Celebrating Those Who Make a Difference
Membership in MGA’s giving societies is more than recognition—it’s a powerful community of changemakers. These leaders—business partners, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends—are united by a shared belief in the transformative power of education.
Their generosity fuels opportunity, drives innovation, and expands what’s possible for our students and our region. Together, they are not just supporting Middle Georgia State University—they are shaping its future and leaving a legacy that reaches far beyond campus.
The President’s Circle celebrates donors whose annual gifts of $1,000–$9,999 demonstrate a strong and active commitment to Middle Georgia State University. These supporters are catalysts for progress, helping turn vision into reality. Their generosity directly empowers students, strengthens academic programs, and advances a culture of excellence. As champions of opportunity, President’s Circle members play a vital role in preparing the next generation of leaders to make an impact across our region and beyond.
Membership Levels
- Gold Circle $5,000 - $9,999 annually
- Silver Circle $2,500 - 4,999 annually
- Bronze Circle $1,000 - $2,499 annually
Bronze Circle Members
- Tyler J. Achatz
- Wendi M. Allen
- Rex S. Andrews
- Macon Bibb Urban Development Authority
- Melissa Avery
- Al Baggett
- Dr. Donna P. Balding
- Johnathan Barragan
- William W. Baxley
- Dr. David M. Biek
- Pamela Y. Booker
- Travis J. Bragg
- Dr. Jennifer A. Brannon
- Charles G. Briscoe
- Piedmont Urgent Care
- Central Georgia Arts & Athletics, Inc.
- Dr. Charles A. Clark, Jr.
- Louis Clayton
- Sandra K. Couch
- Jay Cranford
- Dr. Neil Cullinan and Dr. Ethel A. Cullinan
- Jack L. Culpepper
- Eric C. Davis
- Dr. Kenneth D. Deaton, Jr.
- Kathryn H. Dennis
- Domino's
- Janice A. East
- James E. Elliott, Jr.
- Deborah L. Ellis
- William H. Epps
- Farmers Furniture
- Dr. Kevin S. Floyd
- George Flynn
- Luis Fonseca
- Victoria Fowler
- Dr. David P. Fuller
- Amanda N. Funches
- Sabry A. Gabriel
- Charles E. Garbutt
- Randall Garmon
- Georgia Humanities Council, Inc.
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Barbara Gibbons
- Matt Giddens
- Dr. Paul R. Gladden
- Graphic Resource
- Joel Grist
- Linda C. Gugin
- Nancy Guyse
- Tommy P. Hall
- Tom Hall
- John E. Harris
- Georgia Hatcher
- Kristina Henderson
- Daniel S. Henderson
- Jed W. Hill
- Tara Hill
- Karen Hix
- Dr. Donna T. Ingram
- Kemarie Jeffers
- Dr. David Jenks
- Karen Kahrmann
- Sheree N. Keith
- Sara Kolbie
- Dr. Alex A. Koohang
- L. E. Schwartz & Son, Inc.
- Tamatha Lambert
- Dr. Christopher Lawrence
- Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis
- William I. Mannheim
- Dr. Debra H. Matthews
- McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLC
- Dr. Rod G. McRae
- Zoll Medical
- Middle Georgia Chapter of GSCPA
- Dr. Lawrence F. Mobley
- Susan Morton
- Dr. Doug Morton
- Sara C. Murph
- John J. Norton
- Evaristus O. Obinyan
- Dr. Andrew C. Ollikainen
- Dr. Patrice P. Pierce
- Stephen and Barbara R. Portch
- Dustin Van Praet
- Proforma Ascension Marketing Group
- Sally R. Rainey, J.D.
- Susan B. Reeves
- Kevin A. Reid
- Charles E. Richardson
- Stacy Richardson
- Elizabeth A. Riley
- Brant Robinson
- Dr. Jimmie H. Smith
- Maxine H. Smith
- Southern Electricom Company
- Dr. Scott Spangler
- Randy L. Stephens
- James E. Studstill, Jr.
- Carl Swearingen
- Amy C. Tarpley
- Texas Roadhouse
- Britt B. Thames
- The Steak House Restaurant
- David D. Thompson
- Randy K. Thompson
- Dr. Tara L. Underwood
- Vanguard
- Visit Macon, Inc.
- W. Mansfield Jennings, Jr. Charitable Trust
- Stuart Walker
- James D. Walker
- Robert J. Walker
- Wal-Mart #840
- Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #0907
- Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #1367
- Stephen M. Welsh
- Susan T. Welsh
- Nancy E. White
- Dr. Mary Ellen Wilson
- Carey C. Wimberly
- Dr. Billy Wooten
- Zaxby's
Silver Circle Members
- 1842 Inn
- Allstate Construction Group
- Dr. Rhonda Amerson
- Annette Barnette Travel, LLC
- Arrow Exterminators
- Atlanta Gas Light
- Dr. Monica H. Baloga
- Tracey A. Blalock
- Consolidated Pipe
- Phill Contacos
- Cox Communications
- Alan D. Curtis
- Dublin Construction Co. Inc.
- Enterprise Holdings Foundation
- Dr. Barbara J. Frizzell
- ITVantix
- Marriott Macon City Center
- Dr. Marc D. Miller
- Charles E. Parker, Sr.
