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8A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, January 4,2023 UNG presidential search committee named DCN file photo The University System of Georgia (USG) has officially named members of the University of North Georgia (UNG) presidential search committee, who will work to replace UNG's retiring president Bonita Jacobs in 2023. By Erica Jones ejones@dawsonnews.com The University System of Georgia (USG) has officially named members of the University of North Georgia (UNG) presidential search com mittee, who will work to replace UNG’s retiring president Bonita Jacobs in 2023. According to a press release by the university, Jacobs plans to retire in June of 2023, so the committee will conduct a nation al search to find the best candi date to serve as the university’s next president. Jacobs has led UNG since 2011, when the board appointed her as the first female president of what was at that time North Georgia College & State University. When she was appointed, she was only the sec ond woman to lead one of the country’s six senior military col leges. “UNG serves a diverse student body of more than 18,000 stu dents, including more than 700 cadets who represent the universi ty’s unique role as the Military College of Georgia,” USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue said in the release. “President Jacobs has been a trailblazer who made a significant impact on UNG’s growth and momentum, and I look forward to the committee’s work in finding someone who will continue to increase the uni versity’s educational opportuni ties and student success.” The Presidential Search Committee includes: • Regent Jim Syfan, com mittee chair • Regent and Board Chairman Harold Reynolds • Regent Tim Evans • Wayne Baird, executive director, Chick-fil-A; alumnus • Dr. Charles Burrage, pro fessor, kinesiology • Mike Higley, executive in residence, Mike Cottrell College of Business; retired vice president, FedEx Express; alumnus • Kristie Kiser, student suc cess coordinator; chair, UNG Staff Council • Teresa MacCartney, USG Chief Operating Officer • Nick Massengill, chair man, UNG Foundation Board of Trustees; alum nus • Sen. Butch Miller, Georgia Senate President Pro Tern; alumnus • Anna Mpller, president, Student Government Association; student • Dr. Caroline Munoz, pro fessor, marketing • Chuck Robertson, profes sor, psychological science; chair, UNG Faculty Senate • Lt. Gen. James Terry, U.S. Army (retired); alumnus • Cadet Col. Warren Walker, Brigade Commander; stu dent “I know the committee is eager to get to work and find great candidates who can move UNG and our students, faculty, staff and community forward,” Syfan said in the release. “The university’s five campuses make a tremendous impact on the North Georgia region and regu larly produce graduates who are leaders in their fields. As we cel ebrate the university’s 150th anniversary, I’m grateful for this opportunity to join with the committee and make a positive impact on UNG’s future.” The presidential search com mittee will guide the first stage of the search for UNG’s next president. At the end of this first stage, the committee will then forward the credentials of three to five unranked candidates to the Board of Regents for their consideration. The first meeting of the com mittee will take place on Jan. 13, 2023, where the members will be formally charged with their roles and responsibilities in con ducting the search, the release added. NGHS staff changes include new Gainesville hospital head By Jeff Gill DCN Regional Staff Northeast Georgia Health System has had several personnel moves recently, including a new president at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. John Kueven, most recently a senior vice president with Atlanta-based Wellstar Health System, will oversee NGMC Gainesville operations as its new leader, as well as New Horizons long-term care centers and mental and behavioral health services provided through Laurelwood. Also, Diane Poirot is NGHS’ new chief human resources officer, moving from the same role at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Arizona. And NGHS’ chief strategy execu tive, Tracy Vardeman, is retiring Dec. 31 after 31 years with the system. Melissa Tymchuk, who worked as executive director of strategic market ing before becoming chief of staff in 2017, is succeeding Vardeman in her position, retaining her role as chief of staff. 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