Randy Poynter, West Georgia PKA
 

I was saddened to hear of Randy Poynter's sudden death on January 19, 2002, in Conyers, Georgia.

Randy Poynter was President of Pi Kappa Alpha at West Georgia College, now State University of West Georgia, about 1975 or 1976, I believe.

Mr. Poynter served three terms on the County Commission --- 10 years as chairman --- and was chairman of the regional planning organization twice between 1993 and 1997, when he resigned to run for lieutenant governor. Simultaneously, he was chairman of the state county commissioners' organization.

"Certainly, Randy was one of the most energetic and enthusiastic leaders the Atlanta Regional Commission ever had," said retired Executive Director Harry West of Atlanta.

"He saw the big picture and was able to see what needed to be done in the metropolitan region, even though he came from a small suburban county."

Governing Magazine named Mr. Poynter an outstanding public figure of the 1990s, added Mr. West.

Most recently, Mr. Poynter was president of a company he founded, PoyntSource Solutions Inc., a wastewater management consulting firm.

Among his survivors are his wife, Libby Poynter; two sons, Randolph Poynter and David Poynter, both students at the University of Georgia; his parents, Marion and Ken Poynter of Florida, and three sisters.

Thank you AGDLynn for your kind words about Randy.

I too am a part of the Eta Sigma Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at West Georgia, as Randy was (although I came several many years after Randy's tenure here). I did however meet him briefly at an alumni event a few years ago, and was impressed by the type of leader he was.

I had just been talking about Randy to another alumni as we were planning our 30th Anniversary Founders Day, and were considering asking Randy to speak at the Banquet.

He will undoubtedly be missed by not only his family and friends, but also all of Pi Kappa Alpha, and of course, Rockdale County lost a great leaders as well.

I am sure his Family appreciates all your thoughts and prayers.