Academic Advising

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Program	Advisor Name
Accounting	Coy Chambers Accounting Faculty School of Business Thomasville (229) 225-5078 \| cchambers@southernregional.edu Advises Accounting, AAS (AC13) Accounting, Diploma (AC12) Melody Tawzer Accounting Program Chair School of Business Tifton (229) 391-2621 \| mtawzer@southernregional.edu Advises Accounting, AAS (AC13) Accounting, Diploma (AC12) Office Accounting Specialist, TCC (OA31) Payroll Accounting Specialist, TCC (PA61)
Air Conditioning Technology	J. Mike Clements Air Conditioning Technology Faculty School of Industrial Technology Moultrie (229) 217-4499 \| jclements@southernregional.edu Advises Air Conditioning Repair Specialist, TCC (ACY1) Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician, TCC (AZ21) Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma (ACT2)
Automotive Collision and Refinishing	Tim Morton Auto Collision Repair Program Chair Industrial Technology Moultrie Industrial Drive (229) 217-4169 \| tmorton@southernregional.edu Advises Auto Collision Repair, Diploma (ACR2) Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I, TCC (AB51) Automotive Refinishing Assistant I, TCC (ARA1) Automotive Refinishing Assistant II, TCC (AP71)
Automotive Technology	Mason Miller Automotive Technology Program Chair School of Industrial Technology Moultrie (229) 891-7000 \| rmiller@southernregional.edu Advises Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Tech, TCC (ALR1) Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist, TCC (ASG1) Automotive Climate Control Technician, TCC (AH21) Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician, TCC (AE41) Automotive Engine Performance Technician, TCC (AE51) Automotive Engine Repair Technician, TCC (AE61) Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma (AF12) Automotive Technology, Diploma (AT14) Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist, TCC (AA71)
Business Management	Denik Revels Business Management Faculty School of Business Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4199 \| drevels@southernregional.edu Advises Business Management, AAS (MD13) Business Management, Diploma (MD12) General Business, AS (GB13) Small Business Management Specialist, TCC (SB41)
Business Technology	Patricia Christian Business & Office Technology Faculty - Program Chair School of Business Thomasville (229) 227-2580 \| pchristian@southernregional.edu Advises Administrative Support Assistant, TCC (AS21) Business Technology, AAS (BA23) Business Technology, Diploma (Business Administrative Assistant Specialization) (BA22-8BA2) Business Technology, Diploma (Medical Administrative Assistant Specialization) (BA22-8M12) Medical Billing Clerk, TCC (MB21) Medical Front Office Assistant, TCC (MF21) Medical Language Specialist, TCC (MLS1) Unit Secretary, TCC (US11)
Cardiovascular Technology	Carla Barrow Dean for Academic Affairs School of Health Sciences Operations Thomasville (229) 225-5077 \| cbarrow@southernregional.edu Advises Cardiovascular Technology, AAS (CT13)
Carpentry	Ken Robison Carpentry Faculty School of Industrial Technology Moultrie (229) 217-4153 \| krobison@southernregional.edu Advises Cabinetmaking, Diploma (CA12) Carpentry, Diploma (CA22) Certified Construction Worker, TCC (CCW1) Finish Carpenter, TCC (FC31) Framing Carpenter, TCC (FC71)
Clinical Laboratory Technology	Vickie Smith Clinical Laboratory Technology Program Director School of Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 225-5203 \| gsmith@southernregional.edu Advises Clinic Assistant (Phlebotomy), TCC (CA51) Clinical Laboratory Technology, AAS (CLT3)
Commercial Truck Driving	Kerrie Wilson Commercial Truck Driving Program Chair Administrative Services Tifton (229) 391-2644 \| kwilson@southernregional.edu Advises Commercial Straight Truck and Passenger Driving, TCC (CSQ1) Commercial Truck Driving, TCC (CT61)
Cosmetology	Paul Tompkins Cosmetology Program Chair School of Professional Services Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4168 \| ptompkins@southernregional.edu Advises Cosmetology, Diploma (CO12) Shampoo Technician, TCC (ST11)
Crime Scene Investigation	Tara Rakestraw Criminal Justice Technology Program Chair School of Professional Services Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4171 \| trakestraw@southernregional.edu Advises Crime Scene Fundamentals, TCC (CZ31) Crime Scene Investigation Technology, AAS (CS33)
