This week, Georgia Southern University announced the 2023 recipients of its annual 40 Under 40 honor.
Eagles land in extraordinary places and set the pace for those to follow. Get to know this year's class of 40 under 40 recipients: young alumni that are leading the way in business, leadership, community, educational and philanthropic endeavors.
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B.S., Middle Grades Education, '12
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, '14
Occupation
Deputy Chief of Staff, University of Georgia
College of Education
B.S., General Studies, '08
M.S., Kinesiology, '14
Occupation
Dominican Academy Pitching Development Coach, Milwaukee Brewers
College of Arts and Humanities, Waters College of Health Professions
B.S., Psychology '09,
M.A., Social Sciences, '11
Occupation
Director Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services, Kennesaw State University
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Political Science, '14
Occupation
Community Engagement Program Manager, University of Georgia
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.S., Sports Management '16
Occupation
Senior Director of Basketball Operations, Atlanta Dream
Waters College of Health Professions
BBA, Finance, '13
Occupation
Managing Director, Northwestern Mutual
Parker College of Business
B.S., Sports Management, '05
MBA, '09
Occupation
Brand Growth Strategist, Piedmont Healthcare
Waters College of Health Professions, Parker College of Business
B.A., Writing and Linguistics, '07
Occupation
County Court Judge, State of Florida, Seventh Judicial Circuit
College of Arts and Humanities
B.S., General Studies, '16
MBA '23
Occupation
Synovus, Retail Market Manager
Parker College of Business
B.S., Biology, '12
Occupation
Dentist/Partner, Zona Dental
College of Arts and Humanities
B.S., Public Relations, '14
Occupation
Managing Partner, Cecilia Russo Marketing
College of Arts and Humanities
B.A., History, '15
Occupation
Owner, Flint and Port Hat Company
College of Arts and Humanities
B.S., Interior Design, '11
Occupation
Interior Designer, Hussey Gay Bell
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
BBA, Marketing, '17
Occupation
Director of Sales & Acquisitions, JetHQ
Parker College of Business
BBA, Marketing, '08, MBA, '10
Occupation
North America Brand Manager - Brand Defining & Purpose Marketing, Nike
Parker College of Business, Parker College of Business
BBA, Management, '10
Occupation
Realtor, Keller Williams Realty
Parker College of Business
BBA, Accounting, '07, MAcc, Accounting, '08
Occupation
Vice Chancellor of Internal Audit, Ethics, & Compliance, University System of Georgia
Parker College of Business
B.S.,Teaching Field-English, '08, M.S., Counselors Education, '10
Occupation
Assistant Principal, Metter Elementary, Candler County School District
College of Education
B.S., Biology, '08
Occupation
Veterinarian, Allen Veterinary Services
College of Science and Mathematics
B.S., Broadcasting, '07
Occupation
Vice President, Vendor Management, TD Synnex
College of Arts and Humanities
B.A., Political Science, '10
Occupation
Master Planner, Georgia Department of Defense
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.S., Nursing, '12, M.S., Nursing, '15
Occupation
Director and Chief Nurse Administrator, Touro University
Waters College of Health Professions
B.S., English, '09
Occupation
Process Design Consultant, All State
College of Arts and Humanities
B.S., Multimedia Communication, '13
Occupation
Radio Host & Producer, Apple Music via Aquent
College of Arts and Humanities
BBA, Accounting, '11
Occupation
Chief Auditor, Georgia Southern University
Parker College of Business
B.A., Public Relations, '09
Occupation
Kelsey Cline State Farm Agency, Kelsey Cline State Farm Agency
College of Arts and Humanities
BBA, Finance/Financial Services, '06
Occupation
Senior Stock Administrator, Spotify
Parker College of Business
B.S., Early Childhood Education, '06
Occupation
Assistant Principal, Dooley County High School, Dooly County School System
College of Education
M.A., Professional Communication & Leadership, '15
Occupation
Director of Employee and Patient Experience, Emory Healthcare
College of Education
B.S., Exercise Science, '06
Occupation
CEO/Owner, Marshall & Marshall Nonprofit Consulting
Waters College of Health Professions
B.A., Music Ed/Instrumental Sequence, '14, B.S, Curr & Instruct-Accomp Teach, '17
Occupation
Assistant Principal/District PBIS Coordinator, J.R. Trippe Middle School
College of Arts and Humanities, College of Education
BBA, Logistics/Intermodal, Transport, Construction Management, '14
B.S. Construction Management, '14
Occupation
CEO, Glenn Layton Homes
Parker College of Business, AEP College of Engineering and Computing
BBA, Accounting, '10, MAcc, '11
Occupation
Partner, Mauldin & Jenkins
Parker College of Business
B.S., Public Relations, '08
Occupation
Vice President, Communications & Strategic Messaging, Citi
College of Arts and Humanities
B.S., Information Technology, '16
Occupation
Owner, Sweet Impact
AEP College of Engineering and Computing
BBA., Logis/Intermodal Transport, '10
Occupation
CEO, Tolo Logistics Services
Parker College of Business
B.S., Biology, '09
Occupation
CEO/Physician, Brew Wellness Collective/Ackerman Cancer Center
College of Science and Mathematics
M.Ed, Counselor Education, '15
Occupation
Owner, Idaltu Counseling & Consulting
College of Education
B.A., Fashion Merchandising & Apparel Design, '06
Occupation
Owner, Dr. Trenese L. McNealy, LLC
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.S., Construction Management, '11
Occupation
CEO, Readdick Construction
AEP College of Engineering and Computing