin is the former Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture. He served from 1969-2010. He was elected to his 10th four- year term in November 2006. Irvin was the seventh Georgian to be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame, and has also been inducted into the UGA College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Hall of Fame. Commissioner Irvin served four terms in the Georgia General Assembly as a Representative from Habersham County. He was the Governor s Floor Leader and later served as Executive Secretary to the Governor. Irvin is a Thirty-Third Degree Scottish Rite Mason and served as Grand Master of Masons in Georgia. He is also a Shriner, a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, an honorary member of Alpha Zeta Honor Fraternity, a member of the Gridiron and AGHON Societies of the University of Georgia, former Chair, and member of the Board of Trustees of Truett- McConnell College, and currently a trustee of Piedmont College. Commissioner Irvin and his wife, Bernice, live on a farm in the Glade Creek Community of Habersham County. They are the parents of five children, 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bernice Irvin, Spouse

Dot Knox Board Member Since 1993 219 Main Street PO Box 539 Thomson, GA 30824-2627 (706) 595-4983 (706) 595-9014 223 Lee St Thomson, GA 30824-2627 (706) 595-7812 dotknox@cbwatsonandknox.com (706) 699-0548 Birthdate: July 17 Dot Knox is a successful realtor with Coldwell Banker, Watson & Knox, based out of Thomson, Georgia for 24 years. Ms. Knox was a member of the 2007 Legacy Ball Leadership Committee and the Co-Chair of the 2001 Legacy Ball Leadership Committee. She is a Master 4-Her and former State 4-H President from Bleckley County. She was the first female president of the Thomson Rotary Club and is the Chairman of Thomson First United Methodist Church Council. She also serves on the board for the Augusta Technical College Foundation, the local United Way Board, and the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy in McDuffie County. Bob Knox, Spouse Laura Knox, Daughter Dottie Knox, Daughter Mary Ann Knox Cross, Daughter Laura J. Meadows, Sister Mary Meadows Sloop, Sister Joe Meadows, Brother Jenny Meadows, Sister The University of Georgia Bachelor of Science Master of

Jay Morgan Board Member Since 2008 PO Box 12174 Atlanta, GA 30355-2174 (404) 256-9301 PO Box 12174 Atlanta, GA 30355-2174 (404) 256-0518 jaymorga@comcast.net (404) 323-0888 Birthdate: June 30 Jay Morgan is a former Talbot County 4-H'er. He is the President of The J. L. Morgan Company, Inc. based in Atlanta. The J. L. Morgan Company, Inc., is a public affairs and issues management consulting firm which assists clients in the ethical representation of their legitimate interests at all levels of government. Mr. Morgan has served extensively on statewide and national political campaigns. He has served as senior advisor to now U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. He serves on the Government Affairs Council of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and on the Georgia Public Policy Foundation Board of Governors. He previously served on the Georgia 4-H Advisory Committee, was a member of the Leadership committee for the Georgia 4-H 2001 Legacy Ball. He is a Master 4-H er and a former Rock Eagle 4-H Camp Counselor. Laura Morgan, Spouse Caroline Morgan, Daughter Victoria Morgan, Daughter Jason Morgan, Son

Randy Nuckolls Board Member Since 1985 1900 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006-1110 (202) 496-7176 (202) 496-7756 5550 15th St N Arlington, VA 22205-2746 (703) 237-2628 rnuckolls@mckennalong.com Birthdate: November 22 Since 1986, Randy Nuckolls has been in private practice counseling clients on federal legislative, regulatory and government contracts matters. He began his career working on Capitol Hill as Legislative Counsel for Georgia Senator Herman Talmadge and subsequently spent six years as Chief Counsel and Legislative Director for Georgia Senator Sam Nunn. He is currently a partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and counsels clients in regulatory matters before various federal agencies including the Federal Trade Commission, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce,, Treasury, Defense and the General Services Administration. He also has particular expertise in agriculture, environment and natural resource policy issues. He has served as President of the University of Georgia Law School Association and on the Board of Visitors for the UGA School of Public & International Affairs and the UGA Honors Program. He is a past chairman and current Vice President for Programs of the Society of International Business Fellows. Suzanne Nuckolls, Spouse Caroline Nuckolls, Daughter Emily Nuckolls, Daughter Veda K. Nuckolls, Mother Dwana Nuckolls Malone, Sister University of Georgia, JD, Law University of Georgia, BSA, Agriculture Economics

