Leadership of GCO
If you are new to GeorgiaCarry.Org, Inc. (”GCO”), GCO is a nonprofit corporation registered with the Georgia Secretary of State on February 9, 2007 (View GCO’s corporate registration). Unlike some of the anti-gun organizations operating in Georgia that pretend to be made up of a local membership, GCO has actual dues-paying members (you!) that show up and fight for the right to keep and bear arms.
GCO’s Board of Directors:
James Camp
Kelly Kennett
Matt Knighten
Dean Mallis
Mike Menkus
John Monroe
Ed Stone
Chuck Turney
Corporate Officers:
President - Ed Stone (Contact)
Vice President - John Monroe (Contact)
Treasurer - Mike Menkus (Contact)
Secretary - Matt Knighten (Contact)
In addition to the Board of Directors and the corporate officers, GCO also has several responsible positions that have already been filled or will be filled in the near future, serving under the current officers.
Additional Positions:
Webmaster - Matt Knighten (Contact)
Membership Coordinator - Rebecca Knighten (Contact)
Public Relations Coordinator - William Weeks (Contact)
Event Coordinator - Claire Walters (Contact)
Publisher of GCO Newsletter “Carry On!” - Andy Johnson (Contact)
Editor of GCO Newsletter “Carry On!” - Michelle Norton Maiers (Contact)
Gunshow Coordination Chairman - Jerry Henry (Contact)
Fundraising Chairman - Chuck Turney (Contact)
Fundraising Operators:
North West (Dalton/Rome/Carterville Area) - Help Wanted
North East (Dahlonega/Clayton/Toccoa Area) - Help Wanted
North West Metro Atlanta (Kennesaw/Marietta/Alpharetta Area) - Adam Roberts, Ira W. Bragg
North East Metro Atlanta (Norcross/Athens/Gainesville Area) - Brian Ott
South East Metro Atlanta (Madison/Lithonia/Monticello Area) - Help Wanted
South Metro Atlanta (Hartsfield/Peachtree City Area) - Help Wanted
Middle Georgia (Macon/Columbus Area) - Help Wanted
East Georgia (Augusta Area) - Help Wanted
West Georgia (Carrolton/Lagrange Area) - Ryan Davison
South East Georgia (Savannah/Brunswick Area) - Help Wanted
South Georgia (Albany/Valdosta Area) - Help Wanted
Gunshow Coordinators by City:
Augusta - Don Edwards
Carrollton - Austin Shippey, Brian Stewart
Columbus - James Wood
Dalton - Luke Woodard
Dawsonville - Help Wanted
Forest Park - Mike Lancaster/Brian Allen
Gainesville - Richard Ruppert
Hampton - Kathy Harper
Lawrenceville - Brian Childers
Macon - Paul Southerland
Marietta - Heath Mayer, John Wiley
McDonough - Kathy Harper
Norcross - Rose Ruiz
Perry - Help Wanted
Rome - Luke Woodard
Savannah - Will Lane
Valdosta - James Story, Scott Tyler
Do you know a city with a gun show that is not yet listed? Would you
like to help coordinate shows in your city? Please email
our Gunshow Coordinator.
GCO is an all volunteer, grassroots organization, which means that your participation is crucial to GCO’s success. If you are a member and would like to volunteer or to find out more information about a position, please contact GCO through the link at the bottom of the page.






