Grady Board of Trust

The Grady Board of Trust is one the college’s most influential boards of alumni and friends lending support and guidance.

“The Board of Trust exists to advance the cause of Grady College and represents an amazing collection of leaders from across the mass communication marketplace,” said Charles Davis, dean of Grady College.  “This brain trust supports the work that we do, offers insight and advice, and most importantly, forms an immensely rewarding social network. Some of my favorite days as dean have been spent with these amazing people.”

In addition to serving as ambassadors and leaders who can attract resources to the college, the BOT is the sponsoring organization of the Grady Fellowship, a recognition of alumni and friends who by virtue of their accomplishments and service are members emeritus of the BOT.

Members of the 2017 – 2018 Grady Board of Trust include:

Jason Anthoine (ABJ ’89)

Managing Founder Audacity: The Employee Experience Firm  

Craig Camuso

Regional Vice President – State Government Affairs CSX Transportation Atlanta, GA

Harry Chapman

Retired Director of Special Projects and Major Gifts Belmont University Nashville, TN

Chris Clark (ABJ ’61)

Retired Anchor WTVF Brentwood, TN

Jean Cobb (ABJ ’74)

Retired SVP, Management Supervisor Freebairn & Company Atlanta, GA

Bill Crane (ABJ ’84)

Principal C.S.I.: Crane (Communications.Strategy.Intelligence) Decatur, GA

Jody Danneman (ABJ ’88)

Past President, Grady Society Alumni Board Founder, Executive Producer and President Atlanta ImageArts, Inc. Marietta, GA

Suzy Deering

CMO EBAY San Francisco

Eddie Garrett (BSA ’94, MBA ’08)

Partner 18 Coffees Chicago, Illinois

Henry W. Grady

Healthcare Investment Banking SunTrust Bank

Jeff Gregor

Chief Marketing Officer Turner Entertainment Networks Atlanta, GA

Richard Griffiths

Retired Vice President & Senior Editorial Director CNN Atlanta, GA

Chris Hall

Vice President, Managing Director SapientNitro Atlanta, GA

Charles Hayslett (ABJ ’73)

Chairman/CEO Hayslett Group Atlanta, GA

Jackie Herr

Co-Founder PICFARI, LLC Charleston, SC

Tim Huban

Retired General Electric

Betty Hudson (ABJ ’71)

Executive VP of Communications National Geographic Society Washington, DC

 
Ron Huey (ABJ ’83)

Chief Creative Officer Huey Partners Atlanta, GA

Cheryl Iverson (ABJ ’83)

Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Strategic Planning DeKalb Medical Decatur, GA

Brian Johnstone (ABJ ’68)

Govt Relations Director Lockheed Martin Marietta, GA

Chris Jones, (ABJ ’73)

Retired Statham, GA

Jeff Jowdy (ABJ ’83)

Lighthouse Counsel Franklin, TN

Carrie Kurlander

Vice President of Public Relations Chick-fil-A, Inc. Atlanta, GA

C.H. “Buff” Leavy IV (ABJ ’91)

President The Brunswick News Brunswick, GA

Melissa Libby, (ABJ ’85)

President Melissa Libby & Associates Atlanta, GA

Brad MacAfee

Chief Executive Officer, North American President Porter Novelli New York City, NY

Tim Mapes (ABJ ’86)

Senior Vice President of Marketing Delta Air Lines Atlanta, GA

Eric NeSmith (ABJ 02)

Vice President, Business Development Community Newspapers Inc. Athens, GA

 Beth Polish

The Critical Junctures Group New York, NY

Kevin Riley

Editor Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta, GA

Brian Robinson

President Robinson Republic Atlanta, GA

Susan Rosenberg

Retired Director, Public Relations UPS Public Relations Atlanta, GA

Carla Sacks (ABJ ’88)

Sacks & Company NYC-LA-Nashville New York, NY

Diego Sanchez (ABJ ’80)

Director of Policy PFLAG National Office Washington, DC

Swann Seiler (ABJ ’78)

Community Relations Manager Georgia Power Savannah, GA

 

 

Jennifer Sloan, President (ABJ ’86)

MasterCard Toronto, Ontario Canada

Mark Smith (ABJ ’66)

President/CEO Smith Communications Eatonton, GA

Sam Starnes (ABJ ’89)

Novelist/Journalist Philadelphia, PA

Gloria Ricks Taylor, At-large, (ABJ ’66)

Consultant, Hearst Corporation Athens, GA

Carolyn Tieger (ABJ ’69)

President entrePReneur Communications, LLC Naples, FL 34102

Richard Warner (ABJ ’04)

Chief Executive Officer What’s Up Interactive Atlanta, GA

Diana Wilkin

Managing Partner Twelve 24 Media

Scott Williamson (MMC ’92)

Retired Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications The Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, GA

 
 

 

Ex officio members
Bob Houghton, Ex officio

President Georgia Association of Broadcasters Atlanta, GA

Robin Rhodes, Ex officio

Executive Director Georgia Press Association Atlanta, GA

 
Lauri Strauss, Ex officio

Executive Director Atlanta Press Club Atlanta, GA

Jim Zachary

Regional Editor CNHI Valdosta, GA

Charles N. Davis

Dean Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication Athens, GA

Dr. Parker Middleton

Senior Director of External Programs Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication Athens, GA