Gwinnett Technical College Names Three New Board of Directors

GWINNETT– Gwinnett Technical College is pleased to announce Kim Anker, Chief Nursing Officer for Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Duluth, Raymer Sale Jr., Chief Executive Officer for E2E Resources Inc., and Deon Tucker, Regional Director, North Metro for Georgia Power to the College’s Board of Directors. Anker, Sale, and Tucker will join the Board of Directors in their work to advance support for  Gwinnett Technical College’s program and facilities and workforce development initiatives.

New Foundation Board members- Ki Anker, Raymer Sale Jr., and Deon Tucker

“I am excited to welcome Kim, Raymer, and Deon to our board,” said Dr. D. Glen Cannon, President of Gwinnett Technical College. “I am confident their knowledge and expertise will continue to serve the Gwinnett Tech community and workforce demands.”

Kim Anker serves as the Chief Nursing Officer for Northside Hospital at the Gwinnett and Duluth locations. She earned her Bachelor of Nursing from Emory University and a Master of Nursing Leadership from Walden University. Over her nursing career, Kim has served in several health systems holding various leadership positions of progressing authority and scope of responsibility. Since 2009, Kim has worked for the Northside Hospital system in several leadership positions, culminating with her promotion to Chief Nursing Officer.

Raymer Sale Jr., the Chief Executive Officer for E2E Resources Inc., has been an industry and community leader for over two decades. He continues to serve on boards and supports both business-related and non-profit organizations. Since 2006, Raymer has been a Lifetime and Qualifying Soaring Eagle Member, National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU). He joins other Gwinnett County business leaders to meet with members of Congress in Washington, DC, to listen and discuss legislative issues and policies related to healthcare.

Deon Tucker serves as Georgia Power’s Metro North regional director in the Atlanta area. In this role, Deon leads the company’s external affairs activities for DeKalb, North Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Rockdale counties. She also provides leadership and support for power delivery, customer service, sales, and community and economic development to bring value to our customers. Additionally, Deon is active in the community and currently co-chairs the Forward Macon campaign, an economic development effort of the Macon-Bibb County Chamber and is a graduate of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute, the Georgia Academy for Economic Development and Leadership Henry. Deon holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Troy University.

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About Gwinnett Tech: Gwinnett Technical College, one of Georgia’s largest technical colleges, is committed to delivering relevant knowledge to meet the workforce training needs of its community. The College offers more than 140 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs and hundreds of seminars, workshops, and courses providing specialized training. Gwinnett Tech is Gwinnett County’s largest corporate training provider and serves residents and businesses in north Fulton County. Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call for questions about the accreditation of Gwinnett Technical College. In addition, some college programs hold separate licensure or accreditation status with appropriate agencies. For more information, visit GwinnettTech.edu. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.