About Upson beacon. (Thomaston, Ga.) 2008-current | View Entire Issue (April 24, 2024)
Page 4B UPSON ML BEACON ' H mi . I- 1 ^ Mining Light« Kirplng Witch in Our Qnmunlly ^jiffla PLEASE DAN BRUE Wednesday, April 24, 2024 FOR UPSON COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR it 34 Years United States Army • EXPERIENCE • SERVICE • COMMITMENT • LEADERSHIP Active Duty, Retired Colonel, 3X Combat Veteran LET'S BRING POWER ^ Small Business Owner ^ Farmer BACK TO THE PEOPLE! it Husband. Father. Grandfather ^ Assistant General Manager, large distribution center it Educated and Experienced - Senior Service Fellow, Sam Nunn - School of International Affairs - Graduate, United States Army War College - Graduate, United States Army Command and General Staff College - Master of Arts, Information Technology Management - Master of Arts, Educational Leadership Bachelor of Arts, Historical and Political Studies - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) • Project Management Professional ;PMP) "I am asking for your support to become your next Chairman of the Upson County Board of Commissioners. While serving in Italy, 12 years ago, I found a house in Upson County on the internet. My wife, Dana, said, "That's our house." We researched Thomaston and found that it was once named one of the best small towns in America. We purchased our forever home just a few months later. I truly want Thomaston and Upson County to be a thriving, welcoming community with that small-town USA feel that is exactly why we made it our home. After moving to Thomaston in 2012, Dana and I opened Southern Stitches Quilt Shop. I also renovated four store fronts downtown, providing Dana a new quilt shop location and other small businesses quality retail locations at affordable prices.To me, it was about improving our community, revitalizing the downtown and providing opportunities. I am also a farmer, we raise American Dairy Goat Association registered Nigerian Dwarfs. Being a husband, a father, a grandfather (Papa), a veteran, a small business owner, a developer, and a farmer and ah, by the way, I have a full-time job that is who I am. As Chairman, I promise to be a public servant and a transformational leader. I have spent my adult life leading diverse organizations both in the military and corporate America. I build teams; I solve problems, and I find efficiencies to save resources (most importantly as Chairman our tax dollars). People who have worked for me in the past generally want to work for me again. Those are qualities you should expect of your Chairman My goal is to provide the right organizational leadership to establish a shared vision, set policies, manage priorities and resources, and enable our community to thrive. I promise the citizens of Upson County that I will be available. I will be transparent I will be who I have always been. You can learn more about me at www.brueforga.com. I humbly ask for your support, your prayers, and your vote during the upcoming Republican Primary." EARLY VOTING APRIL 29-MAY 17 ELECTION MAY 21 PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT M CHAIRMAN Board of Commissioners
