Boards of Governors

The Boards of Governors of the Mercer University School of Medicine promote, assist and support the School of Medicine in fulfilling its mission and vision.

Board of Governors – Macon and Columbus Campuses:

  • Jennifer Tarbutton, Chair
  • Rodney Goff
  • Bill Amos
  • Steve Barton
  • Kathy Lynn
  • Sam Massey
  • Earnest Taylor
  • Steve Durkee
  • Loraine Sumner
  • Jack H. Powell, III

Ex-officio members:

  • William D. Underwood, President, Mercer University
  • Jean R. Sumner, Dean, MUSM
  • John A. Patterson, Senior Vice President for University Advancement

Board of Governors – Savannah Campus:

  • Gus Bell, Chairman
  • Curtis (Curt) G. Anderson
  • Gene Cartledge
  • William (Bill) T. Daniel
  • Curt Lewis, III
  • Charles F. McMillan, Sr.
  • Frank Rossiter
  • Peter T. Scardino
  • Christina McCain

Ex-officio members:

  • William D. Underwood, President, Mercer University
  • Jean R. Sumner, Dean, MUSM
  • Wayne Glascow, Senior Associate Dean
  • John A. Patterson, Senior Vice President for University Advancement
  • Shayne George, CEO Memorial Health