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Alumni Board

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

Alumni Awards and Gala

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 business men and women as well as sports celebrities and politicians.

Student of the Year

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

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.

Women’s Conference

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, Danette Beck. To be considered as a candidate for the Board, complete the application and be sure to include:

  • Letter(s) of recommendation
  • Resume
  • ​Professional head shot (.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 $150
  • 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 six Gala tickets ($200 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
  • Serve as a Terry College student mentor through TerryConnect
  • 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

Members

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Hardman Knox
BBA 1998
Past Chair
Hight Knox Properties, LLP

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Allison McLeod
BBA 1999
Chair
Truist

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Jason D. Huggins, CLF
BBA 1995
Vice Chair
Capstone Financial

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Nick Donkar
MBA 2005
Secretary/Treasurer
PwC

Lori Agee
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Lori Agee
BBA 2004, MBA 2009
Everest Insurance

Kevin Andrews
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Kevin Andrews
BBA 2005
Emory Healthcare

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Pam Blackburn
BBA 1990
Deloitte
 

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Jay Bowman
BBA 1994
FMI Corporation

Brown, Archie
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Archie Brown
BBA 1983
First Financial Bancorp

Laura Brown
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Laura Brown
BBA 1994, MBA 1995
ADP

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Lynn Cain
ABJ 1988, MBA 1990 
Amazon Web Services
 

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Bonnie G. Carlson
BBA 1981
 

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Margaret Chambers
AB 1991
The Lighting Chambers

Champion, Josh
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Josh Champion
BBA 2006
The Carroll Organization

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C. Ron Cheeley
BBA 1973
The Cheeley Consulting Group

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Joe Cronk
BBA 1985
Alvarez & Marsal

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Read Davis
BBA 1987
McGriff, Seibels & Williams
 

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Patrick Dodson
BBA 1994
CoStar Group

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Sam Dunlap
AB 2001 
Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC
 

Ryan Elward
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Ryan Elwart
BBA 1995
Georgia Pacific

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Brandon Gardner
BBA 2003, MBA 2010 
PNC
 

Joanna Green
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Joanna Green
BBA 1989, MBA 1990
Emory University

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Joseph W. Hamilton, III
BBA 1980
USI Insurance Services

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Phillip Hight
BBA 1996
Hight Knox Properties, LLC

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Holly Hill
BBA 1985, JD 1988
Norfolk Southern Corp.
 

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Jaime Russell Hockin
MBA 2005
Georgia Power

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Charles Hoke
BBA 1993
CIBC Atlantic Trust

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Sidney G. Jones
BBA 1986
Genuine Parts Company

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Chloe Kelley
BBA 2006
PIMCO

Lerner, David
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David Lerner
BBA 1990
Ascent CPA Group

Lewis, Derrick
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Derrick Lewis
BBA 2004
Raymond James

Lovein, Matt
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Matt Lovein
BBA 1996, MBA 2000
Ironwood Insurance Services
 

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Maripat McCune
BBA 1987
CSI Leasing

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Mary Richardson McDaniel
BBA 2004
Goldman Sachs

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Bartley Miller
BBA 2006 
Sterling Seacrest Pritchard
 

Nine, Cristy
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Cristy Nine
BBA 1994
Savills North America

Brian Nixon
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Brian Nixon
BBA 1999
The Coca-Cola Company

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Jonathan Oppenheim
BBA 1987
Willis Towers Watson

Owens, Bryant
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Bryant Owens
MBA 1994
Wells Fargo

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Rachel Cornelius Perry
BBA 1993
Aon Corporation

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Kathleen Phelps
BBA 2006
WestRock

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Carter Posner
BBA 1996
EY

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Heather Ripley
BBA 2006, MAcc 2006
Alston & Bird
 

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John William Rooker
BBA 2002
Rooker Co.

Mary Elizabeth Sadd
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Mary Elizabeth Sadd
BBA 1987 
Modern Executive Solutions
 

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Brian Satisky
AB 1991
Steel Mart, Inc.

Self, Scott
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Scott Self
BBA 1994
Delek US Holdings

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Scotto Seydel
BBA 1994
The Seydel Companies

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Ameet Shetty
BBA 1996
Pilot Corporation

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Courtney Showell
MBA 2007
PwC

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Pat Stevens
BBA 1998
Truist Securities

Gardiner Thompson
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Gardiner Thompson
BBA 1998, JD 2001
Batson-Cook Development

Angela Tolliver
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Angela Tolliver
BBA 1992, MBA 2014
Johnson & Johnson

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G. Grant Tribble
BBA 1985,MBA 2001, MPH 2010
Benson's Inc

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Bradford Turner
BBA 1995
Newell Brands

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Andy Vance
BBA 1999
Novare Group

Vaughan, Sara Ann
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Sara Ann Shealy-Vaughan
BBA 1990, JD 1996

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Dasha Walker
BBA 2000, MAcc 2001
KPMG
 

Charles Watson
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Charles A. Watson
MBA 1994
William Blair & Company, LLC

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
  • 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
  • Kappy deButts Atlanta, GA 
  • Zack Deming, Atlanta, GA
  • Steve Denton Duluth, GA
  • Darren DeVore Marietta, GA
  • Richard D. Doherty Leslee, 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
  • Barbara Hampton Roswell, GA
  • Travis Hannon Atlanta, GA
  • Will Herman, Atlanta, GA
  • Ed Heys 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
  • Roger F. Kahn Linville, NC
  • Ryan Katz Alexandria, VA
  • Catherine Knox Augusta, 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
  • 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 
  • Mike Ostergard Marietta, GA
  • Trey Paris Atlanta, GA
  • Andrea Tabor Pearson Sea Island, GA 
  • John R. Phelps Atlanta, GA
  • Laurence H. Powell Atlanta, GA
  • L. Phil Reames Atlanta, GA
  • Greg Rizzo Houston, TX
  • Cindy Robinett Savannah, GA
  • Scott Russell Atlanta, GA
  • Camille Russo Savannah, GA
  • Mark Saussy Thomasville, GA
  • John Schraudenbach Duluth, GA
  • Abram Serotta Augusta, GA
  • James Shepherd* Atlanta, GA
  • John Sheppard Tampa, FL
  • 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
  • William E. Underwood, Atlanta, GA
  • Craig Walker Jacksonville, FL
  • Larry Warnock Warner Robins, GA
  • 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

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