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John Wilson
John Wilson, has had a multifaceted career with a diverse background spanning in law enforcement, media production, marketing and retail sales. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University.
In 1999, Wilson founded Trophy Quest, Inc. which provided booking and consulting services to companies and persons interested in Global Adventure Travel. Trophy Quest Inc. grew into other facets to include outfitting ownerships, national television production and products using the TQ brand. John was also a member of the national board of Quail Unlimited. Married to Carmen Wall.
Bryan Sappe
Chairman
Bryan Sappe is a lifelong resident of Wilkinson County and resides in Gordon. He attended Georgia College & State University and is the owner of Sappe’s Heating and Air in Gordon. He is active in the Development Authority of Wilkinson County and is a former chair of the Wilkinson County Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Fall Line Regional Development Authority Board. He and his wife Carla have three children. He has served as a Development Authority Board member since 2002.
Roger L. Smith
Secretary
Retired. Former Social Worker at Central State Hospital, Wilkinson County Board of Education, Chairman Graduate of Georgia College and State University, Married to Susie Smith.
Wade Miller
Certified Public Accountant with 30 years’ experience (24 years as a CPA) in business, budgets and financial management serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of two companies. BBA Finance, UGA; DDA Accounting, Georgia College and State University. Private Pilot. Enjoys fishing. Married.
Danny Starley
Commercial Truck Sales (new and used). Enjoys playing golf. City of Ivey Councilman. Middle GA Regional Commission – Wilkinson County Representative. Middle GA Joint Development Authority – Wilkinson County Representative. Member of Ivey Baptist Church. Married to Ashley Starley.
Keith Gundy
Samille Jackson
Samille Jackson has been working with the Development Authority of Wilkinson County since January of 2019. Samille currently serves as the Development Authority’s Office Manager. Samille graduated from Wilkinson County High School and later attended Nazarene Bible College, becoming an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene where she pastored for six years. Samille is currently ordained by the Universal Life Church.