²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Alumni Board of Directors

The ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Alumni Association strives to build positive, long-term relationships among ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ alumni, the University, and the community; provide value-added services to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ alumni through networking opportunities, affinity programs, and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-wide events; and support the long-term objectives of the University through fundraising, fostering community support, and advocating for ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ.

Six officers and 21 board members govern the association, serve the initiatives of the University, and represent the perspectives of a diverse alumni community from both sides of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ’s legacy tree (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University and Southern Polytechnic State University).

Our Mission and Vision

Mission Statement

The ²ÝÁñÊÓƵAA strives to:

  • Build positive, long-term relationships among ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ alumni, the University and community;
  • Provide value-added services to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ alumni through networking opportunities, affiliation programs, and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-wide events;
  • And support the long-term objectives of the University through fundraising, fostering community support, and advocating for ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ.

Vision Statement

Bridge Builders for Alumni Success, University Development, and Community Relationships

Executive Committee 2024 – 2025

Caric Martin

Caric Martin, President  

ABA '76
Director, Statewide Engagement
Georgia's Own Credit Union

Wayne McGary

Wayne McGary, Vice President

BS '99
Vice President
Croy Engineering

Michelle Kimrey

Michelle Kimrey, Secretary    

BS '07, EMBA '22
Manager
Wellstar Health System

Tanjalon Solomon Lewis

Tanjalon Solomon Lewis, Immediate Past President   

MS '02
Program Manager
Warner Media

Ericka Bayonne

Ericka Bayonne, Nominating Committee Chair

MS '97
Chief Communications Officer
State Road and Tollway Authority

Cassie Cotter

Cassie Cotter, Governance Committee Chair

BBA '14
Senior Project Manager
Amplifi

Lance Burchett

Lance Burchett, Vice President for Advancement and CEO of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Foundation

 

Frances Beusse

Frances Beusse, Executive Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

 

Board Members (Directors-at-Large) 2024 – 2025

Lynn Alters

Lynn Alters    

BS '85, MS '95
Senior Costing Analyst
Wellstar Health System

Brittany Booth

Brittany Booth

BBA '12
Associate Director, Marketing and Member Services
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Sports and Recreation

Grey Drummonds

Grey Drummonds

BBA '21
Account Manager
Private Equity

Allen English

Allen English

BBA '18
Associate
Haddow & Company

Quinn Green

Quinn Green  

MBA '21
Real Estate Advisor
Century 21 Connect Realty

Tiané Hamler

Tiané Hamler  

BA '12
Senior Administrative Assistant
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Joanne Louis

Joanne Louis

BBA '06, MBA '21
Accountant
Troutman, Pepper, Hamilton, Sanders, LLP

Marielle Matthews

Marielle Matthews   

BM '18
Planner & Producer
Drake Social Events

Ashley Nealy

Ashley Nealy   

BS '10, MIS '11
Assistant Director, Support Services
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration

Zachary Navejas

Zachary Navejas  

BASc '14
Senior Visualization Developer
Kforce Inc

Kim Wigington

Kim Wigington

BS '89
Director
Brookwood Christian School

Jamila Young

Jamila Young

BA '09
Partner
Moore and Young Legal Solutions

 

Emeriti Members

Steven Ellis

Steven Ellis 

BS '03

Teronzo Helm

Teronzo Helm

EMBA '02

David McKoy

David McKoy

MS '05

Ben Phillips

AEET '65

Ray Pinkerton

Ray Pinkerton

AEET '61