- Parrish Construction Group, Inc.
- Paulk Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.
- Publix Super Markets Charities
- Carolyn P. Thompson
- Joe E. Timberlake, III
Gold Circle Members
- Louis Abbott
- Stephen H. Adams
- Atrium Health Navicent
- Kent A. Baldschun
- Paul M. Blair
- Dr. Christopher R. Blake
- BSN Sports
- Cherokee Brick & Tile Company
- Shann Cook-Loyd
- Deloitte Foundation
- Dixie Crow Club-AOC Educational Foundation
- Elior Collegiate Dining
- Garbutt Construction
- Grand Lodge of Georgia
- Tracy L. Green
- GSB Industries, Inc.
- Harold Henderson
- Illinois Tool Works
- Jeffrey Kahrmann
- Dr. David M. Kalish
- Woohyun Kang
- Christy Kovac
- Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority
- Tripp H. Maddux
- Richard H. Maddux
- Elizabeth Mann
- MetroPower
- Morris Bank
- Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Macon
- Donn D. Perno
- Piedmont Construction Group
- PPC Foundation
- John S. Puckett
- Stephen A. Reichert
- Gloria D. Robinson
- Sheridan Construction Company
- Ava Stanley
- Pete Suarez
- Terracon Foundation
- The Elam Alexander Trust

The Founders Society recognizes visionary donors whose annual gifts of $10,000 or more provide critical momentum for the university’s growth and success. These leaders invest not only in today’s priorities, but in the long-term strength and sustainability of MGA. Their commitment honors the spirit on which the institution was built while helping write its next chapter—expanding opportunity, elevating excellence, and ensuring a bold future for generations to come.
Members
- Community Foundation of Central Georgia
- E. J. Grassmann Trust
- Emory Hospital Warner Robins
- Georgia Power
- Emory L. Gordy, Jr.
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- Middle Georgia State University
- Anna K. Montgomery
- OrthoGeorgia
- Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North
- William D. Posey
- Robins Financial Credit Union
- Dr. Manoj H. Shah
- University System of Georgia Foundation, Inc.
The Summit Society honors extraordinary individuals whose lifetime giving of $100,000 or more reflects a profound and enduring commitment to Middle Georgia State University. These distinguished supporters are true difference-makers, elevating the university to new levels of achievement and impact. Through their leadership and generosity, they help unlock potential, inspire innovation, and empower students and faculty to reach higher, achieve more, and shape a stronger future together.
Members
- Dr. Eugene Alvarez
- AT&T Georgia
- AT&T Georgia
- Atrium Health Navicent
- Wanda T. Barrs
- BB&T Charitable Contributions
- BB&T Charitable Foundation
- Ben G. Porter Foundation
- Robert Blazer
- Boeing-Macon
- Travis J. Bragg
- Charles G. Briscoe
- Charles H. Jones Family Foundation
- Coca-Cola Company
- Community Foundation of Central Georgia
- Kevin H. Cowart
- Delta Air Lines Foundation
- Dixie Crow Club-AOC Educational Foundation
- E. J. Grassmann Trust
- Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust
- Emory Hospital Warner Robins
- GEICO
- Georgia Power
- Emory L. Gordy, Jr.
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- Robert F. Hatcher, Jr.
- William K. Holmes
- Huntington National Bank
- Genelle Jennings
- W. M. Jennings, III
- JET Foundation, Inc.
- John S. & James L. Knight Foundation
- Ves C. Jones
- Middle Georgia State University
- MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union
- Marshall Mize
- Anna K. Montgomery
- MSD Riverside Properties, LLC
- Navicent Health
- Navicent Health Foundation
- Ocmulgee EMC Foundation, Inc.
- Henry K. Oliner
- OrthoGeorgia
- Outdoor Media Solutions
- Michael E. Peavy
- Phil J. and Alice S. Sheridan Foundation
- Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North
- Robins Financial Credit Union
- Dr. Manoj H. Shah
- Chris R. Sheridan
- Sheridan Construction Company
- Sodexo Campus Service Solutions
- Sparklight
- The Billy and Bobby Stevens Foundation
- The James H. Porter Charitable Trust
- The Peyton Anderson Foundation, Inc.
- The Telegraph
- Biff Thompson
- Joe E. Timberlake
- Truist Financial
- Truist Financial Downtown Macon Branch
- University System of Georgia
- University System of Georgia Foundation, Inc.
- Ronny E. Williams

The Knights Legacy Society celebrates those who choose to make a lasting impact through planned giving. Through bequests, trusts, annuities, and other legacy gifts, these forward-thinking donors ensure that Middle Georgia State University continues to thrive for generations to come. Their vision extends beyond today—creating opportunity, strengthening the institution, and securing a future where students can continue to learn, grow, and succeed. Their legacy is not only remembered—it is lived every day.
Members
- Dr. Carolyn Bradley
- Christopher Brazell
- Sue Chipman
- Kevin H. Cowart
- Nylan Hinson
- Lynn McCraney
- Dr. Patrice Pierce
- Larry B. Stinson
- James B. Sullivan
- Joe Timberlake, III