Suzanne Angell
Executive Director
sangell@swgrc.org
Suzanne joined the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission in August 1995. She has served as Executive Director since May 2019. Prior to her promotion, she served in the role of Finance Director for almost 24 years. The majority of her experience has been with local government and community-based agencies. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) degree from Georgia College, and an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration from Macon Junior College. Suzanne resides in Decatur County with her husband, two cats and dog. Her daughter resides in Atlanta.
Barbara Reddick
Deputy & Planning Director
breddick@swgrc.org
Barbara joined the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission in May 2000. Barbara holds a Masters of Public Administration Degree from Albany State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Valdosta State University. She has worked in general planning including comprehensive planning, regional planning and grant writing. She also coordinates all housing programs including all educational outreach efforts. Prior to coming to the RC, she worked in an administrative capacity in healthcare and social services. She currently serves on the Mitchell County Board of Education. Previously she served on the Board of Easter Seals and the Flint River Arts Council. Barbara currently resides in Mitchell County with her husband.
Traci Hall
Director of Finance
thall@swgrc.org
Traci joined the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission in September of 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Abraham Baldwin College. In 2018 she earned the Dr Edward Mobley President’s Award and the Top Business Scholar. She has over 20 years’ experience in Account receivables and payables. She resides in Decatur County with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Amanda Nava Estill
Director of Transportation
anavaestill@swgrc.org
Amanda joined the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission in September 2025, bringing over seven years of experience in local government. Prior to joining the SWGRC, she served as the Director of Planning, Zoning, and Engineering for Lee County, Georgia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership with a Minor in Public Administration from Valdosta State University, as well as an Associate of Science degree from Darton State College. Her background reflects a strong commitment to community development and public service. In her role at the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, Amanda is focused on supporting and advancing transportation initiatives that promote regional connectivity, safety, and long-term growth. She looks forward to building upon her experience to meet the evolving transportation needs of Southwest Georgia. Amanda currently resides in Lee County with her husband and their three children.
Brenda Wade
Grants Administration Manager
bwade@swgrc.org
Brenda joined the Southwest Georgia Reginal Commission in May 1995. Currently, she serves in the role of Grants Administration Manager and has over 26 years of experience in grant administration. Prior to her promotion, she served as Executive Assistant for almost ten (10) years. In May 2000, she was promoted again to join the RC’s Grants Administration team. Most of her experience has been with the local governments in the region.
She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Albany State University. Duties include managing and monitoring expenditures, preparation of monthly & quarterly financial reporting, advertising public notices, overseeing procurement procedures, preparing environmental review assessments and close out procedures related to several federal, local, and state funded grant projects. Also, Brenda works closely with the RC’s Planning staff with the implementation and budgetary components of various grants to assist the local cities and counties with their grant needs.
Heidi Barbee
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager
hbarbee@swgrc.org
Heidi joined the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission in May of 2008. Her interest in maps and geography began at an early age. When she was 15 she went to work alphabetizing land deeds for a local tax mapping office. Her duties expanded to drawing those land parcels onto the tax maps. Heidi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from the University of Georgia. She has over 25 years experience in mapping and GIS services. A large majority of her experience has been in tax mapping and in electrical utilities mapping. As GIS Director, Heidi assists local governments in our region with implementation and improvement of their mapping and GIS data.
Laura Davis
Accountant & Transit Manager
ldavis@swgrc.org
Laura joined Southwest Georgia Regional Commission in December 2007 in our Non-Emergency Transportation Department as the Accounting Supervisor and currently works in the Accounting & Transportation Departments as Accountant/Transit Manager. Her history includes extensive experience in billing, accounts payable and all aspects of our Transportation program. Laura processes transit billing and monitoring of our transit vehicles, payroll, accounts payable, performs HR and other accounting/transit functions. Laura currently resides in Colquitt County with her husband.
