2022 Den of Distinction

The Den of Distinction celebrates a select group of alumni within Cougar Nation who have fulfilled the promise of technical education. Each inductee has an innovative spirit and embodies Augusta Technical College's vision and values. The stories of these alumni are filled with diverse perspectives and experiences that are remarkable, triumphant, and trailblazing. You will be able to learn more about our 2022 inductees through features on our college website.

Earlier this year, the Committee accepted nominations for inductees. We had many highly qualified applicants and after a rigorous review process, the college accepted 10 members to induct into the Den of Distinction.

This year’s inductees are:

Dr. Delester Brown, Jr., Chief Data Officer, Army National Guard

Shannon DeConda, President and Founder, National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists & Coding & Billing Services and Doctors Management, LLC

Anthony Dixon, President & CEO, Verge Erosion Control

Wayne A. Gossage, Jr., VP of Energy Services, Jefferson Energy Cooperative

Lisa Hill, Director of East Georgia Learning Resources System, CSRA RESA

Kimberly Holden, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Augusta Technical College

Ceretta Smith, City Councilwoman, City of Grovetown, GA

Scott Stevens, Peripheral Vascular Manager, Piedmont Augusta

Ayienda Toby, Plans Examiner, City of Augusta, GA

Dr. Hermecender Walton-Williams, Nurse Manager/Practice Site Coordinator, Augusta University Health

The college will induct the honorees on Friday, September 30 with a semi-formal event.

This is an invitation-only event. If you have any questions about the Den of Distinction, please reach out to Valarie Chapman at 706.771.4177 or via email at [email protected].

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