Thomas Dortch

Thomas W. Dortch Jr.
Born(1950-04-12)April 12, 1950
Toccoa, Georgia
DiedFebruary 15, 2023(2023-02-15) (aged 72)
Atlanta, Georgia
EducationFort Valley State University (Bachelor's)
Alma materClark Atlanta University (Master's)

Thomas W. Dortch Jr. (born April 12, 1950 in Toccoa, Georgia - February 15, 2023) was an American civic leader and businessman based in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] By 1990, he became the first black man to be chief administrator for a U.S. Senator (Sam Nunn).[1] He was also the first associate director of the Georgia Democratic Party in 1974.[2] He was the chairmen of 100 Black Men of America for over 20 years and also served as CEO, helping to raise over $100 million during that time.[3][2] He also served as the chairman of Grady Hospital[4] and founded the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.[2][3] He did his undergraduate at Fort Valley State University in sociology and received a master's degree in criminal justice administration from Clark Atlanta University.[3][1] In 2019, he was added to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame and in 2022 was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a leader in corporate citizenship.[5] Among those attending his funeral were Andrew Young, deputy Prime Minister for the Bahamas Chester Cooper, and George French.[6] The funeral took place at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Funeral arrangements announced for Atlanta businessman, civic leader Thomas Dortch, Jr". FOX 5 Atlanta. February 24, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Kelley, Collin (February 16, 2023). "Businessman, civic leader Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. dies at 72". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Beloved Atlanta community leader Thomas Dortch dead at 72". WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta. February 18, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Thomas Dortch, Atlanta civic leader, dead at 72". ajc. February 15, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Atlanta Business Chronicle to honor national chairman of 100 Black Men of America at Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Awards". Atlanta Business Chronicle. January 7, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Joyner, Allison (February 28, 2023). "Georgia says goodbye to its 'servant leader' Tommy Dortch". SaportaReport. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
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