Drew Read graduated from the McCallie School before he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University.  He was a stockbroker in Cincinnati before relocating to Vidalia in 1994 where he accepted a position at the Paul Anderson Youth Home (PAYH).  Since September of 1994 he has been a member of the PAYH staff where he has served as a teacher, headmaster, and Administrator.  After completing his Master of Business Administration from Emory University in 2004, Drew was named the Chief Operating Officer.  Drew has written numerous articles and a booklet entitled Dangerous Trends impacting your child.  He has spoken at national conferences regarding the role of the family and has worked with teenagers and their families for 17 years.  Drew is married to the former Michelyn McClure with whom he has two children.  He serves as a deacon in the First Baptist Church of Vidalia and is a former member of Leadership Toombs.  In his free time, he enjoys competing in triathlons.