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:

  • Mr. Allan Soto
  • Ms. Ashley Mitchel
  • Ms. Cynthia Rhodes
  • Dr. Garrett Green
  • Mr. Jack Evans, Chair
  • Mr. James Hefner
  • Dr. Kendricks Hooker
  • Ms. Lee Little
  • Dr. Lester McCorn
  • Ms. Margaret Woodard
  • Mr. Rob Dennis
  • Ms. Sue Parr
  • Dr. Tom Clark
  • Dr. Tony Robinson

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.

Our Values

Collaboration

Partnering across sectors to strengthen our ecosystem

Impact

Driving measurable change for entrepreneurs and communities

Inclusion

Ensuring equitable access to every resource we offer

Innovation

Encouraging fresh ideas that solve real problems

Sustainability

Building long-term business success and regional vitality