Our Leadership Team

Shaun Andrews, Executive Director - shaun.andrews@augustatech.edu
Ashley Harris, Program Director - ashley.harris@augustatech.edu

Shaun Andrews

Executive Director

Ashley Harris

Program Director

Our Board of Directors

Accelerate Augusta is guided by a diverse, experienced, and passionate board of community leaders, educators, and business executives:

Dr. Tom Clark
Mr. Rob Dennis
Mr. Jack Evans, Chair
Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston
Dr. Garrett Green
Mr. James Heffner
Ms. Lee Little

Dr. Lester McCorn
Ms. Sue Parr
Ms. Cynthia Rhodes
Dr. Tony Robinson
Mr. Allan Soto
Ms. Margaret Woodard

This leadership group ensures integrity, vision, impact, and accountability in all we do.

Mission

Empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Greater Augusta region by providing access to the resources, programs, and funding needed to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic impact.

Vision

To establish the Greater Augusta area as Georgia’s leading hub for thriving startups and small businesses – expanding opportunity and economic impact across the broader region.