The Terry Alumni Board serves in an advisory capacity to the dean and faculty of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. Board members promote and support Terry programs and activities in order to cultivate and encourage a continuing affiliation between and among former students and the institution.
Initiatives
The annual Terry Alumni Awards and Gala is the college’s signature event and one of UGA’s most exciting. Distinguished Terry alumni, outstanding young alumni, and Pinnacle Society inductees are honored in an awards ceremony, while the event also serves as a fundraiser for the college. Guests include some of the region’s most influential businessmen and businesswomen as well as sports celebrities and politicians.
The emeritus members of the Terry Alumni Board annually honor a graduating senior with the “Student of the Year” award. This special award is presented at the spring Terry Honors Day ceremony to a student who best demonstrates the skills and commitment required to succeed in college, business, and life.
Terry Third Thursday is a breakfast speaker series for the Atlanta business community. This series features influential speakers, as well as special guests from the University of Georgia, who bring local and global perspectives on business and innovation.
More than 225 alumnae and friends gather to hear insights from female executives and build their professional networks. Attendees, who range from students to CEOs, are treated to a keynote address from prominent female business leaders and hear panel discussions on entrepreneurship, work-life balance and social media.
Nomination Process
For more information about the Terry Alumni Board, please contact the current Nominating Chair, Jason Huggins. To be considered as a candidate for the Board, email the following items to the Nominating Chair.
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Resume
- Professional headshot (.jpg, 1MB or larger)
Board Member Expectations
- Serve a three-year term (beginning July 1)
- Include Terry in your philanthropic priorities:
- Support the Terry College Excellence Fund annually at the Dean’s Circle level ($2,500 minimum)
- Pay annual Board dues of $250
- Attend New Board Member Orientation
- Attend two full-day board meetings each year (Fall in Athens / Spring in Atlanta)
- Actively participate in the annual Alumni Awards & Gala hosted by the Alumni Board. Board Member requirements include:
- Secure a corporate sponsorship (sponsorships range from $2,500 to $10,000) – or – purchase four Gala tickets ($350 each)
- Actively serve on a Gala committee (Sponsorships or Auction) and participate on monthly conference calls
- Donate a silent auction item
- Serve as a mentor to one member of the Young Alumni Board
- Join the TerryConnect group on LinkedIn and engage with fellow alumni while offering students advice, connections and more to shape their student story
- Serve on a standing committee of the Alumni Board
- Serve as a champion of the Terry College within your company or organization and by supporting hiring and internship initiatives
- Geographic specific support:
- Atlanta/Georgia residents: Participate in Terry Third Thursday, Dean’s Receptions, and other Terry College events when possible
- Non-Atlanta/Georgia residents: Assist with Regional Network activities to champion Terry and reach out to alumni in your area
- Participate in alumni panels and other speaking opportunities on campus as needed
2024–2025 Members
MBA 2005
PwC
BBA 1995
Classic Capital Management
BBA 2005
Emory Healthcare
BBA 1990
Deloitte
BBA 2004, MBA 2009
Everest Insurance
BBA 2004
Pinnacle Financial Partners
BBA 1994
FMI Corporation
BBA 1989, MAcc 1989
Ellingwood Advisors LLC
BBA 1991
The Coca-Cola Company
BBA 2006
BattleCreek Capital
BBA 2004, MAcc 2004
Warren Averett
BBA 1987
McGriff Insurance
BBA 2003
Forum Communications
BBA 2003
Alliance Group
AB 2001
Sardis Group
BBA 1995
Mativ
BBA 2005
Georgia Banking Company
BBA 1993
STARR Restaurants
BBA 2003, MBA 2010
PNC
BBA 1989, MBA 1990
Emory University
BBA 1988, MBA 1992
Mammoth Holdings
BBA 2000
The Home Depot
BBA 1996
Hight Knox Properties, LLC
BBA 1985, JD 1988
Norfolk Southern Corp.
