Elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2016.

Marcello Banes is a life-long resident of Newton County and a graduate of Newton County High School. He is an ordained minister, active member of Springfield Baptist Church and the Operations Manager of Banes Transport, LLC.

He has been a business owner and community leader for more than 15 years who wants to work to keep citizens first.

 “As a business owner and community leader for more than 15 years I have the knowledge and proficiency need to be an effective Chairman of the Board of Commissioners,” Banes said. “Equally, as an ordained minister, I have worked closely with the community and am highly accustomed to working directly with citizens and county employees to support in resolving problems. From a managerial and leadership standpoint, my education has provided me with exceptional business and critical thinking abilities and skills.”

Banes, who has three daughters, is a board member of View Point Health, the Board of Health and the Northeast Georgia Regional Council.