I felt like I was interviewing a true celebrity when meeting with Wayne Hill, someone who helped shape the entire county for many years. He has retired multiple times from various positions but continues to work when he’s not spending time with his family or hunting. What inspired you or led you to your current…
David Pierce, Sr., Retired
Originally from Chamblee, Georgia, David Pierce, Sr., at 87 years young, is full of interesting stories about the rural town of Suwanee long before the parks and trails, Town Center, and the traffic. He is perhaps the most interesting person in Suwanee. What inspired you or led you to your current career? I was the…
Valisa Kerr, Retired
Valisa Kerr was nominated for The Faces of Suwanee due to her years working part-time for the City of Suwanee back in the old days when it was still a small town of about 4,000 people. She is a positive, delightful person and shares with us her passion for people and her purpose. What inspired…
Hank Freedman, Former WW II POW, Retail Merchandising
It’s almost impossible to believe that Hank Freedman is 97 years young when you have the honor of spending time with him and listening to all of the incredible things he has experienced and his philosophy on life. Once you meet him, you realize he is one of Suwanee’s “gems.” It was difficult not to…
Richard Trice, Former Mayor of Suwanee
Catching up with former mayor of Suwanee Richard Trice is not easy, as he is often playing golf, volunteering his talent and time around Suwanee at The Orchard and community garden, or helping friends with various jobs. To say he’s a busy man would be an understatement. What inspired you or led you to…
Chris Yoder, Former Mayor of Suwanee
I believe that I laughed the entire time listening to the stories shared by Chris Yoder, possibly one of the funniest people in Suwanee. Mayor of Suwanee from 1998-1999, Chris is very outspoken and passionate about the city he watched grow from a very small town to the fastest growing city in Gwinnett. What…