“Build as we climb.” Jay Bailey (class of 2015) has spent his life putting those words into action.

👏 Through his work with entrepreneurs, his involvement with 100 Black Men of Atlanta, and his service as a Georgia Forestry Foundation trustee, Jay has helped create opportunities for others to grow and thrive. His leadership shows what can happen when business success and community service go hand in hand. We’re proud to name Jay the 2026 E. Dale Threadgill Community Service Award recipient. Join us in congratulating him, and celebrate with us at the Leadership Georgia Alumni Awards Gala on November 14 at the Delta Flight Museum! ✨