Advancement VP Griffis to Retire

Vice President for University Advancement William I. Griffis has announced that he is stepping down from his post, effective July 31.
A national search is ongoing to name his successor.

“I am indeed blessed to have been a student and graduate of Georgia Southern in the 1960s, to have experienced a successful professional and business career in the Statesboro area, and to return to Georgia Southern for 10 years as a member of the University administrative team,” said Griffis. “It has been a joy to assist Georgia Southern University in some small way in their journey toward continued success and I look forward to continuing as a volunteer and being involved as an alumnus for years to come.”

A 1969 graduate of Georgia Southern with a BBA in accounting, Griffis has served in his present capacity since 2004. From 2001-04 he was director of development and president of the Georgia Southern University Foundation. He joined T.J. Morris Company in 1973 and retired as president and CEO in 1998.

“Billy has served the Foundation with the utmost level of professionalism and dedication,” said Foundation Chair Max Manack. “In addition to the management of the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, Billy has worked well with his board of directors in keeping the group informed and focused on providing the best possible support for the students of Georgia Southern. We appreciate Billy’s longstanding service and are happy he will remain in Statesboro and in close touch with the University.”