Committee

Awards and Recognitions Committee

The CAES Tifton Campus Awards and Recognitions Committee will assist the Assistant Dean and Location Coordinators in the development of an ongoing program to recognize important and significant contributions and accomplishments of all personnel at the CAES Tifton Campus. They will also work with the Assistant Dean in developing appropriate means of acknowledging such recognition and honors. The Committee will work closely with organizations such as Sigma Xi and cooperate where appropriate.

This Committee is composed of the following individuals:

  • Chair: Alton Sparks, Entomology
  • Greg Fonsah, Ag and Applied Economics
  • Claudia Dunkley, Animal and Dairy Science
  • Melissa Tawzer, Animal and Dairy Science
  • John Snider, Crop and Soil Sciences
  • Mark Abney, Entomology
  • Kurt Seigler, Facilities Management
  • Mike Hudson, Horticulture
  • Michelle Cooper, Office of Information Technology
  • James Wilson, Tifton Campus Conference Center
  • Corley Holbrook, USDA Crop Genetics
  • Margie Whittle, USDA SE Watershed

Term of Appointment: Through Oct 2025


Social Committee

This Committee will work closely with the Assistant Dean, Tifton Campus in the development of various social activities for all personnel at the CAES Tifton Campus. Specific activities will include the development of plans for picnics, dinners, banquets, and other activities that include all individuals who work at the CAES Tifton Campus.

This Committee is composed of the following individuals:

  • Chair: Teri Hughes, Assistant Dean's Office
  • Renae Woods, Ag and Applied Economics
  • Katie Wilson, Animal and Dairy Science
  • Staci Mullis, Crop and Soil Sciences
  • Abby Deltoro Crop and Soil Sciences
  • Tiffany Wiggins, Facilities Management
  • Mary Beth Bennett, Horticulture
  • Wanda McCranie, Horticulture
  • Stephanie Botton, NESPAL
  • Joe Knoll, USDA Crop Genetics

Term of Appointment: Oct 2025 - Oct 2026