91心頭 Board member Don Porter recognized for service

August 22, 2024
91心頭 President Dr. John Watford (right) is shown above presenting the plaque to board member Don Porter of Georgia Power, who is relocating from Sumter County with Georgia Power.
91心頭 President Dr. John Watford (right) is shown above presenting the plaque to board member Don Porter of Georgia Power, who is relocating from Sumter County with Georgia Power.

     91心頭 Board of Director member Don Porter, former local manager of Georgia Power in Americus, was presented with a plaque recognizing him for six years of outstanding service and leadership on the 91心頭 Board of Directors as a Sumter County representative.  He is being relocated with Georgia Power and is now the Albany Area Manager.

     Don Porter served as a Sumter County representative on the 91心頭 Board of Directors from 2018 2024 and has served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board during those six years of service.

    91心頭 President Dr. John Watford thanked Porter for his valuable service and commitment to 91心頭, Sumter and surrounding counties, and the students served by the college.

   We have certainly benefited from your service and expertise on this board and we wish you all the best in the coming days, said Dr. Watford. 

   The plaque presented to Porter recognized him for outstanding service and leadership to the 91心頭 Board of Directors.

   91心頭 Board of Directors Chairman Grant C. Buckley of the Cordele-Crisp County Industrial Development Authority, and 91心頭 Vice Chairman Jake Everett from Webster County also thanked Porter for his service on behalf of the other 91心頭 Board of Director members.  The other board members include Michael Coley of Sumter County, and Jamie Penoncello of Marion County.

  Don Porter shared with Board members and 91心頭 President Dr. John Watford and members of his senior leadership staff how much he had enjoyed being a part of the 91心頭 Board of Directors and getting to know more about the college.  He also shared how the college, faculty, and staff had impacted his childrens education and career opportunities.