Our club is honored to welcome Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s 29th Secretary of State, as our guest speaker at the January 8, 2026 meeting.

Secretary Raffensperger was first elected Secretary of State in 2018 and overwhelmingly re‑elected in 2022. A lifelong Georgian and conservative Republican, he has built a career rooted in engineering, entrepreneurship, and public service. Before entering statewide office, he served on the Johns Creek City Council and later represented District 50 in the Georgia House of Representatives.

A licensed Professional Engineer, Structural Engineer, and General Contractor, Raffensperger founded Tendon Systems, a high‑strength steel provider that grew into the Southeast’s largest post‑tensioning specialist under his leadership, employing approximately 150 people and completing projects in more than 40 states. He also founded Trillium Structures, a structural design consulting firm with commercial mid‑rise and high‑rise projects throughout the region.

As Secretary of State, Raffensperger has focused on secure and accessible elections. His tenure includes the largest rollout of voting machines in U.S. history, completed on time and on budget, and the introduction of Georgia’s first auditable paper ballot system. He has championed photo ID requirements for all forms of voting, expanded polling locations to reduce wait times, and initiated audits of the state’s voter rolls.Raffensperger’s work drew national attention following the 2020 presidential election, during which he publicly defended the integrity of Georgia’s election results. He was re‑elected in 2022 after winning both the Republican primary and the general election. In September 2025, he announced his candidacy for Governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.

Beyond public service, Brad and his wife Tricia, high school sweethearts, have been married for more than forty‑five years. They raised three sons and enjoy time with their three grandchildren. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Civil Engineering from Western University and an MBA from Georgia State University.We look forward to hearing Secretary Raffensperger share insights from his career in business, engineering, and state leadership, as well as his perspective on election administration and public service in Georgia.

Date: Thursday, January 8
Time: 12:15
Location: Roswell Area Park
Bill Johnson Community Activity Building
10495 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA  30075