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About Us
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia proudly impacts 1,000 young individuals each day through its various programs.
In 1941 the organization changed its name to Young Americans, and in 1944 became affiliated with Boys’ Clubs of America (now Boys & Girls Clubs of America). In 1948 construction began on the Second Street Club, and in 1949 the club opened for operation at 1527 Second Street. In 1972 a groundbreaking was held for the Carl D. Thomas Memorial Club, and in 1974 the Carl D. Thomas Memorial Club was dedicated. Today, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia operates 6 clubs, including one school-based site.
The history of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia, Inc. does not end here. The work of the Boys & Girls Clubs will continue as long as new challenges, opportunities, and a new generation of youth appear who need support, guidance, and direction from positive role models. For more than 80 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia has provided a safe place for young people to learn and grow while having fun. Our Clubs are a place where great futures are started each and every day. Utilizing six locations within Bibb, Monroe, Houston and Candler Counties, we offer holistic services and nationally recognized programs for young people ages 5 to 18 that address today’s most pressing issues during the critical out-of-school hours when youth are not in school or at home.
Leadership Team
Our team of employees and volunteers positively influences the lives of over 4,700 children and teenagers in Central Georgia annually. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment and opening pathways to opportunities for those who need our support the most.
Some of them have spent their entire careers in the Boys & Girls Clubs movement, while others have brought valuable perspectives from other organizations. Meet the dynamic team leading the BGCCG’s efforts to ensure every young person in Central Georgia has the great future they deserve.
Phillip Bryant
PRESIDENT & CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia (BGCCG) welcomed Phillip as its President and CEO in September of 2014. He joined BGCCG after serving as Southeast Regional Director of Field Services for the American Kidney Fund (AKF) in Atlanta, Georgia from 2012 to 2014. In his role with AKF, he worked with a dedicated regional team to provide comprehensive programs of kidney health awareness, education, prevention, and resource development.
Phillip has 25 plus years as a Youth Development professional, having served in several leadership roles with the YMCA, including CEO, Vice President, Branch Executive Director and Branch Program Director. He also previously served for five-years in leadership roles (District Executive, Camp Director & District Director) with the Boys Scouts of America.
He has led volunteer boards and staff teams that have resulted in significant organizational growth in membership, philanthropy, partnerships, and community impact. Under his leadership, BGCCG has expanding the organization’s service footprints throughout Central Georgia, growing from 3 to 6 club facilities, financial growth from $1.0M to more than $3.0M and serving greater than 1,000 youth per day across all programs.
Phillip has a deep passion and commitment to inclusion, community service and youth development locally and regionally, and is actively involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia State Alliance.
Board of Directors
Emanuel Frazier
BOARD CHAIR
Bibb County School District
Alisha Neal
VICE CHAIR & TREASURER
Piedmont Hospital
Ivey Hall
BOARD SECRETARY
Habitat for Humanity
Jeff Battcher
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Battcher Communications
Stacie Chatfield
AREA COUNCIL LIASION
Cox Communications
Sam Henderson
Central Georgia Community Technical College
Matt Shoemaker
Jones Cork, LLP
Justice, Verda Colvin
GA Supreme Court
Mayor, Eric Wilson
City of Forsyth
Chief, Kelvin Watson
Macon-Bibb Fire Dept
Meaghan Blight
Wesleyan College President
Maria Hammett
Mercer University
Chief, Kelvin Watson
SAFETY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Leadership Team
Mike Hackett
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sandy Colwell
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TRIO PROGRAMS
Joseph Matchett
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLUBS SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT
Donna Simpson
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION & HUMAN RESOURCE
Rhonda Simmons
CENTRAL KITCHEN MANAGER
Katrina Williams
DIRECTOR OF CLUB OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE
Kristen Grissom
DIRECTOR of SPECIAL EVENTS & DONOR ENGAGEMENT
Rachel Cox
BOOKKEEPER
Bre'yanna Johnson
Director of Marketing & Communications