The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation announces key influential leaders to join the 2025 Board of Directors. The list includes wide representation from an array of top industry executives and leaders, including notable names such as former Atlanta Mayor, Shirley Franklin, Atlanta Beltline CEO, Clyde Higgs, Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director and CEO, Anna Roach, and City of Atlanta Public Safety Chair, Council Member Andrea Boone. 

“In Atlanta’s group project, non-profits like the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation are key partners in ensuring that modernizing our critical services, like those provided by Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, are not solely funded by tax dollars,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “Congratulations to this distinguished group of leaders now serving on the Board, and our Administration looks forward to working with you in supporting our AFRD personnel.”

“As a strong start to the year, I am beyond thrilled to welcome an extraordinary collective of new board members to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation’s Governance Board of Directors,” said Taos Wynn, President and CEO of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation. “These key industry and community leaders add tremendous value to not only the Foundation, but more importantly to the initiatives and ongoing efforts in support of the brave women and men of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department we serve.”

“On behalf of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, I am excited to welcome the new members of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation’s Board of Directors,” said Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick M. Smith. “Your leadership and dedication are key to supporting our mission of enhancing public safety, empowering first responders, and strengthening our community. We are thrilled to work with you and make a positive impact together.”

“As we begin 2025, it is a privilege to welcome such an esteemed group of leaders to our Board of Directors,” said Chris Sizemore, Chairman, Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation. Their collective experience, commitment to the Foundation’s mission, and servant-minded leadership will strengthen our ability to serve our bravest within the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department. Together, we will continue to ensure that our firefighters have the support, resources, and recognition they deserve. I look forward to the incredible impact we will make as a unified team.” 

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation is the singular nonprofit organization legislatively created by City Council in 2004 to support the professional and personal needs of Atlanta Firefighters; providing critical resources and funding for the brave women and men of AFRD - commonly referred to as Atlanta’s Bravest.

See the complete list of new 2025 board members for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation below: 

• Marc Azar, CPA Partner, Smith + Howard Advisory

• Andrea Boone, Council Member and Public Safety Chair, City of Atlanta

• Brian Betts, President and CFO, Operation Hope

• Shirley Franklin, 58th Mayor, City of Atlanta

• Erin Harris, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Southern Company Gas

• Clyde Higgs, CEO, Atlanta Beltline

• James Holmes, Senior Vice President, North Atlanta Market President, Truist Bank

• Anna Roach, Executive Director and CEO, Atlanta Regional Commission

• Rukiya Thomas, Foundation President and US Culture & Social Impact Executive, AtkinsRéalis

• Christian Taylor, Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield

• Reginal Roby, External Affairs Manager, Georgia Power Company

• Dr. Victoria Seals, President, Atlanta Technical College

• Kristin Wong, Director, Norfolk Southern Foundation & Community Impact 

For more information on the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation and how you can support it, please visit www.atlfrf.org.