Chairman, Rockdale County
Oz Nesbitt
Oz Nesbitt serves on the ARC Board in his capacity as Chairman of Rockdale County. He is also a member of the Governance Committee and its Budget and Audit Review Subcommittee, as well as the Transportation & Air Quality Committee (TAQC), and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water
Oz Nesbitt serves on the ARC Board in his capacity as Chairman of Rockdale County. He is also a member of the Governance Committee and its Budget and Audit Review Subcommittee, as well as the Transportation & Air Quality Committee (TAQC), and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.
Chairman Nesbitt served two terms as Rockdale's Post 1 commissioner before being elected Chairman in 2016.
He is the president and chief consultant of SPEAK UP! Communications, Inc., a local consulting firm that focuses on training, career development, and public speaking. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in law enforcement and also worked as a discipline instructor and basketball coach in Rockdale County Public Schools.
Chairman Nesbitt is a member of the uplift organization, 100 Black Men of America, is an award-winning speaker with Toastmasters International, a member of the East Atlanta Networking Social, and of the Who’s-Who in Auto Sales Professionals.
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Chairman Nesbitt is a member of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur where he serves in various capacities. He and his wife, Robernett, have four children.
| Committee | Next Meeting | Recent Meeting Materials |
|---|---|---|
| ARC Board | 10/11/23 | |
| Budget and Audit Review Subcommittee | 10/25/23 | |
| Governance Committee | 10/11/23 | |
| Metro Water District Governing Board | ||
| Transportation & Air Quality Committee | 10/11/23 |
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more
