With the beginning of a new fiscal year July 1, the gavel of the Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees passes from Cameron Bready ’94, CEO of Global Payments, to Tammy Pearson ’86, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Chick-fil-A.
“Tammy Pearson has the ability to foster community and build relationships, a track record of strong leadership and a deep and abiding love for Oglethorpe,” said Interim President Kathryn McClymond. “I look forward to working with her to build upon the accomplishments we have achieved under Cameron’s leadership these past two years. We are grateful for his service and all that he did to ensure that Oglethorpe not only thrived but reached new heights in many areas.”
Originally from Rome, Ga., Pearson graduated from Oglethorpe in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and her youngest daughter graduated in May 2022 with a business degree.
“I am excited to serve the students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees of the university that so richly invested in me and my daughter,” Pearson said. “Oglethorpe is a special place that prepares students in personal and enriching ways to ‘Make a Life, Make a Living, Make a Difference.’ It is a dynamic university that draws you in and makes you want to be a part of changing people’s lives for the better. I love Oglethorpe University and I hope to be able to contribute to its current and future strategies.”
Oglethorpe has a special place in Pearson’s heart because she said she learned to think critically and challenge the status quo as a student here. She also learned to challenge herself and ask more of herself and others. She learned to set clear goals, find mentors and reach higher, especially when she encountered obstacles.
“I wish more people could see how much the students grow during their time at Oglethorpe,” Pearson said. “They grow, not only academically, but, thanks to the supportive staff, faculty and alumni, they develop a valuable network, both in Atlanta and…
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