AGE 48
Tricia
Pridemore
Georgia Public Service Commissioner
State of Georgia
What do you do in your
role? I help to regulate utility
companies in the state of
Georgia.
What drives you to be
successful? Coffee and
prayer - not always in that
order.
What are some of your
hobbies outside of
work? Painting in acrylics
and watercolor and reading.
What lessons have you
learned in 2020? God’s
timing is everything. I lost my Mom to cancer right before the
pandemic began. Although I wish she was still alive, I’m grateful
she passed before the pandemic because it would’ve troubled
her. Instead, her final days were spent doing the things she
loved with those she loved the most.
Other personal anecdotes, quotes or insights: Georgia is a
wonderful place to raise a family, start a business and enjoy
nature. In 2021, let’s hold onto the values that make us special.
20 IN THEIR 40s
Stephen Vault
Vice President, Strategic Community
Development | Wellstar Health System
20 IN THEIR 40s
AGE 41
What do you do in
your role? I lead
community affairs and
outreach efforts and
manage strategic
partnerships for the
entire Wellstar Health
System.
What drives you to
be successful? I am
mostly driven by the
example set by my
parents. They worked
hard and had a commitment
to give back to
society in a positive way.
What are some of your hobbies outside of work?
I love to travel and dine out - all BC (Before COVID). Now, I
have been enjoying reading and picking back up running.
What lessons have you learned in 2020?
2020 has reminded me that difficult times show us the real
face of life and the real face of people.
Other personal anecdotes, quotes or insights:
Focus on Growth Always in ALL Ways.
FAMILY:
Husband, Michael
CITY OF RESIDENCE:
Marietta
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Mount Paran Church, Rotary
Club of Marietta, MUST
Ministries
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Being elected by the voters of
Georgia to serve as the
Georgia Public Service
Commissioner is my greatest
honor.
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Vinings
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Incoming Chair, SelectCobb;
Immediate Past President, 100
Black Men of North Metro Atlanta;
Board of Governors, Georgia
Chamber; Board Member/Past
Chair, Whitefoord, Inc.;
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Leadership Georgia, Leadership
Atlanta, Leadership Cobb, Hyatt
Herald Award for Community
Service, Outstanding Atlanta
Award, 40 Under 40 for Georgia
Trend, Atlanta Business Chronicle
and The Network Journal
magazines
50 COBB LIFE | JANUARY 2021