The University of Georgia’s Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources announced that its new Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar position in Forest Biotechnology has been named for Winfred N. “Hank” Haynes.

Haynes, a 1948 graduate of WSFR who died in February 2005, was a long-time supporter and significant fundraiser for the school and the university. After graduation, he enjoyed a successful career with Union Camp Corporation.

Haynes’ loyal support for the school included participation on the Forest Land Committee, Alumni Steering Committee, External Advisory Boards and serving as chairman of the first two fundraising campaigns benefiting the school.

“Nearly all of the major gifts received by the UGA Foundation to benefit the School can be directly attributed to the effort of Hank Haynes,” said WSFR Dean Richard Porterfield. “He has literally raised millions of dollars in support of the school.”

Haynes also inspired many people and corporations, including Charles Wheatley, the daughters of Daniel B. Warnell and the Kimberly Clark Corporation, to direct their charitable gifts to benefit the school.

In 1994, Haynes was honored with the first WSFR Distinguished Alumnus Award, and later received the UGA Outstanding Alumnus award for his many contributions to further the missions of UGA and WSFR.

“The naming of the GRA Eminent Scholar position in Forest Biotechnology is the most appropriate honor that we can bestow in Hank’s memory,” said Porterfield. “It will mean a great deal to the alumni and constituent base of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources as well as the family of Hank Haynes.”

The official naming of the Eminent Scholar position for Haynes was formally announced at the October 19, 2005 Cabinet meeting.

The Georgia Research Alliance, started in 1990, is a consortium of state government, private industry and six research universities in Georgia, including UGA. As part of its mission to leverage university research for economic development purposes, GRA provides the universities with funds to help recruit scientists, known as Eminent Scholars, whose research can yield economic benefit to the state.