R. Mitchell Wilkes

Background

Wilkes, R. Mitchell was born on December 27, 1951 in New Orleans. Son of R. Mitchell Senior and Sara Wilkes.

Education

Bachelor in History, U. Notre Dame, 1975.

Career

Sales representative, Wilkes Shipping Company, Atlanta, 1975-1977; account representative, Farrell Lines, Atlanta, 1977-1979; regional sales manager, Japan Line United States of America, Atlanta, 1979-1984; district manager, Georgia Ports Authority, Atlanta, 1984-1989; national accounts manager, CGM French Line, Atlanta, 1989-1994; vice president, Forest Products International, Inc., Atlanta, since 1994.

Achievements

• R. Mitchell Wilkes has been listed as a noteworthy Forest products company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Peachtree Invitational Rugby Tournament, Atlanta, 1975-1989. President Atlanta Renegades Rugby Football Club, 1979-1985, Georgia Rugby Union, 1985-1989. Member Atlanta Maritime Association (board directors 1990-1992), United States Golf Association, Appalachian Traffic Club (board directors-at-large 1990-1992), Notre Dame Club Atlanta (president 1990-1992), Notre Dame Quarterback Club, Druid Hills GolfClub.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, photography, rugby, traveling.

Connections

Married Carole Elizabeth Moore, April 19, 1986. 1 child, Meredith Claire.

Father:

R. Mitchell Senior Wilkes

Mother:

Sara Wilkes

Spouse:

Carole Elizabeth Moore

child:

Meredith Claire Wilkes