Why we do what we do!
Forward Rabun is a public-private partnership established to integrate tourism and economic development marketing under one organization with support and joint oversight by the county and city governments and the private sector. We exist to steer the county toward building a better future for all by joining forces with individuals and organizations from the community and connecting people with resources and information they need. Whether this is your home or home away from home, Rabun County is where tomorrow starts today!
What kind of growth and development do you want for Rabun County? Do you want better economic opportunities for our residents now and in the future? Learn about our strategic plan.
FORWARD RABUN STAFF
Rick Story
Director of Development
Linda Scofield
Rabun County Welcome Center Manager
Mickey Duvall
Business & Economic Development Strategist
Madison Sanders
Marketing Manager
FORWARD RABUN BOARD
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman – Claude Dillard, Rabun County Bank & Mayor of Dillard
Vice-Chairman – Dr. Stephen Arbitter, Arbitter Veterinary Hospital, C/O/O Rabun County Animal Control & Paws 4 Life
Vice-Chairman – Robert Pittman, Janus Institute and Lake Rabun Association
Greg James, Chairman of the Rabun County Commissioners
Tony Penrose & Suzie Flaherty, Co-Chairpersons of the Chamber of Commerce
Todd Webb, CEO ELK Group International
Mr. Steve Cole, Superintendent, Rabun County Schools
BOARD MEMBERS
Jeremy Spradlin, Area Manager, Georgia Power Co.
Pam Thompson, CEO Dillard House Stables, Rabun County Camera Ready Liaison
Mr. Roy Quilliams, Mayor of the City of Clayton
Mrs. Suzie Nixon-Flaherty/Mr. Tony Penrose, Co/Rep Rabun County Chamber of Commerce
Nicole Dover, Director of Communications, Habersham EMC
Nicole Queen, Vice-President/Branch Manager, United Community Bank
John Dillard, Former CEO of The Dillard House Resort & Restaurant
The Forward Rabun Board consists of a unique combination of both public and private representatives in order to create a symbiotic relationship offering equal consideration and benefit to all. Appointed members include five from the county-at-large and one from each of the six incorporated cities as well as the Superintendent of the County Schools and the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. Elected members include eight representatives from private sector businesses and community organizations. A self-selected executive committee will meet on a monthly basis while the complete board will meet quarterly.
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10 Seed Tick Road
Clayton, Georgia 30525