Chattanooga Resident Named to UWG 30 Under 30

  • Monday, September 15, 2014
Lindsay Michele Murray
Lindsay Michele Murray
The University of West Georgia Alumni Association has announced the top 30 Under 30 list for 2014. The nomination process for the 2014 list was completed on May 1. 

Chattanooga resident Lindsay Michele Murray is included in the esteemed list of 30. Ms. Murray is a producer and sports reporter for NBC-affiliate, WRCB, in Chattanooga.

Ms. Murray is a 2009 graduate of the UWG with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications, and a minor in sociology. While at UWG, Ms. Murray worked for UTV-13, the campus television news show, and wrote for the West Georgian, the student run school newspaper.
Ms. Murray was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, where she held several offices.

After graduating UWG, Murray began working at a local television station in Warner Robins, Ga. Ms. Murray said,  “Working in news is an exciting, fast-paced environment, and keeps you on your toes at all times! I’ve really enjoyed learning the ins and outs of the industry, and meeting a lot of great people throughout the years. I hope to continue my journey in news.”

Ms. Murray is engaged to be married in September to her fiancé Drew.

"From teachers and doctors to accountants and media personalities, the second class of 30 Under 30 showcases a promising and already successful group of UWG alumni," officials stated. Those nominated and chosen must have earned an undergraduate degree from the University of West Georgia and must be under the age of 30 as of August 31. The nominees must have made a documentable impact in business, education, leadership, government, research, service or other area, while also demonstrating dedication to the University of West Georgia and its mission of teaching, research, and service. In short, the list represents the very best of UWG graduates.

“This year the Young Alumni Council’s Awards and Nominations committee faced yet another daunting task of over 50 fantastic nominations to sift through,” explains Kevin Hemphill ’07, coordinator of alumni relations. “However, these 30 chosen have set the bar for future nominations even higher than before. Congratulations to this year’s class of honorees.”

While 17 of the 30 chosen are from Georgia, the alumni are representing UWG in other states including Alabama, California, Connecticut and Tennessee.  For more information please visit the UWG Alumni website at www.westga.edu/alumni. The complete 2014 University of West Georgia 30 Under 30 list includes the following:

Maria Alvarez '09
Moody, Al.
Loan Underwriter, Region's Financial
BA Psychology

Kyle T. Church '11
Carrollton, Ga.
Recovery Technician, Georgia Eye Bank, Inc.
BS Biology

Jason A. Clark '07
Decatur, Ga.
Urology/Oncology Sales Consultant (Firmagon), Ferring Pharmaceuticals
BA Psychology

Pamela Cooper '08 '11 '13
Douglasville, Ga.
Teacher 
BSED, MED and EDS Early Childhood Education

Stephen Delaney '09
Carrollton, Ga.
Assistant Director of Facilities and Events - Campus Center, University of West Georgia
BSR Parks & Recreation Management

Emily E. Dial '08 '11
Carrollton, Ga.
Special Education Teacher, Carrollton Middle School
BSED and MED Early Childhood Education

Adam Burrell Elrod '11
Rockmart, Ga.
Promotions Coordinator, Salem Communications/104.7 The Fish
BA Mass Communications

Erin Farr '08 '10
Carrollton, Ga.
R.N. Nurse Medical surgical floor, Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, Ga.
BS Biology, BSN Nursing

Adrienne Fischer '10 '12 '14
Carrollton, Ga.
21st Century Grant Program Certified Instructor, Carrollton City Schools
Apartment Complex Manager, Rivers Edge Apartments
BSED and MED Early Childhood Education, EDS Media & Instructional Technology

Cara Welch Herzog '08
Carrollton, Ga.
Southwire, Training Specialist, Organizational Development
BS Political Science

Shawn Isaacs '10
Carrollton, Ga.
Operations Manager of The WOLF Internet Radio, University of West Georgia
BA Mass Communications

Dr. Lanre Jimoh '06
Antioch, Tn.
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine Department, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
BS Biology

Ashley McCosh Jones '07
Carrollton, Ga.
Government and External Relations, Special Assistant to the President, University of West Georgia
BS Political Science

Tangela Large '10
San Francisco, Ca.
Actor, Trinity Repertory Theatre, Providence, RI; Magic Theatre, Eureka, California
BA Theatre

Will Mallory '08
Manchester, Tn.
Small Business Innovation Research Program Manager, Department of Defense/Air Force
BS Physics

Hannah R. Milligan '08
Stockbridge, Ga.
Counselor, Fulton County Public Schools
BA Psychology

Lindsay Michele Murray '09
Chattanooga, Tn.
Producer/Sports Reporter, WRCB TV
BA Mass Communications

Rachel Nobles '11
Atlanta, Ga.
Media Buyer, Carat
BBA Marketing

Ajay Pillai, M.D. '08
Warner Robins, Ga.
Clinical Research Analyst, LENSAR, Inc.
BS Chemistry

Allen Ayers Pullen '08 '09
Bremen, Ga.
School System Accountant, Bremen Board of Education
BBA Accounting, MACC Professional Accounting

Josh Rachel '08
Alpharetta, Ga.
Co-Owner/Brew Master, Jekyll Brewing
BBA Marketing

Trent Ross '08 '09
Carrollton, Ga.
The Coliseum: Director, University of West Georgia
BSR Parks & Recreation Management, MBA Management

Mariana S. Sanchez '10 '12
Carrollton, Ga.
Lecture - Dept. of Management (Richards College of Business), University of West Georgia
BS Sport Management, MBA Management

Ryan Shostak '10
Carrollton, Ga.
Youth Pastor, Solid Rock Youth Ministries Carrollton First UMC
BA Psychology, Minor - English (Creative Writing)

Jerome Lamar Singleton '13
Lithia Springs, Ga.
Plant Accountant, CKS Packaging, Inc.
BBA Accounting

Jason P. Soucy '09
Nashville, Tn.
Assistant Community Director, Bell Partners
BA Psychology

Casey Tate '08
Atlanta, Ga.
Executive Producer of STAR 94 Mornings, STAR 94
BA Mass Communications

Jason R. Thogmartin '06 '07
Stamford, Ct.
Head of Internal Audit, GE Capital
BBA Accounting, MACC Professional Accounting

Dr. Chloe Turnipseed Wade '09
Winder, Ga.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Life Care Center of Lawrenceville
BS Biology

Jonathan W. Wood '10
Sacramento, Ca.
Student & Teaching Assistant, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
BBA Management
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