Kathy S. Palmer Board Member Since 2000 P.O. Box 330 Swainsboro, GA 30401 (478) 237-3260 (478) 237-0949 307 Azalea Circle Swainsboro, GA 30401-0330 (478) 237-2355 kspalmer@bellsouth.net (706) 551-8420 Birthdate: February 20 Kathy Palmer of Swainsboro, Georgia, was an Emanuel County 4-H er. Early in her career, she worked with the Prosecuting Attorney s Council of Georgia and the Dekalb County Solicitor s Office. Mrs. Palmer was a partner in the law firm of Reeves and Palmer, before opening her own firm in 1996. In 2000, she was elected Superior Court Judge for the Middle Judicial Circuit of Georgia. She has served as Chair of the Board of Directors of East Georgia Healthcare Center, a chair and member of the Advisory Council for the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and as the Chairperson of the Protocol Committee for the Family Violence Task Force of the Middle Judicial Circuit. She became Chief Judge of the Middle Judicial Circuit in 2007. Kathy is a member of the Swainsboro/Emanuel Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the UGA National Alumni Association Executive Board. She also is a frequent lecturer on legal topics and motivational themes throughout Georgia. Danny Palmer, Spouse Kyle Palmer, Son Kirk Palmer, Son University of Georgia, BS, Home Economics, 1976 University of Georgia, JD, 1979

Brandie Park Board Member Since 2008 Aurora Group 5500 Interstate North PKWY STE 550 Atlanta, GA 30328 (770) 541-7462 820 Heards Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 255-4529 brandie@auroragroupinc.net (404) 307-9187 Birthdate: June 23 Brandie Rucks Park of Atlanta, Georgia is a former Spalding County 4-H'er. Mrs. Park grew up on a dairy farm and was an outstanding state 4-H officer, 4-H camp counselor, and a master 4- H er in the Agriculture Project. She now is the President of the Aurora Group, Inc. consulting firm in Atlanta. Mrs. Park was the Corporate Fundraising chair for the Georgia 4-H 2004 Centennial Gala and the 2007 Legacy Ball. She also served as the 2010 Silent Auction Chair and is serving as the 2013 Gala Chair. She has annually sponsored the State 4-H Officers training and other State Officer needs for several years. She has served as a host committee member for Fashion Cares, and Fundraising Chair for Project Peds. Brad Park, Spouse Macgregor Park, Son Dorothy L. Rucks, Mother Charles Rucks, Father Kathleen Park, Daughter Courtney Perkins, Sister Saxon Cronin, Sister Leacheal Thomas, Sister University of Georgia, BSA, 1997

Thomas F. Rodgers Board Member Since 1978 385 Saint George Dr Athens, GA 30606-3909 (706) 549-7466 rodgers@fcs.uga.edu (706) 224-0034 Birthdate: September 17 Tom Rodgers retired from Cooperative Extension in 1996 having served as State 4-H leader for 14 years and Assistant Director for County Operations for 3 years. He served as UGA's Associate V.P. for Public Service for 5 years and served for 3 years as the Associate Dean for the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia. He worked part-time for UGA's Housing and Demographics Research Center. Dr. Rodgers has served as a board member for Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, Athens Interfaith Hospitality Homeless program, and the Athens Area Community Foundation. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S Navy and is a Vietnam veteran. He has been recognized by the Georgia 4-H Agent Association as a Friend of 4-H, selected for Leadership Georgia, and was a torch bearer in the 1996 Olympics. He and his son Jim own three Zaxby s restaurants. Janie Rodgers, Spouse Scott Rodgers, Son James Rodgers, Son Eloise Rodgers Hancock, Sister North Carolina State, Ed.D., Adult University of Georgia, MS, Agricultural Economics University of Georgia, BS, Animal Science

Gracie Rowe Board Member Since 2013 1555 Southbridge Rd. Franklin, GA 30217 (770) 823-0723 growe@uga.edu (248) 622-8041 Gracie served on Northwest district junior and senior boards and was a state representative on the State Board of Directors. She was also involved in Health Rocks, project achievement, Cotton Bowl and Consumer Judging, and was a member of Clovers and Company for six years. Last summer she was a camp counselor at Rock Eagle. Now, she attends UGA and intends to major in Broadcast Journalism. Gracie is on the Student Government Association's Freshmen Board and is a member of Collegiate 4-H. University of Georgia, Student

