40 Under 40 Class of 2016

Congratulations to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2016!

Out of over 83,000 living alumni, more than 33,000 are under 40 years old. 40 Under 40 honorees not only represent the excellence of the University’s young alumni, but also demonstrate the positive contributions and remarkable achievements for which Georgia Southern graduates are known. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding young alumni.

David Berger

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Class Year/Degree: 2009 BS Information Technology
Title/Organization: Petty Officer Third Class, United States Navy Submarine Sonar Technician
Location: Lake St. Louis, MO

Timothy J. Blom

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Class Year/Degree: 1999 BS.Ed. Secondary Education, 2001 MS.Ed. Secondary Education
Title/Organization: Curriculum Coordinator,
Metropolitan School District, Washington Township
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Ansley Booker

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Class Year/Degree: 2008 BA Biology
Title/Organization: Site Coordinator,
Mercer University, Educational Opportunity Center
Location: Macon, GA

Alan R. Bray

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Class Year/Degree: 2000 BBA Finance
Title/Organization: Special Assistant to the President
Advance Lead, White House
Location: Falls Church, VA

Trevor Castaneda

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Class Year/Degree: 2007 BS. Kinesiology; 2011 M.H.A. Healthcare Administration
Title/Organization: Chief Executive Officer, Newport Medical Center
Location: Newport, TN

Travis Chance

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Class Year/Degree: 2004 BBA Marketing
Title/Organization: President & Owner,
CFG Wealth Management, LLC
Location: Statesboro, GA

Seth M. Coker

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Class Year/Degree: 2008 BS Political Science
Title/Organization: Director of Government Relations,
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Location: Sandy Springs, GA

Shannaan Dawda

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Class Year/Degree: 2009 BBA Finance
Title/Organization: Founder/Financial Coach, True Financial, LLC.
Location: Atlanta, GA

Marcqwon T.M. Day, M.D.

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Class Year/Degree: 2011 BS Biology
Title/Organization: Family Physician, University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Stockbridge, GA

Brendon G. DelToro

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Class Year/Degree: 2009 BS Justice Studies
Title/Organization: Vice President, Political Strategy,
iHeartMedia, Inc.
Location: Washington, D.C.

Jaclyn K. Donovan

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Class Year/Degree: 2000 BS Sports Medicine
Title/Organization: Athletic Training Services Coordinator
Vereen Rehabilitation Center
Location: Moultrie, GA

Zakira I. Edwards

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Class Year/Degree: 2012 B.S.P.H. Health Education and Promotion
Title/Organization: Autism Behavior Therapist/Program Coordinator,
All Kids First LLC.
Location: Berkeley Lake, GA

Ben C. Freakley

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Class Year/Degree: 2000 BS Public Relations
2003 MS Sport Management
2013 MS Sport Psychology
Title/Organization: General Manager/Head Coach,
TormentaFC
Location: Statesboro, GA

Kevin Gaines

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Class Year/Degree: 2000 BS Mathematics Education
Title/Organization: Principal, Hart County High School
Location: Hartwell, GA

James Hammond

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Class Year/Degree: 2006 BS Broadcasting
Title/Organization: Managing Partner, Ikon Filmworks LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA

Michael J. Hardy

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Class Year/Degree: 2004 BS Political Science
Title/Organization: Director of Strategic Engagement,
The Association of Former Students
Texas A&M University
Location: College Station, TX

MAJ Sheila L. Howell

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Class Year/Degree: 2003 BS Special Education, 2014 MBA
Title/Organization: Assistant Product Manager, Ground Soldier Systems, Nett Warrior Future Initiatives United States Army
Location: Woodbridge, VA

Jason Hoynes

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Class Year/Degree: 2002 BBA Information Systems
Title/Organization: Senior Net Infrastructure Analyst, Assurant, Inc.
Location: Marietta, GA

Schuyler F. Hoynes

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Class Year/Degree: 2004 MBA
Title/Organization: Staff Attorney, Cobb County Probate Court
Location: Marietta, GA

