Augusta Technical College Alumni Recognition

Congratulations to our inaugural Den of Distinction Members!

Augusta Technical College Alumni Recognition

A black rectangular background with the word Congratulations in stylized white font, followed by Den of Distinction Founding Members in plaint white font. Two rows of five images depict the founding members and are described as follows: Sabrina Griffin an African American female wearing a blue blazer, white shirt, necklace and earrings posing for a photo against a white background, Chris Dillard a Caucasian male wearing a blue blazer, blue shirt, blue tie posing for a photo against a blue and white background, Larry Jones an African American male wearing a gray blazer, black shirt, posing for a photo against a brown background, Commissioner Brandon Garrett a Caucasian male wearing a gray blazer, white shirt, blue tie, gold lapel pin, posing for a photo against a gray background, Sean Mooney a Caucasian male wearing a striped collared shirt, arms crossed, posing for a photo outside with buildings in the background, Brian Graham a Caucasian male wearing a striped blazer, blue shirt, sitting down, posing for a photo with furniture in the background, March Crier an African American male wearing a blue blazer, white shirt, blue tie, posing for a photo against a blurred brown background, Mark Fields a Caucasian male wearing a blue striped shirt, with a black undershirt, posing for a photo, Anna Reeves a Hispanic female wearing a black dress with white design posing for a photo, and Sherrie Rowe a Caucasian female wearing glasses, checkered blazer, white shirt, black and white polka dot scarf posing for a photo against a gray and white background.

Den of Distinction Inductees

Original Press Release AugustaCEO Article

As we draw closer to our 60^th anniversary celebrations, it is our honor to reach out to you on behalf of the Augusta Technical College Anniversary Committee to announce the inaugural inductees to the Den of Distinction.

The Den of Distinction celebrates a select group of alumni within Cougar Nation who have fulfilled the promise of technical education. Each inductee has an innovative spirit and embodies Augusta Technical College's vision and values. The stories of these alumni are filled with diverse perspectives and experiences that are remarkable, triumphant, and trailblazing. You will be able to learn more about our 2021 inductees through features on our college website.

Earlier this year, the Anniversary Committee accepted nominations for inductees. We had many highly qualified applicants and after a rigorous review process, the college accepted 10 members to induct into the Den of Distinction.

This year’s inductees are:

Sabrina Griffin, Vice President, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Chris Dillard, CEO, Jefferson Electric
Larry Jones, CEO, Universal Plumbing
Commissioner Brandon Garrett, Business Development Officer, Azalea Outdoor and Commissioner for District 8
Sean Mooney, CEO, Showpony
Brian Graham, CEO, Augusta Sports Council
March Crier, Director, Global Devices and Service Operations for Google
Mark Fields, Laboratory Technician, Savannah River National Lab
Anna Reeves, Owner, Paws and Claws Bakery
Sherrie Rowe, Department Chair, Design and Media Production Technology at Augusta Technical College

We will be inducting our inaugural group of alumni on Friday, September 24, 2021. This semi-formal event promises to be a fun-filled evening honoring your professional and personal achievements.

This is an invitation-only event. If you have any questions about the Den of Distinction, please reach out to Dr. Ashley Strong-Green at astrong-green@augustatech.edu or by phone at 706.771.4115.

We also encourage you to attend The Gathering @ Augusta Tech, a community-wide event that will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the Augusta Tech Main Campus.

The event is open to the public, and we encourage you to bring your family and friends! An RSVP is not required, but we'd love to know if you're coming! Click the button below for more information.

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