Rebecca "Beka" Shiver
Economic Development Planner
bshiver@swgrc.org
A graduate of Georgia Southern University with majors in Sociology, Geography, and Business, Beka Shiver joins the Regional Commission as an Economic Development/Transportation Planner. Her experience includes working as the City of Pelham’s Main Street Manager, Regional Commission Planning Assistant, and Small Business Ownership. She is excited to be back at the Regional Commission bringing with her extensive marketing and customer services experience, writing, and downtown development expertise.
Jeffery "Jeff" Hamilton
GIS/Information Systems Specialist
jhamilton@swgrc.org
Jeff joined the Southwest Georgia RDC in August 2000. After graduating from Colquitt County High School, he attended Moultrie Technical College, where he earned various technical certificates. As the GIS Technician Jeff maintains the GIS data for all local governments in our region as well as assisting with other projects including GPS data collection, map creation for a variety of planning projects including community development block grants, comprehensive plans, land use maps, and zoning maps. Jeff currently resides in Colquitt County with his wife and two children.
Candace White
Executive Assistant
cwhite@swgrc.org
Candace White serves as the Executive Assistant for the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, a role she has held since 2024. She provides administrative support to the Executive Director, coordinates meetings and events, and helps ensure the day-to-day operations of the organization run smoothly.
Candace lives in Worth County with her husband. They have four children, three of whom are currently attending college, while their fourth resides in Freeport, Florida. Outside of work, Candace enjoys spending time with her family and takes pride in supporting her children as they pursue their goals.
Olukayode "Kay" Olubowale
Senior Planner
oolubowale@swgrc.org
Olukayode Olubowale (Kay) received his Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Alabama A&M University, Alabama, and his Bachelors in Geology from Olabisi Onabanjo University. As an Urban Planner, he has carried out and collaborated in diverse research areas. He received national recognition for his research and work in transportation. His planning experience includes work in comprehensive planning, downtown revitalization, and environmental assessment. He most recently worked as a Business Strategist. He is active in his community and he and his family currently reside in Leesburg, Georgia.
Jennifer Pittman
Grant Administrator & Writer
jpittman@swgrc.org
Grant Administrator/Writer Jennifer Pittman joined the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission staff in March of 2023. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Florida State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Valdosta State University. She lives in Bainbridge, Georgia.
Planner II
kdavis@swgrc.org
Kerrie Davis is happy to return to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission as a Planner. She is a public service and community development professional with more than 20 years of experience in planning, transportation, and nonprofit leadership. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Paine College and a Master’s in Public Administration from Albany State University. Her career includes more than 10 years in regional planning and development, five years as a Transportation Planner for the City of Albany, and the past five years serving in the nonprofit sector. She also serves as Chair of the Lee County Housing Authority Board and is a dedicated advocate for children in foster care and foster families. Born and raised in Calhoun County, she has lived in Leesburg with her husband for the past 20 years and is the proud mother of six.
Sheena Stephens
Planner I
sstephens@swgrc.org
Sheena Marie Stephens supports local governments by focusing on grant development, strategic planning, housing initiatives, alongside leading digital communications and public engagement efforts.
Since joining the Commission in 2022, Sheena has contributed to securing funding for multiple municipal projects while strengthening regional visibility through integrated branding and outreach strategies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Albany State University and serves as Secretary of the Southwest Georgia Housing Task Force and Regional Partners Network Region 10 Represenative.
Alorian Williams
Planning Administrative Assistant
awilliams@swgrc.org
Alorian “Lori” Williams joined the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission in July 2024 as the Planning Administrative Assistant. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in September 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Media Arts. Lori brings a creative and organized approach to her role, combining design expertise with strong administrative and communication skills to support regional planning initiatives. She resides in Colquitt, Georgia, with her fiancé and four children, balancing her dedication to her family with her commitment to professional growth and community development.
Helen Williams
Receptionist
hwilliams@swgrc.org
Helen Williams has been a receptionist a couple times at the Regional Commission. This latest time she has been here since September of 2014. So now when you call and you hear a friendly voice on the other end of the line it is more than likely Helen. Helen is from Camilla, Georgia and enjoys gardening and interior decorating.
