By Jennifer Browning
Three generations of Foresters are still working in the family business , 50 years after Don and Peewee Forester began Athens Commission Co . after being influenced by their father , County Commissioner John Robert Forester .
Although Peewee passed away in 2011 , there are multiple generations of Foresters who all play key roles that keep the family business going as they work together to serve their customers , whether they are working in the office or unloading trailers .
This includes Don Forester , his son Bubba and his daughter Kim Haupt , Don ’ s granddaughter Amanda Butler , as well as Peewee ’ s sons Brad and Bryan and Brad ’ s daughter Paige Morrison and Bryan ’ s son Kyle , who work for the company .
There are also a lot of employees that have been with the Athens Commission Co . since the beginning and the Foresters say , “ We have a huge appreciation for our staff and we can ’ t thank them enough for all they do ; They ’ re more