JA Greater Augusta
Business Hall of Fame
The JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame highlights the careers and public service of some of the area’s most outstanding citizens. The honorees are selected based on their outstanding business accomplishments as well as their extensive support of our community.
Congratulations to Delores “Dee” Crawford, former McDonald’s Franchisee and Community Advocate, and Brad Usry, President of Fat Man’s Hospitality Group, on their induction into the JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame as they joined the prestigious list of laureates who have enriched the CSRA through their business leadership and exemplary civic and professional achievements. We also wish to congratulate Rising Star Award recipient, Jane Marie Kinsey, President of McKnight Construction Company.
Save the date for the 2027 JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, March 18, 2027.
Congratulations 2026 Laureates
Delores “Dee” Crawford
Former McDonald’s Franchisee and Community Advocate
Brad Usry
President of Fat Man’s Hospitality Group
Thank You to Our 2026 Partners
Diamond Level
Gold Level
Silver Level
ADP
Augusta University
Optimal Wealth Strategies
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta
Wells Fargo
Bronze Level
Blanchard and Calhoun
Palmetto Industries
SouthState Bank
Laureate Society
Patrick G. Blanchard
William Hammond Burkhalter
Robert Gordon Hutt, Jr.
Carolyn S. Maund
Edwin S. Presnell
George G. Weiss
W. Cothran Campbell
Terry D. Elam
Gregory L. Hodges
George W. Parks, Jr.
Clayton P. Boardman
Joseph M. Still
Kenneth G. Walz
J. Pierce Blanchard, Jr.
Peter Seymour Knox, III
E. G. Meybohm
William P. Copenhaver
Charles Whitlow Norwood
Weldon Wyatt
H. Monty Osteen
Paul Simon
Ann Taylor
Clay Boardman, Jr.
Jim Hull
Boone Knox
William S. Morris, III
Vera W. Stewart
Donnie W. Thompson
Rick Allen
Joseph Green
Jeff Hadden
Joey Hadden
Perry Smith
Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr.
Wyck A. Knox
Dudley Bowen, Jr.
Barry Storey
Dave Brendza
Stephanie Stuckey
Delores “Dee” Crawford
Brad Usry
*Listed by induction year