The American Cancer Society Southeast Region has announced its Georgia Community Leadership Board of Directors, according to a press release. Marquetta J. Bryan, of counsel at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, has accepted the position of board chair while Clint Smith, account executive at Atlanta magazine, is vice chair.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome our new distinguished members, all of whom bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the Society and the cause of fighting cancer,” says Rena Cozart, executive director, Community Development, American Cancer Society. “The American Cancer Society is in its second century of leading the global effort to eliminate cancer as a major health threat, and I’m confident that this group’s talent, strength, and commitment to providing strong leadership will continue the remarkable progress that’s been made to save more lives from this disease.”

Additional new board members are:

  • Gary Alexander, managing director – investment officer, Alexander Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors (retired)
  • Rosalie Collado, marketing director, KPMG LLP
  • Lee Duncan, executive vice president, CMO Alliance Group
  • Derek Goshay, corporate vice president, Genuine Parts
  • Diana Keough, senior vice president, Creative Service, StayWell
  • Matt Little, executive vice president, McGriff
  • Greg Mills, president, Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts
  • Mike Moore, senior vice president of Maintenance Operations, Delta TechOps
  • Vanessa Plumecocq, director, Process Improvement, RICOH USA

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the attacking cancer from every angle.

Information: www.cancer.org.