Nick Jones (BBA '04) has been selected as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Forsyth, which began serving the community on Thursday, August 15. Jones will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing Team Members, serving Guests, and tailoring philanthropic efforts to meet the Forsyth community's needs. Jones started with the Company in 1997 at Truett's Chick-fil-A Stockbridge in Stockbridge, GA. Jones and his wife, Bridget (BBA '05), look forward to fostering new community connections and developing new leaders at Chick-fil-A Forsyth. 

Courtney Stout (BBA '89) has been selected as a 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law Award winner for Innovative Leadership. The WIPL recognizes in-house and law firm women leaders and allies who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. Stout is the Chief Privacy Officer at The Coca-Cola Company and leads the Company's global legal privacy strategy, and she also serves as the legal counsel for the cyber incident response team. Stout has more than 20 years experience in solving complex data issues by focusing on the intersection of technology, privacy and security. 

Ashlee Aurandt (MBA '13) - Chief of Staff to the CPO at Grammarly

Todd Bitzer (BBA '88) - Senior Vice President - Client Advisor at Franklin Templeton

Danette Beck (BBA '94) - Executive Vice President, National Director of  Broker Operations at Astrus Insurance Solutions, LLC

Since Brian Jungles (ABJ '13, MBA '18) received his MBA from Terry in 2018, he became interested in getting more involved with his alma mater. After hearing of some of his close friends’ involvement with Terry’s Young Alumni Board, he knew he would be a great fit. As a student, Brian experienced firsthand the benefits of networking and creating relationships with Terry alumni, and he has been eager to show the next generation of Terry students how important this is.

After serving in various leadership positions on the Young Alumni Board, Brian was selected to serve as Chair of the board in 2023-2024 and is currently serving as the Nominating Committee Chair. Throughout his tenure, he has engaged new donors and strengthened the support of young Terry College grads.

Recently, Brian and his wife, Olivia (BBA '15) made a commitment to the Terry Edge Scholarship program and were thrilled to double their impact by utilizing Brian's employer match program. Together their long-term goal is to one day endow a scholarship, but for now Brian and Olivia are grateful to be able to support a fund that immediately eases a student’s financial burden.

The Terry College appreciates Brian’s sincere connection to our students, our mission, and our alumni.  We look forward to seeing him and his family cheering on the Dawgs this fall! Interested in making a commitment to the Terry Edge Scholarship Program? Click here.

Donte Wilder

Anna DeCook

Bill Massey

Julia Aman

The August Alumni of the Day were Donte Wilder, Anna DeCook, Bill Massey, and Julia Aman. Wilder graduated in 2018 with a BBA in Finance and is a Vice President, Relationship Manager at Bank of America. 

DeCook graduated in 2023 with a BBA in Management with a Supply Chain emphasis and is a Subcontract Administrator at Lockheed Martin. Massey graduated in 1967 with a BBA in Marketing and is the Director of Hurricane and Emergency Management Programs at Dewberry Engineers. Aman graduated in 2016 with a BBA in Finance and in 2020 with a MPA. Aman is a Budget Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office. 

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. 

Class is back in session which means the Student Philanthropy Council is ready to elevate student awareness, educate students on the impact of private giving, and promote student involvement in philanthropic initiatives at the Terry College. At their first meeting of the semester, SPC learned business etiquette and gained insight into how the Young Alumni Board engages and supports recent graduates. To learn more about what SPC does and the member benefits, click here. To get to know our members, click here and follow the Terry Alumni Instagram. 

Terry College Young Alumni are invited to help us welcome the Class of 2024 into the alumni family on Thursday, September 12th from 5:30-7:30PM at Fadó Irish Pub in Buckhead, GA. Professional networking is key to success, and this event will be a great opportunity to meet fellow Terry alumni who are also young professionals. Learn about upcoming events and hear about additional opportunities to get involved at Terry, such as joining 10 for Terry. Don't miss this exclusive Terry College networking opportunity!

Don't miss your opportunity to hear from Jamie Gregory, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Synovus, during next month's Terry Third Thursday presentation. Gregory joined Synovus in June 2019 and is responsible for Synovus’ overall financial plans and policies and plays a key role in representing the company with the investment community, auditors and investment bankers. Gregory received his bachelor degree of arts in economics from North Carolina State University in 1998 and his MBA from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business in 2003. In addition to his work at Synovus, Gregory serves as a member of the board of directors for the Boy Scouts of America and a member of the board of trustees for The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. We hope you'll make plans to join us. Register here. 

Join Terry College Alumni at our annual Homecoming Tailgate, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Business Learning Community as we gear up for the oldest rivalry in the South—Georgia vs. Auburn! Don’t miss out—register now for a day filled with fun, food, and great company. The tailgate with begin three hours before kickoff. This event has limited capacity and typically sells out. Register now. 

The Terry College has officially launched a Brick Campaign! This is a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at the University of Georgia. Bricks are available for purchase and will be prominently located in the Foley Courtyard, centrally situated in the heart of the Business Learning Community. Secure your spot and become a part of Terry's history! 

Sept. 23-28 is Beat Week, a one-week giving challenge that pits UGA against the University of Alabama, and we’re calling on all UGA alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and fans: make a gift, help UGA students, Beat Bama. Every single gift—helps set UGA students on a path to prosper and pushes Georgia closer to victory!

Kirby and the Dawgs have got the ballgame handled, but it’s up to us to win the clash of champions. We need every Bulldog committed if we want the W, so let’s get ready to steamroll the Tide!

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. 

Students learn about TerryConnect and student + alumni events at Back to Business.

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