Welcome New Members
Thank you to all who joined us on August 16 to welcome our 27 new members to the Board of Visitors.
We are grateful that this impressive group has chosen the University of Georgia as one of their causes to champion. Our on-campus reception gave them the opportunity to learn about the University’s mission and recent initiatives from President Jere W. Morehead and meet a few of the students that make this institution so special.
Board of Visitors Class of 2018-2020
Richard J. “Rich” Arroll II, Atlanta, Georgia, partner, Major & Arroll LLC, a commercial real estate company
Matthew P. “Matt” Brigham, Roswell, Georgia, assistant vice president and assistant treasurer, Genuine Parts Co.
Remer Y. Brinson III, Augusta, Georgia, president, State Bank and Trust Co.
Charlie Broussard, Athens, Georgia, national account manager, Merck Animal Health
Tammie Brown, Brookhaven, Georgia, philanthropist
LeRoya Chester Jennings, Atlanta, Georgia, trial attorney and founder, Chester Jennings & Smith LLC
James G. “Guyton” Cochran Jr., Carrollton, Georgia, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Southwire Co.
Elizabeth R. Cook, Columbus, Georgia, senior associate general counsel, Total System Services Inc.
Robert L. “Bob” Crutchfield, Atlanta, Georgia, managing director, American Cancer Society’s BrightEdge Venture Fund
John F. “Freeman” Elliott, Newnan, Georgia, president, Orkin Pest Control
Paul A. “Paton” Faletti Jr., Atlanta, Georgia, president and CEO, NCM Associates
Jonathan B. Gibson, Mooresville, North Carolina, vice president of marketing and communications, Penske Racing
Cort A. Haber, Brookhaven, Georgia, principal, Haber Investment Counsel
Rachel R. “Row” Henson, Atlanta, Georgia, retired fellow, Peoplesoft and best-selling author
Dominique I.H. Holloman, chief of staff, Representative William K. Boddie Jr., Georgia House District 62
James C. Jackson, Charlotte, North Carolina, former regional president and retail banking executive, Bank of America and Capital One
James C. “Jamie” McCurry, Savannah, Georgia, chief administrative officer, Georgia Ports Authority
Mary Elizabeth Waddell Sadd, Johns Creek, Georgia, senior client partner, Korn/Ferry International
Steven L. “Steve” Sanders, Augusta, Georgia, partner, Fulcher Hagler LLP
Brian E. Satisky, Atlanta, Georgia, owner, Steel Mart Inc.
Jodi Selvey, Atlanta, Georgia, senior vice president, principal, market leader office occupier services, Colliers International
Ronal T. “Todd” Shutley, Brookhaven, Georgia, executive vice president, SunTrust Bank
C. Diane Smock, Greenville, South Carolina, retired judge
Timothy N. “Neil” Stevens, Athens, Georgia, president and CEO, Oconee State Bank
Charles B. “Charlie” Thompson, Atlanta, Georgia, founder, ASW Distillery
Andres C. Villegas, Forsyth, Georgia, president and CEO, Georgia Forestry Association
Wiley A. Wasden III, Savannah, Georgia, managing partner, Brennan Wasden & Painter LLC
Spread the Word
Thank you for helping us tell the University of Georgia’s story. By increasing awareness about the important work being done by our students, faculty and staff, you ensure continued support for our teaching, research and service mission.
We Commit to Enhancing the Learning Environment
MADDIE DILL (AB ’18)
The University of Georgia is the largest public university in the nation to require every undergraduate student to participate in critical hands-on learning experiences.
Experiential learning is required at UGA because we know the value of firsthand experience. Internships, research, study abroad, and service-learning encourage students to be inquisitive and use their talents to seek solutions to everyday issues.
After studying abroad in six countries with the help of her Foundation Fellowship, Maddie Dill is determined to improve lives through a career in international policy.
Watch the video to learn how Maddie’s future has been impacted by her experiential learning opportunities.
We Commit to Solving Grand Challenges
William Kisaalita
Where Nsangi Racheal Sebuufu lives in rural Uganda, electricity is scarce. That means much of the milk collected in the evenings (about half of all milk produced in Uganda during the rainy season) is wasted because there’s no way to keep it cool overnight.
A native Ugandan himself, William Kisaalita, a professor of engineering at the University of Georgia, was determined to find a way to maximize small farms’ dairy profits. Using his background in mechanical and chemical engineering, Kisaalita and his team developed a cooling device that doesn’t require in-home electricity. Learn more about Kisaalita’s solution.
We Commit to Expanding Economic Prosperity Across Georgia
It Starts with Georgia
In 2006, Elbert County was $2 million in debt. Their volunteer fire department was stretched to its limits and infrastructure upkeep had fallen by the wayside. With the help of UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Elbert County has eradicated its massive debt, built five new fire stations, and improved roadways – making it an attractive home for new industries.
Learn more about the effective partnership between Elbert County and the Institute of Government.
Update
UGA Mentorship Program
The university is committed to creating a mentorship program in which students will be matched with volunteer mentors who can offer advice and guidance. Not only is this a great opportunity for students, but it’s also a way for alumni and others to connect to UGA in a meaningful way. The university is currently interviewing candidates for the position of Associate Director, UGA Mentor Program. The pilot program will launch in January 2019.
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Save the Date
Fall Board of Visitors Meeting
Tuesday, October 30
The Fall Board of Visitors Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at the Buckhead Club at 11:30 a.m. and will feature Dean Donald Leo, who joined the University of Georgia on July 1, 2013 as the first permanent dean of the College of Engineering.
Upcoming Events
- September 24: Young Alumni Trivia Night
- October 1: An Evening with UGA
- October 6: Black Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
- October 30: Fall Board of Visitors Meeting
- November 4: Cookies & Cocoa with Hairy Dawg
- November 10: Home Tailgate for Auburn Game
- November 16: Alumni Day at the UGA Bookstore
- December 8: Black Alumni Holiday Party
- January 26: Bulldog 100 Celebration
