(Acworth, Ga. – June 12, 2015) The Chattahoochee Technical College Board of Directors met Tuesday at the North Metro Campus for the last time in Fiscal Year 2015. The Board, which elects officers each year, elected members Carl A. Moore Sr. and Tyre L. Rakestraw Jr. as the new chairman and vice-chairman. Their terms will run from July 1 through June 30, 2016.
“We are delighted to welcome both into these leadership positions on the board,” said Chattahoochee Technical College President Dr. Ron Newcomb. “With their individual backgrounds they offer an ideal combination of insight into the needs and wants of students and employers.”
Moore, who will serve as chairman for the upcoming term, is the senior pastor of the Allen Temple A.M.E. Church in Woodstock, where he has served since 1993. He was formerly a high school music teacher and has served as the minister of music for several churches. Additionally, he was employed with IBM Corporation for 25 years.
Rakestraw, who was elected as vice-chairman, is a retired United States Marine and retired educator. He has worked within the Paulding School System, holding various titles since 1970. He is also a member of multiple professional and civic organizations within the Paulding community and state.
The Board also welcomed two new members. John Cornelius Jr., who serves as the Area Manager of Customer Service Organization at Georgia Power, will represent Bartow County. Kevin McGagin, who serves as Vice President of C130J Production Operations at Lockheed Martin, will represent Cobb County. Additionally, Mark Haney was reappointed to a new term. Haney, who serves as President of WellStar Paulding Hospital and Senior VP of Construction and Real Estate, represents Paulding and Cobb counties. Officiating the Oath was the Honorable Mayor Tommy Allegood of Acworth.
“We are fortunate to have these additions and reappointments to the Board of Directors,” said Newcomb. “Their knowledge of workforce development and importance of technical education in this community is vital and will fit well with the board members in place.”
After nine years of service to the Board, Tracy Lewis will be stepping down from her position now that her term has ended. She is the founder and president of FasTrak Delivery and Warehouse Inc. in Cartersville. Lewis said she plans continue to serve as an active member of the President’s Bartow Council.
“Tracy has contributed tremendously to the Board and seen the college through an unprecedented merger and growth,” said Newcomb. “While we are going to miss her direction on the Board of Directors, we look forward to her continued service and commitment to the college.”