BBA 1993
CIBC Atlantic Trust
BBA 2006
PIMCO
BBA 2010, BS 2010, MA 2010, JD 2013
U.S. Department of Justice
BBA 1991
Transamerica Agency Network
BBA 1990
Ascent CPA Group
BBA 2004
Raymond James
BBA 1995, MBA 2000
MarshMcLennan Agency
BBA 2005
New South Construction
BBA 1987
CSI Leasing
BBA 2004
Goldman Sachs
BBA 1999
Truist
BBA 2006
Sterling Seacrest Pritchard
BBA 1994
Savills North America
BBA 1999
The Coca-Cola Company
BBA 2001
Charles Aris
MBA 1994
Wells Fargo
BBA 2006
Fortna
BBA 2006, MAcc 2006
Alston & Bird
BBA 1992
AON
BBA 1987
Modern Executive Solutions
BBA 1994
Delek US Holdings
BBA 1994
The Seydel Companies
BBA 2003
Howard Sheppard, Inc.
MBA 2007
PwC
BBA 1998
Truist Securities
BBA 1998, JD 2001
Batson-Cook Development
BBA 1992, MBA 2014
Johnson & Johnson
BBA 1995
Newell Brands
BBA 1999
Parkside Partners
BBA 1990, JD 1996
BBA 2001, MAcc 2001
Corpay
BBA 2000, MAcc 2001
BBA 1993, JD 1996
Richmond County, GA
BBA 2002
Southwire
MBA 2004
Focus Investment Bank
Emeritus Members
- Eddie Ausband McDonough, GA
- James Barge Malibu, CA
- Ben Barkley Atlanta, GA
- Addison Barksdale Charlotte, NC
- Brantley Barrow Atlanta, GA
- W. Craig Barrs Atlanta, GA
- R. Michael Barry, Jr. Atlanta, GA
- Ruth A. Bartlett Hilton Head Island, SC
- Lisa Blanco Atlanta, GA
- Charles D. Beard Atlanta, GA*
- Danette Beck New Rochelle, NY
- Brian Beckwith Atlanta, GA
- Joe E. Beverly Thomasville, GA
- Kim Beynon New York, NY
- Todd A. Bitzer Johns Creek, GA
- David Blanchard Columbus, GA
- Diane Bloodworth Atlanta, GA
- John D. Boardman Augusta, GA *
- Kirk J. Bradley Chapel Hill, NC
- Laura Evelyn Brightwell Atlanta, GA
- Michael Browder Franklin, TN
- Christopher W. Brown Arlington, VA
- Louis J. Brown Marietta, GA
- Blake Bruce Atlanta, GA
- Kathryn G. Buffington Snellville, GA
- R. Alan Bullock Atlanta, GA
- David Burch St. Simons Island, GA
- Travis Butler Athens, GA
- Margaret Caldwell, Atlanta, GA
- Elizabeth W. Camp Atlanta, GA
- Bonnie Carlson Atlanta, GA
- Margaret Chambers Atlanta, GA
- C. Ron Cheeley Amelia Island, GA
- Stacy Chick Atlanta, GA
- Matt Clark Mableton, GA
- Alisa Cleek Marietta, GA
- Will Colley Atlanta, GA
- Cecil Cooke Athens, GA
- Robert Copeland Greensboro, GA
- Brian Cossaboom Atlanta, GA
- Tom Cotney Atlanta, GA
- Richard Courts Atlanta, GA
- Patrick Coyne Suwanee, GA
- Joe Cronk St. Simons, GA
- Kappy deButts Atlanta, GA
- Zack Deming, Atlanta, GA
- Steve Denton Duluth, GA
- Darren DeVore Marietta, GA
- Patrick Dodson Atlanta, GA
- Richard D. Doherty Leslie, GA
- J. Tillman Douglas, Jr. Atlanta, GA
- Michael Drayer Atlanta, GA
- Susan McWhorter Driscoll Fitzgerald, GA
- Robert Dumas Atlanta, GA
- Morris C. Estes Alpharetta, GA
- Damon M. Evans College Park, MD
- Danelle Faust Chicago, IL
- Ed Ferguson Athens, GA
- Scott Ferguson Louisville, KY
- Jacob J. Ferro, Jr. Cumming, GA
