Debbie (Ledford) Melton
Heaven Muncy
Jodi (Harris) Schaffer
Jessica Seard
Glenda (Peters) Weinert
Lee University will host its spring 1918 Society Alumni Lecture Series, “Women Professionals,” featuring Lee alumnae and community partners who are successful in business. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 29, at 6 p.m. in Pangle Hall.
“Women Professionals” will feature five panelists from across the country who will share about their professional success and how Lee helped prepare them for their endeavors. The panelists include Debbie (Ledford) Melton, Heaven Muncy, Jodi (Harris) Schaffer, Jessica Seard, and Glenda (Peters) Weinert.
“As a part of our celebration of International Women’s Month, we are thrilled to welcome these panelists to our campus,” said Dr. Susan Ashcraft, director of alumni relations at Lee. “These five women are stellar examples of the savvy leadership and strong commitment to excellence required to excel in the marketplace today. Our students will have the opportunity to learn from the best, and we are very proud of our alumni.”
Ms. Melton is the general manager at Don Ledford Automotive and has been a friend of Lee for many years. She is a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science. She is also a graduate of the Dealer Management Course sponsored by General Motors.
Ms. Muncy is the legislative auditor for Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. She is a 2017 Lee alumna and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in accounting.
Ms. Schaffer is an attorney at Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, P.L.L.C. She is a 2004 Lee alumna and graduated with a BS in business administration. Schaffer went on to study at Florida Coastal School of Law and graduated in 2007.
Ms. Seard is a senior accountant at Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough. She graduated from Lee in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in public relations.
Dr. Weinert is the owner of GCW Enterprise Inc., doing business as Firehouse Subs. She is a 1985 Lee alumna and graduated with a BS in accounting. She went on to earn a Master of Business Administration in organizational leadership from Kennesaw State University and a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
The 1918 Society is Lee University’s alumni community, which provides a network for alumni, united by the Lee experience to connect to one another and the current Lee culture. The Society holds the idea that the Lee experience doesn’t end at graduation but lasts a lifetime.
This is a free, non-ticketed event, open to the public. Pangle Hall is on the corner of Central and Church streets in downtown Cleveland.
Livestream will be available via the Lee University Alumni Facebook and at leeu.live.