Cobb Reporter

The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation recently welcomed six new members to its Board of Trustees. Joining the board were 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 and continued as a civilian working at Headquarters 22nd ARB after retirement. His civil service positions included serving as director of operations, director of staff, and special assistant to the 22nd Air Force commander before retiring from civil service in 2022.

Naceo Denney is the area manager for Georgia Power serving Cherokee, Pickens, and Gilmer counties. During his 23 years with the company, he has worked in several departments including sales, power delivery, and external affairs. He held roles such as engineer, team lead engineer, and engineering supervisor. Prior to joining Georgia Power, he worked as an engineer in the natural gas industry for a municipality and served six years in the U.S. Army Reserves. Denney graduated from South Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology.

Marla Ferrell is a 13-year employee of Genuine Parts Company where she serves as director of financial shared services. Genuine Parts Company specializes in distributing automotive and industrial replacement parts globally. Ferrell oversees cash and asset management operations for domestic businesses along with managing month-end close processes and financial analytical reviews for global operations. She also engages in community service work including roles such as secretary for LiveSafe Resources nonprofit organization.

Rodney Grizzle is a banking industry executive with over 40 years of experience who currently serves as chief lending officer at LGE Community Credit Union and president of its Greater Community Bank Division (GCB). He oversees day-to-day operations including lending, GCB retail services, member services, and wealth management.

Jennifer Puckett is a music therapist who formed Therabeat Inc., a music therapy business in 2006 before co-founding In Harmony Pediatric Therapy in 2008. These businesses provide music therapy services throughout greater Atlanta aimed at enhancing patients' lives. Puckett earned her music therapy degree from the University of Georgia followed by an internship with Fulton County School System working with children with special needs.

Andrew Walker is senior vice president at Colliers Atlanta Office Services Team providing strategic real estate consulting services to corporate clients headquartered in Metro Atlanta for over 17 years.

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

Shown here are Rodney Grizzle; Chattahoochee Tech Vice President of Advancement Jennifer Nelson; Jennifer Puckett; Andrew Walker; Board of Trustees Chair Marty Hughes; Marla Ferrell; Patrick E Campbell; Naceo Denney; Chattahoochee Tech Advancement Coordinator Amanda Henderson.

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