(Marietta, Ga. – Feb. 6, 2015) The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation recently welcomed two new trustees to the board that governs the 501 (c)(3) organization that provides philanthropic support to the college, its students, and programs.
The two new trustees include:
Randy Gravley is President and CEO of Tri-State Communications Inc., Exponent Broadcasting Inc., as well as Vice President of BMG Broadcasting Inc. Gravley’s companies own and operate five radio stations in North Georgia. Gravley is a former Chairman of the board of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB), Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, A-Day for Reinhardt University and United Way of Cherokee. Gravley currently serves on the board of directories of the National Association of Broadcasters, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Foundation Board, Lanier Joint Development Authority and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Randy is a graduate of both Leadership Cherokee (Class of 1997) as well as Leadership Georgia (Class of 2006). Gravley was also named to the “40 Under 40” by Georgia Trend Magazine.
Jeff Moon, who is currently the City Manager for the City of Woodstock, holds a M.S. degree in economic development from the University of Southern Mississippi and a B.S. degree in social science education from Troy University. He began serving as city manager for the City of Woodstock, GA on April 15, 2008. From February 2001 until April 2008, he served as city administrator for the City of Orange Beach, AL. Jeff is married to Nancy and has two daughters and one son.
The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation advances the mission and vision of Chattahoochee Technical College through emergency and special request funds, merit based scholarships, and program support. The Foundation, which is a private, non-profit organization, receives support for this from individuals, businesses, corporations and other foundations. Members serve for one and three year terms with officers serving two year terms.
In other business at the board’s recent meeting, trustees voted to elect its officers to the board’s executive committee. Officers include:
Don Barbour, Chair
Don Barbour is the Regional Director of External Affairs with AT&T. In his current position, Barbour represents AT&T before business, civic, community, cultural, educational, economic, and government groups in 17 northwest Georgia counties.
Barbour has worked at AT&T and Bellsouth since 1981. He began his career as an analyst and worked his way up through three different management positions to his current job.
Barbour is a Marietta native who graduated from Marietta High School in 1974. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Emory University in 1978 and a Master of Business Administration degree in business management from the University of Tennessee in 1980.
He also volunteers his time as Chair of the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Previously, he served as the vice-chair of the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation.
Jason Anavitarte, Vice-Chair
Anavitarte is Kaiser Permanente’s Government Relations Officer and Public Affairs, responsible for governmental and community relations throughout metro Atlanta and Georgia. Anavitarte has helped develop and maintain relationships with city, county, state and federal elected officials in Georgia and throughout the U.S.
He also manages Kaiser Permanente’s Member Advisory Council made up of 45 members which provides strategic recommendations for Kaiser Permanente and its board of advisors. Anavitarte serves the community through several board appointments, including Cobb’s Competitive EDGE Initiative, People to People International Atlanta Chapter, and the Christian Athletes Atlanta.
Susan Stephens, Treasurer
Susan Stephens is a native of Cartersville Bartow County. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Shorter College. She is a graduate of Leadership Rome. Stephens owns Susan Stephens Designs, a full service interior decorating company, in Cartersville. Stephens served as chair of the North Metro Tech Foundation for two terms. She serves as secretary on the Waterford Homeowners Board of Directors, volunteers on the Bartow Cartersville Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon Committee and the Chamber’s Cook- Out Committee. She previously served as President of the Cartersville Noon Optimist Club and a former board member of Habitat for Humanity.
Mark Goddard, Secretary
Mark Goddard is a native of Cherokee County. He graduated from Etowah High School in 1991 and earned a BBA in Marketing and Professional Sales from Kennesaw State University. Goddard is the Manager of Commercial Marketing for Cobb EMC; he has been with Cobb EMC since 1997. He is a past Chairman of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the 2013 A-Day for Reinhardt University, and serves on the joint development authority for Cobb and Cherokee counties. Mark is a former member of the Cherokee County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and a newly appointed member of the Development Authority of Cherokee County. He is a graduate of Leadership Cherokee and was recognized as one of the top 10 in 10 young professionals in Cherokee County. He and his wife Jennifer have been married since 1997 and have two children.
For more information on the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation, call 770-528-4522 or visit chattahoocheetech5-px.rtrk5.com/foundation.