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Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Milestone marked by hosting the Second Annual Golf Classic to raise critical funding to support its mission.
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obb Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc. (CSF), a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Cobb County Sheriff’s Office personnel, underserved communities, and citizens of Cobb County, celebrated its one-year anniversary on April 1, 2022, by hosting the Second Annual Sheriff’s Golf Classic. More than 110 golfers participated in the fundraiser held at the Atlanta Country Club, and more than 50 business leaders and community supporters sponsored and volunteered during the event. S.A. White Oil Company, Inc., and Axon were presenting sponsors for this year’s Classic. “The Golf Classic turnout was incredible and I am in awe of the overwhelming support we received from business and community leaders,” said Robert G. Haley, founder and executive director of Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation. “The support
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from the community underscores the confidence that has been entrusted to our vision.” The organization was formed in April 2021 by volunteers and community leaders as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to support agency personnel and the citizens of Cobb County through community engagement and charitable collaboration. The Founding Board of Directors is comprised of business and community leaders, including the following: • (Chair) Brent C. Brown, Chairman & CEO, Chesley Brown International, Inc. • (Vice Chair) Frank Wigington, President, Frank Wigington Landscaping Company, Inc. • (Treasurer) J. Dan Oliver, Chairman & CEO, Vinings Bank • (Secretary) Ravi Puri, Chief Growth & Portfolio Officer, Americas Capgemini • Former Gov. Roy E. Barnes, Senior
Partner, The Barnes Law Group, LLC. • Eddy Benoit, Jr., Chairman & CEO, The Benoit Group • Phyllis G. Collins, Attorney, Phyllis Law • George “Buddy” Darden, Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives • Steve Ewing, President & CEO, Wade Ford Dealership • Reverend Edwina Graham, Associate Pastor, Turner Chapel AME • Kim Gresh, Owner & President, S.A. White Oil Company, Inc. • Beverly McAfee (Retired) • Chesley McNeil, Meteorologist, WXIA 11 Alive • Colin Meaders, Principal, Meadco Contractor Services • Tod Miller, Owner & President, JRM Management Services, Inc. • Sharon Owens, Vice President & Senior Project Manager, Truist Bank • Amber Patterson, Judge, Cobb County
