Camden County Joint Development Authority Board of Directors
Tanya Glazebrook – Chair
St. Marys Representative
Tanya Glazebrook’s business experience includes 25+ years as a CEO in both profit and non-profit corporations. She obtained a BS from Indiana State University in Journalism and English and began an early career as an investigative journalist before interests led her to participate in the executive management program at Harvard that set the stage for a corporate CEO ladder track.
As a young reporter, she left the snows of Chicago to accept a public relations job at Cape Kennedy, Florida during the Apollo missions and then moved on to Los Angeles, Cincinnati, and San Francisco for executive marketing and fund-raising positions. During that time, she raised more than $250 million and won a television Emmy for writing and producing a Phil Donahue special. She was the first woman appointed as President and CEO of a major market United Way and served seven years in that post in Dade County, Florida during turbulent times. Next, she spent five years as President and CEO of a Miami based international strategic marketing firm and then ten years as President & CEO of a California based multimillion dollar international health information company with operations in 10 countries.
Carefully selecting Camden County as a spot for retirement, she wanted to be involved in community activities that would enhance the economic growth and vitality of Camden County as a vibrant coastal community which led to her appointment to the Joint Development Authority. She has served as a member of the St. Marys Master Plan Steering Committee and chaired the city’s Senior Services Task Force. She also serves on the city’s Ethics Commission and is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Hospital Authority of St. Marys.
She continues working part-time as a freelance writer and political consultant.
Danny Wheeler – Vice Chair
Kingsland Representative
Daniel “Danny” Wheeler has lived in Camden County since 2005. He is a successful real estate investor and developer and has successfully owned and operated several businesses in Camden County, he has also been a licensed real estate broker since 2008. Danny has been a part the Planning and Zoning Commission in Kingsland for 10 years and has served as the Vice President of the Habitat Board since 2019. Danny and his wife, Shelly, have beautiful children and say they love Camden County. He says he enjoys serving on the Joint Development Authority Board because it gives him an opportunity to serve the community that has provided so much to him and his family.
Royce H. Proctor Jr.
County Representative
Royce has lived and worked in Camden County since 1969. Royce has worked in the Construction sector, Commercial Fishing Industry & Law Enforcement here in Camden County. Since 1984 Royce has been employed with Okefenokee REMC headquartered in Nahunta, Ga. OREMC serves electric service to six counties in Georgia and two counties in Florida.
During Royce’s career he trained in several positions and has several certifications in the electric field and Leadership. Royce has held positions in management Including Operation Supervisor for the Kingsland District. Royce is currently the Member and Community Service Representative for the OREMC service area.
Royce has been on numerous boards both locally and regionally, such as the Woodbine Citizens Steering Committee (CRAWFIH FESTIVAL), Chamber of Commerce boards of Charlton & Nassau Counties. Royce has been a board member on the Nassau Economic Development Board for several years. Royce has been a past board member of Leadership Southeast Georgia (LSEGA) and is currently serving another term.
Royce enjoys hunting, Fishing & horseback riding. As well as spending time with daughters Elizabeth & Samantha and his son John Royce also his Grandchildren.
Royce wants to see Camden County grow with quality and be the best place to live and work.
C.B. Yadav
County Representative
Chandra B. Yadav is a small business owner in Camden County, Georgia. He serves on the board of the Kingsland Development Authority (KDA) as Vice Chair, Kingsland Downtown Development Authority (KDDA), Kingsland Tourism as Chair, Camden Partnership, the Camden County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Chamber, and Coin Operated Amusement Machine (COAM) as Secretary. He served on the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) board in 2013-2014. He also attended Camden Leadership 2010, Southeast Georgia Leadership 2018 and Leadership Georgia 2018. CB earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering. He and his wife Sugandha have two son’s, Aditya and Shivansh Yadav.
Mark Boswell
Woodbine Representative
Mark Boswell grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Mark served the federal government in various leadership capacities for nearly 37-years, recently retiring at the end of 2023. He moved to wonderful Woodbine in 1998 and has volunteered his time as a Woodbine City Council Member; Mayor Pro-Tem; Woodbine Downtown Development Authority Chair; and youth soccer coach. Mark and his wife Kathleen have twin daughters, one at Tech and one at UGA. When Mark isn’t spending time with family, he enjoys renovating old homes and buildings, participating in physical fitness, being outdoors, and especially fishing.
Mark looks forward to serving all of Camden County on the Joint Development Authority.
Ken Kessler
Kingsland Representative
Ken moved to Camden County in 2006 to become the Planning Director for the City of Kingsland. He has had planning and economic development as a hobby since the 5th grade. Ken graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor of Physics and a Master of City Planning with emphasis on economic development. After working in regional planning for 32 years in Dalton, he moved back to the coast (born in Savannah). Ken retired from the City in 2017 and worked in commercial real estate through 2024.
Ken is active in the Gideons and serves as treasurer for the Laurel Landing POA. He lives In Kingsland with his wife, Glenda. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
Robert Baird
Woodbine Representative
I attended high school in Delaware and Michigan. I graduated high school in 1974: I attended Georgia Tech in 1974 and graduated with honor with a BS in Health Systems Engineering June of 1978. I applied for and was granted a National Health Service corps scholarship to pay for my upcoming dental education. I enrolled at Emory University School of Dentistry in 1978 and graduated June of 1982. To fulfill my scholarship obligation, I was required to serve in a health manpower shortage area and chose Woodbine to open my practice.
I am the youngest of five children. I met my wonderful wife Kim while at Georgia Tech and we married before my senior year in September of 1977: We have three children, two daughters and a son. We have five grandchildren and are expecting our sixth this June. Kim is recently retired after 46 years of nursing, the last 30 plus years as a family nurse practitioner in Woodbine.
I worked numerous part time jobs while finishing my undergraduate degree and all through dental school. I began practicing dentistry in Woodbine in July of 1982 and retired August of 2024. During those 42 years I had many opportunities to serve my community. I have been a member of Woodbine Lions club for 42 years. I was member and chairman of Woodbine Steering Committee. I am a past member of the Camden County Development Authority (can’t remember when). I served as a city councilman for 16 years. I am a 42-year member of the Woodbine Methodist Church having served in leadership roles for most of those years.
Ben H. Easterling
County Representative
Ben Easterling has over 30 years of leadership experience in Fortune 100 corporations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University and an MBA.
Ben began his career as an engineer with Georgia Power Company, where he rose through the ranks to hold numerous executive leadership positions in Power Delivery, Customer Service, Marketing, and Economic Development. He also served in senior roles within several wholly owned subsidiaries of Southern Company, including Southern Development & Investment Group and Southern Telecom.
In addition to his corporate roles, Ben has contributed to various nonprofit and civic organizations, serving on boards such as the Gainesville College Foundation Board of Trustees, Junior Achievement, Senior Services North Fulton, and the United Telecom Council.
After retiring early from Southern Company in 2010, Ben transitioned to leadership roles at General Electric and later AT&T. At AT&T, he currently leads efforts in fiber broadband Public-Private Partnerships, collaborating with state broadband offices to expand access to high-speed internet.
A proud husband and father of four adult children, Ben is also a grandfather with hopes for more! Two years ago, he and his wife moved to Camden County, where they enjoy the area’s high quality of life. Ben remains deeply involved in his community, serving on the Design & Review Board of Cumberland Harbour, the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees, and Camden County Rotary.
Jay Lassiter
St. Marys Representative
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