Senator Frank Ginn was elected to the Georgia Senate in
2010. Senator Ginn is a Republican representing the 47th
District, which stretches across Barrow, Jackson, Clarke and
Madison Counties. Frank followed the family tradition and
graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of
Science in Agricultural Engineering in 1985. Go DAWGS!
Following both of his parents' career paths, he started
working in the electric utility industry. He began as an engineer for the consumer owned cooperative, Jackson EMC. He
left Jackson EMC as the Director of Member Services to
learn more about the natural gas and other utilities as the
City Manager/Treasurer for the City of Royston. Eventually,
Sen. Ginn migrated to the City of Sugar Hill in Gwinnett
County to serve as their manager.
In 2000, the citizens of Franklin County voted to change to
the County Manager form of government. Frank was selected to serve as the first county manager. He was employed
with Franklin County up until he was sworn in.
Sen. Ginn serves as Chair of the Economic Development
and Tourism committee. He also serves as Ex Officio for the
Natural Resources and the Environment Committee in addition to his membership in the Appropriations, Regulated Industries and Utilities and Transportation Committees. Senator Ginn previously served as Chairman of the Regulated
Industries and Utilities Committee.
Frank and his wife, Robin, live and work on their family
farm in Madison County. Other than raising their daughter,
Catherine, they raise livestock and grow timber and hay.
Senator Ginn considers it a great honor to represent the
Citizens in the 47th District and to serve the people of Georgia. |