Albert (Al) Thurman
City Of Powder Springs Mayor
Powder Springs,GA
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record at City of Powder Springs, Ga., and Superior Landscaping Inc., excelling in organizational leadership and business operations management. Achieved a significant reduction in crime rates and maintained substantial business growth. Known for exceptional community engagement and strategic visioning, fostering strong regional collaborations and expanding business opportunities. Seasoned business leader well-versed in program management, budget administration, and public relations. Talented organizer and project coordinator with a forward-thinking and flexible approach.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Mayor
City of Powder Springs, Ga.
01.2015 - Current
- Managed the city budget effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficient allocation of resources.
- Achieved significant reduction in crime rates by working closely with police department to implement targeted community policing strategies.
- Fostered positive relationships with neighboring municipalities to facilitate regional collaboration and growth.
- Attended public forums, events and informal meetings.
- Increased citizen satisfaction ratings by implementing customer service improvements across various departments within the municipality.
- Improved city infrastructure by prioritizing and overseeing key development projects.
- Directed operations, planning, and administration of city departments.
CEO
Superior Landscaping Inc.
01.1992 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
Education
Associate - Culinary Arts
J. Wright Technical School
Stamford, CT 05.2001 -
Skills
Emergency Management
Organizational Leadership
Strategic Visioning
Administrative Leadership
Community Engagement
Ethics and integrity
Team Development
Business operations management
Issue Identification
Community Relations
Accomplishments
Former Wellstar Cobb Hospital Board Member
Former Kennesaw State University Board Member
Former GMA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Member
Former GMA District 3 President
Former GMA Board Member
Current GMA Board of Trustee Member
Board Member Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church
Timeline
Mayor
City of Powder Springs, Ga.
01.2015 - Current
Associate - Culinary Arts
J. Wright Technical School
05.2001 -
CEO
Superior Landscaping Inc.
01.1992 - Current
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