UGA Alumni Association Board of Directors

The UGA Alumni Association Board of Directors serves in an advisory capacity to promote, support and advance the programs and services provided by the UGA Alumni Association to the UGA community.

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Executive Committee 2025-2026

Corey Dortch, 79th President

(BSA ’03, MED ’05, PHD ’11)

Marietta, Georgia
Co-Founder and Consulting Director
Hines Dortch, LLC

Paton Faletti, Vice President

(BBA ’99)

Atlanta, Georgia
President/CEO
NCM Associates

Charlita Stephens, Secretary

(ABJ ’89)

Decatur, Georgia
Vice President, Corporate Partnerships
Habitat for Humanity International

C. Lee Zell <br /> Immediate Past President

C. Lee Zell
Immediate Past President

(AB ’96)

Atlanta, Georgia
Media Consultant
Georgia Dept. of Public Health

Selby Hill
Engagement Chair

(ABJ ’14)

Atlanta, Georgia
Founder & Managing Partner, Yonder Yoga

Don Grimsley
Mentorship Chair

(BBA ’96, MBA ’99)

Gainesville, Georgia
President
Grimsley Enterprises, Inc. / BHHS Commercial Real Estate

Adam C. Johnson <br />Development Chair</br>

Adam C. Johnson
Development Chair

(MBA ’16)

Marietta, Georgia
Privacy Program Manager, Meta

Board of Directors 2025-2026

Charlene Johnson Benn

(BS ’85)

Suwanee, Georgia
Director of Operations and Technology Strategy
Fiserv

Jalena Bradley

(ABJ ’96)

Greensboro, Georgia
Homemaker

Santhia Curtis

(AB ‘88, JD ’91)

Smyrna, Georgia
General Counsel, Corporate Secretary
Storm Energia

Danelle Faust

(BBA ’95)

Deerfield, Illinois
Consulting Managing Director, Accenture

Eddie Garrett

(BSA ‘06, MBA ’08)

Winnetka, Illinois
EVP-Strategy, Current Global

Hamilton Holmes Jr.

(BBA ’90)

Atlanta, Georgia
Business Development Director
Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects

Thomas Wayne Hoover

(ABJ ’83)

Athens, Georgia
Retired
Chick-Fil-A

Ashley M. Horne

(ABJ ’01)

Atlanta, Georgia
Chief Marketing Officer, Womble Bond Dickinson (U.S.)

Kimberly Kingsfield

(BBA ’90)

Atlanta, Georgia
Homemaker
Self-Employed

Chuck Kinnebrew

(BSED ’75)

Smyrna, Georgia
Retired / Former VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Floor and Decor

Ann Lerch

(ABJ ’97)

Savannah, Georgia
Director of Annual Giving
The Savannah Country Day School

Garrett Mack

(BSFR ‘09, MFR ’11)

Athens, Georgia
Portfolio Manager
Forest Investment Associates L.P.

Adison Marsh

(BSA ’25)

Statesboro, Georgia
Ex-Officio - President
Student Alumni Council

Elliott Marsh

(BSA ’02, MAL ’11)

Statesboro, Georgia
Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Emerson Moon

(BSW ‘24, MPA ’26)

Athens, Georgia
Ex-Officio - President
Graduate Student Association

Jessica McClellan

(AB ’00, JD ’03)

Potomac, Maryland
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice

Jason Morris

(BSA ’97)

Ocilla, Georgia
Regional President
Colony Bank

John Neely IV

(BBA ’25)

Savannah, Georgia
Ex-Officio - President
Student Government Association

Rachel Perry

(BBA ’93)

Mableton, Georgia
Head of Client Engagement, North America | Atlanta Innovation Hub Leader
American International Group, Inc.

Lucy Pinto

(BBA ’12)

Montclair, New Jersey
Business Inclusion Program Manager
Google

Deretta Rhodes

(BSFCS ’92, PHD ’10)

Atlanta, Georgia
EVP/Chief People Capital Officer, Atlanta Braves

Christian Robinson

(BBA ’04)

Charlotte, North Carolina
Senior Vice President/Wealth Advisor, Truist

Matt Sawhill

(BBA ’01)

Rome, Georgia
Principal
Sawhill Strategic Partners

Elizabeth Bowen Shoemaker

(ABJ ’06)

Macon, Georgia
Asst. U.S. Attorney
U.S. Dept. of Justice Middle District of Georgia

Daniel Stewart

(BSFCS ’05)

Augusta, Georgia
President and Owner
Wier/Stewart

Brian Stone

(BSFR ‘99, MFR ’01)

Macon, Georgia
Director of Business Development,
Forest Resources Consultants, Inc.

Krista Stone

(BSPH ’95)

Metter, Georgia
Owner, Pharmacist
HIS Pharmacy & Gifts

Andres Villegas

(BSA ’98)

Fernandina Beach, Florida
Vice President Public Affairs & Communications
Rayonier Wood Products

Jill S. Walton

(BSA ’99, MPA ’03), Ex-Officio

Athens, Georgia
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, UGA

Scott Williams

(AB ’86)

Ellenwood, Georgia
Senior Director SEC Network Multimedia Sales
ESPN, Inc.

Board Resources

Vision

To be the heart of the University of Georgia creating meaningful connections for lifelong engagement and support of the UGA family worldwide.

Mission

The UGA Alumni Association advances the academic excellence, interests, and traditions of Georgia’s flagship university by inspiring engagement through relevant programming, enhanced connections, and effective communications.

Important Dates

Next Meeting: January 28

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Questions? Email Jennifer Johnson

Read about our Board Members

UGA Alumni Association welcomes new volunteers to board of directors and leadership councils

August 24, 2020

The UGA Alumni Association welcomes new alumni volunteers to the Board of Directors, Black Alumni Leadership Council, Women of UGA Leadership Council, and the Young Alumni Leadership Council.

Meet Julie Wade, new UGA Alumni Association board member and previous 40 Under 40 honoree

August 24, 2018

When Julie Wade (AB ’96, JD ’00) first stepped foot on the University of Georgia campus to begin her undergraduate education she never envisioned attending law school—she also never imagined having the opportunity to serve on the UGA Alumni Association Board of Directors more than 20 years later.

Meet new alumni board member Truitt Eavenson (BSAE ’83)

August 20, 2018

Truitt Eavenson is dedicating his time to giving back to the place that helped shape him by serving on the board of the UGA Alumni Association.