Faircloth named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020

Jason Faircloth

Jason Faircloth

Jason Faircloth, a 2005 graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in agricultural engineering, has been named to the UGA Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020. This annual recognition program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful UGA graduates under the age of 40.

Faircloth is the director of business development for Southwire Company LLC, one of the leading manufacturers of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity.

This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees work in a variety of industries and include a Paralympic athlete, a veterinarian for SeaWorld, an emergency room doctor in New York City, a policy director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a “Good Morning America” producer.

“This year’s honorees highlight the amazing work UGA graduates are doing early in their careers,” said Meredith Gurley Johnson, executive director of alumni relations. “Among this year’s class are individuals who are solving some of the greatest challenges facing our country and the world. During a particularly challenging year, we are especially proud to call them members of the Bulldog family.”

Nominations for 40 Under 40 were open from February to April, and 374 alumni were nominated for this year’s class. Honorees must have attended UGA and uphold the Pillars of the Arch, which are wisdom, justice and moderation. Additional criteria are available on the UGA Alumni website.

Due to the challenges presented by COVID-19, there will not be a 40 Under 40 Awards Luncheon this fall. Plans to celebrate this year’s class virtually are underway.

To learn more about the 40 Under 40 program, visit alumni.uga.edu/40u40.



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