Fall 2017
Job of a Lifetime
One of South Carolina native Mary Ross’ biggest adventures began as a volunteer experience and led to decades of service working alongside the state’s governors and their families.
Not Finished Yet
As executive director of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Brenau alumna LaSharn Hughes is determined to improve health care access for all Georgians, especially those in underserved areas.
Professor and Politician
David Miller’s work as professor of health care management at Brenau and as Lumpkin County, Georgia, commissioner provide a unique perspective that enriches the lives of his students and his constituents.
Serving Those Who Serve
Brenau’s dedication and passion to see military students succeed has drawn many who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces to its campuses, including veterans Sandy Strong, Chris Russell and Randal Robison.
Board of Trustees
Peter D. Miller, Chair
Philip A. Wilheit Sr., Vice Chair
James Anthony Walters, Secretary
Carole Ann Carter Daniel, WC ’68, Treasurer
Gale Johnson Allen, BU ’91
Robin Smith Dudley, WC ’78
Kathryn (Kit) Dunlap, WC ’64
Emmie Henderson Howard, WC ’01
M. Douglas Ivester
Anna Alexander Jacobs, WC ’86
Emily Dunlap Lawson
Antonina Grib Lerch, WC ‘03
Ben E. Lilly
James E. Mathis Jr.
Steve McKibbon
James H. Moore
Betty Verson Norton, WC ’52
Frank K. Norton Jr.
Gary L. Riley
Lawrence B. Schrage
Amanda Slavin
Gail A. Smith, WC ’83
Mike Smith
Shay English Stafford, WC ’69
Bob Swoszowski
Amy Whitley
Ret. Rear Admiral Patricia E. Wolfe, BU ‘87
Trustees Emeriti
Jane Wood Banks
Raymond H. Burch
Mary Helen Roop Hosch, WC ’35
C.V. Nalley III
Thomas H. Paris Jr.
Lessie Bailey Smithgall
President
Edward L. Schrader, Ph. D.
Vice President of Communications & Publications
David Morrison
Vice President of External Relations
Matt Thomas
Editor
Benjamin McDade
Executive Director, Alumni & Constituent Engagement
Ashley Carter, WC ’09, BU ’12
Associate Editor/Design Director
Michael Lowe
Photographer and Multimedia Editor
AJ Reynolds
Director of Multimedia Publishing
Michael McPeek
Staff Writers
Kristen Oliver
Allison Reeger Cook
Contributing Writers
Candice Dyer, WC ’92, Nick Coltrain
Contributing Editors
Emily Stockton, WC ’11
Contributing Photographer
Andy Colwell
Gerry Melendez
Bob Self
Fall 2017, Brenau Window is published three times a year by the Brenau University Office of Communications & Publications, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville, GA 30501.
