Cobb County Sheriff’s Foundation celebrates first anniversary

The Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc. celebrated its first anniversary on April 1 with a fundraiser golf outing at the Atlanta Country Club in East Cobb. The nonprofit organization was formed in 2021 and is committed to improving the quality of life for Cobb County Sheriff’s Office personnel, underserved communities, and citizens of Cobb County, 

S.A. White Oil Company, Inc. and Axon were presenting sponsors with over 110 participants and business and community leaders taking part in the fundraiser.

Since its inception, Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation has provided assistance to Cobb Sheriff’s Office personnel who have experienced hardship through the Foundation’s Care and Compassion Fund and Fallen Personnel Fund. Also, Cobb citizens in need have gained help through the Citizens Fund and Community Engagement Fund.

The Founding Board of Directors is comprised of business and community leaders, including:

• (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
• Governor 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 Juvenile Court
• Mitch Rhoden, President & CEO, Futren Hospitality
• Malcolm “Cooter” Swanson, (Retired)
• Pam Younker, Community Development Officer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Advisory Members

• Jay Cunningham, Owner/President, Superior Plumbing
• Greg Morgan, Partner, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC.

About Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation

Established in 2021, the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization founded by an independent group of dedicated community leaders and volunteers, is committed to improving the quality of life for agency personnel, underserved communities, and citizens of Cobb County. As an advocate of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and the members of the Cobb County community, the organization supports community engagement initiatives through education, health, social services, safety, and charitable causes. For more information visit cobbsheriffsfoundation.org.

To make a donation to the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, visit Cobb Community Foundation.