Georgia State Transportation Board (STB) Chair Ann R. Purcell was recently honored as one of “100 Influential Women in Georgia Engineering” by Engineering Georgia magazine.
The annual list celebrates the impactful contributions of w o 111 e n leaders across the industry in Georgia. Purcell, a native of Rincon, represents Congressional District 1 in southeast Georgia, of which Pierce is part and also includes Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, parts of Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Ware and Wayne Counties.
A graduate of Georgia Southern College, Purcell was elected to the STB in 2013 and previously served as its vice chair and secretary. A community and civic leader who served 18 years in the Georgia House of Representatives, Purcell formerly she chaired the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, as well as serving on numerous other committees. An outspoken advocate for her district, Purcell’s efforts have been recognized both locally and statewide.
The State Transportation Board is comprised of 14 members, each representing one of Georgia’s congressional districts. Board members are elected by a majority of a General Assembly caucus from their respective congressional district. Board members serve staggered five-year terms and guide the planning, development and management of the department, including critical transportation projects.
Engineering Georgia magazine’s “100 Influential Women in Georgia Engineering” feature appeared in the May/June issue of the publication.
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