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Published on: 3/30/2007
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Allen C. Rice
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After graduating from Auburn University in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in textile management, Allen C. Rice of Toombs County served in the U.S. Army before joining American ENKA, where he worked until 1974.He also served in the U.S. Army Active Reserve for five and a half years.Rice worked for Dubois Dyeing from 1974-1981 before joining Falke.In 1978, he and his brother David founded Savannah Luggage Works, where he currently serves as president.Rice is chairman of the Toombs/Montgomery Entrepreneurs Committee and serves on the Board of Directors/Executive Committee of the Toombs/Montgomery County Chamber and the Board of Directors of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.He is a former chairman of the Toombs County Republican Party and is active in Vidalia Presbyterian Church, the Vidalia High School Council, the Vidalia Education Foundation and the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Rice was appointed to the State Board by Govenor Sonny Perdue in 2003 and serves as Vice Chair of the Business Operations, Technology and Administration Committee and serves on the Community and Public Affairs Committee.