TIFTON – Melissa Pierzchajlo was recently named President of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Alumni Association.
The Alumni Board of Directors supports the mission of the ABAC Alumni Association, which is to strengthen and enrich the College’s educational and extracurricular programs and to maximize the contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of Georgia and the Southeastern United States.
“It is an honor and a privilege to serve as President of ABAC’s Alumni Association,” Pierzchajlo said. “I often say the most rewarding part of being an active member of the Alumni Association is connecting with our rich network of talented alumni.”
Pierzchajlo, a co-owner of Sole Medical Spa, is a proud ABAC alumnus, having graduated in 2002 with a degree in business administration. Her time at ABAC gave her the foundation for a successful, diverse professional portfolio that includes hospitality, project development, property management, a medical spa business and medical office management. She is also an experienced pilot, which she said played an instrumental part in building her business career.
She is married to Dr. Richard Pierzchajlo, is the mother of twins Noah and Garret (ABAC alumni), the bonus mother of triplets Joe, Katie and Carol (one ABAC alumni), and a bonus mother to her nephew Elijah. (ABAC alumni).
“This year, in order to keep things fresh, fun, and interesting, we have organized new meeting locations around campus so that our board members can continue to experience all the amazing things that ABAC has to offer,” Pierzchajlo said. “I encourage all alumni to have a continued involvement with ABAC. The energy and spirit is contagious and we love engaging with them.”
The ABAC Alumni Association is chartered to seek out and encourage well-qualified students to attend ABAC, sponsor the annual homecoming activities and events, and work with the ABAC administration and the ABAC Foundation, Inc. to secure funds which will strengthen and enrich the educational and extracurricular programs of the College.
