Peachtree City businessman Jim Pace announced Jan. 27 that he will be in the running for the 3rd Congressional District seat to replace outgoing Rep. Lynn Westmoreland.
A conservative Republican and co-founder of real estate and construction firm Group VI and project manager at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayetteville, Pace said the decision to run came after much consideration and encouragement.
“After much prayer, discussion with my family, and encouragement from so many throughout our community, I am proud to announce my candidacy for Congress,” Pace said. “I didn’t come to the decision to run easily. I’m not running for a career in politics or because I need a title. I am running because I truly believe that together we can make a difference and can solve our nation’s problems.”
Pace said the federal government is out of control, the national debt is quickly approaching $19 trillion and the nation is dire need of new leadership.
“We must return to the conservative economic principles and moral values that made our country the greatest country on Earth. We can’t expect different results in Congress from the same career politicians and out of touch bureaucrats who’ve have created this mess,” said Pace. “I’ve spent my entire career managing businesses, building the economy and creating jobs. I want to take my private sector experience to Congress, so we can take back our country and put the power back in the hands of ‘we the people’ of this great country.”
In 1989, Pace co-founded Group VI, one of Georgia’s leading family-owned and operated full-service real estate and construction firms. As CEO of Group VI, Pace is responsible for long-term planning, strategy and growth of all related Group VI companies.
Pace was one of a small group of people who were instrumental in what became Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayetteville. Pace today is project manager for the development which includes the studio property and adjacent areas planned for residential, academic and commercial ventures.
Pace has also successfully managed operating units at both Westinghouse House and Cooper Industries. His experience includes management positions in accounting, financial planning, operations, customer service, sales and marketing.
Pace is a former chairman of Young Life of Fayette County, former chairman of Fayette Family YMCA, Clayton State University School of Business Advisory Board, Landmark Christian School Advisory Board, BlueSky Global Ministries Board of Directors and a founding member of Southside Church.
Married for more than 43 years to wife, Mary, the couple has three children and eight grandchildren.
