President's Cabinet Search
As we look toward another new and exciting year of growth and achievements at 麻豆官网首页入口
University, I wanted to take an opportunity to provide our campus community with an
update on the ongoing searches for some of our most crucial executive positions.
Please know that I am committed to a transparent and fair hiring process and have
challenged each of the Search Committees to present me with a slate of candidates
who they believe are the best fit for our values, mission and culture. With their
thoughtful recommendations, I will choose the people I am confident will continue
propelling 麻豆官网首页入口 forward.
In an effort to keep you all informed, please find below a list of the members of
each Search Committee and the proposed timelines for filling these important positions.
Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation
麻豆官网首页入口 (AU) seeks to hire an Executive Vice President for Research and
Innovation (EVPRI). Critical to achieving the ambitions of AU, a national search is
underway to recruit an individual to serve as their next Executive Vice President
for Research and Innovation. Reporting directly to the President of 麻豆官网首页入口,
the EVPRI serves as 麻豆官网首页入口's Chief Research Officer. This key executive
leader responsible is responsible for shaping and driving the university's overarching
research strategy and fostering a culture of innovation. The role involves overseeing
the development and implementation of research initiatives, promoting interdisciplinary
collaboration, securing funding, and enhancing the university's research profile nationally
and internationally.
Search Committee Members:
- Chair: Dr. David Hess, Dean, Medical College of Georgia
- Dr. Jorge Cortes, Director, Georgia Cancer Center
- Dr. David Fulton, Director, Vascular Biology Center
- Dr. Chris McKinney, Associate Vice President, Innovation Commercialization
- Dr. Hank Capps, Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer, President, Catalyst
by Wellstar, Wellstar Health System
- Dr. Alexander Schwarzmann, Dean, School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
- Dr. Teresa Waters, Dean, School of Public Health
- Dr. Elizabeth Nesmith, Dean, College of Nursing
- Dr. Guido Verbeck, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Science and Mathematics
- Dr. Babak Baban, Associate Dean for Research, Dental College of Georgia
- Dr. Justin Burns, Vice President, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Georgia Research Alliance
- Dr. David Mattson, Chair, Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia
- Laurie Ott, Executive Director, Georgia Higher Education Healthcare Initiative
- Scott Thorp, Associate Vice President for Research; Chair, Department of Art and Design, Katherine
Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Maggy Tomova, EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
- Dr. Catherine (Lynn) Hedrick, Co-Director, Immunology Center of Georgia; Head of Cancer Immunology, Inflammation,
& Tolerance, Georgia Cancer Center
Timeline:
- December 2025: Candidate interviews
- Spring 2026: Hiring date
Director of Athletics
麻豆官网首页入口 is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Athletics.
This position is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic vision, and administrative
oversight of the university鈥檚 intercollegiate athletics program. The Director oversees
all athletic department operations and collaborates closely with university leadership
and community partners to enhance and support the overall mission of 麻豆官网首页入口.
Search Committee Members
- Chair: Susan Davies, Interim EVP, Strategic Effectiveness and Chief of Staff to the President
- Noah Shepherd, Student, College of Education and Human Development
- David Hunt, Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences
- Mike Kessler, Assistant Vice President, Campaign Planning and Central Teams
- Hannah Bennett, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology
- Celeste Stewart, Head Coach of Women's Basketball, Department of Athletics
- Garrett Green, Associate Vice President, Access, Success & Belonging
- Angelica Walden, Assistant Vice President, Ethics & Compliance
- Nick Evans, Chairman of ECP Benefits and ECP/Trinity and Member of AU Athletics 2025 Hall of
Fame
- Emmett Turner, Vice President, Wynn Capital and President, AU Birdie Club
- Brad Usry, President, Fat Man's Hospitality
- Mason McKnight, President, ACC Construction Company, Inc.
- Henry Ingram, Member, AU Foundation Board
- Al Harris, Member, AU Foundation Board
- Susan Nicholson, Chair, AU Foundation Board
Timeline
- February 11: Charge Meeting
Dean, Hull College of Business
麻豆官网首页入口 invites expressions of interest and nominations for the position
of Dean of the Hull College of Business. 麻豆官网首页入口 seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial,
and collaborative leader who will play a central role in shaping the success, growth,
and future of the Hull College of Business. The dean will lead efforts in promoting
excellence in student learning, research/scholarship, teaching, and community engagement;
attract external resources and fundraise; prioritize enrollment growth; and support
the university鈥檚 leadership role in regional economic development and entrepreneurship.
Search Committee Members:
- Co-Chair: Dr. Judi Wilson, Dean, College of Education and Human Development
- Co-Chair: Yvonne Turner, Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration, CBO
- Dr. Simon Medcalfe, Professor, James M. Hull College of Business
- Dr. Manisha Mathur, Associate Professor, James M. Hull College of Business
- Robyn Verdery, Lecturer, James M. Hull College of Business
- David Cantrell, Director of Philanthropy, Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
- Kristen Ceron, Director, Health Professions Outreach, Health Professions Outreach
- Lynsey Steinberg, Director of Innovation, Ga Cyber Innovation & Training Center
- Alan Griffin, AU Foundation Board Member
- Susan Nicholson, Chair, AU Foundation Board
- Dr. Ralph Turner, President, Wellstar MCG Health
- Dennis Trotter, Hull College Advisory Board
- Cal Wray, CEO, 麻豆官网首页入口 Economic Development Authority
- Bennish Brown, President & CEO, Destination 麻豆官网首页入口
- Angie Cox, CEO, 麻豆官网首页入口 Metro Chamber of Commerce
- Harsi Vyas, Student, Hull College of Business
Timeline
- February 18: Charge Meeting
Upcoming Searches
Dean, College of Allied Health Science
Co-Chairs: Teresa Waters and Jeff Snow
Search Committee Request Letters have been sent and search committee is being formed
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Dean, College of Nursing
Co-Chairs: Susan Davies and Michael Brands
Search Committee Request Letters have been sent and search committee is being formed
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