Young Alumni Board

Vision

The Young Alumni Board (YAB) looks to develop future leaders and foster and sustain a culture of robust involvement and philanthropy with the Parker College of Business.

Mission

The YAB is a diverse group of young professionals under the age of 40 who serve and support current students and recent graduates with programs and communications uniquely tailored to their needs and who promote and support the University’s programs and activities in order to cultivate a strong bond among recent graduates.

Initiatives

YAB members speak to classes and student organizations through the Taking Flight speaker series as well as host panel sessions during Professional Development Day, which takes place the day before the Fall Eagle Expo Career Fair.  The board offers a best-in-class mentorship program to enhance students’ marketability and increase their professionalism to help them be better prepared for their careers and stand out as top candidates to potential employers.

Members plan and host networking events through the Out of the Nest series where recent graduates, other alumni, and local employers can socialize and learn new skills to build their professional networks.  The board also supports the University’s fundraising initiatives, such as the Parker College of Business Gala and the Ensure Our Eagles Finish Strong campaign, which raised nearly $200,000 for student scholarships for seniors who faced financial hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lastly, the Young Alumni Board is a regular contributor to the Eagle Executive magazine and champions the college’s marketing efforts.

Young Alumni Board Criteria

• Exemplify the aspirations, accomplishments and reach of the Parker College of Business
• Must be a graduate of the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University
• Must be under the age of 40 at the time of selection to the board

Nomination Process

To be considered as a candidate for the Parker College Young Alumni Board, please complete the nomination form.

Young Alumni Nomination Form

A member of the nominating committee will follow up on your application.

Board Member Expectations

• Commit to serve a 3-year term
• Attend semi-annual board meetings each year (fall meeting in Statesboro / spring meeting rotates around the state)
• Contribute a minimum of $300 to the Parker College for board dues
• Serve on one of the board’s committees: Networking Committee, Marketing Committee or Student Support Committee
• Actively participate in the strategic initiatives of the Parker College Young Alumni Board

Board Members

• David Attaway, Symphona
• Dane Browner, Berry Appleman & Leiden
• Emily Cannon, Coastal Electric Cooperative
• D. Muffy Charlton, Priority
• Kenny Ciarletta, Truist
• Jessica Clemmer-Farris, Deutsche Bank
• Tyler Collins, Truist Securities
• Hannah Dasher, Boston Consulting Group
• Chris Ford, USDA Forest Service
• Henry Fumbah, Riveron Consulting
• Jasmine Guerra, UBS Financial Services
• Blayre Haley, Comcast Advertising
• Michael Harrington, Lennar
• Josh Hegland, Sound View Wealth Advisors
• Ethan Herod, The Piedmont Group
• Walker Hill IV, Lee, Hill & Johnston Insurors
• Taylor Hinson, Symphona
• Lizzy Jacks, Veritiv
• Jacqueline Jedlicka, Symphona
• Dana Krinsky, Syracuse Law School
• Tim Lavoie, C.H. Robinson
• Reid Maynard, Procaccianti Companies
• Katherine Miller, Nirvana
• LaMario Primas, Morehouse College
• Drake Reinke, AMX Logistics
• Tate Robinson, Nordson Corporation
• Alexus Rozier, Self-Employed
• Hannah Schmidt, Gulfstream Aerospace
• Kenny Smith, interos.ai
• Hannah Shedd, Magnera Corporation
• Ashley Treadwell, Georgia Power Company
• Caleb Tucker, Self-Employed
• Jess Vanner, GCI Health
• Hannah Wolf, JetHQ