Alumni Owned Businesses

Support Augusta University Alumni owned businesses!

The Office of Alumni Engagement welcomes all alumni-owned businesses to register their company in our new Alumni Owned Directory. Whether your company is a restaurant, shop or professional service, we look forward to supporting and connecting with our fellow Jaguars!

If you need to make a correction to your listing, please email alumni@augusta.edu

Note: Listings on this page do not represent an endorsement by the Alumni Association, nor will any financial support be provided by the Alumni Association. All businesses and listings are subject to review and posted at the discretion of the Alumni Association.

Register Your Business here!

4P Studios Art Gallery, Custom Framing, & Art School

4P Studios is an art gallery located in Martinez, GA with two satellite galleries in downtown Augusta, GA. Our main Martinez location is home to a custom frame shop - where we offer quality service and competitive pricing for all of your custom framing needs - and our teaching facility - where we offer private lessons, group classes, and workshops in painting, photography, pottery, printmaking (our 4 P's) & MORE!

  • 3927 Roberts Road, Martines, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)267-6724

Regina Brejda

BFA, 2012

Ambassadors Community Org., Inc. (ACO)

ACO is a 501c3 non-profit that began in 2003 to provide enriching programs that help stand in the gap between Augusta’s disadvantaged and undeserved children, teenagers, their families and the relentless downward spiral of poverty. All programs are facilitated by an Executive Director who is a Certified Educator that is passionate and compassionate about empowering, yet, not enabling our youth. The possibilities are endless!

  • 4051 Madison Lane, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
  • (706)469-0238

Marilyn G, Bailey

EdS, 2014

Augusta Counseling Professionals

Mental health counseling and psychological testing services in Evans, GA

  • 601 N Belair Square, Suite 3 & 5, Evans, GA 30809, United States
  • (706)833-0780

Cassidy Thigpen

MS, Psychology

Avenus Notary, Tax & Virtual Services

Notarized various types of documents, Loan Signing Agent, Seasonal Tax Preparation, and Virtual/Administrative Services: type documents, resumes, mail, courier.

  • 4115 Columbia Rd, STE 5, PMB 171, Martinez, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)772-0452

Venus Jackson

BA, 2012

B-Flex America

Import and wholesale distribution of heat transfer vinyl

  • 468 Columbia Industrial Blvd, Evans, GA 30809, United States
  • (866)440-2359

Eric Calasanzio

BBA, 2020

Blue Ribbon Awards and Gifts

We provide beautiful awards and personalized gifts to honor those special people in your life! We also produce custom apparel for your business, school or team. Our services include laser engraving, UV full color printing, embroidery, direct to garment, sand carving, fiber lasering and more!

  • 4115 Columbia Rd, Suite 15, Augusta, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)993-3193

Jack & Andrea Highsmith

Jack: BBA, 1989; Andrea: BA, 1992

BlueJay Transcripts

Medical, legal transcription. Court reporting. Social media.

Janie Scott

BBA, 2004

Candles off Campbellton

Locally made in North Augusta, South Carolina phthalate free soy candles, wax melts, and room sprays. Simple, yet elegant designs paired with complex and captivating fragrances.

Laura Hubbard

MBA 2006 & MPA 2021

Caspian Monarque

If you have just stumbled across Caspian Monarque, then let us reveal to you a little about our story. We are one of only a privileged handful of companies to have access to the ancient and mysterious waters of the Caspian sea. A veritable paradise for caviar connoisseurs across the globe. If you want to buy caviar, please go to our site. We are happy to serve Alumni.

  • 2000 Avenue of the Stars #309, Los Angeles, CA 900067, United States
  • (213)536-4698

Melinda Lee

BA, 2000

Century 21 Magnolia

Real Estate brokerage specializing in Residential and Commercial sales & property management

  • 432 S. Belair Road, Augusta, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)860-0000

Noah McBride

BBA, 2020

Compassionate Home Care Services

Skilled Nursing, Companion/Sitter services and Personal Care services including bathing, toileting, feeding, light meal preparation and light housekeeping right at the client's home.

  • 227 South Belair Rd, Martinez, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)650-6613

Olusegun Adeleke

BSN, 2001

Costa Rica Global Learning Programs

Costa Rica Global Learning Programs designed customized academic programs and internships in Costa Rica for visitors from outside universities and colleges. We also organize programs for Costa Ricans outside of Costa Rica.

