by Rebecca Hightower
The University of West Georgia Alumni Association has announced its 30 Under 30 Class of 2014. The nomination process for the 2014 list was completed on May 1.
From teachers and doctors to accountants and media personalities, the second class of 30 Under 30 showcases a promising and already successful group of UWG alumni. Those nominated and chosen must have earned an undergraduate degree from the University of West Georgia and must be under the age of 30 as of August 31, 2014. The nominees must have made a documentable impact in business, education, leadership, government, research, service or other area, while also demonstrating dedication to the University of West Georgia and its mission of teaching, research, and service. In short, the list represents the very best of UWG graduates.
“This year the Young Alumni Council’s Awards and Nominations committee faced yet another daunting task of over 50 fantastic nominations to sift through,” explains Kevin Hemphill ’07, coordinator of alumni relations. “However, these 30 chosen have set the bar for future nominations even higher than before. Congratulations to this year’s class of honorees.”
While 17 of the 30 chosen are from Georgia, the notable alumni are representing UWG in other states including Alabama, California, Connecticut, and Tennessee. The 2014 University of West Georgia 30 Under 30 list includes the following:
Maria Alvarez '09
Moody, Alabama
Loan Underwriter, Region's Financial
BA Psychology
Kyle T. Church '11
Carrollton, Georgia
Recovery Technician, Georgia Eye Bank, Inc.
BS Biology
Jason A. Clark '07
Decatur, Georgia
Urology/Oncology Sales Consultant (Firmagon), Ferring Pharmaceuticals
BA Psychology
Pamela Cooper '08 '11 '13
Douglasville, Georgia
Teacher
BSED, MED, and EDS Early Childhood Education
Stephen Delaney '09
Carrollton, Georgia
Assistant Director of Facilities and Events - Campus Center, University of West Georgia
BSR Parks & Recreation Management
Emily E. Dial '08 '11
Carrollton, Georgia
Special Education Teacher, Carrollton Middle School
BSED and MED Early Childhood Education
Adam Burrell Elrod '11
Rockmart, Georgia
Promotions Coordinator, Salem Communications/104.7 The Fish
BA Mass Communications
Erin Farr '08 '10
Carrollton, Georgia
R.N. Nurse Medical surgical floor, Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, Georgia.
BS Biology, BSN Nursing
Adrienne Fischer '10 '12 '14
Carrollton, Georgia
21st Century Grant Program Certified Instructor, Carrollton City Schools
Apartment Complex Manager, Rivers Edge Apartments
BSED and MED Early Childhood Education, EDS Media & Instructional Technology
Cara Welch Herzog '08
Carrollton, Georgia
Southwire, Training Specialist, Organizational Development
BS Political Science
Shawn Isaacs '10
Carrollton, Georgia
Operations Manager of The WOLF Internet Radio, University of West Georgia
BA Mass Communications
Dr. Lanre Jimoh '06
Antioch, Tennessee
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine Department, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
BS Biology
Ashley McCosh Jones '07
Carrollton, Georgia
Government and External Relations, Special Assistant to the President, University of West Georgia
BS Political Science
Tangela Large '10
San Francisco, California
Actor, Trinity Repertory Theatre, Providence, RI; Magic Theatre, Eureka, California
BA Theatre
Will Mallory '08
Manchester, Tennessee
Small Business Innovation Research Program Manager, Department of Defense/Air Force
BS Physics
Hannah R. Milligan '08
Stockbridge, Georgia
Counselor, Fulton County Public Schools
BA Psychology
Lindsay Michele Murray '09
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Producer/Sports Reporter, WRCB TV
BA Mass Communications
Rachel Nobles '11
Atlanta, Georgia
Media Buyer, Carat
BBA Marketing
Ajay Pillai, M.D. '08
Warner Robins, Georgia
Clinical Research Analyst, LENSAR, Inc.
BS Chemistry
Allen Ayers Pullen '08 '09
Bremen, Georgia
School System Accountant, Bremen Board of Education
BBA Accounting, MACC Professional Accounting
Josh Rachel '08
Alpharetta, Georgia
Co-Owner/Brew Master, Jekyll Brewing
BBA Marketing
Trent Ross '08 '09
Carrollton, Georgia
The Coliseum: Director, University of West Georgia
BSR Parks & Recreation Management, MBA Management
Mariana S. Sanchez '10 '12
Carrollton, Georgia
Lecture - Dept. of Management (Richards College of Business), University of West Georgia
BS Sport Management, MBA Management
Ryan Shostak '10
Carrollton, Georgia
Youth Pastor, Solid Rock Youth Ministries Carrollton First UMC
BA Psychology, Minor - English (Creative Writing)
Jerome Lamar Singleton '13
Lithia Springs, Georgia
Plant Accountant, CKS Packaging, Inc.
BBA Accounting
Jason P. Soucy '09
Nashville, Tennessee
Assistant Community Director, Bell Partners
BA Psychology
Casey Tate '08
Atlanta, Georgia
Executive Producer of STAR 94 Mornings, STAR 94
BA Mass Communications
Jason R. Thogmartin '06 '07
Stamford, Connecticut
Head of Internal Audit, GE Capital
BBA Accounting, MACC Professional Accounting
Dr. Chloe Turnipseed Wade '09
Winder, Georgia
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Life Care Center of Lawrenceville
BS Biology
Jonathan W. Wood '10
Sacramento, California
Student & Teaching Assistant, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
BBA Management
