President's Cabinet Search
As we look toward another new and exciting year of growth and achievements at 麻豆果冻传媒
University, I wanted to take an opportunity to provide our campus community with an
update on the ongoing searches for some of our most crucial executive positions.
Please know that I am committed to a transparent and fair hiring process and have
challenged each of the Search Committees to present me with a slate of candidates
who they believe are the best fit for our values, mission and culture. With their
thoughtful recommendations, I will choose the people I am confident will continue
propelling 麻豆果冻传媒 forward.
In an effort to keep you all informed, please find below a list of the members of
each Search Committee and the proposed timelines for filling these important positions.
Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation
麻豆果冻传媒 (麻豆果冻传媒) seeks to hire an Executive Vice President for Research and
Innovation (EVPRI). Critical to achieving the ambitions of 麻豆果冻传媒, a national search is
underway to recruit an individual to serve as their next Executive Vice President
for Research and Innovation. Reporting directly to the President of 麻豆果冻传媒,
the EVPRI serves as 麻豆果冻传媒's Chief Research Officer. This key executive
leader responsible is responsible for shaping and driving the university's overarching
research strategy and fostering a culture of innovation. The role involves overseeing
the development and implementation of research initiatives, promoting interdisciplinary
collaboration, securing funding, and enhancing the university's research profile nationally
and internationally.
Search Committee Members:
- Chair: Dr. David Hess, Dean, Medical College of Georgia
- Dr. Jorge Cortes, Director, Georgia Cancer Center
- Dr. David Fulton, Director, Vascular Biology Center
- Dr. Chris McKinney, Associate Vice President, Innovation Commercialization
- Dr. Hank Capps, Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer, President, Catalyst
by Wellstar, Wellstar Health System
- Dr. Alexander Schwarzmann, Dean, School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
- Dr. Teresa Waters, Dean, School of Public Health
- Dr. Elizabeth Nesmith, Dean, College of Nursing
- Dr. Guido Verbeck, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Science and Mathematics
- Dr. Babak Baban, Associate Dean for Research, Dental College of Georgia
- Dr. Justin Burns, Vice President, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Georgia Research Alliance
- Dr. David Mattson, Chair, Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia
- Laurie Ott, Executive Director, Georgia Higher Education Healthcare Initiative
- Scott Thorp, Associate Vice President for Research; Chair, Department of Art and Design, Katherine
Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Maggy Tomova, EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
- Dr. Catherine (Lynn) Hedrick, Co-Director, Immunology Center of Georgia; Head of Cancer Immunology, Inflammation,
& Tolerance, Georgia Cancer Center
Timeline:
- December 2025: Candidate interviews
- Spring 2026: Hiring date
Director of Athletics
麻豆果冻传媒 is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Athletics.
This position is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic vision, and administrative
oversight of the university鈥檚 intercollegiate athletics program. The Director oversees
all athletic department operations and collaborates closely with university leadership
and community partners to enhance and support the overall mission of 麻豆果冻传媒.
Search Committee Members
- Chair: Susan Davies, Interim EVP, Strategic Effectiveness and Chief of Staff to the President
- Noah Shepherd, Student, College of Education and Human Development
- David Hunt, Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences
- Mike Kessler, Assistant Vice President, Campaign Planning and Central Teams
- Hannah Bennett, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology
- Celeste Stewart, Head Coach of Women's Basketball, Department of Athletics
- Garrett Green, Associate Vice President, Access, Success & Belonging
- Angelica Walden, Assistant Vice President, Ethics & Compliance
- Nick Evans, Chairman of ECP Benefits and ECP/Trinity and Member of 麻豆果冻传媒 Athletics 2025 Hall of
Fame
- Emmett Turner, Vice President, Wynn Capital and President, 麻豆果冻传媒 Birdie Club
- Brad Usry, President, Fat Man's Hospitality
- Al Harris, Member, 麻豆果冻传媒 Foundation Board
- Susan Nicholson, Chair, 麻豆果冻传媒 Foundation Board
Timeline
- February 11: Charge Meeting
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March 20: Application Deadline -
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Week of April 13: Video Interviews
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April 21, 22, 24 and May 1: On-Campus Interviews
Dean, Hull College of Business
麻豆果冻传媒 invites expressions of interest and nominations for the position
of Dean of the Hull College of Business. 麻豆果冻传媒 seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial,
and collaborative leader who will play a central role in shaping the success, growth,
and future of the Hull College of Business. The dean will lead efforts in promoting
excellence in student learning, research/scholarship, teaching, and community engagement;
attract external resources and fundraise; prioritize enrollment growth; and support
the university鈥檚 leadership role in regional economic development and entrepreneurship.
