Date Posted: September 17, 2026
GRIFFIN, Ga. — September 17, 2026 — The Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Brock Barfield and Dr. Elena Withers to its Board of Trustees. Both bring extensive professional experience, community leadership, and a commitment to strengthening opportunities for students and the communities served by Southern Crescent Technical College.
Brock Barfield serves as Thomaston Area Manager for Georgia Power’s West Region. He began his career with Georgia Power in 2018 as a GIS Specialist after previously working for an engineering company. He has also served in an Area Manager developmental role, working alongside External Affairs and Economic Development on major infrastructure projects throughout Georgia Power’s West Region. In his current role, Barfield serves communities across Lamar, Macon, Pike, Taylor, and Upson counties while supporting operations, sales, customer service, and community and economic development initiatives.
Barfield is also actively involved in his community. His leadership experience includes service on numerous boards and committees, membership on the Upson County Board of Education, completion of Leadership Upson and Leadership Troup, and service with Citizens of Georgia Power at both the local and state levels.
Dr. Elena Withers serves as Senior Human Resources Manager for Andersen/Renewal by Andersen and brings more than two decades of leadership experience across manufacturing, technology, supply chain, retail, chemical coatings, and corporate environments. Her work has focused on leadership development, organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce planning, and building strong organizational cultures. In her current role, she supports cross-functional manufacturing teams and leads initiatives focused on talent development, continuous improvement, and long-term workforce strategy.
In addition to her corporate leadership experience, Dr. Withers has served in strategic human resources roles with Fortune 500 organizations and participated in global consulting engagements supporting executive teams through organizational transformation. She also spent 10 years as an adjunct faculty member teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in human resources, organizational behavior, and leadership. Dr. Withers holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University.
“We are delighted to welcome Brock Barfield and Dr. Elena Withers to the Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees,” said Montrese Adger Fuller, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Southern Crescent Technical College. “Both bring a wealth of professional expertise, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of the importance of education, workforce development, and community partnerships. Their perspectives will be tremendous assets as the Foundation continues its work to expand opportunities for our students, support the College’s programs and faculty, and strengthen relationships throughout the communities we serve.”
As members of the Foundation Board of Trustees, Barfield and Withers will help advance the Foundation’s mission by supporting initiatives that provide resources and opportunities for SCTC students and programs while cultivating partnerships throughout the College’s service area.
“We are excited about the experience and energy Brock and Dr. Withers will bring to the Board,” Fuller added. “Their backgrounds align closely with the College’s commitment to workforce development and student success, and we look forward to their leadership and engagement as we continue advancing the mission of Southern Crescent Technical College.”
About the Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation
The Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation works to support the mission and advancement of Southern Crescent Technical College by cultivating partnerships and securing resources that enhance educational opportunities, provide student scholarships and assistance, and strengthen academic and workforce development programs.
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