Kimberly Gunn, Co Vice-Chairman kgunn@centralgatech.edu
Professional
Background/Biographical Information:
Kimberly has worked in higher education for over 20 years. For 15+ years, Kim has worked at Middle/Central Georgia Technical College in advisement and dual enrollment. She currently serves as the Executive Director of High School Initiatives at CGTC and oversees the largest dual enrollment program in the state of Georgia. Prior to CGTC, she served as the Assistant Director of Admissions at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, Georgia for over six years. Kimberly has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Georgia College & State University.
Bob Herrmann, Co Vice-Chairman Email coming soon!
Professional Background/Biographical Information:
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Dr. Sherry Johnson, Principal sherry.johnson@hcbe.net
Professional
Background /Biographical Information:
In 1990, Dr. Johnson began her teaching career at Jackson Middle School in Jackson, South Carolina. In 1993, she moved to Georgia and taught Keyboarding and Exploratory courses at Dooly County Middle School. For eleven years, she taught Business Education at Perry High School, where she served as Lead FBLA Adviser and department chair. During her years at Perry High, she served as region FBLA adviser to several region officers, State FBLA Adviser to four state officers, including the 2007-2008 State FBLA President, as well as adviser to region, state, and national winners. She also served as the 2010- 2011 Perry High Teacher of the Year, 2010 Georgia Business Education Association Teacher of the Year, and 2011 Southern Business Education Association Secondary Teacher of the Year. Dr. Johnson spent 18 years as a classroom CTAE instructor (Family and Consumer
Sciences), 11 years as an Assistant Principal/CTAE Advisor at Veterans High School and currently serves as Principal of
Houston County Career Academy.
Cheronie Blunt Email coming soon!
Professional Background/Biographical Information:
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Sandi Couillard sandi.couillard@hcbe.net
Professional Background/Biographical Information:
Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator for Houston County Schools (2018-Present)
Business and Computer Science Teacher, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, and CTAE Department Chairperson- Northside High School (12 years))
English Teacher - Northside High School (2 years)
Executive Director of Central Georgia Soccer Association (1 year)
Master of Business Administration - Georgia College
Bachelor of Business Administration - University of Georgia
Northside High School Graduate
Angie Gheesling gheesling@houstoncountyga.net
Professional
Background/Biographical Information:
Executive Director, Houston County Development Authority
(2012 - present) Executive Director, Milledgeville Baldwin County Development
Authority (7 years) Assistant Director and Regional Manager, Georgia Department of
Economic Development (7 years) Manager, Choby's Landing Restaurant, Lake Sinclair (23
years) Graduate of Georgia College
Andrea Griner, CEcD agriner@centralgatech.edu
Professional
Background/Biographical Information:
Andrea Griner is Central Georgia Technical College's Vice
President for Economic Development. In this role, she leads the
Office of Economic Development in serving the College's 11 county
service delivery area by ensuring economic development training
programs are accessible and aligned to support the workforce needs
of the business community. Andrea also provides assistance to
community leaders, chambers and development authorities by
supporting the recruitment of new businesses and the expansion of
existing
Dr. Kembley Lingelbach Email coming soon!
Professional Background/Biographical Information:
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Dr. Elgin Mayfield elgin.mayfield@hcbe.net
Professional Background/Biographical Information:
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Marian McLemore mmclemore@FlintEMC.com
Professional
Background/Biographical Information:
Marian McLemore graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism (Advertising/Public Relations Management). She has more than 25 years of public relations experience in the electric utility industry, specifically cooperatives and economic development. Marian currently serves as Vice President of Cooperative Communications for Flint Energies, where she oversees corporate communications and community and economic development. Marian is Accredited in public relations (APR), a certified cooperative communicator (CCC), a master cooperative communicator (MCC) and a certified key account executive (CKAE).
Bill Phelps Email coming soon!
Professional Background/Biographical Information:
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Sabrina Phelps
Professional Background/Biographical Information:
In June 2022, Mrs. Sabrina Phelps retired as principal and CEO of the Houston College and Career Academy. She currently serves as Program Manager for the Technical College System of GA supporting and serving College and Career Academy leaders in Central and South GA. She also consults with the Middle GA Work Source Regional Consortium. In June 2024, Mrs. Phelps was awarded the Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education Lifetime Achievement Award. Most recently, she spearheaded the effort to establish the More than Scrubs 2.0 Health Science summit to students in rural middle GA communities.
She served as an Honorary Commander for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex from 2022 - 2024. This program fosters a supportive relationship between the base and the community by pairing civic leaders with major mission partner commanders or directors. Additionally, Mrs. Phelps serves on Houston Healthcare’s and Houston College and Career Academy’s Board of Directors.
She is married to Stevie and has two sons, Bryant and Terrence. One of her favorite stories is the simple message of the starfish story that emphasizes the power of each one of us to make a difference.
Ashlee Simmons graduated from Albany State University with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and also has her Global Career Development Facilitator Certification. Ashlee has worked in Workforce Development at WorkSource Middle Georgia/Middle Georgia Consortium, Inc. for 4 ½ years starting out as a Career Facilitator, then Career Facilitator Supervisor, and is currently the Program Services Specialist. In this role, she oversees the Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws/policies. She also oversees staff and contractors to ensure that they are aware of their targeted goals and ensure that applicants complete all necessary requirements for admission in to the program.
James Petties jamespettis@hotmail.com
Professional
Background/Biographical Information:
Pettis & Powell, Inc March 2006 - Present (11 years 7
months) Manage assisted living homes and adult day health care
facilities.
Chris Rooks Email coming soon!
Professional Background/Biographical Information:
Chris has worked for the City of Warner Robins for 29 years. He is currently the Director of General Administration. The General Administration Department acts as the central hub for various critical operations within the city. He has a Master of Public Administration from Georgia College and State University. Chris served as a law enforcement officer for 30 years with a career retirement as the Assistant Chief of the Warner Robins Police Department. He is also a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy.
