Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board is comprised of 10 community leaders and 10 Communication Department alumni who are the backbone to our organization; using their talents and strengths to direct us in areas of marketing, fundraising, branding, and networking opportunities for our students as they work through NPACE. These individuals will assist us in communicating the goals and standards of our mission to the community. Each member of the Advisory Board brings years of experience and specialized skills that are an asset to our unique blending of theory and service learning curriculum.
Lee Brantley
Company: Columbus State University
Position: Chair of the Communication Advisory Board
Joel F. Ames
Company: Piedmont Columbus Regional
Position: Director of Marketing Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Peter Bowden
Company: Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau
Position: President/CEO
Kat Canella
Company: Columbus State University
Position: Assistant Director for Leadership/Facilitation
Cyndy Cerbin
Company: National Infantry Museum Foundation
Position: Director of Marketing and Communications
Pam Fair
Company: Piedmont Columbus Regional
Position: Executive Director of Safe Kids Columbus
Altovise Filmore
Company: Sample
Position: Attorney
Paul Fincher
Company: Groce & Fincher
Position: Real Estate Professional
John T. Hargrove
Company: Johnson & Johnson
Position: Retired Executive and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army
David Hart
Company: National Infantry Museum Foundation
Position: Director of Marketing and Communications
Todd Kalish
Company: Chick-fil-A
Position: Operator
Bridget Markwood
Company: Leader N U
Position: CEO
Jimbo Martin
Company: PMB Broadcasting
Position: Owner
Ross McDuffie
Company: Ledger-Enquirer
Position: Vice President of Advertising
Cassie Meyers
Company: Pezold Management
Position: Marketing/Public Relations
Jay O'Neal
Company: Columbus State University
Position: Disability Service Center
David Pope
Company: Aflac
Position: Senior Lead ERP Consultant
Holly Steuart
Company: WTVM
Position: Vice President and General Manager
Leigh Yaughn
Company: Aflac
Position: Account Relations Executive