The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that Jamie Boswell of Athens has been elected chair of the State Transportation Board (STB) of Georgia. The vote took place during the board’s monthly meeting on Thursday, August 21.
Boswell, who represents Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, has strong ties to Northeast Georgia. His district covers counties across the region, including Clarke, Barrow, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Hart, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton and Wilkes. He was first elected to the board in 2013 and has previously served as vice chair and secretary.
A graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, Boswell majored in real estate and also attended Georgia Tech. He is president and owner of the Boswell Group, which includes insurance, real estate, and appraisal companies based in Athens.
Joining Boswell in newly elected leadership roles are Dennis McEntire as vice chair and Tim Golden as secretary. Their positions are effective immediately.
The 14-member State Transportation Board sets policy and governs the Georgia Department of Transportation. Each member is elected by a caucus of Georgia General Assembly members from their congressional district and serves a staggered five-year term.