Search Committee Members:
- Co-Chair: Dr. Judi Wilson, Dean, College of Education and Human Development
- Co-Chair: Yvonne Turner, Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration, CBO
- Dr. Simon Medcalfe, Professor, James M. Hull College of Business
- Dr. Manisha Mathur, Associate Professor, James M. Hull College of Business
- Robyn Verdery, Lecturer, James M. Hull College of Business
- David Cantrell, Director of Philanthropy, Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
- Kristen Ceron, Director, Health Professions Outreach, Health Professions Outreach
- Lynsey Steinberg, Director of Innovation, Ga Cyber Innovation & Training Center
- Alan Griffin, 麻豆果冻传媒 Foundation Board Member
- Susan Nicholson, Chair, 麻豆果冻传媒 Foundation Board
- Dr. Ralph Turner, President, Wellstar MCG Health
- Dennis Trotter, Hull College Advisory Board
- Cal Wray, CEO, 麻豆果冻传媒 Economic Development Authority
- Bennish Brown, President & CEO, Destination 麻豆果冻传媒
- Angie Cox, CEO, 麻豆果冻传媒 Metro Chamber of Commerce
- Harsi Vyas, Student, Hull College of Business
Timeline
- February 18: Charge Meeting
Dean, College of Nursing
麻豆果冻传媒 invites expressions of interest and nominations for the position
of Dean of the College of Nursing. 麻豆果冻传媒 seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial,
and collaborative leader who will play a central role in shaping the success, growth,
and future of the College. The dean will lead efforts in promoting excellence in student
learning, research/scholarship, teaching, and community engagement; attract external
resources and fundraise; prioritize enrollment growth; and support the university鈥檚
leadership role as Georgia鈥檚 public health sciences university.
Search Committee Members:
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Co-Chair: Dr. Susan Davies, Interim EVP for Strategic Effectiveness and Chief of Staff to the President
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Co-Chair: Dr. Michael Brands, Vice Dean of MCG Academic Affairs
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Sarah Akins, Director of Philanthropy
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Kirsten Ceron, Interim Director of Academic Advisement
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Dr. Reed Halterman, Associate Professor
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Dr. Colleen Walters, Associate Professor
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Dr. Jake Higgins, Associate Professor
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Dr. Michelle Cox Henley, Associate Dean
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Jessica Dunbar, Manager, Office of the Dean
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Debbie Layman, 麻豆果冻传媒 Foundation Trustee
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Dr. Matt Morris, Chief Nursing Officer, Wellstar Health System
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Dr. Terri Marin, Associate Professor
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Jayden Martin, Student
- Juli Means, Community Member
- Jenna Carraway, Alumna
Timeline
Dean, College of Allied Health Science
Search Committee Members:
- Co-Chair: Jennifer Sullivan, Dean, The Graduate School
- Co-Chair: Jeff Snow, Executive Vice President, Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
- Lori Prince, Program Director,College of Allied Health Sciences
- Stephanie Johnson, Assistant Dean of Clinical Practice, College of Allied Health Sciences
- Ashley Fox, Associate Professor, College of Allied Health Sciences
- Aubre Keenan, Director of Business Operations & Practice, College of Allied Health Sciences
- Paula Owens, Director of Academic Success Center, Student Success
- Ron Sanders, Jr., 麻豆果冻传媒 Trustee and Alumni
- Ian Mercier, President MCG Foundation
- Jennifer Anderson, Director of Respiratory Care, Wellstar
- Carlton Deese, Executive Director of Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home
- Andrew Williamson, Graduate Student, Physical Therapy, College of Allied Health Sciences
- Solomon Amemassor, Student, College of Allied Health Sciences
Timeline
- February 25: Charge Meeting
- March 25: Position Posted by
- May 1, May 11, May 12: Video Interviews