W.E. “Billy” Lovett - Director of Marketing, Co-Founder

Billy Lovett’s career is a unique blend of accomplishments in the private and public sectors. Early in his professional life he served as chair of the County Commission in his home of Laurens County, Georgia and while serving as a Chamber of Commerce board member, he worked successfully with the industrial authority to attract national corporations to middle Georgia. Based on those achievements, then Gov. George Busbee appointed him to the Economic Development Council of Georgia.

Subsequently, Lovett was elected to the Public Service Commission where he served for 12 years. The Association of Energy Engineers named him “Regulator of the Year." In his last term he founded a not-for-profit think tank dedicated to reducing dependence on foreign oil.

In 1990 Lovett was elected to serve as chairman of the Republican Party of Georgia. Following his public service, he served as a business development advisor specializing in acquisition and finance and also formed a healthcare company serving senior citizens. His company specialized in acquisitions and finance with diverse client industries ranging from banking to real estate.

Mr. Lovett serves on the Board of Digitel Corporation, the Technology Association of Georgia Finance, the USO, City Club of Buckhead, Sisters by Choice and the Board of Trustees of the North Georgia United Methodist Foundation. He also serves on the Advisory Board of NewsCertified Exchange and Action Ministries.

Lovett graduated from Leadership Georgia, is a member of the Association for corporate Growth and the Atlanta Aero Club. After 9/11 he served as a major in the Georgia Defense Force. He is a dedicated fundraiser for Murphy Harpst Children’s Center, a residential treatment center for abused children and is a member of the Southern Institute for Business and Professional Ethics. Lovett was named “One Hundred Most Influential in Georgia” by Georgia Trend magazine.

Lovett attended Georgia State University, Southern Christian University, Mercer University, ABAC and holds two degrees. Additionally, he completed regulatory course work at George Washington University, Michigan State, the National Judicial College and the Financial Accounting Institute.