Staff for Georgia Centers of Innovation

Dr. Michael Adams - President, University of Georgia

info@georgiainnovation.org — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:20:51 GMT

Dr. Michael F. Adams was named the 21st president of the University of Georgia on June 11, 1997. He immediately focused on securing UGA’s future as one of America’s premier public research universities. Widely recognized as a leader in higher education administration, Dr. Adams recently completed a term as chair of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. He is the only person to have served as chair of both the American ...

William T. Boone - Director, Agriculture Innovation Center

info@georgiainnovation.org — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:41:17 GMT

A native of Sylvester, Georgia, Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University in 1972 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy and remained for 25 years, achieving the rank of Captain. His varied Naval career included three fleet tours flying antisubmarine helicopters from destroyers, a tour in Pensacola, Florida as a flight instructor and a tour as the Commanding Officer of a Helicopter squadron in Mayport, Florida. He attended the Naval War College in Newp...

Mike Cassidy - Director, Georgia Research Alliance

info@georgiainnovation.org — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:21:48 GMT

Before joining the Alliance in 1993, Mr. Cassidy managed the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) based at Georgia Tech, one of the nation’s oldest technology incubators. Prior to that he worked for the IBM Corporation where he held various staff and management positions. Mr. Cassidy has earned a Master’s degree in Technology and Science Policy from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a BBA degree in Marketing fro...

Nancy Cobb - Executive Director, OneGeorgia Authority

info@georgiainnovation.org — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:22:53 GMT

Nancy Cobb was sworn in as the Executive Director of the OneGeorgia Authority on July 23, 2002 and reappointed by Governor Sonny Perdue on October 1, 2003. Prior to her initial appointment, Mrs. Cobb served as interim Executive Director of the Authority for nine months.

Nancy was educated in the public schools in Millen and holds an A.S. degree from Middle Georgia College and a BBA in Accounting from Georgia State College and University. She is a Certifi...

Erroll B. Davis - Chancellor, University System of Georgia

info@georgiainnovation.org — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:23:49 GMT

As chancellor of the University System of Georgia, Erroll B. Davis Jr. is responsible for the state’s 35 public colleges and universities, 260,000 students, 39,000 faculty and staff, and an annual budget of $5.7 billion.

Davis took office in early 2006. Previously, he had served as chairman of the board of Alliant Energy Corporation – an energy holding company with $8.3 billion in total assets and annual operating revenues of $3 billion – since 2000.

A...

Nick Fuhrman - Director, Aerospace Innovation Center

info@georgiainnovation.org — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:28:27 GMT

Nick Fuhrman is Director of the Aerospace Innovation Center. For the past decade, Fuhrman has been recognized as a leader in international space policy. His opinion and analysis have been sought by CNN, The American Spectator, Space News, The Wall Street Journal and other media. Since 2003, Fuhrman provided live-on-air analysis for CNN, CNN Headline News, CNN International and CNNfn. Starting on the day of the Sp...

Wayne Hodges - Vice Provost, Enterprise Innovation Institute and Georgia Institute of Technology

info@georgiainnovation.org — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:24:57 GMT

Wayne Hodges is Vice Provost in the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute. In that position, he is responsible for a comprehensive set of Georgia Tech services that help industry, entrepreneurs, communities and economic developers become more competitive through the application of science, technology and innovation.

The Enterprise Innovation Institute was formed in 2006 to bring Georgia Tech’s economic development and business assistance programs together with its ex...

Mr. Ron Jackson - Interim Comissioner, Department of Technical and Adult Education

info@georgiainnovation.org — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:26:29 GMT

Ron Jackson was asked to serve as the interim commissioner of the Department of Technical and Adult Education by Governor Sonny Perdue on December 1, 2006. He joined the DTAE in December, 2004 as deputy commissioner.

Ron was the deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, he was OPB’s director of strategic planning, research and evaluation. While at

Sandy Lake - Program Administrator

info@georgiainnovation.org — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:26:56 GMT

Sandy Lake brings a background in management and a Bachelor’s in Business from the University of Alabama, with a focus in Healthcare Management to her role as Program Administrator. Prior to joining the Centers of Innovation, Sandy worked with HealthSouth Rehabilitation and then the National Association of Private Enterprise, serving on the board for 10 years. Following her tenure in those roles, she started and ran her own business for 10 years.

Sandy recently complete the...

Dr. Daniel Rahn - President, Medical College of Georgia

info@georgiainnovation.org — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:26:15 GMT

Dr. Daniel W. Rahn, nationally recognized researcher, clinician and seasoned administrator, became the seventh president of the Medical College of Georgia June 2001. As of July 2006, Dr. Rahn also serves in the newly created position of senior vice chancellor for health and medical programs for the University System of Georgia.

Prior to his appointment as MCG president, Dr. Rahn served as vice dean for clinical affairs for the Medical College of Georgia ...

(Currently Recruiting) - Program Director

info@georgiainnovation.org — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:05:41 GMT

Page Siplon - Executive Director, Logistics Innovation Center

info@georgiainnovation.org — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:11:03 GMT

Prior to joining LINC, Siplon served a combined 12 years in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force, providing circuit level maintenance on various ground-to-air and ground-to-ground communication systems and integrating encryption techniques and solutions for large-scale secure voice and data communication systems. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and its Computer Society. Page is also a member ...

Kenneth C. Stewart - Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development and Chairman, Georgia Centers of Innovation Board of Directors

info@georgiainnovation.org — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:19:29 GMT

Commissioner Stewart was appointed to his post as Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development, by Governor Sonny Perdue in January 2007. As chief marketing officer for the state of Georgia, he leads Georgia’s efforts to recruit new businesses and expand existing ones; grow the state’s tourism, international trade and entertainment industries; and supports the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Commissioner Stewart is a member of the State Bar o...

Russell Vandiver - Executive Director, Center for Manufacturing Excellence

info@georgiainnovation.org — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:52:36 GMT

Russell’s experience includes thirty years at Lanier Technical College, a Quick Start trainer for over 350 new or expanding companies and development of Certified Customer Service Specialist and Certified Manufacturing Specialist programs. He also worked with Georgia Institute of Technology to develop and implement a self-sustaining Ammonia Refrigeration Training Facility for the ammonia industry. Russell obtained his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Masters in Public Adm...