Werntz to Lead Savannah Tech’s Economic Development Team

#1336 | January 30, 2013

SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College has selected Kevin Werntz as its Vice President of Economic Development. In this role, Werntz is responsible for all non-credit education including customized corporate training, professional continuing education, certified testing and corporate assessment.

“Kevin brings a wealth of experience and very strong relationships with our regional economic development partners,” said Savannah Technical College President Dr. Kathy Love. “We are fortunate to have him on our team.”

Previously, Werntz crafted the strategic plans for long-term growth initiatives at the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA). As the senior strategic advisor to SEDA, Werntz combined his experience in global business development, creative marketing and technical applications to build two operational business and marketing models for SEDA’s emerging market growth strategy, offering a solution for attracting foreign direct investment for the greater Savannah region.

His background also includes more than 18 years of sales, marketing and customer care experience with leading global organizations, Johnson & Johnson and VeriSign, Inc., to develop exceptional staff and revenue growth for his organizations.

Werntz holds an MBA from Jacksonville University and a bachelor of arts in communications from the University of Georgia and serves on the Technology Association of Georgia’s Savannah Board of Advisors.

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

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

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