The Savannah Jaycees Announce 2025 Board of Directors
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
TheSavannah Jaycees, a leading global network of active young professionals composed of local adults aged 21 to 40, is excited to announce their 2025 Board of Directors and Executive Officers.
Casey Roberts is the 2025 President of the nonprofit organization, and will serve in this capacity until 2026. As president, Roberts will supervise the organization’s affairs and activities, as well as, represent the organization within the community and announce all projects of the organization to the public. Roberts currently works as a Financial Advisor with The Umbel Group at Morgan Stanley, and previously served as the 2024 President Elect for the Savannah Jaycees.
“I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Savannah Jaycees as their 2025 President. I remain committed to advancing the mission of our organization, working collaboratively with other local organizations to drive positive change within our community, and focusing on personal and professional development for all members,” said Roberts.
Brad Jones, Client Manager at Newfront, will serve as President Elect on the 2025 Savannah Jaycees Board. As President Elect, Jones will assist the President in strategic planning for the year ahead, preparing to take over the role of President of the Savannah Jaycees in 2026.
Caroline Hughes, Director of Business Development for Abshire Public Relations, will continue to serve in her role of Vice President of Communications on the Savannah Jaycees Board in 2025. She has held this position on their board since 2023. As the Vice President of Communications, Hughes is responsible for handling all internal and external communications involving the chapter. She will oversee the chapter’s public relations, social media and brand identity.
Tyler Edic, Project Manager for BERPL Technologies, will serve as Vice President of Management Development on the 2025 Savannah Jaycees Board. In this role, Edic will be responsible for maintaining the usage and operation of the Savannah Jaycees building, including annual improvements and record keeping of rental income. In addition to his role of VP of Management Development, Edic will also serve as Assistant Treasurer on the 2025 Savannah Jaycees Board. As Assistant Treasurer, Edic will assist in management of the Savannah Jaycees funds and will handle collection efforts of annual dues for membership.
Matt Lowenthal, Client Advisor at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, will serve as Vice President of Community Development on the 2025 Savannah Jaycees Board. As the Vice President of Community Development, Lowenthal will serve as the leader in “community advancement,” identifying needs within the community that the chapter can effect and determining the best way to fulfill those needs.
Kate Hester, Director of Digital Marketing and Strategy for Cecilia Russo Marketing, will serve as Vice President of Membership on the 2025 Savannah Jaycees Board. As Vice President of Membership, Hester is responsible for attracting and activating new members, as well as communicating and encouraging their involvement in the chapter.
James Blackburn, 3rd Mate and Ship Navigator for US Marine Management, will serve as Vice President of Legacy on the 2025 Savannah Jaycees Board. This new position will be vital in preserving the longstanding legacy of the Savannah Jaycees. The Vice President of Legacy will be responsible for developing a comprehensive succession plan to honor the contributions of past members while preserving institutional knowledge and fostering a culture of continuity. In this role, Blackburn will also work to ensure that past, present and future jaycees remain integrated in the organization's work.
Hannah Alexander, Senior Technical Writer for Gulfstream Aerospace, will continue to serve in her role of Secretary on the Savannah Jaycees Board in 2025. She has held this position on their board since 2023. As Secretary, Alexander will take care of all written documents of chapter activities, including meeting minutes, agendas, and correspondence.
Tosca Morgan, Business Office Manager at Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, will serve as Treasurer on the 2025 Savannah Jaycees Board. As Treasurer, Morgan will act as custodian of all funds both received and disbursed by the Savannah Jaycees.
Molly Jordan, Donna McMahan, and Lauren Baum will serve as Directors for the 2025 Savannah Jaycees Board. As Directors, they will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s projects and events throughout the year, as well as assist in management of the organization.