Alexis Wren

MAT, 2014

Countersync

Countertops and Showers. We fabricate and install Solid Surface Kitchens, Showers, Vanities, Outdoor Kitchens, Tabletops, etc. We can turn your dream into a reality. No Mold, No Mildew, No Grout, No Seams. Winner of Best Countertops in the CSRA as well as Best Kitchen and Bath Re-modeler in the CSRA. Locally owned. Countersync. Hand crafted the hard way. Stop by our Showroom right off of Riverwatch Parkway and see what we have to offer. We live, work, and play here. If there is a problem, we'll make it right.

  • 2014 Westside Ct., Augusta, GA 30909, United States
  • (706)828-7544

Bill Phillips

MBA 1986

Creative Purpose

Create and sell items that aim to help inspire, spread religious awareness and positively motivate others! We are dedicated to uplifting others through her CREATIVE handmade creations! #Tshirts #Tumblers #Tots

Victoria Dickason

BS, 2016

CSRA Psychological Services

Mental Health Counseling for children, adolescents, and adults

  • 125 Commercial Blvd PO Box 204301, Martinez, GA 30917, United States
  • (706)814-6429

Elizabeth Edwards

MS, 2012

D&M Graphics

Specializing in Screen Printing, Embroidery and Promotional products since 1990.

Michael Parish

BBA, 1997

Est. Fourteen Forty-One, LLC

Est. Fourteen Forty-One, LLC. is an event planning and publishing consultation company where a mother and daughter, both Augusta University alumni, are partnering in business to develop our brand. Est. Fourteen Forty-One, LLC. is an umbrella consultation company that creates cohesive strategy plans enabling our clients to: Publish, Plan, and Promote their passion project(s). Est. Fourteen Forty-one, LLC. acts as a liaIson between creatives and vendors to maximize on the impact of content expansion and brand elevation for a successful project delivery. Elizabeth and Cori Brown co-founded Est.Fourteen Forty-One after over 8 years of collaboration together and combined experiences in over 15 various service industries. As an extension of Est. Fourteen Forty-One, Eventcible (DBA) is a philanthropy initiative that facilitates gatherings in marginalized areas to further advance communities.

  • Augusta, GA 30909, United States

Cori Brown

BIST, 2022 & MBA, 2024

Eva and Mae Inc, LLC

We're a small black-owned business that makes handmade affordable clothes for the whole family. We offer sizes NB to an Adult 28. It has never been easier to style your whole family in unique and custom designs for a fraction of the cost. Have a pattern that you want made into a shirt, lounge set, etc? We offer customs so you can choose your print and style. Our mission is to help you celebrate life's special moments.

Eyana Thomas

BS, 2021

First Response Safety Training

First Response Safety Training provides CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, BLS, and Bloodborne Pathogens training to clients across Georgia and South Carolina with dedicated Augusta Instructors. Our training is relevant, informative, fun, and affordable. We started in 2000 and have been serving Augusta since the beginning. With our over 24 years of experience, we know how to make the training effective for any group or industry we teach. However, we primarily serve child care, senior living, and schools with special curriculum for each industry.Our trainings are held on site at your facility or online via our online blended training options. All of our training options fully meet regulations set in place by the state of Georgia and Bright From The Start.

  • 2030 Buford Hwy. , #436, Buford, GA 30515, United States
  • (770) 945-6837

Kelly Enser

BS, 1987

Foxsilong Studio

Please enjoy a showcase of my artwork, digital photography, traditional fine art, or my creative writing and personal blogs. Contact me if you are in need of an graphic designer, portraiture artist, photographer, or writer. I offer commissioned work private entities and donation for non-profit organizations.

  • Augusta, GA United States

Si-Long Chen

BA, 2013

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency (GA) is a collective of artists, farmers, hobby growers, and community leaders; developing creative collaborations to build infrastructure in South Richmond County, Georgia.

  • 2175 McElmurray Rd., Hephzibah, GA 30815, United States
  • (762) 233-5299

Karen Gordon

BA, 2009

Hale Dentistry

General dental practice focusing on comprehensive, oral-systemic connection.

Alice Hale

DMD, 2007

Healthy Hair Solutions Corp

Helping men and women experiencing alopecia find the answers to their hair loss through organic solutions.

