ALUMNI NEWS


1972 Eddie Case has become the new city administrator of Simpsonville, S.C. Prior to this role, he worked as city ad- ministrator for neighboring Fountain Inn, S.C. He joins the Simpsonville office with over 30 years of experience in city government. Case also serves as chairman of the Neigh- borhood Housing Corporation of Greenville, chairman of Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, and trustee of North Greenville University.


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Amy Mullinax Bennett is retiring from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). During her years with DHEC, she


has worked primarily on water quality issues. Her col- leagues will miss her positive outlook, good humor, and knowledge of a wide range of technical issues. Bennett looks forward to relocating from Columbia, S.C., to her new Upstate home, located just a few miles from NGU, where she was a president’s scholar. She plans to look for volun- teer or part-time opportunities to utilize her environmental and water quality knowledge, while enjoying the cooler summers and mountain views. Bennett and her husband celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Jan. 3, 2017. They look forward to spending more time together and with family and friends.


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Dr. Philip Clarence Blankenship completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Ala., in December 2016. Blankenship


received his Bachelor of Arts from NGU and his Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He currently serves as senior pastor of Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Anderson, S.C. Philip and his wife, Mikki, live in Pendleton, S.C., with their three children.


1999 3


Brant Lane and his wife Mary Elizabeth Evans Lane (’01) have been accepted as members of Wycliffe Bible Translators to serve at JAARS in Waxhaw, N.C.


In their new roles, Brant will work in the land transpor- tation department, and Mary will write for the ministry’s publications. Brant and Mary have four children: Annabelle, Allison, Jonathan, and Jesse. The Lanes are excited to be- gin serving with this ministry, and they welcome the NGU family to stay connected by visiting wycliffe.org/partner/ brantmarylane.


2000 4


Erin Pruitt Wall (M.B.A. ’07) was named director of marketing at NGU on Feb. 1, 2017. In this role, she leads all of the university’s marketing efforts. Wall


has held several previous positions in the university’s Of- fice of Admissions during her 16 years of service at NGU.


2001 Christa Henderson won the award for Teacher of the Year at Spaulding Middle School in Lamar, S.C., for the 2016- 17 school year. At Spaulding, she serves as the 8th grade English language arts and honors teacher. Christa and her husband, Daniel (See next entry.), have two beautiful daughters: Triniti and Lili.


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Daniel Henderson started his new ministry with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as Pee Dee


area representative on Jan. 1, 2017; the position covers seven counties. Previously, he served as associate pastor of family life and students at Kelleytown Baptist Church in Hartsville, S.C. Other South Carolina churches where Daniel has served in his nearly two decades of youth ministry include Slater Baptist Church in Marietta, Cedar Shoals Baptist Church in Belton, and Eureka Baptist Church in Anderson.


William Adam Howard began serving as worship pastor at First Baptist Church of the Islands in Savannah, Ga., on Sept. 11, 2016.


2003 6


Brian Hand has been hired as the assistant athlet- ics director for external relations at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Most recently, Hand


served as the executive editor of “Spurs & Feathers,” the official publication of the University of South Carolina (USC) Gamecock Club. While at USC, he worked closely with the external communications and development offic- es. During his time at NGU, Hand was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and All-Region selection. He was also named to the 2001 National Christian College Athletic Association’s honorable mention All-American squad. He is currently a member of College Sports Information Direc- tors of America and the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators.


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Angel Fallon Jockers earned her Master of Arts in teaching science from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary after graduating from NGU. She is married


to her best friend, David, for whom she waited 33 years. They are now blessed with identical twin boys, David and Joshua, who have just turned one. David Sr. is a natural medicine and nutrition doctor, as well as a chiropractic doctor. Angel’s primary role is raising their sons.


2004 8


Jennifer Elizabeth Vaughn Roddy and her husband, Michael, welcomed their second son, Archer Clellan Roddy, on Nov. 24, 2016: Thanksgiving Day.


Matt Howard has been named chairman of the City of Greenwood’s Board of Directors. He also serves as a busi- ness banker at First Citizens Bank in Greenwood, S.C.


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