Board Of Directors

LGSx Board Member, Finance & Risk | Director since 2023 Meet Karen M. Price, a native of North Carolina, but now resides in Columbus, Georgia. She attended Shaw University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiotherapy, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Argosy […]

LGSx Board Member, River City Race Program | Director since 2023 Meet Mark Harris, an experienced energy utility professional with a background in environmental engineering, regulatory policy development, nuclear energy, natural gas operations, and emergency management. Currently, Mark leads crisis prevention efforts within the Southern Company. Mark was raised in Waverly Hall, GA and attended

LGSx Board Member, Development | Director since 2023 Meet Wanja Ngugi, who serves as the Assistant Director at the Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center, boasting a career spanning 16 years in higher education and nonprofits, with a primary focus on development. She holds a BA in International Studies and Women Studies from Denison

LGSx Board Member, Education Council | Director since 2023 Meet James Ray, a Miami, FL native, and the Assistant Principal at Ridgecrest Elementary School in Phenix City, AL, with 23 years of dedicated experience in education. His career encompasses diverse roles including elementary school teacher, Lead Math and Science teacher, STEM Magnet Coordinator, Regional Science

Meet Karen M. Price, a native of North Carolina, but now resides in Columbus, Georgia. She attended Shaw University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiotherapy, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Argosy University. Karen completed 20 years of service in the U.S.

LGSx Board Member, College and Career Readiness | Director since 2023 Meet Ebone’ Cutts ED.S, Assistant Principal at Kendrick High School in Columbus, Georgia. Ebone’ holds degrees from both Alabama State University and Columbus State University, she demonstrates a strong commitment to providing meaningful learning opportunities for all future leaders, particularly those from challenged backgrounds.

LGSx Board Member, Volunteer Leadership | Director since 2023 Meet Ethan Branch, who serves as a School Liaison Officer (SLO) at Fort Moore since 2018. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a background in Secondary Social Science Education. Prior to his current role, he taught high school history in the state of Alabama.

Meet the Honorable Calvin Smyre, business executive, former state legislator, community and national leader, earned his BS degree from Fort Valley State University in 1970, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting. He holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. His career path has taken him from being a community

Meet Lionel Haynes, Jr., a former U.S. Army Reservist and currently still serves the Department of Defense as a budget analyst. He is an honor graduate of the U.S. Army Finance School and serves as a Director on the Board of the Columbus State University Alumni Association. A strong advocate for our schools and youth,

Meet David Britt, an experienced public professional with a background in leadership, tax administration, Georgia law interpretation, and public service. He has served as the Deputy Tax Commissioner of Muscogee County since 2010. David is a Columbus, GA native, a graduate of Kendrick High School and Columbus State University, and he serves on the Board