Students received departmental awards at Honors Day on April 3 at UGA Chapel

The Terry College of Business proudly announces the naming of the C. Herman Terry Risk Management and Insurance Program, thanks to a transformative $15 million endowment from the Terry Family Foundation. This historic gift marks a major milestone for a pioneering program that has long led the nation in its field. UGA President Jere Morehead noted that the endowment will elevate the program from the top in the U.S. to one of the best in the world. With enhanced faculty support, expanded course offerings, and more hands-on learning opportunities, the program is well-positioned for global impact. Established in 1965 by professor E.J. Leverett, the RMI program has grown into the largest undergraduate program of its kind. For the past five years, it has held the No. 1 national ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

The Terry College gathered on Saturday, April 26 for the 2025 Alumni Awards & Gala at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, to recognize Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Lisa Laube (BBA '85) and Cliff McCurry (BBA '71), and Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient Morgan Moore (BBA '13). A night to remember, alumni and friends came together to celebrate and honor the ongoing impact of the Terry College community. The evening was filled with excitement and energy — from a dazzling jewelry cleaning station and the chance to take home a pair of diamond earrings courtesy of Solomon Brothers, to an engaging live auction and a vibrant silent auction supporting scholarships and student programs. In total, $672,500 was raised through corporate sponsorships, benefitting the Terry College Excellence Fund and helping to advance the College’s mission of excellence in business education. The celebration didn’t end there — guests danced the night away at the after party with the high-energy sounds of the Atlanta Party Band. A special thank you to our Presenting sponsor, Bay Point, and to all who made this unforgettable evening possible. Your generosity continues to shape the future of Terry students.

Terry Brown  (BBA '84) is one of the University of Georgia’s 2025 Alumni Merit Award recipients, celebrating his outstanding contributions to the university through leadership, philanthropy, and service. A member of the Terry College of Business Pinnacle Society, Brown has long supported key university priorities, including the Morehead Honors College, study abroad scholarships, and the UGA School of Medicine. His dedication has helped expand opportunities and resources for students across campus. Brown served nine years on the UGA Foundation Board of Trustees, including two terms as treasurer, and was a member of the Foundation’s inaugural Emeritus Trustees Leadership Committee. Brown brings over 30 years of experience in real estate and is the founder and managing partner of Asana Partners, a private equity firm with over $8 billion in assets. A frequent mentor and guest speaker at Terry, he was previously named a 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Award winner and received the Terry College Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013.

Lucy Pinto (BBA '12) has been named the recipient of the University of Georgia’s 2025 Young Alumni Award, honoring her professional accomplishments and ongoing commitment to the UGA community. Pinto began her career at Google after an internship during her time at UGA, eventually serving as Business Inclusion Manager, where she helped small, underrepresented businesses grow their digital presence. Today, she leads the Grow with Google Coaches program—now active in 20 states and reaching over 60,000 businesses annually—and manages the Grow with Google Partner program, supporting 9,000+ nonprofits nationwide. Her dedication to UGA is equally impressive. In 2021, she established the Latino Alumni Scholarship Endowment for first-generation college students and continues to support the Terry Women’s Initiative through mentorship and philanthropy. She has also shared her experience with students and alumni through panels, masterclasses, and one-on-one mentoring.

Ann Dozier (BBA '88) has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Ahold Delhaize USA, where she will oversee all aspects of IT across the company’s U.S. businesses. In this role, she will focus on leveraging technology to support the omnichannel growth of Ahold Delhaize USA’s brands and drive the company’s Growing Together strategy. Previously, Dozier served as Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Technology Officer for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, where she led transformative IT initiatives through periods of rapid change, including mergers, acquisitions, and digital integration. Her leadership balanced operational efficiency with forward-looking digital strategies. Dozier earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Terry College of Business and is a graduate of the Executive Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Preston Berger (AB, BBA '18) has joined Big Machine Music as Senior Manager of Publishing.  In this role, he will work closely with the publishing creative team, supporting the catalog and songwriters. Berger brings valuable industry experience, having previously worked at Black River Entertainment, where he secured major cuts for top country artists. A Georgia native, he studied advertising and marketing at the University of Georgia and began his career at CAA, before moving to Black River Entertainment. Berger spent the last three years in their publishing department, where he secured cuts for writers with Kane Brown, Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman and more. He was recently honored as a Friend of NSAI, recognizing his dedication to the publishing community. Berger is already contributing to Big Machine Music’s success and will be part of the team celebrating at the AIMP Nashville Awards.