  • 1810 Wylds Rd, Suite D, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
  • (706)909-3223

Amber McCray

BSK, 2015

Hometown Sports

Custom team, school and business/corporate apparel. We offer embroidery, screen printing and heat press vinyl services in house. Nokona and Mizuno team dealer. Normal production is 5-7 business days, with rush services available.

  • 4115 Columbia Road, Suite 15, Martinez, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)651-8777

Jack Highsmith

BBA, 1990

Insurance Services of Augusta

Independent Insurance Agency dating to 1917. Agency specializes in Commercial Insurance Accounts and preferred personal insurance policies.

  • 5 George C Wilson Ct, AUGUSTA, GA 30909, United States
  • (706)738-0411

David Goodbread

BA, 1975

International Formal Wear

Men’s Formal Wear Rental and Sales

  • 3461 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
  • (706)736-6800

Henry Ingram

BBM, 1973

JAN-PRO Franchise Development of NE Georgia-Aiken

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting provides industry leading commercial cleaning services supported by JAN-PRO Franchise Development who provides business support on behalf of the franchisee.

  • 105 Rossmore Place, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
  • (706)447-8658

Connor Waldron

BBA, 2018

John G Parish CPA

Tax and business accounting

  • 5337 Aspen Laurel drive, Evans, GA 30809, United States
  • (706) 863-2227

John Parish

BBA

KnowledgeConnex

KnowledgeConnex provides technology services to over 85 healthcare professional associations to include state chapters of the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Healthcare Financial Management Association, American Health Information Management Association and more. We provide numerous conference solutions to include abstract submission, attendee registration, and CME management. We can also assist in social media, website, email marketing, and membership management. Visit elearningconnex.com to see how associations are offering virtual education!

Andrea Koppelmann

HIM, 1993

Lady K Travels

Travel agency servicing international and Caribbean Travel packages our speciality is groups, celebration amd conference trips on land and at sea.

Karen Banks

BSN, 2003

Lifestyle Financial Services

Christian financial planning and Biblically responsible investing.

  • 129 Wood Creek Dr. , Martinez, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)432-8294

Gerald House

BA, History

Little Guide

Little Guide is an Augusta based publisher offering effective advertising to local businesses at affordable prices. We tell the story of the business owner to build understanding and engender empathy and loyalty from local consumers. We tell this story via a beautiful print guide, a website write-up that links to our clients website, social media promotion and through video production and promotion. Little Guide currently publishes guides in Augusta, Macon and Columbia, South Carolina. We are seeking to grow to 50 markets over the next 10 years. Our mission is to engage our community in a buy local culture. Our vision is to be Americas favorite local guide.

Stuart Rayburn

BA, 1995

LOOP

Loop Recruiting is a professional staffing and recruiting company based out of Augusta, Georgia and Spartanburg, South Carolina. Founded in 2015, Loop capitalized on an emerging dynamic in its local market. Demand for a reliable, skills-based workforce coincided with an upsurge in local economic development, resulting in the need for Augusta’s first and only technology driven talent solution provider. Over the past nine years, Loop has built out its own internal recruiting staff and infrastructure with a geographically broad and diverse client base in mind. In 2021, Loop opened its Spartanburg Headquarters in order to meet the needs of the growing and dynamic market in the Upstate of South Carolina. Together, working out of both Augusta and Spartanburg, Loop has served a broad array of large, mid-sized, and emerging companies, filling positions across the United States, in addition to serving a number of civic and non-profit organizations locally. We engage technology vendors and industry-leading software solutions with the singular motivation to increase the talent available to our clients and optimize their hiring processes.

  • 972 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901, United States
  • (706)432-1004

Jason Kennedy

MBA, 2011

Mattison R, Verdery CPA, P.C.

Full service public accounting firm including business and personal tax preparation, bookkeeping, payrolls and audits. Specialist in small business advisory. More than thirty years servicing the needs of Augusta and the CSRA.

  • 3540 Wheeler Rd, Suite 207, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
  • (706)733-1258

Mattison Verdery

BBA 1983

McAdams Law Firm, LLC

A boutique law firm focusing on Probate, Probate Disputes, and Estate Planning.

