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Congressional District 12

Don Grantham

PO Box 3145
Augusta, GA 30914-3145
(706) 738-7786 | (706) 733-4741 Fax
dgrantham@dot.ga.gov

Biographical Data

Year Elected To Board: 2011
Current Term Expires: 4/15/14
Date of Birth:  12/26/38
Place of Birth:  Augusta, Georgia
Marital Status: Married to the former Carol Willcox
Children: Two children; Four Grandchildren 
 
Education:
Academy of Richmond County, 1956
University of Georgia, BBA Degree 1962
 
Professional Record: 
President and CEO:  Forest Sales Corporation, August, 1968- Present
 
Business Affiliations:
North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Board of Directors 1982-1993, Executive Committee 1989-1993
Southern Lumber Manufacturers Association
National Hardwood Lumber Association
First Bank Board of Directors, 2004
 
Public Service:
Augusta Commission, District 10, 2003-2010
Richmond County Commission, 1991-1995
Richmond County Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals, 1998-2002
Georgia Ports Authority 1972-1984; Chairman, 1974, 1980
 
Community/Civic Activities:
Boy Scouts of America Advisory Board of Augusta, 1975-Present
Augusta Country Club, Director, 1975-1981
Augusta State University Board of Trustees, 1983-1986
Forest Hill Golf Club Committee, Chairman, 1983-Present
Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce, 1984-2007; Executive Committee 1989-1992
Augusta Golf Association, President, 1986
Exchange Club of Augusta; President, 1988
YMCA Board of Directors, 1988-1992
University Health Club Foundation Board, 1991-1995
Augusta Museum Board of Directors, 1993-1996
 
Personal:
Member of Aldergate United Methodist Church, Administrative Board
Enjoys golf, hunting and fishing
 
Honors and Awards:
Gridiron Secret Society, University of Georgia, 1975
Outstanding Alumnus of Augusta State University, 1989
Named by Georgia Trend 100 Most Influential Georgians, 1991
Leadership Georgia, 1977