News Summary
Georgia Southern University has announced its prestigious “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 honorees, recognizing remarkable alumni from various fields. Distinguished locals from Savannah and Statesboro are included among this year’s honorees, showcasing their significant contributions in education, business, and community service. The program highlights the achievements of these alumni, reflecting the strong impact Georgia Southern has on developing leaders within the community.
Statesboro, GA – Georgia Southern University has announced the prestigious “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 honorees, recognizing a remarkable group of alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields such as business, leadership, community service, education, and philanthropy. Among the honorees are several distinguished locals from Savannah and Statesboro.
Savannah Area Honorees
The Savannah area has three notable honorees:
- Lindsey Brown (’14, ’17) – A holder of bachelor’s degrees in both biology and nursing, she currently serves as the Clinical Nurse Manager at the Children’s Hospital of Savannah.
- Chris Nowicki (’08, ’12) – With a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Education, Nowicki is the Customer Delivery Executive at Gulfstream Aerospace.
Statesboro Area Honorees
In Statesboro, eight local alumni have received this recognition:
- Ryan Gibson (’17, ’20) – He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA, and is the Chief Financial Officer at The Sack Company.
- Caitlyn Cofer (’14) – Cofer holds a Master of Education in student counseling and is the Director of Operations at Georgia Southern’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
- David Cutler (’13) – A sport management graduate, Cutler is the Director of Development for Georgia Southern, having raised over $3 million in major gifts for the University.
- Kyle Hadden (’11) – Hadden, who has his bachelor’s degree in biology, is the Owner of Hadden Capital.
- Winfield Lee (’16) – With a bachelor’s degree in recreation, Lee is a Partner at Lee, Hill and Johnston Insurors and represents the official insurance agency for Georgia Southern Athletics.
- Ben Phillips (’13, ’16, ’22) – Phillips holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a Master of Education, and a Doctor of Education, serving as the Senior Vice President at AgSouth Farm Credit.
- Tim Stillwell (’11) – Stillwell graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and works as a Project Manager at Garbutt Construction.
Selection Process and Program Details
The honorees were selected by a dedicated committee that evaluated their professional expertise, achievements, community initiatives, and commitment to Georgia Southern University. The full list of this year’s honorees, as well as program details, can be accessed through the university’s official website.
Georgia Southern University Background
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University stands as a prominent institution in higher education, offering approximately 155 degree programs to over 26,100 students across its three campuses located in Statesboro and Savannah. The “40 Under 40” program will feature the honorees in the upcoming fall 2025 edition of Georgia Southern Magazine, highlighting their accomplishments and contributions to their professions and communities.
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