The Corporate Advisory Committee (CAC) is an influential group of industry leaders who partner with the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing to strengthen workforce readiness, advance applied research, and ensure alignment between academic programs and industry needs.
Through structured collaboration, the CAC provides strategic guidance on:
- Emerging workforce competencies
- Curriculum alignment
- Industry-sponsored student projects
- Applied research priorities
- Regional and national economic development trends
The Committee meets each Fall and Spring semester to review initiatives, provide industry insight, and advance strategic partnerships.
Advisory Committee Meetings
The CAC convenes once per semester.
Meeting Objectives
- Review College strategic priorities
- Provide workforce insight
- Identify partnership opportunities
- Assess curriculum alignment
- Strengthen applied research collaboration
These meetings ensure sustained alignment between industry demand and academic preparation.
Corporate Advisory Committee Leadership
- CAC Chair: Tobin Morgan, Director EWIS, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- CAC Vice Chair: Entertaining Nominations
The Chair works closely with College leadership to coordinate meeting agendas, facilitate industry input, and advance strategic engagement initiatives.
Participating Member Organizations
Below is a current listing of participating Corporate Advisory Committee member organizations.
| Company | Individual | Title |
|---|---|---|
| AeroTech Machining Inc. | Joey Jones | President |
| Air Force Sustainment Center Robins AFB | Jill Burgess | Site Director of the Engineering and Technical Management Directorate |
| Automation Systems & Controls Inc | Robin Rich | Systems Engineer |
| Barnsley Construction Group | Tom Troutman | VP of Business Development |
| Centers of Innovation | David Nuckolls | Executive Director |
| CoolSys | Anthony Tippins | Division President |
| Daniel Defense | Marty Daniel | Chairman |
| Delta Air Lines | Tony Muller | Director, Engineering & Chief Engineer |
| Evans General Contractors | RT Evans, Jr. | President |
| Georgia Department of Transportation | Russell McMurry | Commissioner |
| Georgia Power | Ben Morris | Distribution Engineering Supervisor |
| Graphic Packaging International Inc | Gautam Bhat | VP, Data & Analytics |
| Gulfstream Aerospace | Anthony Newlin | CIO and SVP, Business Technology |
| Gulfstream Aerospace | Tobin Morgin | Director, Engineering, Innovation & Flight |
| Hussey Gay Bell | C.J. Chance, PE | Chief Operating Officer |
| Lockheed Martin | Adam Dubinskas | Program Mgr., Advanced Mobility |
| Norfolk Southern | Dwayne Gibson | AVP – Maintenance of Way & Structures |
| Ramboll | Maureen T. Warren(Emeritus Member) | VP, Head of Health, Safety & Security for the Americas |
| Safe Systems, Inc. | Darren Bridges | President & CEO |
| Smith Douglas Homes | Geoff Shrewsbury | Vice President of Operations |
| Thomas & Hutton | Jason Chambless, PE | President |
| Thomas & Hutton | Sam McCachern (Emeritus Member) | CEO |
| US Army Corps of Engineers | Thomas Woodie | Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management |
Signature Events Supported by the CAC
CAC members actively support high-impact engagement initiatives that connect students with industry and promote experiential learning. These events provide opportunities for industry involvement through
- Serving as industry judges
- Sponsoring discipline awards
- Career Fair
- Identifying future interns and hires
Fall Industry Expo PRO (Project Report Out) Day
Industry Expo PRO Day connects employers with engineering and computing students through targeted engagement opportunities.
Event Features
- Senior Design and Capstone project presentations
- Career Fair
- Reception
- Awards Ceremony
PRO Day enables companies to build talent pipelines and engage with students in a focused, high-value setting.
Spring Student Research Symposium
The Student Research Symposium showcases undergraduate and graduate research across engineering and computing disciplines via approximately 150 poster presentations
The event highlights student innovation while strengthening connections between industry and academic research.
Event Features
- Student Research Poster Presentations
- Career Fair
- Reception
- Awards Ceremony
Annual CAC Golf Tournament
The Annual Golf Tournament is a flagship engagement and fundraising event that brings together industry partners, alumni, faculty, and community leaders. The tournament strengthens relationships while directly investing in student success.
Why Engage with the CAC?
Membership provides organizations with:
- Early access to engineering and computing talent
- Input into curriculum development
- Applied research collaboration opportunities
- Brand visibility at signature College events
- Strategic workforce pipeline development
The CAC serves as an active partnership platform designed to create measurable value for both industry and the College.
Interested in Joining?
To learn more about Corporate Advisory Committee membership contact:Reinhold Gerbsch
Director of Industry Relations
rgerbsch@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-5474