County Commissioner and Georgia Power Executive Join
DeKalb Technical College Board of Directors
Two new members were inducted into the Board of Directors for DeKalb Technical College at the November meeting. Sworn in by Superior Court Judge Gregory Adams, himself a Board member was Aaron Varner, the Chairman of the Newton County Board of Commissioners, and David M. Purcell, External Manager for Georgia Power, DeKalb County.
Dr. Robin Hoffman, President of DeKalb Technical College, was pleased to welcome both Varner and Purcell. “We are ready to work together toward educational excellence by leveraging various experiences in the regional community,” said Dr. Hoffman. “The Board is enriched by our new members; Commissioner Varner has a strong presence in Newton County and Mr. Purcell is key business leader in DeKalb County.”
(L-R) Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Adams; DeKalb Technical College Board Chairman Grady Gill of Morgan County; College President Robin Hoffman; new Board members Aaron Varner and David Purcell
Membership on the Board of Directors for the College is an honor and also carries with it a responsibility. Board members work in close cooperation with the President of the College to accomplish the college’s mission and goals. Directors are required to discharge their duties in good faith and with the degree of diligence, care and skill that an ordinary prudent person would use under similar circumstances in comparable positions.
Aaron Varner, a lifelong resident of Newton County, is also a graduate of DeKalb Technical College. A decorated veteran, he has served as the Chairman of the Newton County Commissioners since 2001. Varner has a long history of community involvement and is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government; the Academy of Leadership of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia; the Certified Commissioners Advanced Program, and Leadership Newton County.
David Purcell has served as Board Chairman for the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb Partners in Education Foundation, and Senior Connections. A member of many community and national organizations, Purcell served as a loaned Georgia Power executive working as Economic Development Director for DeKalb County during the time that Stone Crest Mall became a reality. His primary responsibilities with Georgia Power include maintaining relationships and assisting with local issues surrounding education, especially pertaining to workforce development.
“DeKalb Technical College continues to grow and prosper because of the involvement of volunteers like Mr. Varner and Mr. Purcell,” says President Hoffman. “We look forward to a long, working relationship with both gentlemen.”
