Mr. Edwards holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Technology Management from Kennesaw State University, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial Technology from Mississippi Valley State University, and has received specialized environmental, engineering, and business management training through various organizations to include Georgia Tech Research Institute and Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business). Mr. Edwards also served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Quartermaster Officer for 8 years and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.

Professional Affiliations

 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Georgia Board of Directors
 Council for Quality Growth, Board of Directors, Executive Committee
 DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, 2015 Chairman of the Board
 Georgia Piedmont Technical College Foundation, Trustee, Executive Committee
 U.S. Small Business Administration Regulatory Fairness Board, Board Member, Region IV, Workforce Development Chair
 Camp of Champions, Chairman, Board of Directors
 Atlanta Business League, Board of Directors
 Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Atlanta Chapter, Board Member
 Environmental Information Association, Chapter Member
 Air & Waste Management Association, Former Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors
 Chattahoochee Nature Center, Former Board of Trustees
 Greening Youth Foundation, Former Board of Directors
 South DeKalb Business Incubator, Former Board Member