(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):
Governor Brian P. Kemp last week announced the appointment and re-appointment of 41 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.
Harry S. Pierce, Jr. of Rome has been appointed to the Board of Economic Development.
Harry S. Pierce, Jr. is one of the founders and current CEO of Hard Time Products, LLC, located in Rome, Georgia. Hard Time Products sells and distributes both wholesale and commissary products to correctional facilities across the United States. Previously, Pierce was one of the two founders and CEO of Big Time Products, LLC, which was the largest glove and tool manufacturer and distributor at retail in the world with annual sales of over 400 million. Before starting Big Time Products, Pierce retired after 20 years of service at The Home Depot, holding multiple executive positions and opening numerous markets for the company. At the time of his retirement, he was President of the Western Division and was responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of approximately 2 billion dollars in annual sales. Before entering the retail segment, Pierce spent four years in the United States Airforce.