Cobb Reporter

The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation recently welcomed six new members to its Board of Trustees. The new appointees are Col. Patrick Campbell, Naceo Denney, Marla Ferrell, Rodney Grizzle, Jennifer Puckett, and Andrew Walker.

“These business and community leaders each offer the highest levels of skilled leadership, and we are very excited for them to join the board,” said Chattahoochee Tech Vice President of Advancement Jennifer Nelson. “They will guide us to even greater success in our mission to empower students with opportunities that will change lives and build the local workforce.”

Retired Col. Patrick Campbell is a U.S. Air Force veteran with over 670 combat hours and numerous awards and decorations. His military career began at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He was the commander of the 94th Operations Group at Dobbins Air Reserve Base before continuing as a civilian at Headquarters 22nd ARB in various director roles until his retirement from civil service in 2022.

Naceo Denney serves as area manager for Georgia Power covering Cherokee, Pickens, and Gilmer counties. With 23 years at Georgia Power, he has worked in departments such as sales, power delivery, and external affairs. Denney holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology from South Carolina State University.

Marla Ferrell is director of financial shared services at Genuine Parts Company, overseeing cash and asset management operations along with global financial reviews. Her community service includes roles with LiveSafe Resources and East Side Elementary School PTA executive board.

Rodney Grizzle brings over 40 years of banking industry experience to his role as chief lending officer at LGE Community Credit Union and president of its Greater Community Bank Division. A Cartersville native, Grizzle earned a bachelor’s degree from Shorter College.

Jennifer Puckett is a music therapist who founded Therabeat Inc. in 2006 and co-founded In Harmony Pediatric Therapy in 2008. She holds a music therapy degree from the University of Georgia and serves on the Georgia Board of Music Therapy.

Andrew Walker is senior vice president at Colliers Atlanta Office Services Team with over 17 years in strategic real estate consulting services for corporate clients based in Metro Atlanta. Walker is active within the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Cobb programs.

The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation supports Chattahoochee Technical College by making higher education affordable through scholarships and emergency funding initiatives.