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autism-focused residential


behavioral health center in Travelers Rest, SC, and the only service-


disabled veteran-owned small business psychiatric facility in the U.S. She will oversee facility operations and ensure optimal care and services for Springbrook’s patients. Rebekah joined Springbrook in 2013 and has provided oversight to multiple departments since then, including director of patient relations. In that role, she spearheaded performance improvement programs that have improved efficiency and quality of care. She was responsible for oversight of more than 100 employees in five adolescent autism units and the risk and quality department for more than six years. Wright holds a master’s degree in health administration from Louisiana State University-Shreveport and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from NGU. As COO, Rebekah will also ensure that therapists and support personnel are fully supported and equipped with the resources they require to meet the standards of care provided by Springbrook.


2013


Jodi Pierce (MBA ’13) serves as a director of media buying at PC Matic, a cybersecurity solutions provider.


2014


Chelsea Bailey Engle graduated in August 2024 from Belmont Abbey College with a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in marketing.


2015


Kimbrell Arrowood was appointed to the Henderson County Education Foundation’s Board of Directors for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Kimbrell is a native of Henderson County, NC and a graduate of East Henderson High School. For the past two years, she has been the Public


Information Officer for Henderson County Public Schools.


John Hughes (MBA) was promoted to


business intelligence platform manager with T&S Brass and Bronze Works, a foodservice and commercial plumbing products manufacturer. He will oversee the maintenance and development of T&S’ business intelligence utility. His responsibilities extend to managing front-end interface reporting and development, as well as overseeing the intricacies of the back-end infrastructure, including data readers, procedures, relationships and data modeling. He has been with the company for more than 11 years and has served as an analyst in the accounting and finance department and business analytics manager.


Dakota McElhinny is the secretary for the South Carolina Writers Association. He has served in the position since March of 2024.


Tiffany Norris was named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest for 2024. Tiffany is owner of Adrenaline Dance Fitness in Greenville, SC.


Rebbeca Stone-Hawkins is working as a real estate agent at Coastal Properties in Hilton Head, SC.


2016


Elizabeth Varn worked at Walt Disney World through the Disney College Program after graduation.


She was a Disney cast member in Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and Blizzard Beach. She obtained her master’s degree in school counseling at Liberty University and is the current elementary school counselor at Hendersonville Elementary School in Walterboro,


SC. She is a national certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors. She also serves within the music ministry at her local church.


2017


Justin Heisey joined The Salvation Army of Greenville as special events and volunteer manager. He oversees the


development and implementation of fundraising events to benefit The Salvation Army’s mission work in the community. He also recruits and coordinates volunteer efforts for the organization, including supporting the Red Kettle Impact Campaign and Angel Tree program. Justin served as special events manager for the municipalities of Fountain Inn and Laurens, and as youth minister for several area churches.


Jacob Kern is a paid media specialist for Ramsey Solutions.


Sam Houston (MEd ’18) is the head varsity football coach at Easley High School in Easley, SC.


Israel Reeves was promoted to controller at the South Carolina Bankers Association.


2019


Braxton Edwards was selected as the new senior pastor at Walterboro First Baptist Church in Walterboro, SC. Braxton was the church’s NextGen Pastor for three years and officially took over his senior pastor duties in July.


2020


Jeremiah Bogan was hired as a scouting assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was the director of


player personnel at the University of Connecticut. Bogan spent last year at Louisiana State University in the scouting department.


Anne Zimmerman Cutshall started a career as a social worker in foster care for the Department of Social Services.


2022 Dr. Carlos


Littlejohn (EdD ’22) was recently promoted to director of pupil services at Laurens County School District 55 beginning with the academic year 2024-25. His duties include overseeing attendance/truancy, discipline, expulsion hearings, and mental health services. He will directly support LCSD 55 mental health counselors, nurses, and guidance counselors. Carlos served as Laurens Elementary School (LES) Principal from 2021- 2024. As the principal, he led the instruction and operations at LES. He is also currently an adjunct professor at Lander University.


Dr. John Mauldin (EdD ’22) is the principal at Tryon Elementary School in Tryon, NC. John previously


served as an assistant principal at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership in Spartanburg School District Seven, a role he had held since 2019. He spent more than a decade in the classroom as a teacher prior to moving into administration.


Braden Shulfer (MBA ’24) is a human resources associate and junior recruiter for Bunnell Lammons Engineering.


Kasie Thomas was presented with NGU’s Young Alumni of the Year Award at Homecoming 2024. Thomas is a weekend sports anchor and reporter for WLBT-TV (NBC) in Jackson, Mississippi. She has received several broadcast awards in her brief professional career and was recently named Sports Anchor of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. She was a standout student- athlete during her time at NGU and represented the university at various events during her term as Miss NGU.


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