Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

Andrew Dill

Sam Holmes

Bonney Shuman

The Blue Key Service Award is presented to distinguished individuals who have made a major contribution to the University, the state and nation. Three alumni received the 2024 Blue Key Service Award at the November banquet, including Andrew Dill (BBA '06), director of U.S. government relations for Lockheed Martin; Sam Holmes (BBA '87), vice chairman of CBRE; and Bonney Shuman (BBA '80), retired CEO of Stratix Corporation. The Blue Key Honor Society is a national organization whose members are committed to leadership in student life, high scholastic achievement, service to others and citizenship. Established in 1924 at the University of Florida, the organization’s third chapter was established at the University of Georgia in 1926.

Frazier & Deeter (FD) has announced Jeremy Jones (BBA '97) as its Incoming Managing Partner, set to assume the role in January 2026. Jones, who joined FD in 2001, currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Audit Partner. He will succeed Seth McDaniel, who has led the firm for 15 years, overseeing significant expansion and sustained revenue growth. With over 25 years of public accounting experience, Jones has been instrumental in the firm's operational growth and has developed a robust client portfolio across multiple industries. He is recognized for his expertise in internal controls, financial reporting, and trend analysis. Jones is also active in professional and civic organizations, including the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 

Steve Burdette (BBA '83) will become Havertys' CEO on January 1, 2025, while continuing in his role as president and joining the board of directors. With Havertys since 1983, Burdette has gained extensive experience in store management, distribution, operations, merchandising, and marketing. Appointed president in 2021, he has played a key role in driving the company’s strategy and growth. This leadership transition is part of a strategic plan to position Havertys for continued success. As a top 100 furniture retailer with a strong market presence, Havertys looks forward to building on its legacy with Burdette at the helm.

Congratulations to the 51 Terry Alumni named to the 2025 Bulldog 100 list. Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni. Sponsored by the UGA Alumni Association, the winners were measured by the compounded annual growth rate of their business over a three-year period. See the the full list of honorees here. 

Over the years, Angel Oak Capital Advisors has been a valued partner of the Terry College, providing internship opportunities, volunteering as judges for the Stock Pitch Competition, and participating as speakers within the Finance Department.

Michael Fierman, Managing Partner and Co-CEO of Angel Oak Capital Advisors, has long been an advocate for Terry. He has contributed to the Tel Aviv Study Abroad program, served on the Terry Dean’s Advisory Council, and helped to strengthen the college’s endowment through the creation of the Michael and Caroline Fierman Shareholder Fund. Elsewhere on campus, Michael established the Michael and Caroline Fierman Professorship in Public and International Affairs, further enhancing the university’s faculty support.

Recently, Angel Oak Capital Advisors became the Premier Partner for the Terry College Bond Student Managed Investment Fund (Bond-SMIF), enabling the Finance Department to begin recruiting for the inaugural class of student investors.

With additional seed funding from Bay Point Advisors, Terry is excited to launch this new program, which, combined with a robust curriculum, will uniquely position students as future leaders in the finance industry. The initiative also helps distinguish Terry as one of the few institutions offering such a program across the country. Michael and Angel Oak Capital Advisors are valued partners dedicated to ensuring Terry students have real-world opportunities leading to successful, impact-driven careers.

The December Alumni of the Day were Guy Millner and Dustin Osborne. Millner graduated in 1988 with a BBA in Marketing and is the Senior Army Instructor at Central Gwinnett High School. Osborne graduated in 2013 with a BBA in Economics and is a Partner at Goldberg Segalla, LLP. 

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 Terry College is thrilled to congratulate the fall Class of 2024 and welcome the newest alumni to the Terry College alumni family. We know they will succeed in everything they set their mind to and soar to new heights.

Introducing the 2025 MBA Lunch & Learn series speaker line-up! 

Grow your network with fellow MBA alumni and stay ahead of industry trends at the Terry College's MBA Alumni Lunch & Learn Series. Join speaker Amy Ohde (MBA '02), Executive Director of Launch Support, Chick-fil-A, for the first MBA Lunch & Learn of 2025 on January 16, 2025. Ohde has spent much of her career ensuring Chick-fil-A’s millions of customers get the Chick-fil-A experience they expect and the chain’s independent operators are as successful as possible. Launch support is responsible for Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program, leading company-operated restaurants and launching domestic and international Chick-fil-A locations. 

Don't miss your opportunity to hear from Shyam Reddy (JD '00), President and CEO of BlueLinx, at next month's Terry Third Thursday presentation. Reddy joined BlueLinx in 2015, previously serving as senior vice president, chief legal and sustainability officer and corporate secretary, responsible for the legal, risk management and ESG functions. Reddy started his career in private practice in the Atlanta office of Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, then served a four-year term as regional administrator of the Southeast Sunbelt Region of the U.S. General Services Administration. Reddy received his bachelor’s degree in political science and his master’s degree in public health from Emory University. He earned a law degree from the University of Georgia in 2000. We hope you can make plans to join us. 

Calling all recent Terry Alumni! Join us at the inaugural Young Alumni Summit on Friday, January 24, 2025 in Atlanta. The summit, designed for recent graduates, offers a unique opportunity for attendees to network, participate in meaningful discussions, connect with fellow Terry College alumni, and learn about the exciting opportunities to engage with the Terry College. The summit will feature an outstanding lineup of speakers, including keynote speaker Julie Saxon from X; Dean Ben Ayers; Hanna Jon Lewis (BBA '20), Brand Marketing Consultant, Minute Maid at The Coca-Cola Company; Brian Nixon (BBA '99), Senior Vice President, Customer Leadership, The Coca-Cola Company; Michael Patrick (BBA '03), Director, External Research & Development, Chick-fil-A; Colin Rocker (BBA '18), Founder, Career Colin & Content Creator. A special thank you to our event sponsors: Cousins Properties, Enviro-Master Services, Epay Manager, Fulcrum Equity Partners, Georgia Banking Company, Merrill Lynch and PwC. 

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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! 

Leadership Dawgs is a leadership development program, available only to UGA Alumni, that teaches personal and professional leadership. The program, which includes two onsite weekends at the Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta, challenges UGA alums to unlock their potential to Maximize, Optimize, Cultivate and Create Impact. Participants in the Leadership Dawgs program are selected from nominations by UGA staff and alumni who recognize their leadership abilities. Leadership Dawgs is housed in the Institute for Leadership Advancement. Complete the interest form here. 

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. 

The College kicked off the Economic Outlook Series at the Georgia Aquarium on December 6. Register for an event in your city here.

"The key to having a great life and a successful business is not to minimize risk. It’s to optimize it," Pam Rodgers (BBA '82) shared at a TLSS event in November. 

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