Walton selected as Logistics Management Department Head
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College recently selected Jillian Walton as department head for Logistics Management. She is responsible for oversight of all instruction, curriculum development, administrative and budgetary aspects for the College’s Logistic Management program.
As a separated member of the U.S. Army, she has more than a decade of knowledge and experience with inventory, supply and logistics management. When she was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, her team produced, stored, transported, and distributed water and petroleum. In recognition of her outstanding military performance, Walton received the Meritorious Service Award, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Non-Article 5 NATO medal. She also worked as a Logistics Technician/Manager for Eagle Systems Incorporated at Robins Air Force Base. Previously, Walton was a Logistics Management instructor for Ogeechee Technical College.
She has a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Georgia College and State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Fort Valley State University.
Logistic Management is a career of strategy, design, tactical planning and observation. STC’s Associate of Science Degree in Logistics Management is designed with a large pre-business and general education core coupled with an occupational component of courses in logistics management. This program mirrors the Pre-Business and Core Curriculum of Georgia Southern University, which enables graduates to continue their education in various logistics fields at a university level.
The College also offers an associate degree and diplomas in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Students may also complete short-term technical certificate of credit programs for Certified Warehousing and Distribution and Logistics Technician. For more information about logistics training visit: www.savannahtech.edu/LogisticsManagement.
#2311 | September 15, 2022
Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu
Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
