Governor Brian Kemp creates state level coronavirus task force

By: WCTV Eyewitness News

April 5, 2020

ATLANTA, GA (WCTV) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced the members for his state's version of the coronavirus task force. The announcement came Sunday morning and is being labeled as a "community outreach committee."

In a statement from Governor Kemp he says it's "Comprised of talented individuals from the public and private sectors, I am confident this committee will ensure that our state remains prepared in the fight against COVID-19."

The complete list of members can be found below:

Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center - Co-Chair
Leo Smith, President, Engaged Futures Group, LLC - Co-Chair
Santiago Marquez, President and CEO, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Representative Calvin Smyre, Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives
Leona Barr-Davenport, President and CEO, Atlanta Business League
Nancy Flake Johnson, President and CEO, Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Reverend Tim McDonald III, Pastor, First Iconium Baptist Church - Moreland Avenue
Pastor Reggie Joiner, CEO and Founder, Orange
Tres Hamilton, CEO, Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority
Natalie Keng, Founder and CEO, Chinese Southern Belle, LLC
Jasmine Crowe, Founder and CEO, Goodr, Inc.
Dr. Wayne S. Morris, MD - Internal Medicine/Geriatrics
Laura Mathis, Executive Director, Middle Georgia Regional Commission
Rodney D. Bullard, Executive Director, Chick-fil-A Foundation
Jacob Vallo, Senior Director of Transit Oriented Development and Real Estate, MARTA
Sunny Patel, Operations Manager, Office of the Governor