Ted McMullan on stage at the UGA Chapel

Smarter risks, larger rewards

Ted McMullan (MBA ’93) — who started seniors care and housing network Covington Investments, LLC at 27 — returned to campus on March 24 to deliver the UGA Institute for Leadership Advancement’s inaugural lecture in the Shoukry Leadership Speaker Series.

ILA Student EB Billings interviews Aflac CEO Dan Amos on stage at the UGA Chapel

Finding your focus by focusing on what’s right

Aflac CEO Dan Amos made his name in business, but at the 2024 Mason Leadership Lecture, he told students that business success is a vehicle for improving the world.
“You know, I don’t think I want ‘He was a great businessperson’ on my tombstone,” he said. “Other things are more important than that. But it is because of success in the business world that you can do those other things and help others.” 

Belmont Champ

Terry College alumnus (BBA ’82, JD ’85) made UGA horse racing history when his horse Dornoch, won the Belmont Stakes.

Paul Shoukry sits on the UGA Chapel Stage in front of ILA banners

The right advice at the right time

Paul Shoukry (MAcc ’05) found his career inspiration while listening to a ILA visiting speaker while at UGA. He moved to return the favor this month by endowing the Terry Leadership Speaker Series.