- Nancy Fischer Washington, DC
- Gunby J. Garrard Columbus, GA
- John Garrett Charlotte, NC
- Andrew L. Ghertner Atlanta, GA
- Douglas Matthew Ghertner Nashville, TN
- John M. Godfrey Jacksonville, GA
- Steve Goodroe Kiawah Island, SC
- Joseph D. Greene* Thomson, GA
- Joe Hamilton Atlanta, GA
- Barbara Hampton Roswell, GA
- Travis Hannon Atlanta, GA
- Will Herman, Atlanta, GA
- Ed Heys Atlanta, GA
- Jaime Hockin Atlanta, GA
- Hamilton Holmes Atlanta, GA
- Samuel D. Holmes Atlanta, GA
- Jason E. Hudson Roswell, GA
- Scott Hutchison Atlanta, GA
- Logan Ide Atlanta, GA
- Mike Ivey Atlanta, GA
- Stephen M. Joiner Atlanta, GA
- Will Jones Augusta, GA
- Sid Jones Atlanta, GA
- Roger F. Kahn Linville, NC
- Ryan Katz Alexandria, VA
- Catherine Knox Augusta, GA
- J. Hardman Knox Atlanta, GA
- F. Lamar Lewis Athens, GA
- Andrew Lipman Atlanta, GA*
- Luther Lockwood Charlotte, NC
- Archie Lowe Atlanta, GA
- John L. Ludwig Sea Island, GA
- Tony Martin, Savannah, GA
- Cliff McCurry Savannah, GA
- Scott McGee, Atlanta, GA
- Andy McGhee Atlanta, GA
- Ted McMullan Atlanta, GA
- Timothy W. Murphy Jr., Atlanta, GA
- Hollis Dorsey Meidl Franklin, TN
- Steve Molinari Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
- Tim Murphy Atlanta, GA
- Clarence Vaughan Nalley, IV Atlanta, GA
- David G. Newton Griffin, GA *
- Howell W. Newton Forsyth, GA
- Marlan L. Nichols Kathleen, GA
- Frank K. Norton Gainesville, GA *
- Allison Karl O’Kelly Ft. Washington, PA
- Jay O’Meara III Marietta, GA
- John O’Neill Atlanta, GA
- Jon Oppenheim Atlanta, GA
- Mike Ostergard Marietta, GA
- Trey Paris Atlanta, GA
- Andrea Tabor Pearson Sea Island, GA
- Rachel Perry Atlanta, GA
- John R. Phelps Atlanta, GA
- Carter Posner Atlanta, GA
- Laurence H. Powell Atlanta, GA
- L. Phil Reames Atlanta, GA
- Greg Rizzo Houston, TX
- Cindy Robinett Savannah, GA
- John Rooker Athens, GA
- Scott Russell Atlanta, GA
- Camille Russo Savannah, GA
- Brian Satisky Atlanta, GA
- Mark Saussy Thomasville, GA
- John Schraudenbach Duluth, GA
- Abram Serotta Augusta, GA
- James Shepherd* Atlanta, GA
- John Sheppard Tampa, FL
- Ameet Shetty Duluth, GA
- Scott Sink Birmingham, AL
- Shad Steadman Roanoke, VA
- Winburn E. Stewart, Jr. Macon, GA
- Deborah Storey Saint Petersburg, FL
- Travis Storey Jacksonville, FL
- Victor C. Sullivan* Albany, GA
- Joseph Terrell Atlanta, GA
- Brian Thomas Cumming, GA
- Kenneth L. Thrasher Atlanta, GA
- Grant Tribble Athens, GA
- William E. Underwood, Atlanta, GA
- Craig Walker Jacksonville, FL
- Larry Warnock Warner Robins, GA
- Charles Watson Charlotte, NC
- Larry Webb* Athens, GA
- Steven E. Weinstein* Big Canoe, GA
- Nancy Whatley Atlanta, GA
- Lowell W. White Eatonton, GA
- Buck Wiley Atlanta, GA
- Cleveland R. Willcoxon* Atlanta, GA
- Vicki Williams New York, NY
Note: * denotes deceased member