Shari B. Martin Executive Director, Cobb Community Foundation
Shari B. Martin
Executive Director
Cobb Community Foundation
After five years on its Board of Directors including one as Board Chair, Shari B. Martin stepped into the role of Executive Director of the Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) in 2017.Shari’s personal passion is helping others help others.
Shari’s background of 30 years in the wealth management industry provided a firm foundation for her to lead this growing community foundation.She began her career at SunTrust when it was still known as Trust Company Bank in 1986, served as Regional Manager for Synovus Trust Company, then ended her wealth management career as a Principal with Diversified Trust Company.It was there that she learned about the Cobb Community Foundation and the impact it is having in the region.Shari remains a member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council and is also now a member of Marietta Kiwanis.
Shari was raised in Atlanta and obtained her B.A. from Furman University in Greenville, SC.She has resided in Atlanta since college.She has two grown sons, Michael and Matthew Harvey, of whom she is immensely proud, and is married to the love of her life, Tom Martin.Shari and Tom are active members of North Point Community Church.