Isaac McAdams

BA, 2008

Mike Ingham State Farm

Insurance and Financial Services

Mike Ingham

BA, 2009

New Mercy Behavioral Health, LLC

New Mercy Behavioral Health, LLC specialize in implementing evidence based practices to treat a myriad of mental health disorders. Some of the most common mental health disorders we provide treatment for are depression, anxiety, bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our client's specific mental health needs and their desired mental health outcome is the driving force behind New Mercy Behavioral Health, LLC. Trained staff will work one-on-one with each client to develop a customized individual treatment plan. At New Mercy Behavioral Health respecting our client's values, cultural traditions, socioeconomic conditions and their preferences is a top priority. We strive to cultivate a tranquil, safe and professional environment for mental healing. Therapists are competent, experienced and professional.

  • 207 Hudson Trace, Suite 211, Augusta, GA 30907, United States
  • (877)734-6348

Demorise Barnes

BA, 2008

Penciled In Resume Writing & Career Services LLC

Penciled IN provides tailored resume writing and cover letter writing, structured mock interview sessions, training programs, and various career services to college students, recent college graduates, early-career, and mid-career job seekers. We are 100% virtual and our specialization areas include higher education and federal government application packages. Also personal coaching and mentoring packages available for college students.

  • 524 South Houston Lake Road, B-300, Warner Robins, GA 31088, United States
  • (478)338-1572

Tosha Wilson-Davis

BA, 2004

PFA Engineering, Inc.

Consulting engineering business specializing in the design of mechanical systems for the built environment.

  • 1201 Broad St., Suite 3A, Augusta, GA 30901, United States
  • (706)722-3959

J. Martin Ford

MBA 1988

Plexus Health and Wellness

I provide a holistic approach to Blood Sugar Balance, Inflammation, and Gut Health Issues. The goal is to increase immunity and improve body chemistry for optimal heath, happiness, weight loss, and increased energy. I also provide coaching to continue this as a career to help others.

Heather McInnis

Occupational Therapy

Porcelain Art School, LLC

School for kiln fired art students and teachers internationally. Featuring old world styles in overglaze painting. Meissen, Dresden, Sevres, portraits and landscapes on canvas and porcelain. Highfire and wheel classes also available. Three dedicated studios overlooking forest and pond views.

  • 2869 Old Highway 1, Hephzibah, GA 30815, United States
  • (706)495-6724

Suzanne Painter

BS, 1973

Powell & Associates, Inc

Providing Real Estate Services For The Entire CSRA! We represent buyers and sellers, offer real estate consulting and work with investors. We are licensed in both Georgia & South Carolina and enjoy serving our clients on both sides of the river .

  • 418 Milledge Rd, Augusta, GA 30904, United States
  • (706)717-1281

Nancy Powell

BA, 2013

Price Consulting, Inc

Custom IT software development, solutions and consulting. I develop innovative enterprise IT solutions for companies most challenging business requirements. Trusted computer systems solutions specialist with extensive experience ranging from Startups to Fortune 500 companies specializing in Java Full Stack/RESTful technologies.

  • 2237 Echo Hills Circle, Atlanta, GA 30345, United States

David Price

BS, 1986

Reclaiming Counseling

Outpatient practice providing individual counseling/psychotherapy to adults and teens (ages 15 and older) struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, perfectionism, people pleasing, and related concerns.

  • 8735 Dunwoody Pl., St. R, Atlanta, GA 30350, United States
  • (470) 592-9277

Allison Stallworth

MS, 2021

Reeves Realty and Investments

Residential, land, and commercial Real Estate sales/property management

  • 315 N. Louisville Street, Harlem, GA 30814, United States
  • (706)449-8254

Rodney Reeves

BA, 2012

Richardson Professional Solutions

Providing back office solutions for small businesses so they can focus on what matters most! I strive to help other small business owners who have tasks/projects they need outsourced. Examples are email or calendar management, setting up or running their social media channel(s), building a custom website, helping with a big project, or planning a company event. I want them to be successful and have time for other things like growing their business, traveling, volunteering, or furthering their education. I want to help them advance their business by providing back office solutions!

  • 607 Ronald Reagan Drive #729, Evans, GA 30809, United States
  • (706)426-1773

Amy Richardson

BBA, 2016 & MBA, 2017

Rodney A. Quesenberry, PC

Attorney at Law

  • 601 North Belair Square, Suite 10, Evans, GA 30809, United States
  • (706)823-7000

Rodney Quesenberry

BA, 1998

Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental

Kayak Canoe Paddle board and Bike Rental at the Headgates of the Augusta Canal inside Savannah Rapids Park

  • 7 Savannah Rapids Trail, Martinez, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)832-5323

Steve Wright

BS, Biology

Seint Natural Glitter & Shine by Joanna

Bringing Seint Beauty's revolutionary IIID concept of customized make-up compacts to ALL! After an in-depth analysis of your skin type, tone, and features, you are provided with a complimentary custom color match and personalized assistance with building your perfect compact. Seint is for all ages, skin tones, and skin types. Get that gorgeous Glow that you have always wanted!

