Purpose

The University of West Georgia Athletic Foundation, through its fundraising efforts, strives to support a preeminent intercollegiate athletics program at the University of West Georgia.

Athletic Foundation Details

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

  • Chair
    Mr. John Copeland '97
    Walsh Construction & Archer Western
    Atlanta, GA
  • Vice Chair
    Mr. Jay Gill
    Carroll EMC
    Carrollton, GA
  • Immediate Past-Chair 
    Mrs. Rebecca Smith '96 '20
    UWG Newnan & USG eCampus
    Carrollton, GA
  • Treasurer
    Mr. Bill Esslinger, Jr. '93
    Esslinger Tech Law, LLC
    Carrollton, GA
  • Secretary
    Mr. Chris Shuler '85
    Vervent and Maclean Solutions
    Carrollton, GA
  • Faculty Athletic Representative
    Dr. Morris Council
    Associate Professor, UWG
    Carrollton, GA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Mr. Tyrell Adams '14
    NFL Professional Athlete; Atlanta, GA
  • Mr. Bo Bass, Jr. '99
    Bass & Associates Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants; Carrollton, GA
  • Mrs. Karen Clevenger '72
    Retired, Community Leader; Venice, FL
  • Mr. Jim Collins '70
    Merrell & Associates, Inc.; Carrollton, GA
  • Mr. Eddy Crumbley '71
    Retired, Community Leader; Madison, GA
  • Mr. Rodney Davis '74
    Retired, Community Leader; Carrollton, GA
  • Mr. Ryan Earnest '90
    First National Community Bank; Rome, GA
  • Mr. Larry Hansard '72
    Retired, Community Leader; Marietta, GA
  • Mrs. Kim Holder '08
    UWG Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy; Cedartown, GA
  • Mr. David Knight '73
    J. Smith Lanier & Co., A March and Mclennan Agency LLC Company; Carrollton, GA
  • Mr. Tracy McDaniel '98
    Edward Jones; Carrollton, GA
  • Mr. Will Ozier '06
    Ozier Apparel; Carrollton, GA
  • Mr. Cade Parian '00
    The Parian Law Firm, LLC; Carrollton, GA
  • Mr. P.T. Waldrep '93
    Government Tax Solutions; Carrollton, GA
  • Dr. Brendan Kelly
    President
    University of West Georgia
  • Mr. Jason Carmichael
    Athletic Director
    University of West Georgia
  • Dr. Meredith N. Brunen
    Vice President of University Advancement & CEO of the UWG Foundations
    University of West Georgia
  • Mr. Christopher Sanders '03
    Chair
    UWG Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • Mr. Joey Godwin '73 '78 '96
    Retired, Community Leader; Lithia Springs, GA
  • Mr. Harry Preston '60
    Harry T's Car Wash; Carrollton, GA
  • Mr. Bob White '68
    Bob White Insurance Agency; Fayetteville, GA