Board of Directors
The Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority Board of Directors holds regularly scheduled Board meetings the third Thursday of each month. The meeting commences at 8:00 am in the McGrath Keen Sr. Conference Center located at 1200 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin GA. Please note that the meeting day and time are subject to change due to Agenda content; therefore, it may be helpful to call the Development Authority at 478-272-3118 to verify the meeting.
Dr. Fred Williams
Chairman
Dr. Frederick C. Williams is a native of Plantation, Florida. He is married to Melissa McCloud Williams and the proud father of three children: Whitley, Frederick II, and Gracelyn; and one grandchild.
Dr. Williams is a product of the Broward County School System where he attended Nova High School. Upon graduation, he furthered his education at Clark-Atlanta University. He earned a four-year scholarship to play football for the Clark Panthers Football Team. While attending college, he was awarded numerous academic and athletic awards. He was inducted into the Clark Atlanta University Hall of Fame in 2012.
His love and desire to help every child led him to become an educator. In 1993, he started his teaching career with the Dublin City School System as a Physical Education Teacher and Football Coach for the Dublin Fighting Irish Football Team. Dr. Williams furthered his education by obtaining a Masters of Education degree from Troy University and a doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Williams serves on numerous educational and leadership boards across the state, and is active with his local RESA district, as well as Rotary International.
Dr. Williams became the Superintendent of Dublin City Schools in 2015. Under his leadership, the district has earned Exemplary Board status through the Georgia School Boards Association and, most recently, was selected as Charter System of the Year by the Charter System Foundation of Georgia. Dr. Williams is also currently the Pastor-Teacher of Turkey Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 12th District Bryant Theological Seminary Nights Coordinator and the Past President of the Dublin-Laurens and Surrounding Counties Baptist Ministers Union where he currently serves as Chaplain.
Fred on the Development Authority:
"Serving with the Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority is a means of giving back to the citizens by working to bring quality jobs into the area."
Dr. Fred Williams, Chairman
Dr. Frederick C. Williams is a native of Plantation, Florida. He is married to Melissa McCloud Williams and the proud father of three children: Whitley, Frederick II, and Gracelyn; and one grandchild.
Dr. Williams is a product of the Broward County School System where he attended Nova High School. Upon graduation, he furthered his education at Clark-Atlanta University. He earned a four-year scholarship to play football for the Clark Panthers Football Team. While attending college, he was awarded numerous academic and athletic awards. He was inducted into the Clark Atlanta University Hall of Fame in 2012.
His love and desire to help every child led him to become an educator. In 1993, he started his teaching career with the Dublin City School System as a Physical Education Teacher and Football Coach for the Dublin Fighting Irish Football Team. Dr. Williams furthered his education by obtaining a Masters of Education degree from Troy University and a doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Williams serves on numerous educational and leadership boards across the state, and is active with his local RESA district, as well as Rotary International.
Dr. Williams became the Superintendent of Dublin City Schools in 2015. Under his leadership, the district has earned Exemplary Board status through the Georgia School Boards Association and, most recently, was selected as Charter System of the Year by the Charter System Foundation of Georgia. Dr. Williams is also currently the Pastor-Teacher of Turkey Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 12th District Bryant Theological Seminary Nights Coordinator and the Past President of the Dublin-Laurens and Surrounding Counties Baptist Ministers Union where he currently serves as Chaplain.
Fred on the Development Authority:
"Serving with the Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority is a means of giving back to the citizens by working to bring quality jobs into the area."
Roger Folsom
Vice-Chairman
Roger Folsom resides in Dublin, Georgia, but was born in Hahira, Georgia. Roger attended Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia and graduated with a BS in Biology. He later attended graduate school at The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Roger has obtained a number of post graduate educational certificates in both healthcare management and pharmacology. In 1995, Roger formed a successful home medical services company, Med1st, where he serves as President/Owner. He was appointed to the Georgia Board of Community Health in November 2014 of which he continues to serve on. During his spare time, Roger enjoys traveling and spending time with great friends and family.
Roger on the Development Authority:
"I am excited to be part of a great team working diligently to secure more jobs and investments in our community. The Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority is a hard-working group that deeply cares about the economic future of our area and I appreciate the opportunity to offer any skills I may have in this endeavor."
