DR. CARL MCDONALD, INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dr. Carl McDonald is a graduate of Auburn University (B.A.), Florida State University (M.A., Ph.D.), Georgia Southwestern State University (M. Ed.), and Emory University (M.Div.). Dr. McDonald has taught at Florida State University, Gordon College, Middle Georgia College, Emory University, and South Georgia College, and has been an academic division chairperson of Humanities and Learning Support. During his 27 years with the University System of Georgia, he has served as chairperson of the Learning Support Academic Advisory Committee, chairperson of the Educator Preparation Academic Advisory Committee, a member of the Chancellor’s Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, a representative to the System Council on International Education, the English Academic Advisory Committee, the Arts and Sciences Deans Committee, and the Study Abroad Committee. Dr. McDonald is a member of the Board of Directors for the local Chamber of Commerce and a past Rotarian of the Year. 

MS. WANDA LLOYD, VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Ms Wanda Lloyd has more than 30 years of experience/expertise in business management, university procedures, and state regulations. Ms. Lloyd received her bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting from Georgia Southern University and holds a master’s degree in public administration from Valdosta State University. Prior to accepting her position at South Georgia College, Ms. Lloyd had served in various capacities in the Business Office at Georgia Southern University until 1989 when she joined the staff of South Georgia College. She currently serves on the University System Chief Business Officers Advisory Council and holds memberships in several professional organizations including NACUBO, SACUBO and NACAS. 

DR. JAMES A. COTTINGHAM, VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
Dr. James Cottingham was recently recognized for completing 30 years of service at South Georgia College. In addition to serving as Vice President for Student Affairs since 1995, he is a Professor of Education and Psychology. Dr. Cottingham holds an associate of arts degree from South Georgia College, a bachelor of arts from Appalachian State University, a master of arts from Teachers College of Columbia University, and an Ed.D. in higher education from the University of Georgia. Dr. Cottingham has chaired the Regents Administrative Committee on Student Affairs and has served on the University System Academic Advisory Committees for Psychology and Teacher Education. Other positions he has held include Counselor/Assistant Director of the Upward Bound/Special Services Program, Interim Director of Student Support Services, and Interim Director of College Relations and Advancement. Prior to returning to South Georgia College, he served as a counselor at Appalachian State University. Dr. Cottingham’s civic involvement includes Douglas Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and the Coffee Alliance for the Arts. He has served on the Douglas City Council and on the Satilla Regional Library Board. Having completed two terms on the Board of Directors for Coffee Regional Medical Center, he now serves on the Board of CRMC Ventures, Inc. and the Medical Center’s Ethics Review Board. 

MR. WESLEY BROWN, CIO/INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
Mr. Wesley Brown has 29 years of experience in the field of instructional and computer technology. He holds an associate of science degree in education from South Georgia College, a bachelor of science degree in technical, trade, and industrial education, and a master’s in education in instructional technology from Valdosta State University. In his position as Chief Information Officer, Mr. Brown provides strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation and coordination of the instructional and information technology systems for the College network and manages the computer operations of the student information system, including local area networks and wide-area networks. He also maintains a position as a Professor of Computer Technology at the College. Furthermore, Mr. Brown is appointed as Interim Director of Enrollment Services, where he oversees the areas of Admissions, Records, and Financial Aid. He also has been tasked with the implementation of Lean Six Sigma after achieving certification as a Black Belt practitioner. Prior to accepting his position as Chief Information Officer with South Georgia College, he was an adjunct professor at East Central Technical Institute and former Instructional Technology Coordinator at Citizens Christian Academy. Mr. Brown served in the United States Navy for more than 14 years in the field of Aviation Electronics.  

