{"id":11026,"date":"2024-01-17T09:35:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/?p=11026"},"modified":"2024-01-18T13:55:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T18:55:16","slug":"40-under-40-class-of-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/2024\/01\/17\/40-under-40-class-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Under 40 Class of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Jessica Allen<\/strong>
B.S., Biology, 2008
Veterinarian and Owner
Allen Veterinary Services<\/em>
Warner Robins, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Patrick Barker<\/strong>
B.S., Construction
Management, 2014
BBA, Logistics, 2014
CEO
Glenn Layton Homes<\/em>
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jay Canady<\/strong>
BBA, Management, 2010
Realtor
Keller Williams<\/em>
Charleston, SC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Korey Castleberry
<\/strong>BBA, Finance, 2006
Sr. Stock Plan Administrator
Spotify<\/em>
Smyrna, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cynthia Cradduck
<\/strong>B.S., Public Relations, 2014
Managing Partner
Cecilia Russo Marketing<\/em>
Savannah, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rob Douglas
<\/strong>BBA, Accounting, 2010
MAcc, 2011
CPA
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC<\/em>
Leesburg, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jason Hood
<\/strong>BBA, Marketing, 2008
MBA, 2010
North America Brand
Manager – Purpose &
Brand Defining Marketing<\/em>
Nike<\/em>
Portland, OR<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eldrick Jacobs
<\/strong>B.A., History, 2015
Founder
Flint and Port Hat
Company<\/em>
Bainbridge, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Joshua Kerr
<\/strong>B.A., English, 2009
Lead Process Design
Consultant
Allstate Insurance Company<\/em>
Smyrna, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Robert Lucas
<\/strong>B.S., Information
Technology, 2016
CEO
The Sweet Impact<\/em>
Newington, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Katrina McNair
<\/strong>BBA, Accounting, 2011
BBA, Management, 2011
Chief Audit Officer
Georgia Southern University<\/em>
Statesboro, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brian Moore
<\/strong>B.A., Psychology, 2009
MASS, Social Sciences, 2011
Director, AMES
Research Center
Kennesaw State University<\/em>
Dallas, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chukwuka Okafor
<\/strong>B.S., Biology, 2012
Dentist
Zona Dental<\/em>
Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lucero Rodriguez
<\/strong>M.A., Professional
Communication and
Leadership, 2015
Director of Employee and
Patient Experience
Emory Healthcare<\/em>
Kennesaw, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tanielle Smith
<\/strong>B.S., Biology, 2009
CEO, Brew Wellness
Collective
Assistant Clinical
Professor, UF<\/em>
Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tanielle Smith
<\/strong>B.S., Biology, 2009
CEO, Brew Wellness
Collective
Assistant Clinical
Professor, UF<\/em>
Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brittany Standifer
<\/strong>B.A., Political Science, 2014
Community Engagement
Manager
University of Georgia<\/em>
Athens, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brittany Standifer
<\/strong>B.A., Political Science, 2014
Community Engagement
Manager
University of Georgia<\/em>
Athens, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jenna Wiese
<\/strong>BBA, Accounting, 2007
MAcc, 2008
Vice Chancellor of Internal
Audit, Ethics & Compliance
University System of Georgia<\/em>
Cumming, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cameron Windham
CFP\u00ae, CLTC\u00ae<\/strong>
BBA, Finance, 2013
Managing Director
Baldshun, Windham &
Jones Northwestern
Mutual Wealth
Management Group<\/em>
Macon, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ellen Wooditch
<\/strong>B.S., Interior Design, 2011
Director of Interior Design
Hussey Gay Bell<\/em>
Savannah, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jordan Yakoby
<\/strong>BSN, Nursing, 2012
MSN, Nursing, 2015
Director and Chief Nurse
Administrator, Associate
Professor
Touro University<\/em>
New York, NY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jessica Ash
<\/strong>B.S., Broadcasting, 2007
Vice President
TD SYNNEX<\/em>
Greenville, SC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kacey Biddy<\/strong>
B.S., Multimedia
Communication, 2013
Producer
Apple Music<\/em>
Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brooklyn Cartwright
<\/strong>B.S., Sports Management,
2016
Sr. Director,
Basketball Operations
Atlanta Dream WNBA<\/em>
Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kelsey Cline
<\/strong>B.S., Public Relations,
2009
Owner
Kelsey Cline State Farm<\/em>
Alpharetta, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Johnita Daniel
<\/strong>B.A., Political Science, 2010
Master Planner
Georgia Department
of Defense<\/em>
Acworth, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LaMonika Hill
<\/strong>B.S., Early Childhood
Education, 2006
Educator\/Author\/Activist
The Helping Heal, LLC<\/em>
Pitts, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Robbyn Ingram
<\/strong>B.S., Public Relations, 2008
Vice President,
Communications
Citi<\/em>
Fayetteville, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Johnson
<\/strong>B.M., Music, 2014
M.Ed., Curriculum
& Instruction, Accomplished Teaching, 2017
Assistant Principal\/PBIS
District Coordinator
Vidalia City Schools<\/em>
Vidalia, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jennifer Lewis
<\/strong>B.S., Secondary English
Education, 2008
M.Ed., Counselor
Education, 2010
Assistant Principal
Candler County School
District<\/em>
Statesboro, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marsha Marshall
<\/strong>BSK, Exercise Science, 2006
Owner & Senior Consultant
Marshall & Marshall
Nonprofit Consulting, Inc.<\/em>
Byron, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trenese McNealy
<\/strong>B.S., Fashion Merchandising
and Apparel Design, 2006
CEO
Dr. Trenese L. McNealy, LLC<\/em>
Hampton, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Blake Nation
<\/strong>B.S., General Studies,
2012
M.S., Kinesiology, 2014
Player Development
Coach
Milwaukee Brewers<\/em>
Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trevor Readdick
<\/strong>B.S., Construction
Management, 2011
CEO
Readdick Construction<\/em>
St. Marys, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Samson Seyoum
<\/strong>BBA, Logistics
and Intermodal
Transportation, 2010
Owner
TOLO Logistics Services<\/em>
Nashville, TN<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alton Standifer
<\/strong>B.S., Middle Grades
Education, 2012
M.Ed., Higher Education
Administration, 2014
Vice Provost for Inclusive
Excellence and Chief of
Staff to the Provost
University of Georgia<\/em>
Athens, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alton Standifer
<\/strong>B.S., Middle Grades
Education, 2012
M.Ed., Higher Education
Administration, 2014
Vice Provost for Inclusive
Excellence and Chief of
Staff to the Provost
University of Georgia<\/em>
Athens, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tirrany Thurmond
M.Ed., Counselor
Education, Clinical
Mental Health, 2015
Founder
Idaltu Counseling &
Consulting<\/em>
Decatur, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tirrany Thurmond
M.Ed., Counselor
Education, Clinical
Mental Health, 2015
Founder
Idaltu Counseling &
Consulting<\/em>
Decatur, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Christopher Wiggins
<\/strong>B.S., General Studies, 2016
MBA, 2023
Retail Market Manager
Synovus<\/em>
Statesboro, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hannah Wolf
<\/strong>BBA, Marketing, 2017
Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
JetHQ<\/em>
Bluffton, SC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Honorable
Casey Woolsey<\/strong>
B.A., Writing and
Linguistics, 2007
County Court Judge
State of Florida<\/em>
Ponte Vedra, FL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Candace Young
<\/strong>B.S., Sports
Management, 2005
MBA, 2009
Brand Growth Strategist
Piedmont Healthcare<\/em>
Mableton, GA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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