This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority

A connection to home seems to be what keeps Quentin Marlin here in Savannah even with multiple offers to leave. He has parlayed that connection into a number of community organizations and a partnership at Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams where he serves as an attorney. Marlin also sits on a number of boards, including the Savannah Economic Development Authority, Second Harvest and the Chatham County Zoning Board of Appeals. On this week's episode of Difference Makers, Marlin speaks with Adam about his life leading up to the law profession, which includes a stint in the service following September 11, and why he has stuck around Savannah. He also discusses the work he does around the city and what is next for Savannah as it seeks to expand.

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7:51): Entering the service after September 11 and his post-service work

(13:03): Working in politics with Jack Kingston

(18:22): Going to law school and beginning his work in the field

• Generation Next: Quentin Marlin (SMN, Jan. 19, 2015)

(22:04): Legal trends coming up in Savannah with judge seat changes and working on the state's appointment board

• Chatham County Judge Michael Karpf to retire after 40 years; son Benjamin takes bench as court reshuffles (SMN, Dec. 25, 2018)
• Gov. Kemp names two Savannah attorneys for Judicial Nominating Commission (SMN, Feb. 8, 2019)
• Chatham County Superior Court Judge James F. Bass Jr. to retire at end of current term; two seek to replace him (SMN, Aug. 1, 2019)

(27:22): Changes in banking and real estate during his time working in the field

(31:02): Community service work

• Touring Bethesda Academy: A Trip through History (SMN)
• America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia hosting drive-thru food distribution for low income families on Thursday (SMN, May 20, 2019)

(35:11): Work on the Chatham County Zoning Board of Appeals

(39:36): Economic development and leadership futures in Savannah

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