  • 2024 Warren Ct, North Augusta, SC 29860, United States
  • (803) 921-9600

Joanna Butler-Whitaker

BFA, 1998

SensiPlay Pediatric Therapy

Private practice serving pediatrics by providing Occupational Pediatric Therapy

Latoya Harvey ( Lanier-Ellis)

BS, 2003

Shelley Morris - Suitcase & a Dream Travel

Full service travel agency

Shelley Morris

BBA, 1993

Spotlight Photography and Photobooth

We offer professional photography and photobooth services to create amazing memories and gifts!

Asian Brown

BS, 2016

State Farm Chris Douse Agency

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

  • 2100 Central Avenue Suite D4, Augusta, GA 30904, United States
  • (706)922-7283

Christopher Douse

BBA, 2004

Ted O Oellerich DMD LLC Family Dentistry

General Dentistry in Hephzibah Ga

  • 2357 GA Hwy 88, Hephzibah, GA 30815, United States
  • (706)592-9551

Ted Oellerich

BBA, 83 & DMD, 89

The Bicycle Peddler

The Bicycle Peddler sells, services and rents bicycles and is located in the lower of the Mill House at the Savannah Rapids Park.

  • 8 Savannah Rapids Trl., Martinez, GA 30907, United States
  • (706) 373-4519

Leslie Wright (Neelands)

BA, 1982, MA, 2000

Tidwell & Hilburn Insurance

Independent Insurance Agency focused on property and casualty insurance including commercial and personal insurance.

  • 5082 Forsyth Rd Ste C, Macon, GA 31210, United States
  • (478)743-9318

Coleman Tidwell

BA, 1993

Tiffany Empowers, LLC

Mental Health Counseling and Consulting.

Tiffany Hodge

BA, 2010

Twin Willows Medical and Dental Center

We are a comprehensive Dental and Medical clinic - working together for the health and happiness of our patients.

  • 1 Hickman Street, Graniteville, SC 29829, United States
  • (803)392-7092

Christy Sikes

DMD, 2010 & BS, 2003

Vietnam Convoy Trucker book

The book is the autobiographical true story of my truck driving experience in the Vietnam War. 150 Augustans shared the story with me as we were Army Reservists mobilized in 1968 and sent to spend nearly a year driving the mostly dirt roads in southern South Vietnam. The book is 201 pages with 90 photos taken by my 319th Transportation Company members and myself. It sells on the internet, book stores and signed copies from my home.

  • 301 Manchester Court, Grovetown, GA 30813, United States
  • (706)863-0697

William E. (Bill) Patterson

BBA, 1978

Visual Medicine

Medical Illustrator and communications consultant specializing in advertising, marketing and public relations for the medical device and high technology industries.

Ron Brandon

MS, 1971

Vivify Fitness & Nutrition, LLC

Vivify Fitness & Nutrition serves as a private one-on-one or semi-private fitness training studio for the CSRA. At Vivify Fitness & Nutrition we strive to help our clients achieve their goals by implementing sustainable exercises and nutritional guidelines that meet you where you are. After years of experience, formal education and studying evidence-based fitness and nutrition concepts we understand that meeting your goals and creating lasting change depends on the team work between you and your coach.

  • 4471 Columbia Road, Ste. C-1, Martinez, GA 30907, United States
  • (706)804-8146

Ana Anderson

BSK, 2017 & MSK, 2022

West Real Estate Associates

Listing and marketing all types of real estate

  • 502 N. Crawford Street, Thomasville, GA 31792, United States
  • (229)226-2657

Don West

AA, 1962

WOW Promotions Group, LLC

Promotional marketing business specializing in printing your logo and message on a large variety of products and apparel. A few selections are Banners, Signs, drinkware, writing instruments, tees, embroidered apparel, desk accessories, technology accessories, reward and recognition items, awards, personal safety items, convention products (table skirts, displays, backdrop banners, retractable table and floor banners) and so much more! Call or email for a free quote. Check out our website at www.wowpromos.com.

Kathryn D'Antignac

BBA, 1983

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