Shauna Joye

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Class Year/Degree: 2003 BS Biology
Title/Organization: Assistant Professor, Georgia Southern University
Location: Statesboro, GA

Raymona Lawrence

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Class Year/Degree: 2000 BS Kinesiology;
2003 M.P.H. Community Health;
2010 Dr.PH. Community Health Behavior and Education
Title/Organization: Assistant Professor, Community Health,
Georgia Southern University
Location: Statesboro, GA

Matthew Lee

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Class Year/Degree: 2004 BS Construction Management
Title/Organization: Senior Project Manager/Business Development,
Young Contracting/SE, Inc.
Location: Canton, GA

Kristen Lord

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Class Year/Degree: 2005 BBA Accounting
2006 Macc Accounting
Title/Organization: Chief Financial Officer,
Mauldin & Jenkins LLC.
Location: Atlanta, GA

Kalib G. Mata

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Class Year/Degree: 2005 BS Information Technology
Title/Organization: Program Manager,
Defense Intelligence Agency
US Africa Command
Location: Molesworth, U.K

Josh McCain

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Class Year/Degree: 2009 BS Health and Physical Education
Title/Organization: President & Co-Founder, Big Sky Bravery
Location: Bozeman, MT

Brendan McGowan

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Class Year/Degree: 2002 BS Management Information Systems
Title/Organization: Chief Technology Officer, Board Member,
Safe Systems, Inc.
Location: Woodstock, GA

Yannik McKie

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Class Year/Degree: 2014 BBA Marketing
Title/Organization: Marketing Business Consultant,
Executive Director, YP Marketing Solutions/The McKie Foundation
Location: Hephzibah, GA

Ryan McNeal

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Class Year/Degree: 2002 BS Justice Studies
2007 MPA
Title/Organization: Chief Investigator,
Georgia Department of Community Health
Board of Dentistry
Location: Statesboro, GA

America Minc

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Class Year/Degree: 2000 BBA Human Resource Management
2003 MBA
Title/Organization: Director, Recreation Facilities & Fitness
Campus Recreation & Intramurals
Location: Statesboro, GA

Elisha Parkhill

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Class Year/Degree: 2003 BS Child and Family Development
Title/Organization: Executive Officer to the
Air Force Deputy Surgeon General
United States Air Force
Location: Alexandria, VA

Stacey Roach

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Class Year/Degree: 2001 BS Computer Science
Title/Organization: Managing Partner, Inventure IT
Location: Menlo, GA

Vance T. Rosen

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Class Year/Degree: 2009 BS Justice Studies
Title/Organization: Criminal Investigations Division, Lieutenant
Henry County Police Department
Location: Jackson, GA

Sally Scott

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Class Year/Degree: 2011 BBA Management
Title/Organization: Regional Director of Development,
Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation
Location: Statesboro, GA

Bryan Sears

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Class Year/Degree: 2005 BS Chemistry
Title/Organization: Assistant Professor of Chemistry,
Emmanuel College
Location: Boston, MA

Trey Sheppard

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Class Year/Degree: 1999 BBA Finance
Title/Organization: Vice President, Kaolin Mining Operations
Howard Sheppard, Inc.
Location: Sandersville, GA

Alan Skipper

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Class Year/Degree: 2008 BS Nursing
Title/Organization: Co-Owner,
Southern Manor Retirement Inn
Location: Statesboro, GA

Bryant Smalley

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Class Year/Degree: 2002 BS Psychology;
2003 MS Psychology
Title/Organization: Executive Director, Rural Health Research Institute,
Georgia Southern University
Location: Statesboro, GA

Berkeley Teate

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Class Year/Degree: 2012 BA Political Science
Title/Organization: Research Assistant, Countering ISIS Propaganda,
The Carter Cente
Location: Atlanta, GA

Russell Vickers

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Class Year/Degree: 2010 BS Biology
Title/Organization: Supply Operations Officer in Charge,
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Location: Griffin, GA

Julie Warner

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Class Year/Degree: 2004 BS English Education
Title/Organization: Education Research Analyst,
U.S. Department of Education
Location: Alexandria, VA