Randy Martin

Randy’s journey with the Georgia State Patrol began in 1984 as a Radio Operator at Post #11-Hinesville. After completing an extensive and rigorous hiring process, he was selected in 1988 to attend the 63rd Georgia State Patrol Trooper School. Upon graduation, Randy was assigned to Post #28-Canton.

Randy was eager to lead and support his fellow troopers as a supervisor. He pursued advancement through the ranks and began participating in the promotional process. He achieved the rank of Corporal in 1998, Sergeant in 2001, and Sergeant First Class in 2003. In 2007, as a Sergeant First Class, he was appointed Executive Officer to Commanding Officer Major David Brack and served as an investigator in the Office of Professional Standards.

Randy was selected by the Bacon County Exchange Club as the “Peace Officer of the Year” in 1994. The Georgia State Patrol selected him to participate in coordinating the logistics and routes for the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay that traveled across the county.

Randy has served as past president of the Bacon County Exchange Club and the Blueberry Plantation Golf Club. He is currently an active member of the Bacon County Hospital Board.

Since retiring from the Georgia State Patrol in 2013, Randy has enjoyed successfully cultivating blueberries on his 100-acre farm. Randy has a passion for building racing kart engines, a craft he has perfected over the past 37 years. During this time, Randy has won the National World Karting Championship title in all kart classes. When he is not working on the farm or building machines built for speed, Randy enjoys playing golf all over the southeast.

Randy and his wife Sonja have been happily married for 31 years and they currently reside in Bacon County, Georgia.

Randy C. Martin has dedicated his life to public safety, community service, and his personal passions reflect his commitment to excellence in all facets of life.