Tim Burgess

Tim Burgess retired from the University of Georgia in July 2013 after serving 7 years as Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and University Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this, he spent 27 years in progressively more senior leadership positions in Georgia state government. Tim served 20 years in the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, with the last five as State Budget Director reporting directly to the Governor.

Following that, he also served as Chief Financial Officer for the Georgia Technology Authority, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety and Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health before coming to UGA.

His previous civic duties include serving on the Board of Directors for St. Mary's Health Care System, Northeast Georgia United Way and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his current BOE role, he serves on The Board of Trustees for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Mr. Burgess received a BA degree from the University of Georgia and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia State University.

Tim and his wife Carla have resided in Oconee County since 1999. Their son, Nicholas, is currently a senior attending Oconee County High School and will graduate in May 2022.

As he joined the Board in February 2014, Mr. Burgess said “ I can think of no more important and worthwhile effort than to be involved with the work required to ensure that a high quality public education system continues for the students of Oconee County”.

“ We are extremely fortunate to have excellent leadership at all levels of our school system, from the faculty and staff to the principals to the Superintendent. All Oconee citizens benefit from the solid foundation that has been built and the commitment by so many to sustain an excellent public education system. I believe that an excellent public education system is the basic building block for both the prosperous economy and the quality of life that we all enjoy in Oconee County.”

Mr. Burgess believes that it is the responsibility of the Board, in coordination with the Superintendent, to do everything necessary to ensure that the faculty and staff in each of our schools receives the support necessary to maintain the highest quality public education system possible for Oconee County. For in the end.........it is all about student success.