Anne Sapp Board Member Since 2003 2100 Riveredge Pkwy, Ste 700 Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 892-6668 (404) 892-2488 15 Northwood Ave Atlanta, GA 30309-1528 (404) 892-5705 AnneSapp@sapp-law.com (404) 790-8118 Birthdate: July 12 Anne W. Sapp has been practicing law in Atlanta for 23 years, practicing in the area of Eminent Domain as Special Assistant to the Georgia State Attorney General. Ms. Sapp is a former Fulton County 4-H er, and served as Chair of the 2010 Legacy Ball. She is a former Rock Eagle leadership counselor, and former district and state officer. She is a Master 4-H er, winning in the Fashion Revue at the State and National level. Ms. Sapp participated in Washington Intern program and won the State Leadership Award. She also serves V.P for programming of the board of directors for Usher s New Look Foundation, the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee for Children s Healthcare of Atlanta, and volunteers at The Bridge, a residential care program for severely abused teens, and the Joseph Sams School, a program for children with special needs. David J. Sapp, Spouse Don A. Woolf, Father Maxanne Woolf, Mother Donna Woolf Qualls, Sister University of Georgia, BSHE, 1983 University of Georgia, JD, 1986

Raj Shah Board Member Since 2011 1500 Marquis Two Tower 285 Peachtree Center Ave., NE Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 681-5965 (678) 533-7806 508 Main St. NE Apt. 3458 Atlanta, GA 30324 asbraj@gmail.com (248) 622-8041 Birthdate: December 17 Raj is a former Gwinnett County 4-Her. He was a Cherokee Leadership Counselor at Rock Eagle in 2004. He served on the Georgia 4-H Advisory Committee from 2010-2011. Raj is an attorney focusing on health care litigation, compliance, and regulatory matters with Parker, Hudson, Rainer and Dobbs. Prior to law school, Raj interned with the Peace Corps in Honduras and worked in Washington D.C. at the National 4-H Council. University of Georgia, BSA, 2006 University of Georgia, MPA, 2006 University of Georgia, JD, 2010

Johnelle Simpson Board Member Since 2013 809 Bourbon Street Donaldsville, GA 39845 (229) 220-2994 johnellesimpson@gmail.com (229) 220-2994 Birthdate: September 21 During his 4-H career Simpson mastered in Public Speaking. Simpson is now studying Risk - Management and Insurance, co- International Business and Political Science with a pre-law intent. His achievements at the University of Georgia have landed him the University of Georgia Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary Student of the Year Award. As being state immediate past-president of the MD-18 Lion s Leo Club, Simpson has been awarded the International Leo of the Year Award. University of Georgia, Student

Beverly Sparks Board Member Since 2007 Cooperative Extension Service 111 Conner Hall University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-1060 515 Snapfinger Dr Athens, GA 30605 (706) 549-1272 bsparks@uga.edu Beverly Sparks currently serves as the Associate Dean for Extension for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. She was raised in Tifton, Georgia and holds degrees in entomology and horticulture from UGA as well as a Ph.D. in entomology from Louisiana State University. Her career in Extension now spans thirty-two years with the last twenty-five at UGA Extension. Beverly currently serves as the representative of the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors on the National 4-H Board of Trustees Allen Tibbetts, Spouse Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College AS, Agriculture University of Georgia BSA, Horticulture University of Georgia Master s, Entomology Louisiana State University Ph. D., Entomology

Kirby A. Thompson Board Member Since 1993 SunTrust 1825 Castleway Ln NE 1155 Peachtree St, STE 900 Atlanta, GA 30345-4015 Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 636-4689 (404) 588-8710 katinc96@bellsouth.net (404) 724-3082 (404) 406-4761 Birthdate: September 19 Kirby Thompson is a Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees Past Chair. He is Senior Vice President of Community and Government Affairs at SunTrust Bank. He was the owner of KAT Consulting, Inc., a public affairs company. Mr. Thompson was the Vice President of Community and Legislative Affairs for Equifax, responsible for The Equifax Foundation and managing state and federal legislative affairs, until 2008. Prior to Equifax, he spent three years as Vice President of Georgia Government Relations and six years as Vice President of Community Relations for Citizens at Southern National Bank (predecessor of NationsBank/Bank of America). He was Senator Sam Nunn s Legislative Assistant in Washington, D.C., from 1978 until 1981. Mr. Thompson is a board member for the Georgia Council on Economic, Eagle Ranch, and serves on various committees for both the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Metro Atlanta Chamber. Roseanne C. Thompson, Spouse University of Georgia, BBA, Marketing, 1976

Rebecca Thomas Board Member Since 2012 10011 Commerce St Summerville, GA 30747 (706) 857-0744 375 Hamp Brewer Circle Sumerville, Georgia 30747 (706) 895-4468 Email: rbt@uga.edu (706) 676-2432 Birthdate: May 19 Mrs. Rebecca Thomas of Summerville, Georgia is currently serving as the Extension Coordinator the Chattooga County 4-H Club. A Georgia 4-H alumnus, she is a member of the Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents, where she served as the president from 2009 to 2010. Wesley Thomas, Spouse Stetson Thomas, Son Matthew Salmon, Son Zach Thomas, Son Dylan Thomas, Son Garrett Salmon, Son Hamp Thomas, Son JSU University of Florida

