To all our retirees for 2020, we sincerely appreciate your hard work and contributions throughout your years of service. Your commitment to AU has been much appreciated. Thank you for your many wonderful years of service!
30 Years
“Dr. Christos Bourdouvalis has contributed immensely not only to the political science
program at Augusta University but to Study Abroad and to the USG European Studies
program. He is a professor of Political Science and the Associate Director of the
USG’s European Studies Certificate. He has services as acting chair of Political Science
and as the study abroad coordinator. He has taught hundreds, if not thousands of students,
political science and has taken many to conferences on European Studies.”
— Kim Davies, PhD, Department Chair, CAHSS
20 Years
“Jasper has been a cornerstone of campus law enforcement in Georgia and nationwide
for over 40 years. Augusta University and its police department have benefited from
his many years of experience for 20 of those years. Jasper has a servant's heart and
that shows in how he takes care of those in the department, the university and the
larger community. Jasper's smile and personality are infectious, and will be missed
as he retires in April. We are sure he will find another "bucket" to be successful
in. Jasper- we will miss you!”
— James C. Lyon, Jr., Assistant Vice President/Chief, Augusta University, Public Safety
and Police
25 Years
“For the past 25 years, Carol Giardina has modeled what it truly means to be student-centered.
As a student advocate, she has devoted her life’s work to creating access for students
to reach their learning and life goals. With her retirement this summer, Carol leaves
a legacy of military-friendly practices and opportunities for future students.”
— Susan Davies, PhD, Vice President, Enrollment and Student Affairs
15 Years
“Sharon Gregg has provided the Health System with dedicated service for 15 years.
She has worked in many different areas within the CBO assisting with denial management,
coding and account receivables. She could always be counted to give 100% and provide
thorough account analysis. She thought outside of the box and loved solving difficult
accounts. We truly appreciate all of her hard work and dedication and she will be
missed tremendously.”
— Tina Camacho, CPB, Manager of Denials and Payment Variance, Physician Billing-AU Health
System
35 Years
“Robin was a wonderful employee and friend. Whatever project or assignment I asked
of her, Robin gave 110% of herself. Her commitment to patient care was her top priority.”
— Deanna Craig, Lab Clinical Operations Manager, AUMC
20 Years
“Sara is a wonderful Associate Professor whom you can tell loves teaching our students.
She is articulate and professional in all aspects of her teaching. She has always
been at the ready to pave new pathways to learning in her role as Education Director
within the Physician Assistant Department. She is respected by faculty, staff and
students. She always will make time to see students when they seek her advice.”
— Judith Stallings, EdD, Associate Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences
16 Years
“Dr. Lucy Marion was our truly fearless leader of the Augusta University College of
Nursing for 15 years, and we are the fortunate beneficiaries of her vision, passion,
and plain old hard work. That vision, which was to advance the College of Nursing
as the flagship of the University System of Georgia in nursing education and a leader
in innovative nursing practice, will forever be reflected in her legacy here. We were
privileged to ride the wave Lucy created and reap its benefits. Ever onward, Lucy!”
— Gretchen B. Caughman, PhD, EVP, Academic Affairs & Provost
14 Years
“Charlene has been a valued contributor to the success of GCHC. As GCHC senior nurse,
executive, Charlene has been a strong advocate for all nurses and patient care staff.
She has enjoyed many successes including leading multiple facilities to a successful
accreditation for each initial ACA application as well as the development of nursing
protocols.”
— Chad Knight, Executive Director, Georgia Correctional HealthCare
30 Years
“Julia served as a stellar Neonatal Nurse for many years. She cared for critically
ill and premature babies with compassion and presicion.”
— Ruth Wilson, Nurse Manager, Neo Intensive Care Unit
5 Years
“David Santa Ana was hired as the director to help facilitate the consolidation of
the two institutions with an expanded shuttle program. He had excellent experience
and knowledge of parking systems. He was well respected by his staff and will be missed
as he moves forward with his next opportunity in retirement.”
— Dale Hartenburg, Associate Vice President, Campus Services & Chief Auxillary Officer,
Office of the Vice President of Student Services & Development
20 Years
“I began my career with AU (Medical College of Georgia) in 2000 after moving to Georgia
from Wisconsin. I had worked in Juvenile corrections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and working
with the adult population was an uneventful transition. I started my career with the
company as a staff nurse at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison. My DON
at the time, Marilyn Lloyd told me because of my organization skills she would like
for me to become the CIC nurse. I taught myself how to do chronic care based on the
manual as I did not get an orientation and turned a failing system around. I think
my willingness to help my co-workers and my sincere desire to do a good job provided
me additional opportunities to advance. I became the ADON after being the CIC nurse
for several years. I was interim DON several times as we changed Directors of Nursing
before finally accepting the position permanently. I remained in the DON position
at GDCP until accepting the Regional Nurse Manager for the Central Region in 2018.
I decided to retire in February to enjoy my grandchildren and spend time with my older
siblings. I am proud of a nursing career that has spanned 37 years." If I have helped someone along the way, then my living shall not have been in vain.”
— Mozell Smith, RN, Retired
42 Years
“For more than 42 years, Kathy Thompson helped students grow and develop at Augusta
University. Kathy’s legacy stretched across both student and academic affairs. She
worked for several years in student life helping students discover the amazing opportunities
that co-curricular campus involvement provides. Through her work in academic affairs
she helped guide students undecided about a program of study explore their interests
and aptitudes to best position them for academic success. Her dream of a department
where professional staff advisors could dedicate their time to the support of all
freshmen and sophomore students was realized when the Academic Advisement Center was
created in 2013. Her dedication and commitment to the students, staff and faculty
at Augusta University was unwavering and unparalleled.”
— Katherine H. Sweeney, Assistant Vice President for Student Success, Director, Academic Advisement Center
40 Years
“Over the past 40 years, Johnny Wilson has provided exemplary service in a number of
different neonatal roles. In addition to being a Senior Staff Nurse in the NICU, Johnny
served as the ECMO/Transport Supervisor before eventually transitioning to becoming
our Neonatal Outreach Educator. Johnny’s passion for ensuring that the region’s smallest
patients receive excellent care is evident in the dedication that he displays in his
daily work. He has enthusiastically taught neonatal resuscitation and clinical care
to hundreds of physicians, nurses, medical students, and emergency services personnel
within our institution and throughout the Augusta perinatal region making a long lasting
impact on the lives of children in Georgia and beyond.”
— Amy Judson, MBA, Project Coordinator, Children’s Hospital of Georgia- Pediatrics
