About The Commission

The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission is composed of five commissioners appointed by the Governor. Each commissioner is appointed for a term of four years and until his or her successor is appointed. Vacancies for unexpired terms are filled under the same procedures and requirements as appointments for full terms.

The Commission elects a chairperson from among its membership for a term of one year. The commission may elect a vice chairperson from its membership for a term of one year. Any member serving as chairperson shall be eligible for successive election to such office by the commission.

Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commissioners

Rick Thompson- Chairman

Seth Millican

Bruce Smith

Dr. Chris Haraszti

Dr. Jeff Traub

 

Medical Advisory Board Members:

  • Dr. Jeff Terry
  • Dr. Sid Moore
  • Dr. Scott Malone

 

Executive Director

Matt Woodruff

Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission Boxing Officials

Referees

  • Brian Stutts
  • Nate Mann
  • Ansel Stewart
  • Malik Waleed
  • Cornelius Stevenson
  • Antonio Mohan
  • Brett Walters

Judges

  • Ed Kanner
  • Nola Oliver
  • Pat Cronin
  • Erik Gilbert
  • Carl Williams
  • Shari-Sha Crockett
  • Troyce Stamey
  • Jack May
  • Trae Webb

Timekeepers

  • James Korb
  • Robert Arey

Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission MMA Officials

Referees

  • Blake Grice
  • Nate Mann
  • Brent McKeehan
  • Luke Wilson
  • Brett Walters
  • Amen Ra Mackey

Judges

  • Derek Cleary
  • Jon Marigliano
  • Will Fisher
  • Monika Ridgeway
  • Jack May
  • Darren Senft
  • Lucas Kocheck
  • Moses Lee
  • CJ Coglizer
  • Bradley Wade

Timekeepers

  • Jeff Kemp
  • Brooke Morgan
  • Emily Hyde

Commission Meetings and Events

More information on Board Meetings and Events can be found on the Athletic & Entertainment Commission Board Events page.

The public may attend Commission meetings at the office of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, located at 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Floyd West Tower Suite 802, Atlanta, GA 30334. If you have questions about the upcoming meeting, please call 470-312-2702.

Meetings usually occur the third Thursday of each month.  This may occasionally change.  Please call to confirm time and location of meetings.

Professional Associations