Markham, who lived in Logan County until he was 12 years old, has been manager of the Russellville Southern States Cooperative since early 2003 He followed Ralph Wright, who had been the Southern States manager for about 35 years..
He prepared for the position by working his way up at other stores. After graduating from Austin Peay State University with a master of science degree in ag business, he worked for Gold Kist in the South before coming back to this area to work in the Southern States branch in Hopkinsville. He also managed Southern States stores in Cadiz, Clay and Bardstown.
“When the Russellville job came open, I immediately applied for it. I knew what a good cooperative it is, and I wanted to come home,” he said at the time.
Russellville Southern States does big business, especially now that the cooperative has purchased the Elkton location. Volume was about $8.5 million annually when he became the manager. The work force is about 20 at the Russellville store.
Tim Markham is the son of native Logan Countians Walter and Paretta Holman Markham. He grew up on dairy farms. The family had been living and farming on the Franklin Road in Logan County when they moved to Adams, Tenn., just across the state line, in 1974. He is a graduate of Jo Byrne High School. He has two brothers, Craig and Terry Markham. His sister, Lisa Cavender, is the county clerk in Robertson County, Tenn.
He and wife Ann have two children, Brent, 14, and Kelsey, 11. One of the first things he did when he moved back to Logan County was to find a home in the Auburn School District. “Auburn is where I went to school, and I have many wonderful memories of it. Besides, I know what a good and respected school Auburn has become.”
He and his family are active members of New Friendship Baptist Church and the PTO. He is a member of the Logan County Extension Council, the Logan County Schools Local Planning Committee 2005-06 and Russellville Rotary Club
Tim Markham says:
“Having one child in Auburn School and another in Logan County High, I have a lot at stake in the Logan County School system.
“Being originally from Logan County and attending Auburn Elementary through the 7th grade, I have a desire to see this area excel. Since my graduation from Austin Peay in 1985, I have worked in Tennessee, Georgia and Kentucky. With these experiences I feel I will bring in views and ideas from these areas and their school districts.
“I have recently attended a couple of board meetings and I agree with the board that we have to get the students interested in colleges or vocational schools upon graduation. Our students need to understand that the workplaces today have changed and furthering their education is critical if they are wanting to land the better jobs.
“By serving on the School Board, I will be able to give something back to Logan County as the citizens have given to my family and me.”
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