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Congressional District 3

Sam M. Wellborn

2110 Oak Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 615-0965
swellborn@dot.ga.gov


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Biographical Data

Year Elected to Board: 1992
Current Term Expires: 4/15/12

Date of Birth: January 2, 1942
Place of Birth: Columbus, GA
Marital Status: Married to the former Laurie “Dusty” Reed
Children: Lucy, Marshall and John
Grandchildren: Caroline and Ashley Wellborn; Laurie, Clare, Liza and Lulie Jones

College:
University of Georgia, B.A. Degree, 1964;
Georgia Banking School, Athens, GA;
Manufacturers Hanover Trust School, New York, NY

Employment:
Synovus Foundation -  Former Chairman and CEO (retired) 

Business Affiliations:
Columbus Bank and Trust Company, Emeritus Board Member
Flint Energies, Board Member;
Georgia Department of Transportation, Board Member (3rd Congressional District)

Current Community/Civic Activities:
Historic Columbus Foundation, Trustee
American Cancer Society, Life Member
Gateways Foundation, Board Member
Chattahoochee Valley Camellia Society, Board Member
Columbus Botanical Garden, Board Member 

Honors and Awards:
American Cancer Society Crystal Ball Honoree, 1991;
American Heart Association Heart Gala Honoree, 1995;
UGA Terry School of Business Distinguished Alumni Award, 1995;
Joint Civilian Orientation Conference Selectee, 1995;
Synovus All-Star, 1994, 1995, 1996;
Synovus Hall of Fame, 1996;
Honoree Commanding General Retreat, Fort Benning, GA, Nov. 1995;
William B. Turner Humanitarian Award, 1996;
Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award, 1997;
Columbus Unity Week Honorary Co-Chairman, 1998;
Co-Chair of  Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner honoring Calvin Smyre, 1999
Westville Legacy Award, 2007
Keep Columbus Beautiful, 2008 (Edna Kendrick Award)
J.W. Woodruff Memorial Award, 2010

Personal (hobbies, church affiliation):
St. Paul United Methodist Church, member
Enjoys golf, gardening, hiking and camellias