The nine new trustees, whose terms began at the conclusion of the meeting, include Charlie Cantrell, Macon; Dericus Harvey, Atlanta; David Linch, Atlanta; Jackie Baugh Moore, San Antonio, Texas; M. Diane Owens, Lilburn; Rev. Matthew Sapp, Newnan; Chris Sheridan, Macon; Thad Warren, Atlanta; and Jerry Wilson, Ponte Vedra, Florida.

Trustees who rotated off the board and were recognized for their service include Heather Darden, Atlanta; Nathan Deal, Demorest; Gene Gabbard, Cary, North Carolina; Rev. Dr. Kevin Head, Marietta; Dr. Stanley Jones, St. Simons Island; Judge Yvette Miller, Smyrna; James Thomas, Arlington, Virginia; Judge Marc Treadwell, Macon; and Bradley Turner, Columbus.

Bishop, a 1982 graduate of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a 1985 graduate of the School of Law, served as board chair in 2024 after serving as chair of the board’s Executive Committee in 2023. Cathy Callaway Adams, a 1981 graduate of Tift College and former board chair from Fernandina Beach, Florida, was re-elected chair of the Executive Committee for 2025.