Criminal Justice Technology	Tara Rakestraw Criminal Justice Technology Program Chair School of Professional Services Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4171 \| trakestraw@southernregional.edu Advises Criminal Justice Specialist, TCC (CJ21) Criminal Justice Technology, AAS (CJT3) Criminal Justice Technology, Diploma (CJT2) Criminal Justice, AS (AF33) Introduction to Criminal Justice, TCC (IT51)
Cyber and Related	Christine Sanchez Computer Information Systems Faculty Business & Computer Technology Thomasville (229) 227-2581 \| csanchez@southernregional.edu Advises Cisco Network Specialist, TCC (CN71) CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation, TCC (CA61) CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation, TCC (CA71) Computer Support Specialist, AAS (CS23) Computer Support Specialist, Diploma (CS14) Cybersecurity, AAS (IS23) Cybersecurity, Diploma (IS12) Network Technician, TCC (NT41) Networking Specialist, AAS (NS13) Networking Specialist, Diploma (NS14)
Drafting Technology	Ralph Griffith Drafting Program Chair Technical and Industrial Education Thomasville (229) 225-5088 \| rgriffith@southernregional.edu Advises Advanced CAD Technician, TCC (AC51) CAD Operator, TCC (CP41) Drafters Assistant, TCC (DA31) Drafting Technology, AAS (DT13) Drafting Technology, Diploma (DT12)
Early Childhood Care and Education	Jessica Barfield Early Childhood Care and Education Program Chair Operations (229) 227-2485 \| jbarfield@southernregional.edu Advises Child Development Specialist, TCC (CD61) Early Childhood Care and Education, AAS (EC13) Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma (ECC2) Early Childhood Exceptionalities, TCC (EC41)
Electrical Construction and Maintenance	Chad Faircloth Electrical Systems Technology Faculty School of Industrial Technology Thomasville (229) 225-5095 \| cfaircloth@southernregional.edu Advises Commercial Wiring, TCC (CW31) Electrical Construction Technology, Diploma (EC12) Electrical Systems Technology, AAS (EST3) Electrical Systems Technology, Diploma (ES12) Industrial Electrical Technology, Diploma (IET2) Industrial Wiring Technician, TCC (IW11) Manufacturing Maintenance Specialist, TCC (MM21) Residential Wiring Technician, TCC (RW21)
Electronics Technology	Andy Clark Electronics Technology Faculty School of Industrial Technology Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4173 \| atclark@southernregional.edu Advises Basic Electronic Assembler, TCC (BE41) Biomedical Electronics Technician, TCC (BE91) Electronics Technology, AAS (ET13) Electronics Technology, Diploma (ET14) Mobile Electronics Technician, TCC (ME61)
Emergency Medical Services	Melissa Pullen Paramedicine Program Chair School of Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 225-4080 \| mpullen@southernregional.edu Advises Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, TCC (EMH1) Emergency Medical Responder, TCC (EB71) Emergency Medical Technician, TCC (EMJ1) EMS Professions (EP12)
Esthetician	Penny Copeland Esthetics Faculty School of Professional Services Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4221 \| pcopeland@southernregional.edu Advises Esthetician, TCC (CE11) Paul Tompkins Cosmetology Program Chair School of Professional Services Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4168 \| ptompkins@southernregional.edu Advises Esthetician, TCC (CE11)
Fire Science Technology	Eric Roney Fire Science Technology Faculty School of Professional Services Tifton (229) 391-2660 \| eroney@southernregional.edu Advises Fire Officer I, TCC (FF31) Fire Officer II, TCC (FF51) Fire Science Technology, AAS (FS13) Fire Science Technology, Diploma (FST2) Firefighter I, TCC (FF11) Firefighter II, TCC (FF21) Firefighter-EMSP, Diploma (FI12)
Health Information Management Technology	Erica Wilson Health Information Management Technology Faculty School of Health Sciences Thomasville Building C, Office 20 (229) 227-2739 \| ewilson@southernregional.edu Advises Health Information Coding, Diploma (HI12) Health Information Management Technology, AAS (HI13)
Horticulture	Mandy Ponder High School Coordinator Student Affairs Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 391-2611 \| mponder@southernregional.edu Advises Floral Assistant, TCC (FA11) Lawn Maintenance Specialist, TCC (LM11)
Industrial Systems Technology	Andy Clark Electronics Technology Faculty School of Industrial Technology Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4173 \| atclark@southernregional.edu Advises Advanced PLC and HMI Technician I, TCC (AP21) Basic Mechatronics Specialist, TCC (MS41) Basic Mechatronics Technician, TCC (BM51) Industrial Electrician, TCC (IE41) Industrial Fluid Power Technician, TCC (IF11) Industrial Motor Control Technician, TCC (IM41) Industrial Systems Technology, AAS (IS13) Industrial Systems Technology, Diploma (IST4) Mechatronics Specialist, TCC (AM11) Programmable Control Technician, TCC (PC81)
