#1290 | June 25, 2012

SAVANNAH – Tomorrow evening at 6 PM, more than 300 Savannah Technical College students will walk across the stage at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in the Savannah Civic Center at the college’s graduation ceremony.

      Among the faces beaming with pride will be Kevin Steinbach, an honors graduate in the Business Management program, who started work recently with local heavy equipment maker JCB in a specially-created logistics position, one of only two worldwide. Kevin, an unassuming young man originally from Effingham County, finished his class work, including an internship with the company in April of this year. “We were always told to take advantage of the opportunity and absorb all the knowledge we could from the culture and environment,” he says. “I did my best to work hard and do things right.”

      And doing things right is something that he’s done for some time. Three years ago, he was the general manager of a landscaping company. When he saw business tapering off, he and his wife paid off all their debts and started saving cash so that they could both go to college. He enrolled full time at Savannah Tech and his wife enrolled part-time, studying accounting. Two years later, he has completed the Business Management Associate Degree program and she will start her Accounting major courses this fall. Says Kevin, “It was definitely worth the investment. I liked that the schedule offered me the flexibility to get things done when I needed to.” He also attributes his internship experience with helping him land the job. “There is no way I would be here now if it hadn’t been for my internship and what I learned at Savannah Tech.”

      Says STC Business Management Department Head Susan Pinkston, “The program has a strong track record and an excellent reputation.” Within the past year, Pinkston has had graduates hired by the Landings Club, major hotel chains, by manufacturing companies and in larger markets like Washington, DC. Others choose to continue their education or open their own businesses. “The great thing about the business programs at Savannah Technical College is that students can study in a major that interests them and find electives in related areas that can broaden their knowledge. For example, many Business Management students take accounting, computer, marketing, and hospitality courses that help further define their career paths”, explains Pinkston.

      Savannah Technical College offers associate degree and diploma programs in Business Management. For information, contact Susan Pinkston 912.443.5082 or spinkston@savannahtech.edu.

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For More Information Contact:
Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512
ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

#1364 | June 5, 2013

SAVANNAH – Mary E. “Lisa” Eason, assistant commissioner of administration with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), will deliver the commencement address at Savannah Technical College’s 2013 graduation, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 in the Johnny Mercer Theatre at the Savannah Civic Center.

Savannah Tech has awarded more than 130 degrees and diplomas for students that completed coursework from summer 2012 through spring 2013. Also, 460 GED diplomas have been earned during that time. Savannah Tech expects more than 200 degree, diploma and GED recipients to participate in graduation.

Eason is the recipient of the 2008 Georgia GED Outstanding Achievement Award for accomplishments in her education and career. She began her professional career with the State of Georgia as an intern with the Georgia Department of Audits in January of 1995, and went to work full-time with the Department after graduating from the University of West Georgia in August of 1996 with a BBA in Accounting. She also worked as an accounting manager in the Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s Office before being hired in 1999 by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, which later became the TCSG.

She received several promotions during her tenure with TCSG, and in February 2008 the Commissioner recognized Lisa’s contributions to the system by promoting her to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Administration. She currently serves in that role, providing expert assistance and guidance in all areas relating to the administration of fiscal affairs, human resources and information technology for Georgia’s 25 technical colleges, the Office of Adult Education, and Quick Start; the System’s workforce training program.    Lisa also works closely with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, the State Accounting Office, House and Senate budget offices, and other state agencies to ensure the administrative needs of the system are always being met.

Eason and her husband, Jim Eason, live in Sharpsburg, Ga. She has three grown children, one stepdaughter and ten grandchildren. She enjoys tracing her family tree, playing video games with the grandkids, and spending time with her family and friends.

With attendees’ safety in mind, there will be enhanced security at commencement this year. Large bags and backpacks will not be allowed at commencement ceremonies. All bags and persons may be subject to screening. This is similar to security procedures used for other major events at public venues. Employees, students and guests are encouraged to leave personal belongings and wrapped gifts at home or locked securely in their vehicles.

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Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu