Roswell Resident Nominated As Georgia Student Finance Commission President

Among a slew of new leadership appointments announced late Monday afternoon is a Roswell resident who has been tapped to serve as president of the Georgia Student Finance Commission.

Gov. Nathan Deal nominated Tricia Chastain, who is currently the associate vice-president for government relations for the University of Georgia, to serve in the new capacity, pending board approval. Chastain will replace Tracy Ireland, who has taken a position with the University System of Georgia as vice-chancellor of student enrollment services effective in January.

Toby Carr, current planning director of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), will replace Chastain with the University System of Georgia as the associate vice-president for government relations and director of state government relations.

Chastain serves as the associate vice-president for government relations at the University of Georgia.

Prior to this position, Chastain worked in the office of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson for 11 years, who she began working for while he served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Chastain held a variety of positions for Senator Isakson, including senior legislative aide, press secretary and state director.

She graduated with a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from the University of Georgia. She has two children and resides in Roswell.

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