Rich Thompson Board Member Since 2013 Ameripublic Partners, LLC P. O. Box 311635 Atlanta, GA 31131 (770) 361-0408 3095 Abbey Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30331 (404) 349-5180 rich@ameripublic.com (770) 361-0408 Rich Thompson is chief engagement officer of Ameripublic Partners, LLC a civic engagement firm specializing in governmental relations, grassroots advocacy and business development solutions for non-profits, political campaigns and corporate clients. As founder and chairman of 100Dads, a grassroots advocacy organization of civic-minded Dads, Mr. Thompson is a nationally recognized champion for promoting responsible fatherhood through civic engagement in education reform policy. Mr. Thompson is a Master 4-Her who grew up in Randolph County, serving as a SW District officer, State 4-H officer and Rock Eagle camp counselor. He has previously served on the Georgia 4-H Advisory Committee and UGA CAES Alumni Association board of directors. Currently, he is secretary of the UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Advisory Council and board vice-chair of Georgia Connections Academy, a statewide virtual public charter school. He and his wife, Winnie, have two daughters and reside in Atlanta. Winifred W. (Winnie) Thompson, Spouse Richelle Saline Thompson, Daughter Rachel Savannah Thompson, Daughter University of Georgia, BS, Agriculture Economics

Diane Vaughan Board Member Since 2011 1146 Grand Oaks Glen NW Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 422-4657 Diane.Vaughan@choa.org (404)785-7312 Birthdate: August 22 Diane is a former Cobb County 4-Her and was a 1979 Muskogee SIP, 1980 Shawnee S/R and 1981 Cherokee Princess. Diane served as co-chair of the 2010 Georgia 4-H Gala. She was also a 4-H Washington Intern in Senator Nunn s office. She is a development professional with Children s Healthcare of Atlanta. James Lynn Rainey, Spouse John Vaughan, Son University of Georgia, ABJ, 1983

Paul W. Williams Board Member Since 2005 2 Sun Court NW Norcross, Georgia 30092 (404)-249-8171 (404) 759-2241 133 Lincoln Pinch Way Cordele, GA 31015 (478) 955-2094 pwwharvest@aol.com Birthdate: July 23 Paul Williams is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Brickstream Corporation in Norcross, GA. A CPA by training and education, Paul served as the Chief Financial Officer of Bank Corporation of Georgia (First South Banks), Community Bancshares, Inc., and Riverbrooke Capital Partners, was Chief Operating Officer for Colony Bankcorp, and was the managing partner of Harvest Advisors, LLC before joining Brickstream in 2011. Paul was a Bleckley County 4-Her who mastered in Crop Improvement and was an Atlanta Journal Leadership winner. He spent 4 years in the camping program. A former vice chair of the 4-H Advisory Committee, he was a member of the Leadership Committee of the Inaugural Gala Celebration and was co-chair of the Centennial Gala Leadership Committee. Paul also serves as Vice-Chairman of the recently resurrected State Charter School Commission. Cindy Williams, Spouse Lauren & Cliff Baker, Daughter & Son-in-law Hannah Williams, Daughter Zach & Fran Williams, Son & Daughter-in-Law Chandler Williams, Son Tyler Williams, Son University of Georgia, BBA, Accounting

Paul Wood Board Member Since 1998 2100 E. Exchange Place PO Box 1707 Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 270-7961 (770) 270-7335 4305 Kingston Gate Cove Atlanta, GA 30341-1044 (770) 457-1005 paul.wood@georgiaemc.com (770) 331-0770 Birthdate: April 27 Paul Wood is the President and CEO of the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Prior to becoming President/CEO of GEMC in September 1997, Wood served from 1983 to 1997 as Executive Dir. of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives, Inc. He began his rural electric career in 1965 at East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc. and in 1977 was appointed General Manager of Dixie EMC, Baton Rouge, La. Mr. Wood has served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Department of Economic Development; the NRECA Health Care Task Force; the Georgia Chamber of Commerce; co-chaired the Governor s Conference on Tourism; and is now chairman of the Georgia Tourism Board. In 2007, he was appointed by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to Chair the Commission for a New Georgia Service Delivery Task Force. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne) and the Louisiana National Guard. Mr. Wood has two grown sons and a granddaughter. Northwestern Louisiana State University, BS, Marketing