About Zerik Samples

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     Zerik Samples, a Brunswick native, serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, INC located in Savannah, GA. There he is responsible for leading the mission: developing and implementing its strategic and operational plan to bring people together to build homes, community, and hope. 

Mr. Samples is an active member of the community. He is serving the Savannah Metropolitan Rotary Club, Savannah Jaycees, Mu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and he is a Savannah Chamber of Commerce Board member. This Leadership Southeast Georgia graduate was named Georgia Southern University’s 40 under 40 class of 2020 and recognized as a member of the 2022 New Guard in Savannah Magazine for his creativity in leadership, overcoming challenges, and driving innovation in an ever-changing world. Zerik was awarded the Community Hero Award from Robert Civic Engineering, Savannah Chamber of Commerce’s Gulfstream Community Involvement Award, and the Greater Black Chamber of Commerce Non-profit of the Year. Recently he was inducted into the Habitat for Humanity U.S. Council and Leadership Georgia 2025. He received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Armstrong Atlantic State University, now Georgia Southern University – Armstrong Campus. 

In his free time, he enjoys learning about community development and pouring into the lives of tomorrow’s leaders in mentoring programs. He truly has a heart for people and a natural desire to serve the community. He states, “My ultimate goal is to be an advocate for my community, helping people help themselves and each other.”