Careers - Employee Perspective of Timothy Covington

Name and position title:
Timothy L. Covington - corporate counsel labor and employment

Education I have received:
B.A., University of Georgia
J.D., University of Georgia

What I do at Georgia-Pacific:
I represent the Company in all matters of labor and employment. I also am a member of the Corporate Diversity Counsel and work to drive change within the organization.

What I like about Georgia-Pacific:
The people. I am fortunate enough to be able to work throughout the Company. The people I work with at GP are some of the most talented I have met.

What I have learned while working at Georgia-Pacific:
I have learned that it is hard to define GP. From sawmills to box plants to primary mills, every business is different. Such diversity of businesses provides interesting challenges for Managers and employees.

How GP is helping my career:
It provides me the opportunity to work with a well respected company that has interesting employment issues.

My favorite film:
Milagro Beanfield War

My favorite musical artist:
Willie Nelson

My favorite sport:
Georgia Football

My favorite vacation spot:
Tuscany

The person I'd most like to meet for dinner:
Other than my wife, John R. Cash

My biggest pet peeve:
People who are rude.

How I like to spend my spare time:
Fly Fishing, Boating, working on my house.