On July 13, 2022, the University of Georgia announced the 2022 40 Under 40 honorees. The winners include 7 graduates with SPIA degrees. 40 Under 40 celebrates young alumni leading the pack in their industries and communities.
SPIA’s honorees are:
Latasha V. Barnes (AB ’05, AB ’05), Owner/Managing Attorney, The Barnes Law Office, LLC
Kayla E. Cooper (AB ’05, AB ’05, JD ’08), Senior Staff Attorney, City of Augusta, Georgia
Matthew Scott Fowler (AB ’14), Relationship Management Executive, REPAY – Realtime Electronic Payments
Brendan F. Murphy (AB ’05, AB ’05, JD ’08), Chief Magistrate Judge, Magistrate Court of Cobb County
Johnelle Simpson II (AB ’16, BBA ’16), Attorney, Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin, P.A.
Alton M. Standifer (PHD ’21), Deputy Chief of Staff, University of Georgia
Grant Thomas (AB ’15, MBA ’20), Director, Governor’s Office of Health Strategy and Coordination
Nominations for 40 Under 40 were open from February to April, and more than 600 nominations were received. Honorees must have attended UGA and uphold the Pillars of the Arch, which are wisdom, justice and moderation.
