My name is Brian Boozer. I am a 4th generation native of Gwinnett County. I graduated from Brookwood High School in 1996. I received my marketing degree from Georgia Southern University in 2000, Hail Southern. Buford has been our home since 2016. I have been on the Board for the Greater Buford Athletic Association for several years. Currently, I coach the Buford Wolves 14U travel baseball team and have been coaching baseball at Buford for over 10 years. My wife, Catherine, teaches at Buford Academy. We love all things Georgia Southern and Buford. I love boating on Lake Lanier and hanging out in Gulf Shores Alabama as much as possible.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Catherine, for 23 years. We have 4 awesome children. Cadence is a freshman at Georgia Southern. Brock is a junior at Buford High. Boden is in 8th grade at Buford Middle. Carris is in 4th grade at Buford Senior Academy. They are all active in sports and other activities around Buford.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have owned Prime Pest Solutions since 2004. We provide pest control solutions to many homes and businesses in the Northeast Georgia Area. It’s great to serve and protect our community from pests.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Bare Bones and Rico’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Lived in Buford since 2016
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Tommy Lingerfelt
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Hawaii
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I pretty much exclusively watch the Braves during baseball season and college football during football season.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Work hard and chase your dreams.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I’d love to live at the beach.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
People’s Bank
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I guess I’d meet Nick Saban at Bare Bones. I admire his leadership style and how he organizes his team.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I like that Buford maintains it’s small town feel being surrounded by such a larger community.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Traveling more and working less.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am a natural born wheeler and dealer. I am always looking for a good deal, especially on a vintage car, jeep, or truck.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Florida Keys
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
July 8th. It is both mine and Catherine’s birthday and our Anniversary
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Buford City Schools
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Fresh cut grass
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Faith, Family, Friends
