Samuel Candler Dobbs (November 8, 1868 – October 31, 1950) was president (1919-1920) and chairman of

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, from 1919 to 1922.

Early life and education

Dobbs was born on November 8, 1868, in

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. He was the son of Harris Henry Dobbs, and nephew of Asa Griggs Candler, founder of The Coca-Cola Company.

Career

Dobbs began his career as an

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-based Coca-Cola salesman, during which he persuaded Joe Biedenharn of the ''Biedenharn Candy Company'' to set up a Coca-Cola dispenser in this store and order the beverage on a regular basis, thereby fueling sales and recognition of the Coca-Cola name. Dobbs later became the company's sales manager and president. In 1909, Dobbs became president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America, now the

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(AAF), and began to make speeches on the subject. Dobbs played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in 1912.

Philanthropy and legacy

In January 1939, Dobbs made a $1,000,000 unrestricted gift to the

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. Several

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s are named after him. Additionally, Dobbs was a member and president of the Board of Trustees at Reinhardt University, donating thousands of dollars, most notably to build an academic building in 1926, which is named in his honor.

References

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