MS. VALERIE WEBSTER, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESEARCH
& INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE SGC ENTRY PROGRAM-VALDOSTA
Ms. Valerie Webster has 11 years of experience as a college administrator responsible for several divisions at South Georgia College. In addition, she has more than 20 years of experience in higher education as an assistant professor, and 15 years of experience in community economic development initiatives. Ms. Webster holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration and a master’s degree in business administration from Georgia Southern University. Prior to accepting her position as Director of Strategic Research and Planning, Ms. Webster was the Director of Continuing Education and Public Service, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Business and Social Sciences, and formerly, an Instructor for the Division of Business and Social Sciences. Ms. Webster actively worked in the community with the Douglas/Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, the Coffee Alliance for the Arts, Coffee Regional Medical Center Boards and the Douglas Rotary Club, where she was named Rotarian of the Year in 1999. She is a member of the Leadership Georgia Class of 2002. 

DR. RANDY BRASWELL, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS, RECORDS, AND RESEARCH
Dr. Randy Braswell began his long career with the  University System of Georgia in 1978, as a work-study student at Georgia Southwestern State University. He was a graduate assistant at the University of Georgia in Athens prior to assuming the position of Research Assistant at the University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station in Tifton (UGA/USDA). From 1988 to 1997, Dr. Braswell served as Director of Institutional Research at Gordon College in Barnesville. He joined South Georgia College in 1997 as Director of Admissions, Records and Research, his current position. Dr. Braswell was the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs from 2004 to 2007. He also was the Associate Vice President for Institutional Research and Planning at Macon State College in 2007-08. Dr. Braswell has served on the USG Bookends Committee for joint enrollment and transfer, and on the Enhanced Advising Processes Committee. He has also been involved with RACRA, IRP, GACRAO, RACAA, and EPAAC. Dr. Braswell obtained his associate’s degree from Andrew College, his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southwestern College, and his master’s degree from the University of Georgia. He completed his Ph.D. at Georgia State University. 

MR. ROBERT E. BRUNEL, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Rob Brunel, who joined the South Georgia College coaching staff in 2006, brings a wealth of experience as a softball and soccer mentor to the coaching ranks of South Georgia College. A 1991 graduate of LaGrange College, he was a three-sport athlete for four years (baseball, basketball and soccer), and earned All-Conference honors as well as an All-American Honorable Mention in soccer. Having had the opportunity to play so many different sports at a high level has given him a unique perspective on the demands student-athletes face. A lifelong player-coach, Mr. Brunel continues to play softball and soccer throughout the Southeast. Prior to joining SGC, Mr. Brunel coached a wide variety of teams on several levels, including two years as an assistant at LaGrange College, eight years at Wesleyan College in Macon, and three years at Georgia Military College. He has also worked in his spare time with numerous youth teams ranging from U-19 to U-6. A strong believer in mastering the fundamentals, Mr. Brunel develops teams that are well schooled, drilled, and trained. His players are required to work hard and maintain a high level of physical and mental discipline. They also learn to work together as a team while relying on individual initiative and extra effort. His approach to sports has paid off at SGC. His 2007 soccer team advanced in the postseason for the first time in the College’s history, and the 2008 softball team won the conference championship and made an appearance in the national tournament in Plant City, Fla. Mr. Brunel earned a master’s of education with an emphasis in sports administration from GCSU in 2001. 

MS. WALDA KIGHT, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS
A Douglas native, Walda Kight graduated with honors from both South Georgia College in 1993 (associate of science) and the University of Georgia in 1995 (bachelor of business administration).  For the past 12 years, she has held various positions of responsibility in the banking industry. Most recently she served as Marketing and Human Resources Officer with the First National Bank of Coffee County. As Director of Community and Foundation Relations, Ms. Kight leads the College’s efforts to secure private gifts, promote scholarships and enhance alumni activities. Ms. Kight is active in the community, serving as a member of the Eastside Elementary School Parent Advisory Board, St. Paul’s Catholic Church Finance Committee, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and the Coffee County Junior Service League. Walda and her husband Jeff are members of the Leadership Georgia Class of 2008.