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Mark Williams
| Mark Williams | ||
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| Georgia Commissioner of Natural Resources | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 9, 2010 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $141,103 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | December 2010 | |
| Appointed by | Governor Sonny Perdue | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 178 | ||
| 2007-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Georgia College | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Army Reserve | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Real estate broker | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Previously, Williams was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 178th District from 2007-2010.
Biography
Williams is a director of Prime South Bank, past president of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, and past president of the Rotary Club. He is a former high school teacher and football coach and owns Harris Real Estate in Jesup, GA. Williams also served as a First Lieutenant in the Army National Guard. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Georgia College.[1][2]
Education
- Bachelor's degree in biology - Georgia College
Political career
Georgia Commissioner of Natural Resources (2010-present)
Williams was appointed by the Board of Natural Resources on December 8, 2010[3], and confirmed by Governor Sonny Perdue the next day.
Williams is a director of Prime South Bank, past president of the Wyne County Chamber of Commerce, and past president of the Rotary Club. He is a former high school teacher and football coach and owns Harris Real Estate in Jesup, GA. Williams also served in the Army National Guard. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Georgia College and State University.[4]
Georgia House of Representatives (2007-2010)
Williams served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 178th District from 2007 until his appointment to the state executive post of natural resources commissioner in December, 2007. He was first elected in 2006 and subsequently won election in 2008 and 2010.
Committee assignments
- Banks and Banking Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- Subcommittee on Energy (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Ports (Vice Chair)
- Transportation Committee
Elections & Appointments
2010
Williams was appointed to his current post, Georgia Commissioner of Natural Resources, in December of 2010. He was selected by the Georgia Board of Natural Resources and confirmed by Governor Sonny Perdue. He had to resign his seat in the state House upon taking office as commissioner on December 9, 2010.
2010
Williams ran for re-election to the 178th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary or in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 178 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Mark Williams (R)
|
9,681 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Williams was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 178. Williams (R) ran unopposed and finished with 15,312 votes.[6] Williams raised $13,550 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 178 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Williams (R)
|
15,312 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Williams collected $13,550 in campaign contributions.[8] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | $2,000 |
| Joe Harris, Jr. | $1,000 |
| Dr. William Clark | $1,000 |
| QC Holdings | $1,000 |
| The Jones Company | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Mark Williams News Feed
- The Westin Jekyll Island Breaks Ground - Business Wire (press release)
- Georgia hunters in fight about game wardens - Macon Telegraph (blog)
- State dedicates 1050 acres of public land in Paulding - NeighborNewspapers.com
- Two Metropolitan community colleges campuses get new leaders - Kansas City Star
- Local events for Connecticut Trails Day Weekend - The Hour (blog)
- Deal: State is serious about boating safety - Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Deal: Bibles to be returned to guest cabins at Ga. parks - MyFox Atlanta
- The Nature Conservancy's 19th Annual Hoochie: The Savanna to Savannah ... - The Nature Conservancy
- Sea Turtle Nesting Season Starts in Georgia - Coosa Valley News
- People in business - The Tennessean
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See also
External links
- Mark Williams' personal website
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Mark Williams
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Mark Williams on Facebook
References
- ↑ Georgia Department of Natural Resources, "Bio of Mark Williams," accessed September 16, 2011.
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Williams
- ↑ Georgia Department of Natural Resources, "DNR Board Approves Mark Williams as Next DNR Commissioner," December 8, 2010.
- ↑ Georgia Department of Natural Resources, "Bio of Mark Williams," accessed September 16, 2011.
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Mark Williams
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 178 2007–2010 |
Succeeded by Chad Nimmer |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia Commissioner of Natural Resources 2010-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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