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100 YEARS OF SERVICE

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-based Colonial Group, Inc. is preparing to mark a major milestone in the company’s history. On July 21, 2021, Colonial will be celebrating 100 years in business. The company was founded by Raymond M. Demere on July 21, 1921. Over […]

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World Trade Center Savannah announces new Board of Directors members and highlights 2020 accomplishments

SAVANNAH, Ga. – World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) announces the appointment of two new Board of Directors members, Register International Inc. founder and CEO Sean Register representing Bryan County and Silver & Associates President Dr. Joseph H. Silver, Sr. representing Chatham County.

All members of the Executive Committee were reappointed including Georgia Ports Authority Director of Business Development and International Marketing John Petrino as the board Chairman, BankSouth President Laura Moore as Vice Chairman, Bonitz of Georgia CEO John Coleman as Secretary/Treasurer and National Office Systems owner Scott Center as Immediate Past Chairman/Board President.

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Colonial Group Announces New Leadership as it Prepares to Observe a Centennial of Service

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-based Colonial Group Inc. has announced a new era of leadership as it prepares to mark a major milestone in the company’s history in 2021.

Christian B. Demere (Demere) has been named chief executive officer, succeeding his father, Robert H. Demere, Jr. (Demere Jr.), who had been in the position since 1986. Colonial Group has continued to operate as a privately held business since 1921 through the chairmanships of its founder, Raymond Demere; his son, Robert H. Demere Sr.; and Robert’s son, Demere Jr.

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