300 Terry College Alumnae and friends gathered at The Coca-Cola Company for the 2024 Professional Women's Conference.

The Terry College is thrilled to announce a new entity that will lead our comprehensive efforts in analytics: the M. Douglas and V. Kay Ivester Institute for Business Analytics and Insights. Named for Doug Ivester (BBA ’69) and his wife, Kay, the institute will not only augment analytics instruction at Terry, but also provide key resources for empirical research and be a hub for the college to disseminate analytics expertise to our stakeholders. A dedication ceremony was held Friday, November 22 to honor the Ivesters and officially open the institute. 

William Laube (BBA '77), known to all as Billy, was honored by St. Pius X Catholic High School with the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Laube has been a loyal alumnus for over 50 years, graduating in 1972, and is known for his lifelong dedication to service, leadership, and community engagement. His time at Terry helped shape the leadership and professional skills that fueled his 25-year career with Macy’s in New York, where he led division-winning initiatives like the Bag Hunger Competition. Beyond his professional achievements, Laube embodies the values of pride, integrity, unity, and sacrifice, which he continues to demonstrate through his commitment to his alma maters and community. Laube and his wife, Lisa (BBA '85), established the Billy '72 and Lisa Laube Scholarship at St. Pius X, providing opportunities for students in need and reflecting his dedication to giving back.

Bill Linginfelter (BBA '78) will retire from Regions Bank at the end of the year, after 16 years of service and more than 46 years in banking. He currently serves as the company's Atlanta market executive and Commercial Banking regional executive for Georgia and the Carolinas. His leadership helped expand the bank’s footprint, fostering strong client relationships and community engagement. Through his strategic vision, Linginfelter has positioned Regions as a leading financial institution in the region. Linginfelter joined Regions in 2008, following leadership roles at other financial institutions. His career began in 1978 at Fulton National Bank, a predecessor of Bank of America. Linginfelter has also served as Chair of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, The Georgia Chamber, and the Georgia Research Alliance boards. Linginfelter graduated in 1978 with a BBA in Accounting. 

Kiana Morris (MBA '14) has been named a 2024 Outstanding Atlanta honoree, for her community involvement. The Outstanding Atlanta organization recognizes ten young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 for distinguishing themselves in their careers and service to Atlanta's community. Honorees hold key positions in business, politics, education, non-profit organizations, volunteer, and charitable endeavors. Morris is the Chief Strategy Office for Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), where she monitors the Center's strategic direction and priorities. Morris received a Master of Business Administration in 2014 and served on the Terry College Young Alumni Board from 2016-2019.

Matthew Tesvich (BBA '23) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skunk Skin, science-based socks designed to neutralize foot odor. Tesvich's personal battle with stinky feet inspired him to create this unique product. Skunk Skin's success was spotlighted on Buy It Now,  a new competition show on Prime Video, where Tesvich showcased the product to a panel of judges and a live audience of 100 customers. The show challenges entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas in just 90 seconds, emphasizing the product's popularity and problem-solving potential. Tesvich graduated with a degree in Management Information Systems and an Entrepreneurship Certificate in 2023. The  Entrepreneurship Program provided mentorship and resources to refine his business model. 

Lisa Kelly (BBA '81) has been named one of Georgia's Most Influential Leaders in the 2024 Georgia 500 issue of Georgia Trend magazine. The Georgia 500 recognition reflects Kelly's transformative work with the two flagship tax credit organizations that are advancing K-12 education and rural healthcare in Georgia. Kelly is the Founding Executive Director and present Senior Advisor to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program and Georgia HEART Hospital Program. Under Kelly's leadership, Georgia GOAL has opened doors for tens of thousands of students across the state, empowering families with access to private K-12 education options for their children. With over 25 years of experience in public accounting and business, Kelly has brought valuable expertise to her work. Kelly graduated in 1981 with a BBA in Accounting.

Maranie Brown (MBT '23) has been named to the Georgia Trend 40 Under 40 list, recognized for her professional success and dedication to community service. As Vice President of Data Product Delivery at BlackRock and an alumna of Terry’s Master of Business and Technology program, Brown exemplifies leadership and excellence. Her volunteer work includes key roles with organizations like HOPE Atlanta, Ser Familia, and United Way of Greater Atlanta, focusing on education, poverty alleviation, and economic empowerment. Her achievements and service inspire the Terry College community.

