Raised in Appling, GA and attended Columbia County public schools graduating from Harlem High School in 1969

Active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church

Two children, Brook McGuire and Brett McGuire, Jr.

Joined the United States Army in 1972, and he proudly served our Country until 1976

Awarded two Army Commendation medals during his military service

Received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Augusta College in 1978

Retired as Plant Manager of Lily Tulip/Sweetheart Cup Company, and under his management, recognized as the State of Georgia mid-sized Manufacturer of the Year in 2002

Committed to fostering educational opportunities, served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Georgia Fund (and presently a Trustee) the State Foundation serving Georgia’s Technical Colleges, and serves on the Board of Directors for Augusta Technical College and is a past Chairman of ATC

Was the first Chairman of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce's "Drugs Don’t Work” program

Has many years of public service, including his previous service as a Planning Commissioner for Columbia County

Served as the Chairman of the Board of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, and as the Executive Director for that organization. Also serves as Chairman of the Sister City Committee for Columbia County

Has volunteered for many non-profit organizations, holding numerous Board of Director positions: Augusta Mini Theatre, Safe Homes of Augusta, University Health Care Foundation, the Augusta Red Cross and the Augusta Chapter of the American Heart Association

Columbia County Needs a Business Leader, Now!

Columbia County Needs

Brett McGuire!