40 Under 40 Class of 2014

Congratulations to the Inugural 40 Under 40 Class of 2014

These prominent graduates have made and impact in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors. They also aspire to uphold the core values of Georgia Southern University of integrity, civility, kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social responsibility.

Trip Addison

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Class Year/Degree: BS Construction (’08), MBA (’09)
Title/Organization: Deputy Director, Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
Location: Atlanta, GA

Scott Bean

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Class Year/Degree: BS Construction (’11)
Title/Organization: Scheduling Engineer TIC-The Industrial Company, Kiewit Corp.
Location: Omaha, NE

Lindsey Blom

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Class Year/Degree: BS Psychology (’99), MS Kinesiology (’01)
Title/Organization: Associate Professor, Ball State University
Location: Fishers, IN

CAPT Philip Boldt

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Class Year/Degree: B.A. History (’04)
Title/Organization: Captain, United States Army
Location: Maplewood, MO

Salua Brannen

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Class Year/Degree: BA International Studies (’98)
Title/Organization: Customer Care Key Accounts
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
Location: Savannah, GA

Kate Channell

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Class Year/Degree: BBA Marketing (’01), MBA (’03)
Title/Organization: Director, Marketing & Media, College of Business Administration, Georgia Southern University
Location: Statesboro, GA

Jordan Chester

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Class Year/Degree: BA Political Science (’08)
Title/Organization: Corporate Counsel, Distribution NOW
Location: Houston, TX

Jemelleh Coes

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Class Year/Degree: BSED (’08), MED (’10)
Title/Organization: 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Department of Education
Location: Statesboro, GA

Mario Cruz

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Class Year/Degree: BS Kinesiology (’05)
Title/Organization: Rehabilitation Coordinator, CRMC Sports Medicine at Tennessee Tech
Location: Cookeville, TN

Amy Dietrich

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Class Year/Degree: BS Public Relations (’11)
Title/Organization: Director Communications and Continuing Education, Georgia Psychological Association
Location: Atlanta, GA

Rebecca Elliott

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Class Year/Degree: BS Industrial Engineering Technology (’97), MT (’03)
Title/Organization: Engineer, Gulfstream Aerospace
Location: Guyton, GA

Jason Epps

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Class Year/Degree: BBA Management (’99)
Title/Organization: National Customer Manager, Kraft Foods
Location: Rogers, AR

Ryan Foley

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Class Year/Degree: BBA Management (’03), MBA (’05)
Title/Organization: Vice President for Student Affairs, Ogeechee Technical College
Location: Statesboro, GA

Lea Anne Foster

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Class Year/Degree: B.A. Communication Arts, English (’96)
Title/Organization: Vice President, Strategic Communications, National Association of Manufacturers
Location: Alexandria, VA

John Fulford

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Class Year/Degree: BS Construction (’07)
Title/Organization: Project Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Location: Smyrna, GA

Shannon Halstead

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Class Year/Degree: BS Justice Studies (’98)
Title/Organization: Sergeant, Street Crimes Unit, City of St. Petersburg Police Department
Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Kim Hartsock

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Class Year/Degree: BBA Accounting (’00), 2001 MACC (’01)
Title/Organization: Partner, Warren Averett, LLC
Location: Duluth, GA

Susan Herring

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Class Year/Degree: 1999 BBA Accounting
Title/Organization:Director, Initial Phase Operations Finance, Gulfstream Aerospace
Location: Pembroke, GA

Torri Jackson

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Class Year/Degree: 1999 BSED, 2002 MED
Title/Organization: Educator, Liberty County Board of Education
Location: Ludowici, GA

Russell Keen

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Class Year/Degree: BBA Finance (’99)
Title/Organization: Educator, Liberty County Board of Education
Location: Ludowici, GA

James Kicklighter

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Class Year/Degree: 2010 BS Public Relations
Title/Organization: Writer/Director
James Kicklighter
Location: Los Angeles, CA

CAPT John Kile

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Class Year/Degree: 2010 BS Justice Studies
Title/Organization: United States Army
Location: El Paso, TX

Mychael Knight

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Class Year/Degree: 2002 BS Fashion Merchandising
& Apparel Design
Title/Organization: Fashion Designer & Stylist
Mychael Knight, Inc.
Location: Hephzibah, GA

Jason Lawrence

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Class Year/Degree: BS Justice Studies (’06), MPA (’07)
Title/Organization:Deputy Chief of Staff
Congressman Lynn Westmoreland
Location: Washington, DC

Malcolm Lee

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Class Year/Degree: BS Health Science (’99)
Title/Organization: Music Executive
Upper Echelon Music Group
Location: Riverdale, GA

Teresa MacCartney

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Class Year/Degree: B.S. Mathematics (’99), MPA (’01)
Title/Organization: Director & CFO
Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget
Location: Marietta, GA

Kameelah Martin

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Class Year/Degree: BA English (’00)
Title/Organization: Assistant Professor
African American Literature, Savannah State University
Location: Savannah, GA

Bob Mikell

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Class Year/Degree: BA History (’07)
Title/Organization: Attorney
Brown Rountree, PC
Location: Statesboro, GA

Jennifer Mock

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Class Year/Degree: 2004 BBA Finance,
Risk Management, Marketing
Title/Organization: Attorney/Partner
The Mock Law Firm, LLC
Location: Statesboro, GA

Dr. Thomas Mullis

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Class Year/Degree: BS Chemistry (’99)
Title/Organization:Physician, Dublin ENT Associates
Location: Dublin, GA

Dr. Becky Owen

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Class Year/Degree: BS Chemistry (’99)
Title/Organization: Supervisory Chemist
US Food and Drug Administration
Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Yvonne Parkhurst

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Class Year/Degree: BS Sports Management (’04); MBA (’06)
Title/Organization: High Performance Team Services Manager
USA Rugby
Location: San Diego, CA

Nick Pearson

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Class Year/Degree: 2010 BS Political Science
Title/Organization:
Location: Director, Federal Government Relations
Tennessee Valley Authority
Washington, DC

Matt Ramsey

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Class Year/Degree: 1998 BS Political Science
Title/Organization:
Location: Attorney
Warner, Hooper and Ramsey, Attorneys at Law
Fayetteville, GA

Blain Rhodes

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Class Year/Degree: 2010 BGS General Studies
Title/Organization:
Location:Manager A & R
Warner/Chappell Music
Nashville, TN

Brad Sheffield

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Class Year/Degree:

2001 BS Mechanical Engineering Technology
2003 MBA

Title/Organization:
Location:

Sr. Vice President
Retail Lead/Bank Support Manager
Sea Island Bank, A Division of Synovus Bank
Statesboro, GA

Liz Longshore Stephens

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Class Year/Degree: BS Public Relations (’99)
Title/Organization: Executive Director
MedBank
Location: Savannah, GA

Dennette Thornton

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Class Year/Degree: BS Sport Management (’01)
Title/Organization:Sr. Manager, Group & Premium Sales
Atlanta Braves
Location: Stockbridge, GA

Dr. Jacob Warren

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Class Year/Degree: BS Mathematics (’02);
BS Biology (’03)
Title/Organization: Endowed Chair/Director/Associate Professor
Mercer University
Location: Statesboro, GA

Justin Wright

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Class Year/Degree: BBA Management (’02); MBA (’03)
Title/Organization: Director of Independent Sales
Great Southern Wood Preserving
Location: Dothan, AL