Douglas Ivester (BBA '69) graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1969. His long and successful career at The Coca-Cola Company was capped by his selection as chairman of the board and CEO. Now retired from Coca-Cola, Doug presides over Deer Run Investments, is an emeritus trustee of the University of Georgia Foundation and is the director of the Melvin Douglas & Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation. Through the Melvin Douglas & Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation, they have been steadfast supporters of the University of Georgia, the Terry College of Business, and educational and cultural initiatives in Hall County, Georgia.

Over the past decade, Doug and Kay have devoted a significant amount of their time to supporting and guiding the Deer Run Fellows Program on behalf of the Terry College. This unique, capstone experience has been one of the most formative for the hundreds of Terry students who were chosen to be Fellows. More recently, they established the Deer Run Global Fellows program, which provides study abroad scholarships for Terry students from Hall County, Georgia, and on November 22, 2024, we celebrated the dedication of the M. Douglas and V. Kay Ivester Institute for Business Analytics and Insights! The Terry College is proud to have the Ivester name associated with educational excellence and honored throughout the Business Learning Community through the namings of Ivester Hall and the Ivester Auditorium.

The Ivester’s generous philanthropic support of the Terry College of Business not only strengthens its mission but also ensures a lasting legacy of excellence, empowering future generations of leaders and fostering a commitment to community and success for years to come. We are thankful to have such strong advocates and partners in the success of our students.

Bryce Trammell

Madeline Lee

Wesley Bacastow

The November Alumni of the Day were Bryce Trammell, Madeline Lee, and Wesley Bacastow. Trammell graduated in 2018 with a BBA in Finance and is the Associate Vice President of Finance at Aveanna Healthcare. Lee graduated in 2018 with a BBA in Risk Management and Insurance and is a Senior Safety Professional with Disney Experiences, a segment of The Walt Disney World Company. Bacastow graduated in 2020 with a BBA in Finance and Real Estate and is an Associate at PCCP LLC.

Each week, we feature an Alum of the Day, where alumni share their career, company, activities they enjoy in their downtime, favorite Georgia memories, and how they choose to give back to their community. The goal of the Alum of the Day series is to show current Terry students the types of career opportunities that exist and give them great contacts in their industry. 

Be sure to check out @terryalumni on Facebook and Instagram each Wednesday to see our next featured alum! Head to the Alum of the Day page for more information and to fill out the form. 

The Mary Virginia Terry Student Support Fund was established in 2013 to honor the inspirational leadership of educational and cultural philanthropist Mary Virginia Terry. The fund annually supports financial awards for undergraduate business majors and are presented at the Terry College Professional Women’s Conference. The awards may be utilized for domestic or international travel (including study abroad programs), books, conference fees, tuition, professional development, and career advancement. Congratulations to this year's recipients (left to right): Princess Asenuga (BBA '26), Halle Bynum (BBA '24), Daedre Davis (BBA '24), Jordan Haynes (BBA '26), Nishat Nayla (BBA '25), and Daisy Villalpando (BBA '25). 

This holiday season, buy a brick and leave a lasting tribute at the Terry College. Bricks can be personalized and will be located in the Foley Courtyard. It's a gift that not only commemorates your journey but becomes a part of our community's history. Do you have a recent or soon-to-be-graduate from the Terry College? A brick is the perfect gift!

All bricks purchased before December can expect to receive a commemorative certificate by early to mid-December.

Are you interested in mentoring a current student? Are you looking for a new job? Do you want to connect with classmates and share advice? TerryConnect is the hub for student-alumni networking for the Terry College. Students are encouraged to join and build relationships with Terry Alumni, leading to shared information and advice, hiring opportunities and long-term networking. Whatever your question, whatever your need: TerryConnect can find a helping hand and keep you connected within the Terry community. Tip: Turn on post notifications so you don't miss any opportunities! 

Stay in the loop and never miss a beat by following Terry Alumni on Instagram. The Terry College is abuzz with alumni accomplishments, student stories, exciting events, and incredible opportunities. Get social with the Terry College to stay connected and informed about all the happenings that shape our community. 

Megan Moroney (BBA '20) spoke at an MBUS Talks event with David Barbe, Director of the Music Business Certificate Program.

Kristen Dunning (MBA '24) made Oprah's Favorite Things 2024 list with her company Gently Soap, a bathing brand that caters to people struggling with irritable skin.

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