ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Lehman Franklin
WHERE I COME FROM
Lehman Franklin grew up in Statesboro and graduated from Statesboro High School. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the Citadel Military College in 1997, and his master’s degree in business administration at Georgia Southern University. While obtaining his masters, Franklin managed a motel business full-time. He is the Son of the late H. Lehman Franklin, Jr. and Emily Keaton Franklin.
After graduating, Franklin was called to work as a Missionary in Argentina for 4 years. Later, he helped establish Marine Reach Ministries and worked 4 years as the Marine Captain and Ministry Director of a crew of 30 on a 140 ft. sailboat. The ship served as a missionary training school based in the Mediterranean Sea helping to develop the character and leadership skills in aspiring missionaries as they spread the gospel.
After returning home, Franklin joined Franklin Chevrolet, GMC, and Toyota and now serves as Dealer Principal of the Franklin
Automotive Group. He, his wife, and their daughter Woodley reside in Stilson, Georgia, where they maintain a small family farm.
Franklin is committed to strengthening our communities by driving economic development, expanding access to higher education
and advancing essential infrastructure.
