Keith P. Antonia
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Retired)
Director of Cadet Admissions

I began working for North Georgia after retiring from 20 years of service in the US Army as an infantry officer. My Army assignments included nearly 19 years of hazardous duty in various Airborne and Ranger units. My last assignment in the Army was the commander of the Mountain Phase of the US Army Ranger School in Dahlonega, Georgia. I was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame in 2009.  See video.  I also serve as the Honorary Colonel of the Ranger Training Brigade.

I am a 1981 graduate of the Army ROTC program at the University of Connecticut, and I have a Masters Degree from the Naval War College. My job is to recruit young men and women who are scholar/athlete/leaders into the Corps of Cadets - The Boar's Head Brigade.

Please feel free to contact me with questions regarding Leadership Scholarships, academic programs, the Corps of Cadets, and/or the Georgia Military Scholarship. I can be reached at 706-867-2712 or by emailing kantonia@northgeorgia.edu. Thanks! Good luck in your college search.

Mrs. Chris Rodriguez-Smith
Associate Director of Cadet Admissions

I am a second-generation graduate of North Georgia College & State University. I graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. As a daughter of a retired Army officer, I have had the pleasure of traveling and living in many different parts of the world. I am married to Brian Smith, also a graduate of North Georgia College & State University.

Please feel free to contact me with questions regarding Cadet admissions requirements or academic programs. I can be reached at 706-867-2924 or by emailing chrisrs@northgeorgia.edu. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

Nathan P. Turk
Second Lieutenant, Georgia Army National Guard
Assistant Director of Cadet Admissions

I am a 2010 Distinguished Military Graduate from North Georgia College & State University and commissioned into the Georgia Army National Guard as an Infantry Officer. As a Georgia Military Scholarship recipient, I had a great experience in the Corps of Cadets and served in multiple leadership positions, both in the Corps and on campus. I am currently working for Cadet Admissions as the Assistant Director for Operations and Finance. As the Assistant Director, I am responsible for the day to day operations in the Cadet Admissions Office.

I currently serve as an Infantry Platoon Leader in the Georgia Army National Guard; I am also a graduate of the U.S. Army's Ranger School, Airborne School, and Air Assault School.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have regarding the Corps of Cadets, the Georgia Army National Guard, National Leadership Challenge, the Cadet Overnight Visitation Experience, scheduling a visit, or any general information questions about being a Cadet at North Georgia. I can be reached at (706) 867-2804 or by emailing npturk@northgeorgia.edu.

God Bless America.

Bob Sayle
Captain, Army National Guard
Recruiting Operations Officer

I’ve been working here at NGCSU since December 2010 and love living in the Dahlonega area. I graduated from Mississippi State University as an Agricultural Economics major and completed ROTC training there. Now, I'm the Recruiting Operations Officer for North Georgia and I'm located at the Cadet Admissions Office. If you would like to know more about becoming an officer in the U.S. Army, the ROTC program here at North Georgia College, scholarships available, contracting as a Cadet, or JLEAD please call me anytime. Helping you is what I get paid to do.  

 Some things I’ve enjoyed doing in my 12 year military career include Airborne School, Cadet Troop Leading Training for one month in Germany, being an Armor officer and tank platoon leader, serving as an agricultural development officer in Iraq, returning to LDAC as a Platoon TAC Officer in 2011 (I was a Cadet myself the last time I went), and more. I also am an adviser for Delta Company in the Corps of Cadets. You may contact me at (706) 864-1884 or rpsayle@northgeorgia.edu.

Mervin Watford
Sergeant First Class
Army Reserve Liaison 

I'm the Army Reserve Liaison at North Georgia.  I've been in the US Army Recruiting Command for the past 6 years. During this period, I was assigned to the Crown Heights Recruiting Station in Brooklyn, New York and the Woodstock Recruiting Station in Woodstock, Georgia.  Prior to serving in Recruiting Command, I was a member of the 450th Ordinance Company (ammunition storage and handling) in Aiken, South Carolina and served as (91B) wheel vehicle mechanic and (89B) ammunition specialist. My military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Serve Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, four Army Achievement Medals, four Good Conduct Medals, and the Glenn E. Morales Award of Excellence. I look forward to working with you in the future on your future! Call me at (706)864-1692 or email me at mfwatford@northgeorgia.edu with any questions about the Army Reserve at North Georgia.

Madison Bips
Second Lieutenant, Georgia Army National Guard
Assistant Recruiting Operations Officer

I am a 2010 graduate of North Georgia College & State University. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Leadership. I commissioned into the Georgia Army National Guard where I serve as a Platoon Leader in the 179th Military Police Company. I am currently working for Cadet Admissions as the Assistant Recruiting Operations Officer. I am responsible for conducting ROTC scholarship interviews, high school visits, and recruiting events for the Corps of Cadets.

 Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding ROTC scholarships or the Corps of Cadets. I can be reached at 706-864-1599 or by emailing mcbips@northgeorgia.edu

 Go Dawgs!