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ALuMNI PRoFILe:
Dr. Keith Moffett

Dr. Keith Moffett is currently the county
manager for Macon-Bibb and has spent his
professional career in city/county management,
economic development, coordinating govern-
ment resources for entrepreneurs, and higher
education. He served eight years in the United
States Navy aboard two Trident submarines as an
electronic technician. After obtaining his Bachelor
of Science in Business from Middle Georgia State
bUiLdinG a LeGaCy oF Greatness
University, Moffett went on to obtain his MBA provided their support. Although that time period
and doctorate in Educational Leadership. He could not have been easy as a married, father-of-
is also a certified public manager from the Carl three non-traditional student, one gets the sense
Vinson Institute of Government, a recognized that he maintained hope no matter what came
Distinguished Alumnus of the MGA School of his way. Now, having completed his educational
Business, and alumnus of Leadership Macon and goals and having served many years in his career
Leadership Georgia. of choice, I knew he would appreciate giving
Dr. Moffett’s wife, Dr. Melinda Robinson- through the institution that gave him a pathway
Moffett, surprised him recently by establishing to a fresh start. Creating a scholarship provided
The Keith Moffett Veterans’ Scholarship. When the security of knowing that support will be
asked why she choose to honor her husband in extended to students of MGA for many years to
such a way, she said, “Keith speaks of his academic come. Keith would want to extend the support
journey with a smile and readily shares the names and hope that was given to him without
of numerous professors and fellow students who hesitation. What a great feeling!”

SChoLARShIP ReCIPIeNt

Wesley Durkit / Aviation

Thank you very much for your generosity.
This award not only helps me financially but
provides an extra kick of motivation to
continue the long arduous path of becoming
a pilot. Knowing there are people like you
supporting students like me provides a wealth of
confidence that I can do this!

leArn More about MGA Foundation scholarships at
mga.edu/scholarships

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