Board Chair

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Larry was foundational to Thrive's beginning and has been an invaluable source of wisdom for Thrive Academy.  Larry lives in the community where Thrive is located and has great insight into the culture.  Having served for 20 years as a bishop, he has a gift at working with leaders and helping churches and organizations meet their goals.

Founder & Board Member

Hammond currently serves as the Head of School for Thrive Academy and is also happy to serve on the Thrive Academy board to help ensure the school's success.  

Board Member

Jeff founded a legal practice that focuses on the financing, acquisition, leasing, capitalization, and disposition of commercial real estate and related transactional practice areas, including corporate and partnership law. Jeff has experience in the non-profit sector and is a valuable member of the Thrive Academy Board.

Board Member

Robert has a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and practices law in Atlanta with the firm Womble, Bond, Dickinson.  Robert founded a non-profit that served the homeless during his college years at University of Georgia.  Robert and the non-profit he founded had a significant impact on Hammond, the founder of Thrive Academy.  

Before pursuing his joint business and law degree, Robert served with the Atlanta Mission, helping the ministry to fine tune their operations.  Thrive Academy is fortunate to have Robert serving on the Board.