Matt Beacham is an entrepreneur and financial professional with a strong background in tax advisory and business operations. A CPA based in Athens, he co-founded GoodDays Classic Cocktails in 2024—a ready-to-drink canned cocktail company.

Beacham and his wife, Adrianne, earned their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Master of Accountancy (MAcc) from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. He began his career in the tax department at Frazier & Deeter, where he spent seven years honing his expertise, and later held roles at Onward Reserve, Market Street Partners, and BIOLYTE®.

Outside of his professional career, Beacham is deeply committed to giving back to his alma mater and community. For over five years, he has supported the 10 for Terry campaign and is a proud member of the Second Century Club, which honors emerging philanthropists aged 35 and under. Beacham stays actively engaged with the Terry College of Business by mentoring students, speaking on alumni panels, and leading workshops and events. He has also served in multiple roles on the Young Alumni Board, most recently as Chair.

Beyond campus, Beacham and his family are dedicated to supporting the Athens community. Through both his professional endeavors and community engagement, Beacham remains focused on creating value, giving back, and helping others grow.

The April Alumni of the Day were Marten Tsarouk, Melissa Toomey, Mitchell Werntz, Ashley Cullen, and Zach Johnson. Tsarouk graduated in 2022 with a BBA in Risk Management and Insurance and is a Broker at RT Specialty. Toomey graduated in 2016 with a BBA in Marketing and is a Production Throughput Consultant at Chick-fil-A, Inc. Werntz graduated in 2021 with a BBA in Management and is a Senior Associate, Customer Advisory Consulting at KPMG. Cullen graduated in 2011 with a BBA in Marketing and is Founder and Mentor of Model CityZen. Johnson graduated in 2012 with a BBA in Management Information Systems and is the Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance at The Home Depot.

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 Student of the Year Award was established by Emeritus Members of the Alumni Board to honor a current senior who best exemplifies Terry College ideals and demonstrates the skills and commitment required to succeed in college, business and life. 

This year's winner, Alex Womack (BBA '25) (middle), was announced at the annual Terry College Honors Day ceremony on April 3 at the UGA Chapel. Womack demonstrated his commitment to service by spending much of his college career as an assistant scoutmaster, a peer tutor for the UGA Office For Student Success and Achievement, and as director for case administration for the University Judiciary. Womack served as president of the Atlas Business Society and president of the Chess Dawgs. He also was a project leader with Terry Student Consulting and as a management consulting member for the Corsair Society. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, he was a UGA Presidential Scholar and a Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholar. He interned with the management consulting group GovStrive and at the housing nonprofit Live Forward. After graduation, Womack will join McKinsey & Company in Atlanta before attending Harvard Law School in 2027 through a deferred enrollment program.

Five finalists were selected based on academics, financial responsibility, and community and campus leadership. This year's honorees are Whit Thoms, Ethan Craig, Madeline Pierce, and Mattie Garrett (left to right).

Briggs Settlemier (BBA ‘25) and Dimitri Nakis (BBA ‘25), played a pivotal role in organizing the 2025 Jam for Cam festival, created in memory of their late friend Cameron Fearon. After volunteering for several years, the two roommates stepped up to lead when the festival faced major challenges, including losing its long-time venue and struggling to book talent. Instead of scaling back, Settlemier and Nakis saw the adversity as a chance to elevate the festival to new heights. Their efforts helped draw over 15,000 attendees to downtown Athens, making it the most successful Jam for Cam to date. The event raised more than $520,000 for the Melanoma Research Foundation and Camp Carolina, honoring Cameron’s legacy through music and philanthropy. Thanks to their leadership and vision, the festival has become a powerful tribute and a major force for cancer research.

Join us at Terry Third Thursday to hear from Cal Evans, Senior Director of Market Intelligence and Analytics, Synovus. Evans is responsible for determining how market factors influence commercial real estate and industrial lending decisions. He also manages the company’s analytics arm and provides actionable intelligence for the bank. While completing his MBA at the Terry College of Business, Evans taught finance at undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a faculty member at the LSU Graduate School of Banking, where he teaches real estate markets and finance. We hope you can make plans to join us. 

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! 

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Shannon Totten (BBA '93) (right) received the RMI Alum of the Year award at the RMI Spring Banquet.

Sophia Beasley (BBA '25) and Hairy Dawg working hard at the SGA Professional Clothing Closet located at Tate Student Center.

Ted McMullan (MBA '93) spoke at the inaugural Shoukry Leadership Speaker Series, sharing his perspective on how entrepreneurship and risk go hand in hand.

Terry students participated in the Masters Observations Internship at Augusta National, with guidance from Professor Marty Parker.

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