40 Under 40 Class of 2018

Congratulations to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2018!

Out of 120,000 living alumni, nearly 50,000 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 and Armstrong graduates are known. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding young alumni.

Dayna Alexander

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Class Year/Degree: 2014 Doctor of Public Health
Title/Organization: Behavioral Scientist – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Jennifer Banks

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Class Year/Degree: 2007 BSEET Elec Engineering Tech
Title/Organization: Quality Compliance Audit Manager – Delta Air Lines, Delta Material Services
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Caroline Bevillard

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Class Year/Degree: 2011 BS Sports Management
Title/Organization: Associate Athletic Director – University of Southern Mississippi
Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Jeffrey Bush

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Class Year/Degree: 2013 BA Business Economics
Title/Organization: Chief Operating Officer – Parker’s
Location: Savannah, Georgia

Joseph Chiariello

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Class Year/Degree: 2007 BFA, Graphic Design
Title/Organization: Graphic Designer – US Patriot Tactica
Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Katie Childers

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Class Year/Degree: 2011 MBA Business
Title/Organization: Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Legislative Affairs – Office of Governor Nathan Deal
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

John Cornelius

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Class Year/Degree: 2001 BSEET Elec Engineering Tech
Title/Organization: Distribution Manager, Metro East Region – Georgia Power Company
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

James Davis

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Class Year/Degree: 2008 BA Chemistry
Title/Organization: Surgeon – South Georgia Medical Center
Location: Valdosta, Georgia

Matt Donaldson

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Class Year/Degree: 2013 BBA Finance
Title/Organization: Assistant Vice President, Controller – Durden Banking Company
Location: Twin City, Georgia

Victoria Edwards

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Class Year/Degree: 2006 BS Health Science Community Health
Title/Organization: Personnel Systems Manager – US Army
Location: Personnel Systems Manager – US Army

Robert Goolsby

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Class Year/Degree: 2007 BSIT IT/Knowledge Management and IT Integration
Title/Organization: Vice President, Professional Services – Fiserv
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia

Alex Grovenstein

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Class Year/Degree: 2002
BS Public Relations
Title/Organization: Auctioneer – Self Employed
Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Matthew Heil

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Class Year/Degree: 2001 BM Performance
Title/Organization: Special Bandsman – US Army
Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Jonathan Herschell

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Class Year/Degree: 2005 BA Political Science
Title/Organization: Assistant City Manager – City of Hartwell, Georgia
Location: Hartwell, Georgia

Dean Hudson

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Class Year/Degree: 2006/2011
BBA Logistics/Intermodal Transportation; MBA
Title/Organization: Regional Business Manager – J.B. Hunt Transport
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Jonathan Judy

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Class Year/Degree: 2006 BS Public Relations
Title/Organization: Chief Technology and Information Officer- Tift County Board of Education
Location: Tifton, Georgia

Adrian King

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Class Year/Degree: 2013 BA International Studies
Title/Organization: Public Health Program Associate, Project Coordinator – Emory University
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Kathryn Lanier

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Class Year/Degree: 2012 BSCHEM Chemistry
Title/Organization: Director of STEM Education Outreach – Southern Research
Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Beau Leyse

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Class Year/Degree: 2009 BS Community Health
Title/Organization: Pataula Adult Felony Drug Court Coordinator
Location: Randolph County, Georgia

Memory Littles

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Class Year/Degree: 2003/2008 BS Broadcasting; MED Higher Education
Title/Organization: Director of Student Activities – Georgia Southern University
Location: Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty Campuses

Kyle Lopez

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Class Year/Degree: 2006 BS Physics
Title/Organization: Research Scientist – Georgia Institute of Technology,
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Nandi Marshall

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Class Year/Degree: 2012
Doctor of Public Health
Title/Organization: Assistant Professor of Public Health – Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus,
Location: Savannah, GA

Brittney Mobley

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Class Year/Degree: 2003 BSED Early Childhood Education
Title/Organization: Principal – Taylors Creek Elementary, Liberty County Board of Education
Location: Hinesville, Georgia

Wayne Murphy

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Class Year/Degree: 2004 BBA Management
Title/Organization: Branch Manager – Queensborough Bank & Trust
Location: Savannah, Georgia

Paul Newman

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Class Year/Degree: 2005 BBA Marketing/Sales Sales Management
Title/Organization: Owner/Broker – Statesboro Real Estate
Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Wesley Olliff

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Class Year/Degree: 2007 BBA Management
Title/Organization: Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending – Colony Bank
Location: Savannah, Georgia

Dominique Quarles

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Class Year/Degree: 2011 BS Biology
Title/Organization: Director of Diversity and Inclusion – University of Georgia,
Location: Athens, Georgia

Deborah Rodriguez Garcia

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Class Year/Degree: 2010/2012 BA Modern Languages; Master of Arts in Modern Languages: Spanish
Title/Organization: Regional Education Program Coordinator – Mission Rabies
Location: Global

Christopher Rogers

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Class Year/Degree: 2011 BSB Biology
Title/Organization: Pediatrician – Pediatric Associates of Savannah
Location: Savannah, Georgia

Clinton Rouse

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Class Year/Degree: 2004 BS Recreation/Natural and Cultural Resource Management
Title/Organization: Park Manager – Richard B. Russell State Park
Location: Elberton, Georgia

Kutina Ruhumbika

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Class Year/Degree: 2002 BBA Marketing/Fashion Merchandising
Title/Organization: Vice President of People – Barteca Restaurant Group
Location: New York, New York

David Schott

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Class Year/Degree: 2016 MBA; DPH
Title/Organization: Chief Operating Officer – South Georgia Medical Center
Location: Valdosta, Georgia

Erica Sellers

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Class Year/Degree: 2004/2012, BBA Management/Human Resources Management; MBA
Title/Organization: Director of Marketing and Sales – Morris Multimedia, Statesboro Magazine
Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Anthony Setari

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Class Year/Degree: 2009 BA Writing and Linguistics
Title/Organization: Data Fellow, Research and Evaluation Specialist – District of Columbia Public Schools
Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Hollie Sisk

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Class Year/Degree: 2001/2005 BSED Special Education; MED Instructional Technology
Title/Organization: Instructional Service Coordinator – Georgia Southern College of Education, Armstrong Campus
Location: Savannah, Georgia

Donovan Thompson

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Class Year/Degree: 2010 BSCHEM Chemistry
Title/Organization: Senior Research Chemist – AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry Global R&D,
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey

Brittany Tucker

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Class Year/Degree: 2008 MS Sports Management
Title/Organization: Director of Leadership Training – 3Ci
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Jarrett Walsh

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Class Year/Degree: 2003 BS Chemistry
Title/Organization: Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery – University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine
Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Jermaine Whirl

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Class Year/Degree: 2010 MED Adult Education and Community Leadership
Title/Organization: Vice President of Learning & Workforce Development – Greenville Technical College
Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Curtis Williams

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Class Year/Degree: 2009 BBA Information Systems
Title/Organization: Owner – HHE Enterprise, Curtis J. & Associates,
Location: Smyrna, Georgia