Mission and Board
Just two years after the establishment of Columbus College, now known as Columbus State University, the ´ó·¢ÌåÓý¿ª»§ Alumni Association was founded in 1960, with the central purpose of engaging the University's alumni. Over the years, the Association has evolved to accommodate the changing needs of its alumni base, which today totals over 38,000 degree-holders.
Mission Statement
The mission of the ´ó·¢ÌåÓý¿ª»§ Alumni Association, Inc. is to support, foster and promote the aims and objectives of ´ó·¢ÌåÓý¿ª»§ and to establish mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni. Our goal is to keep alumni connected, informed and involved with ´ó·¢ÌåÓý¿ª»§.
Board of Directors
´ó·¢ÌåÓý¿ª»§'s Alumni Association works with the University's Office of Alumni Engagement to build and maintain a base of loyal and active alumni who continue to support and participate in the affairs of the University. The Association's current Board of Directors is led by:
- President: Lionel Haynes, Jr.'06 & '07
- Vice President: Michelle McIntire '94
- Secretary: Candice Lawrence ‘13
- Immediate Past President: Twilya Toombs '05
Current Directors
- Matt Andrade '97
- Chris Bass '19 & '20
- Pops Barnes '01
- Marvia Bright '20
- David Britt '03
- Al Bruni '82
- Donald Bush '81
- Marvin Crumbs '94 & '97
- Quent DeLoach '10, '13, & '17
- Jessica Ferriter '16
- Jacqueline Flakes '94 & '96
- Mary Garcia-Bowie '15 & '17
- DeWayne Harris '14
- Carlie Hinson '16 & '18
- Melissa Ingle Hammer '05
- Troy Jackson '11
- Tom Kirkbride '01 & '05
- Candice Lawrence '13
- Amber Massey '97 & '98
- Cassie Myers '12
- Judy Nail '73 & '76
- Ericka Parker '07
- Gwen Ruff '88
- De'Ana Singletary '07 & '15
- Ben Thames '97
- Mark Hill ‘82
- Andy Luker ‘12
- Chris Miller ‘89
- Stephanie Parrish-Chester ‘10 ‘12
- Gerald Saunders III ‘03
- Tracy Walton-King ‘17 ‘20 ‘23 ‘24
In addition to our Board of Directors, the Alumni Association oversees three councils and committees.
Apply to Be on the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors application link is available.
Past Presidents of the ´ó·¢ÌåÓý¿ª»§ Alumni Association
- Sharon F. Adams, B.S. '73, M.P.A. '96
- Jim Lamb, B.B.A. '87
- Grover Barfield, III, A.S. '66
- Jane Madayag, A.S. '87, B.B.A. '88
- Peggy Batastini, B.A. '73, M.Ed. '76
- Dom Manio, B.S. '75, B.S.Ed. '84
- Robin Batastini, A.S. '83
- Celeste M. Marlow, B.S. '78, M.S. '90
- Sharon Bodnar, B.B.A. '78
- Sommer Rinehart, B.B.A. '05
- R. Marie Bruner, B.B.A. '93
- Stephen A. Rogers, B.B.A. '77
- Adrie Buckner-Johnson, B.S. '86
- Cynthia M. Rowe, A.S. '83, B.B.A. '85
- Roger W. Buterbaugh, B.A. '76, M.S.A. '90
- Kimberly Scott, B.S.Ed. '01, M.Ed. '02
- Kat Cannella, B.A. '04, M.B.A. '12
- Tashee Singleton, B.B.A. '04
- Catheryne J. Farris, B.S. '76
- Arthur L. Smith, III, B.S. '76
- Lavonda Forbes, A.S. '65, B.B.A. '83
- Jane Spettel, B.B.A. '83
- Paul Holmer-Monte, A.A.S.C.S. '97, B.B.A. '00
- Ben Thames, B.B.A. '97
- Alice G. Howard, B.S. '77
- Audrey E. Wolfe, B.S. '85
- Allena G. Johnson-Sperry, B.S. '83
- Laurie Wolfe, B.B.A. '85
- Wallace A. Kite, B.S. '74, M.B.A. '83
- Denise E. Elwood, B.B.A. '79, M.B.A. '83
- LaVern W. Klenz, Jr., B.S. '76, M.B.A. '96
- Raymond B. Lakes, B.A. '71, M.B.A. '79
- Twilya Toombs '05
