College of Business Directory

Savannah Brookshire

Savannah Brookshire has served as an assistant accounting professor in the Walker College of Business since August 2021. Brookshire is a first-generation college graduate of the University of Georgia, with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting. Prior to joining Piedmont, Brookshire earned her Georgia CPA license through her role as a tax associate…

Jeff Bruns

Jeff Bruns received his MS, MBA and Ph.D. from Illinois State University, a DBA from Wilmington University, as well as a MS from Southeast Missouri State University. He has worked for the United States Department of Justice, Caterpillar Incorporated and has started two businesses. His higher education experiences including teaching for Illinois State University, Southeast…

Sandra Maughon

Sandra Maughon joined Piedmont as an adjunct professor in 2000, becoming full-time in 2015.  She enjoys teaching a variety of courses including management, project management, operations, and quality.  Her professional experience includes a broad background in management and education including professional positions at IBM and North Georgia Technical College as well as owning and operating…

Kris McWhite

Kris McWhite received his MA and PhD from Clemson University in Economics and his teaching experience includes time at DePaul University in Chicago, Bridgewater State University in the Boston area and the University of Georgia.  During that time he has taught a variety of courses in Urban Economics, Environmental Economics, Health Economics, and Sports Economics…

Gerald Sullivan

I have a Doctor of Business Administration. I spent thirty-five years as a senior business executive. My background includes, but is not limited to, the following industries: commercial banking, mortgage banking, investment banking, home health care, software development and sales, and manufacturing. Most of my experience has involved either high growth situations or the salvage…