Four Terry alums elected to UGA Foundation leadership, board roles

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By Terry College of Business
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University of Georgia Foundation Board
University of Georgia Foundation Board

Four Terry College of Business alumni were elected to leadership and board positions for the University of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees during its annual June meeting in Greensboro, Georgia. These individuals’ terms began July 1. 

  • E. Howard Young (BBA ’82), of Atlanta (pictured above, far right), was elected vice-chair of the UGA Foundation. He is president of General Wholesale Beer Co. He previously served as chair of the Student Scholarships and University Initiatives Committee, and strategic vice-chair, which oversaw the Development Committee, Student Scholarships and University Initiatives Committee, and Special Projects. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
  • Bonney S. Shuman (BBA ’80), of St. Simons Island (pictured above, second from right), was elected secretary of the UGA Foundation. She co-founded Stratix Corporation in 1983 and served as president and then CEO. She previously held the treasurer position, chaired the Finance Committee and, from 2017 to 2019, she was the UGA Alumni Association president. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. 
  • James G. Cochran Jr. (Guyton) (BBA ’88), of Carrollton (pictured above, far left), was elected treasurer of the UGA Foundation. He is executive vice president and chief financial officer for Southwire Company, LLC. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. 
  • Mark A. Kauffman (BBA ’84), of Atlanta, was elected as an Advisory Trustee to assist foundation committees in defining and achieving their strategic goals. He is the retired former owner and president of Kauffman Tire, Inc., and Treadmaxx Tire Distributors, Inc. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. 

The board also voted unanimously to elect Allison C. Ausband (pictured above, second from left) as chair for a two-year term running through June 30, 2025. She succeeds Neal J. Quirk Sr. (BBA ’82, JD ’87), whose term concluded June 30.  

The UGA Foundation elected three new trustees who will join current members to comprise a 46-member board. Those individuals include Yvette K. Daniels, Edward R. Castro and Mark L. Jennings. 

The board also accorded emeritus status to six trustees: Eleanor F. Banister, Mark B. Chandler Sr. (BBA ’81), Jennifer D. Flanagan, Ted McMullan (MBA ’93), John H. Crawford IV (BBA ’88) and Barry L. Storey. 

R. Scott Kingsfield joins Kauffman as an advisory trustee.