Roger Folsom, Vice-Chairman
Roger Folsom resides in Dublin, Georgia, but was born in Hahira, Georgia. Roger attended Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia and graduated with a BS in Biology. He later attended graduate school at The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Roger has obtained a number of post graduate educational certificates in both healthcare management and pharmacology. In 1995, Roger formed a successful home medical services company, Med1st, where he serves as President/Owner. He was appointed to the Georgia Board of Community Health in November 2014 of which he continues to serve on. During his spare time, Roger enjoys traveling and spending time with great friends and family.
Roger on the Development Authority:
"I am excited to be part of a great team working diligently to secure more jobs and investments in our community. The Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority is a hard-working group that deeply cares about the economic future of our area and I appreciate the opportunity to offer any skills I may have in this endeavor."
Jimmy Allgood
Treasurer
Jimmy Allgood resides in Dublin, Georgia and has lived in the community his entire life. Jimmy graduated from The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia with a BBA in Economics. He started his own pest control business, Allgood Pest Solutions, in 1974. Jimmy is Chairman of the regional pest control company. He currently serves as a member of the Board for the Georgia Ports Authority. Jimmy and his wife Kathy have three children and four grandchildren.
Jimmy on the Development Authority:
"Economic Development for Dublin-Laurens County is a means to help our rural Georgia community obtain and keep jobs."
Jimmy Allgood, Treasurer
Jimmy Allgood resides in Dublin, Georgia and has lived in the community his entire life. Jimmy graduated from The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia with a BBA in Economics. He started his own pest control business, Allgood Pest Solutions, in 1974. Jimmy is Chairman of the regional pest control company. He currently serves as a member of the Board for the Georgia Ports Authority. Jimmy and his wife Kathy have three children and four grandchildren.
Jimmy on the Development Authority:
"Economic Development for Dublin-Laurens County is a means to help our rural Georgia community obtain and keep jobs."
Keith Griffin
Keith Griffin is a native to the City of Dublin, Georgia. After receiving his diploma from Dublin High School, he dedicated the following six years to serving in the United States Air Force. For Griffin, the desire to serve didn't stop there, as he ventured out into what is now his current position; Director for Volunteer Services for the Carl Vinson VAMC. In his spare time, Keith takes pleasure in refereeing sports, traveling, fishing, and having quality family time.
Keith on the Development Authority:
"I am ecstatic and humbled to be presented with the opportunity to help serve my community at such a great capacity like this. I'm looking forward to coming together to work with an amazing team for the sake of bringing jobs back into the community."
Keith Griffin,
Keith Griffin is a native to the City of Dublin, Georgia. After receiving his diploma from Dublin High School, he dedicated the following six years to serving in the United States Air Force. For Griffin, the desire to serve didn't stop there, as he ventured out into what is now his current position; Director for Volunteer Services for the Carl Vinson VAMC. In his spare time, Keith takes pleasure in refereeing sports, traveling, fishing, and having quality family time.
Keith on the Development Authority:
"I am ecstatic and humbled to be presented with the opportunity to help serve my community at such a great capacity like this. I'm looking forward to coming together to work with an amazing team for the sake of bringing jobs back into the community."
Guy Cochran
Guy Cochran is married to Tina and has lived in Dublin, Georgia since completing a four year stint in the U.S. Army. Guy is a graduate of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Guy is the current President/CEO of Cochran Bros Co Inc. dba Cochran Bros Wholesale Grocers, Cochran Oil Co., and Friendly Gus Food Stores. In his spare time, Guy enjoys hunting, forestry, traveling and studying US/World History. Guy and his wife have four children and fifteen grandchildren.
Guy on the Development Authority:
"I consider serving on the Development Authority Board a tremendous honor and responsibility. Industry is the life blood of any community, and we are blessed to live, work, and play in a community that supports economic growth for all of its citizens."
Guy Cochran,
Guy Cochran is married to Tina and has lived in Dublin, Georgia since completing a four year stint in the U.S. Army. Guy is a graduate of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Guy is the current President/CEO of Cochran Bros Co Inc. dba Cochran Bros Wholesale Grocers, Cochran Oil Co., and Friendly Gus Food Stores. In his spare time, Guy enjoys hunting, forestry, traveling and studying US/World History. Guy and his wife have four children and fifteen grandchildren.
