Edward Tarver Biography and Net Worth

Edward Jerome Tarver J.D. serves as Independent Director of the Company. He served as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia from November 2009 to March 2017. Prior to serving as U.S. Attorney, Mr. Tarver was an associate and partner with the Hull Barrett law firm from 1992 to 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. In 1999, he became a partner in the firm practicing employment discrimination, general civil litigation and public finance law. Mr. Tarver was elected as a Senator in the Georgia General Assembly representing Senate District 22 in 2005 and was re-elected in 2006 and 2008. He has previously served as a director for Georgia Bank and Trust Company, Georgia Lawyers Insurance Company, Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Tarver served in the U.S. Army as a Field Artillery Officer for seven years attaining the rank of Captain. He received his B.A. degree from Augusta State University in 1981 and a J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1991. Mr. Tarver’s experience as a U.S. Attorney and a partner in the legal firm of Hull Barrett as well as his prior experience on various boards as a director brings significant organizational and administrative skills to the board of directors. As U.S. Attorney, he spent considerable time investigating and prosecuting white collar fraud and cyber-related criminal activity. His legal experience and insights provide the board with important perspective on corporate governance related matters and corporate strategy.