The North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Board of Directors recently inducted Gilbert Barrett of Demorest as its new chair. Barrett has served on the board since 2018. He will serve as chairman for two years.
Barrett began his career with ADM Animal Nutrition, Inc., where he was a sales representative for the animal health division. He later moved to the position of division branch manager for Georgia operations before returning to his family’s farm in Habersham County.
A graduate of the University of Georgia and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Barrett has served on numerous community boards, including the Habersham County Board of Education, the Habersham County Fairgrounds Commission, the Northeast Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers.
He also sits as the president and CEO of the White County Farmers Exchange.
“North Georgia Technical College could not be successful without the support and guidance of our Board of Directors,” said NGTC President John Wilkinson. “We are grateful to Mitchel Barrett for his tremendous leadership over the past two years, and we look forward to continuing to grow and prosper under Gilbert’s chairmanship.”
Barrett and his wife, Donna, have three children: Johnathan, Allison, and Will. The family attends Chattahoochee Baptist Church, where Barrett serves as chairman of the deacon board.
Members of the 2023-2024 NGTC Board of Directors serving with Barrett include vice chair Cliff Bradshaw of Hiawassee; Ron Barden of Rabun Gap; Julia Barnett of Blairsville; past chairman Mitchel Barrett of Cleveland; Matt Cathey of Mount Airy; Scott Cochran of Lavonia; Theresa Dillard of Mineral Bluff; Rope Roberts of Clarkesville; and Dr. Jim Wade of Toccoa.
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