UGA Alumni Association Names Hines Dortch Consulting's Corey M. Dortch as 79th President

The University of Georgia Alumni Association Board of Directors has elected its 79th president,  Corey Dortch (BSA ’03, MED ’05, PHD ’11)

Hines Dortch Consulting is proud to announce that our co-founder, Corey M. Dortch, has been named the 79th President of the University of Georgia Alumni Association Board of Directors. A three-time graduate of UGA, Corey has been a dedicated member of the board since 2016. We are incredibly proud of his leadership and commitment to the university, and we know his expertise and passion will continue to serve the UGA community well in this new role. Continue reading the full announcement here or below (Courtesy: UGA Alumni Association).

The University of Georgia Alumni Association Board of Directors has elected its 79th president, Corey Dortch (BSA ’03, MED ’05, PHD ’11), and approved seven new board members. Their terms began July 1.

Dortch has been on the board since 2016 and succeeds Lee Zell (AB ’96), whose two-year term concluded June 30. He resides in Marietta, Georgia, with his wife, Amelia (AJB ’06, MPA ’12), and son. Professionally, he is an executive search consultant specializing in higher education and global nonprofits at CarterBaldwin Executive Search and, along with his wife, is proprietor of Hines Dortch Consulting. He previously served as the associate dean of the evening MBA program at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Dortch was named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2012 by the UGA Alumni Association and this year, was recipient of the university’s GAAME Impact Award for his commitment to mentorship and inclusive excellence. 

“For the past nine years, Corey has been an invaluable part of the Alumni Association, and it’s been a true pleasure working alongside him,” said Adam Roell (BSED ’10), executive director of alumni relations. “He’s a lifelong learner who is deeply committed to student success and consistently gives his all to every endeavor.” 

During his time at UGA, Dortch was involved in numerous organizations and societies including Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and New Student Orientation. He was awarded the Fred Brown Memorial Award for his time as chair of Arch Society and was the recipient of the Tucker Dorsey Memorial Award as a member of Blue Key Honor Society. In addition, he was a member of the Sphinx Club — UGA’s oldest and highest student honorary. He previously served on the advisory board for 21st Century Leaders, and he and his wife are program chairs of Leadership Georgia.