Full Name:
Janice Frey Van Ness
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Ken; 3 Children: Lawson, Samantha, Emerson Elise
Birth Date:
02/26/1968
Birth Place:
Rockdale County, GA
Home City:
Rockdale County, GA
Religion:
Christian
BS, Political Science/International Relations, Auburn University, 1987-1989
AA, Liberal Arts, Emory University - Oxford College, 1987
Graduate, Georgia Academy for Economic Development
Former Senator, Georgia State Senate, District 43, 2015-2017
Rockdale County Commissioner, Rockdale County Board of Commissioners, 2006-2014
Former Member, Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives
Former Member, Education and Youth Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health and Human Services Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Health Care Delivery, Georgia State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Pharmacology, Georgia State House of Representatives
Founder - Chief Executive Officer, Peachtree Academy Private School, 1999-present
Legislative assistant, US Senator Howell Heflin, 1989-1990
Legislative Intern, US Senator Alan Dixon, 1989
Volunteer - host committee, Hands On Atlanta Host Committee, 2015-present
Advisory Committee, Phoenix Pass Transitional Housing program, 2014-present
Member, Rockdale Baptist Church, 2005-present
Member, Advisory Board, United Way
Member, Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association
Member, Atlanta Regional Commissions' Leadership Institute
Member, Conyers Rockdale Chamber of Commerce
Member, Hands Across Atlanta Host Committee
Graduate, Leadership Fayette
Graduate, Leadership Newton
Graduate, Leadership Rockdale
Member, Phoenix Pass Advisory Board
Graduate, Regional Leadership Institute
Member, Rockdale Emergency Relief Board
Member, Rockdale Republican Party
Member, Rockdale Rotary Club
Member, United States Tennis Association
Chairperson, Rockdale Emergency Relief, 2016 - 2017
Board member, Georgia Child Care Association, 2009-2012
Board of Directors, Lochinver Homeowners Association, 2004-2006
Awards:
2004 Jerry Barboe Small Business of the Year
Cleveland Stroud Heritage Award for community engagement
Jerry Barboe Small Business Award, Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, 2004
Cleveland Stroud Heritage Award, 2012
Community Leader Award, Rockdale Citizen, 2015
Father's Name:
Steve Frey
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Spending family time together, tennis, kayaking, riding my bike, reading, and watching our kids play sports
Mother's Name:
Carolyn Frey
Priority Issues:
Education - parent engagement, funding formula changes, workforce development
Healthcare - advocating for affordable healthcare that is accessible to all. Preventative care is a focal point.
Public Safety - increased training for officers, especially in crisis training and for dealing with the community members who may be mentally ill.