Background
Farris, Marc was born on November 19, 1947 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Gus and Barbara (Rains) Farris.
entrepreneur real estate developer
Farris, Marc was born on November 19, 1947 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Gus and Barbara (Rains) Farris.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1970. Master of Business Administration in Finance, Georgia State University, 1978.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1970. Advanced through grades to Commander United States Naval Reserve, since 1974. President Farris Company, Atlanta, since 1975.
Board directors MBF, Ltd., Atlanta, FWI Advance Media, Atlanta. Adjunct professor real estate department Georgia State University, since 1991.
President United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Georgia, Atlanta, 1983, High Museum Decorative Arts Acquistions Trust, Atlanta, 1985-1986. Board directors Nexus Arts Center. Member High Museum Friends Arts, Atlanta, 1982-1986.
Chairman site selection committee Young Men’s Christian Association, Atlanta, 1984-1991. Member Naval Reserve Association (life member, president Atlanta chapter 1987-1989, Navy Ball award 1982), Industrial Development Research Council (professional associate), Druid Hills Golf Club (Atlanta).
Married Beryl Bergquist, April 3, 1971. Children: Kristin, Ariana.