Guy on the Development Authority:
"I consider serving on the Development Authority Board a tremendous honor and responsibility. Industry is the life blood of any community, and we are blessed to live, work, and play in a community that supports economic growth for all of its citizens."
Phillip Gay
Phil Gay is a lifelong resident of Laurens County. He graduated from Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia with a BS in Math and a minor in Computer Programming. Phil and his wife Wynona operate a State Farm Insurance Agency along with KAP Appraisal Services. In his spare time, Phil enjoys spending time with family, traveling and playing golf. Phil and his wife have two children, Krista Anderson and Dustin Gay.
Phil on the Development Authority:
"I am honored to have the opportunity to give of my time to help continue the growth and development of our great community as part of the Development Authority."
Phillip Gay
Phil Gay is a lifelong resident of Laurens County. He graduated from Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia with a BS in Math and a minor in Computer Programming. Phil and his wife Wynona operate a State Farm Insurance Agency along with KAP Appraisal Services. In his spare time, Phil enjoys spending time with family, traveling and playing golf. Phil and his wife have two children, Krista Anderson and Dustin Gay.
Phil on the Development Authority:
"I am honored to have the opportunity to give of my time to help continue the growth and development of our great community as part of the Development Authority."
Spence Mullis
Spence serves as the Chairman/CEO of Morris Bank. He and his wife Brandy Tomlinson Mullis share two children, Beau and Nan Marie.
Spence began working with Morris Bank in August 2002 as CFO/Lender. He became President in 2005, CEO in 2006 and Chairman of the Board in 2022. He has also worked previously with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance as a Financial Examiner. Prior to this, he worked with Nichols, Cauley & Associates, C.P.A. in Dublin, Georgia as an accountant.
Spence graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting from Georgia Southern University; and, completed both the FDIC Commercial Loan Analysis School and FDIC Financial Institutions Analysis School in Washington, D.C.
He has been very involved in serving his community as well. He has served as Past Chairman of Georgia Bankers Association, Past Chairman of Leadership GBA, Past Chairman of the Dublin Downtown Development Authority, Past Georgia Representative to the ABA Community Bank Council, Current Chair Elect of the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation, Past Chairman and Treasurer of Dublin Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Past Treasurer of Dublin-Laurens County Crime Stoppers, Past Treasurer of American Red Cross, Current member and past secretary of Dublin Exchange Club.
Spence on serving the Development Authority:
"The lifeline of a community resides in its viable and sustainable workforce as it continues to fuel growth and prosperity of many facets of a community. I am honored to serve on the industrial Authority's team to help foster expansions and new industry opportunities to benefit Dublin-Laurens County and its surrounding communities."
Spence Mullis
Spence serves as the Chairman/CEO of Morris Bank. He and his wife Brandy Tomlinson Mullis share two children, Beau and Nan Marie.
Spence began working with Morris Bank in August 2002 as CFO/Lender. He became President in 2005, CEO in 2006 and Chairman of the Board in 2022. He has also worked previously with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance as a Financial Examiner. Prior to this, he worked with Nichols, Cauley & Associates, C.P.A. in Dublin, Georgia as an accountant.
Spence graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting from Georgia Southern University; and, completed both the FDIC Commercial Loan Analysis School and FDIC Financial Institutions Analysis School in Washington, D.C.
He has been very involved in serving his community as well. He has served as Past Chairman of Georgia Bankers Association, Past Chairman of Leadership GBA, Past Chairman of the Dublin Downtown Development Authority, Past Georgia Representative to the ABA Community Bank Council, Current Chair Elect of the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation, Past Chairman and Treasurer of Dublin Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Past Treasurer of Dublin-Laurens County Crime Stoppers, Past Treasurer of American Red Cross, Current member and past secretary of Dublin Exchange Club.
Spence on serving the Development Authority:
"The lifeline of a community resides in its viable and sustainable workforce as it continues to fuel growth and prosperity of many facets of a community. I am honored to serve on the industrial Authority's team to help foster expansions and new industry opportunities to benefit Dublin-Laurens County and its surrounding communities."
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