Background
Edwards, George Lee was born on January 9, 1937 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Bertrand and Ophelia Irwin (Sholar) Edwards.
Edwards, George Lee was born on January 9, 1937 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Bertrand and Ophelia Irwin (Sholar) Edwards.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1965. Master of Arts, University Alabama, 1970.
Commissioned major, advanced through grades to major United States Air Force, 1955—1973, transportation plans officer, 1965—1974, study director logistics Washington, 1974—1976, retired, 1976. Operations system administrator American Hardware Supply Company, Butler, Pennsylvania, 1976—1979. Vice president distribution and transportation Diversified Products Corporation, Opelika, Alabama, 1979—1985.
President, Chief Executive Officer Freedom Truck Lines and Freedom Brokerage Services, Dothan, since 1985. Adjunct professor University Maryland, 1971—1976. Part-time professor marketing and transportation Auburn University, since 1982.
Member American Trucking Association, International Material Management Society, National Council Physical Distribution Management, Private Carrier Conference (board directors, vice president), American Society Traffic and Transportation, Transportation Brokers Conference American (board directors).
Married Helen Patricia Davis, June 20, 1959. Children: George Keith, Jennifer Lynn.