Hall of Presidents: Honoring A Legacy of Leadership & Service
Since its founding in 1937, the Rotary Club of Milledgeville has been guided by dedicated presidents who have upheld Rotary’s values of service, integrity, and leadership. Each president has played a vital role in shaping the club’s impact on the community, leading important initiatives, strengthening partnerships, and inspiring fellow Rotarians to serve.
This Hall of Presidents honors the men and women who have led with purpose, ensuring that the Rotary Club of Milledgeville continues to grow, thrive, and make a difference. Their contributions have left a lasting legacy, and their leadership continues to inspire future generations of Rotarians.
Rotary Club of Milledgeville Past Presidents
1930s-1940s
- 1937-1938 – Cleve Cooper
- 1938-1939 – Guy Wells
- 1939-1940 – Richard Binion
- 1940-1941 – Lee Jordan
- 1941-1942 – George Hollingshead
- 1942-1943 – Marion Ennis
- 1943-1944 – James Sibley
- 1944-1945 – Joe Moore
- 1945-1946 – Harris Yarbrough
- 1946-1947 – Harry Little
- 1947-1948 – Walter Williams Jr.
- 1948-1949 – Jere N. Moore
- 1949-1950 – J. R. Rogers
1950s-1960s
- 1950-1951 – W. C. Massee
- 1951-1952 – M. D. Hodges
- 1952-1953 – George Powers
- 1953-1954 – Warren Reid
- 1954-1955 – Frank Lawrence
- 1955-1956 – John Garner
- 1956-1957 – Julia Rivers
- 1957-1958 – Carl Nelson
- 1958-1959 – John W. Hughston
- 1959-1960 – S. C. Mangiafico
- 1960-1961 – Logan Bloodworth
- 1961-1962 – Robert E. Lee
- 1962-1963 – Ted Gewecke
- 1963-1964 – Randolph Puckett
- 1964-1965 – H. A. Meyer
- 1965-1966 – Bill Singleton
- 1966-1967 – Rene Thorne
- 1967-1968 – Linton Cox
- 1968-1969 – G. Christen Berry
- 1969-1970 – Joe Duke
1970s-1980s
- 1970-1971 – Cecil S. Ward
- 1971-1972 – Fielding Whipple *
- 1972-1973 – Joe Specht
- 1973-1974 – Paul King
- 1974-1975 – Maynard Chambers
- 1975-1976 – Alex Darabaris
- 1976-1977 – Chester Dufford
- 1977-1978 – J. Edward Hall *
- 1978-1979 – Louie W. Carr
- 1979-1980 – Richard L. Hearn
- 1980-1981 – Tom Reese
- 1981-1982 – Charles Ennis
- 1982-1983 – Nat Smith
- 1983-1984 – Joe Duke, III
- 1984-1985 – Lyn Chandler
- 1985-1986 – Alton Rogers
- 1986-1987 – David Daniel
- 1987-1988 – Bradford Oliver
- 1988-1989 – Jim Creighton
- 1989-1990 – Larry Peavy
1990s-2000s
- 1990-1991 – John Cooper
- 1991-1992 – Jim Morgan
- 1992-1993 – Frank Hobby
- 1993-1994 – Bobby Murphy *
- 1994-1995 – Tom Perrin
- 1995-1996 – Sam Watson *
- 1996-1997 – Jeff Crisp
- 1997-1998 – Eddie Middlebrooks
- 1998-1999 – James Johnson
- 1999-2000 – Tommy Jefferson
- 2000-2001 – David McMillian
- 2001-2002 – Bill Neely
- 2002-2003 – Brad Serff
- 2003-2004 – Arthur Gunn
- 2004-2005 – Fred Van Horn
- 2005-2006 – Robbie Hattaway Jr.
- 2006-2007 – Keith Barlow
- 2007-2008 – Karen Brooks
- 2008 – Lamar Fields *
- 2008-2009 – Keith Drinkwater
2010s-Present
- 2009-2010 – Dr. John Ferguson *
- 2010-2011 – Randy Stewart
- 2011-2012 – Dr. Nolan Stephens
- 2012-2013 – Jeff Gray
- 2013-2014 – Laura Thompson
- 2014-2015 – Bobby Murphey Jr.
- 2015-2016 – Dr. Renee J. Fontenot
- 2016-2017 – Forrest Scott Brown
- 2017-2018 – Deborah Marsh
- 2018-2019 – Connie Barnes
- 2019-2020 – Angie Martin
- 2020-2021 – Dr. Joseph Peters
- 2021-2022 – Tom Glover
- 2022-2023 – Jennifer Pollard
- 2023-2024 – Erin Andrews
- 2024-2025 – Tamara Siragusa
The Rotary Club of Milledgeville is grateful for the dedication and leadership of these individuals. Their commitment to service, fellowship, and community impact has shaped the club into what it is today. Thank you to our past presidents for your service!