Melvin Everson (born September 24, 1957) is an American minister and politician from Georgia. Everson is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 106th District, serving until 2011.
Melvin Everson | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
| In office September 28, 2005 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Phyllis Miller |
| Succeeded by | Brett Harrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1957 Abbeville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Geraldine Everson |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Snellville, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Albany State University |
| Occupation | Minister, politician |
Early life
editEverson was born in Abbeville, Georgia, on September 24, 1957. Everson's father was Northern Everson. Everson's mother was Willa B. Everson. Everson is seventh out of 10 children. As a child, Everson picked cottons and turnips. In 1975, Everson graduated from Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, Georgia.[1][2][3][4]
Education
editIn 1983, Everson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from Albany State University. Everson graduated from the John E Reid School of Interrogation & Investigation in Chicago, Illinois, and the Coverdale Leadership Institute.[5][6][4]
Career
editIn 1976, Everson served in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves, until 1999.[4]
On 2001, Everson served as a councilman of Snellville, Georgia.[1]
In 2005, Everson became a probation officer at Professional Probation Services, until 2006.[4]
Everson served as an associate pastor at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn, Georgia.[4]
On August 30, 2005, a special election was held when Phyllis Miller resigned to become a judge in a juvenile court. Everson received 41.86% of the votes while Warren Auld received 31.27% of the votes in a three-person race. On September 27, 2005, Everson won the special election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 106. Everson defeated Warren Auld with 50.51% of the votes.[7][8][9] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Everson won the election and continued serving District 106. Everson defeated Tony Lentini with 66.81% of the votes.[10] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Everson won the election and continued serving District 106. Everson defeated Tony Lentini with 58.00% of the votes.[11][4]
Everson was the Executive director of Georgia Workforce Development. In September 2011, Everson was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal as the Executive Director and Administrator of Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity.[12][13][2]
In October 2014, Everson served ministry at Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Georgia.
Everson was the Director of Business and Industry Training at Gwinnett Technical College. In 2019, Everson became the Vice President of Economic Development at Gwinnett Technical College.[14]
Personal life
editEverson's wife is Geraldine Everson. They have one child. Everson and his family live in Snellville, Georgia.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Melvin Everson: Gwinnett Tech". lawrencevillerotary.org. November 20, 2017.
- ^ a b Sharec, Carly (September 6, 2013). "High school students participate in diversity forum". gainesvilletimes.com. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Snellville's Melvin Everson Takes Stand on Segregated Proms". patch.com. April 14, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2021.(1975 Wilcox County High School)
- ^ a b c d e f g "Melvin Everson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Georgia Political Talks/Obama Style". projectlogicga.com. September 25, 2010. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "The Water Tower at Gwinnett Board of Directors". theh2otower.org. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House District 106". ourcampaigns.com. August 30, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House District 106". ourcampaigns.com. September 27, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Melvin Everson wins runoff for state House sea". northwestgeorgianews.com. September 28, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2021.archive
- ^ "GA State House District 106". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House District 106". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Screven County now a 'Certified Work Ready Community'". augustachronicle.com. February 17, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "State Sen. Butterworth appointed Georgia adjutant general". independentmail.com. September 7, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Gwinnett Technical College Welcomes Three to Leadership Team". gwinnetttech.edu. January 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2021.