Land, Forest, Wildlife Management	Jeremy Green Land, Forest, Wildlife Management Faculty School of Professional Services Thomasville (229) 227-3149 \| jlgreen@southernregional.edu Advises Land, Forest, Wildlife Management, AAS (LF23) John Martin Land, Forest, Wildlife Management Faculty School of Professional Services Tifton (229) 850-0943 \| jmartin@southernregional.edu Advises Land, Forest, Wildlife Management Specialist, TCC (LF11) Land, Forest, Wildlife Management, AAS (LF23) Land, Forest, Wildlife Management, Diploma (LF12)
Marketing Management	Rebecca Blalock Program Chair, Marketing Management Faculty School of Business Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4180 \| rblalock@southernregional.edu Advises Entrepreneurship, TCC (EN11) Marketing Management, AAS (MM13) Marketing Management, Diploma (MM12) Small Business Marketing Manager, TCC (SB51)
Medical Assisting	Sherry Harrison Medical Assisting Program Chair School of Health Sciences Thomasville Building C, Office 16 (229) 225-5081 \| sharrison@southernregional.edu Advises Medical Assisting, AAS (MA23) Medical Assisting, Diploma (MA22)
Neuromuscular Massage Therapy	Michaela Underwood Neuromuscular Massage Therapist Program Chair School of Health Sciences Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 217-4160 \| munderwood@southernregional.edu Advises Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, Diploma (NT12)
Nursing	Tammy Bryant Associate of Science in Nursing Program Director School of Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 227-2980 \| tbryant@southernregional.edu Advises Associate of Science in Nursing (Generic) (NC73) Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN-RN Bridge) (AD13) Carol Morgan, RN, BSN, FCN Faculty Practical Nursing Moultrie (229) 217-4175 \| cmorgan@southernregional.edu Advises Practical Nursing - LPN (PN12)
Paralegal Studies	Tony Jones Paralegal Faculty School of Professional Services Thomasville (229) 227-2784 \| tcjones@southernregional.edu Advises Paralegal Studies, AAS (PS13)
Paramedicine	Melissa Pullen Paramedicine Program Chair School of Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 225-4080 \| mpullen@southernregional.edu Advises Paramedicine, AAS (PT13) Paramedicine, Diploma (PT12)
Radiologic Technology	Tarika Akery, RT(R) Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator School of Health Sciences Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 891-7030 \| tmitchell@southernregional.edu Advises Radiologic Technology, AAS (RT23) Amanda Price, BSTM, RT(R) Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology School of Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 225-3934 \| aprice@southernregional.edu Advises Radiologic Technology, AAS (RT23) Buffie Spencer, M.Ed., R.T(R) Radiologic Technology Program Chair School of Health Sciences Moultrie Veterans Parkway (229) 891-7030 \| bspencer@southernregional.edu Advises Radiologic Technology, AAS (RT23) Tony Turpin, M. Ed, BBA, RT(R) Radiologic Technology Program Chair School of Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 225-3957 \| aturpin@southernregional.edu Advises Radiologic Technology, AAS (RT23)
Respiratory Care	Tammy Miller Respiratory Care Program Chair Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 225-5094 \| tmiller@southernregional.edu Advises Respiratory Care, AAS (RCT3)
Social Work	Jennifer Green Social Work Assistant Faculty School of Professional Services Thomasville (229) 227-3212 \| jreynolds@southernregional.edu Advises Social Work Assistant, AAS (SW23) Social Work Assistant, Diploma (SW12) Social Work, AS (AS13)
Surgical Technology	Sherry King Surgical Technology Program Chair Administrative Services Tifton (229) 391-2638 \| sking@southernregional.edu Advises Surgical Technology, AAS (ST13)
Veterinary Technology	Jennifer Mason, DVM Veterinary Technology Program Director School of Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 227-3166 \| jmason@southernregional.edu Advises Veterinary Technology, AAS (VT23) Sharon Poitevint Veterinary Technology Faculty School of Health Sciences Thomasville (229) 227-3174 \| spoitevint@southernregional.edu Advises Veterinary Technology, AAS (VT23)
Welding and Joining Technology	Cliff Taylor Welding and Joining Technology Faculty Industrial Technology Thomasville (229) 227-2650 \| ctaylor@southernregional.edu Advises Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder, TCC (FS31) Gas Metal Arc Welder, TCC (GM31) Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator, TCC (VSM1) Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma (WAJ2)