Charlie Cantrell (2016) - Hall of Fame - Mercer University Athletics

Charlie Cantrell

Induction:
2016

Charlie Cantrell is regarded as one of the most influential people in Middle Georgia. As owner of Five Star Automotive, he employs thousands of people across the southeast. Charlie’s generosity can be seen though his work with the Macon Rescue Mission and with the Mercer Athletic Foundation. The Athletic Foundation has seen tremendous growth over the past four years under his leadership. During his tenure, annual giving has grown by 550% and his company, Five Star Automotive, has partnered with the University to name the football stadium, Five Star Stadium. Charlie’s daughter, Christy Johnston, was a Mercer soccer player and his son-in-law, Kyle Johnston, was a member of Mercer’s baseball team. Charlie and his wife, Tammy, can be seen regularly at football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball games.