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.

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, academic programs, or the Summer Transition Program (STP). 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 recent graduate of 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 four years in the Corps of Cadets and was able to attend Basic Training as an Infantryman, Airborne School, and Air Assault School as a Cadet. 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 at the Cadet Recruiting Center.

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

Christopher Berninger
First Lieutenant, US Army Reserve

Recruiting Operations Officer

I graduated from North Georgia College & State University in 2008 and accepted a Commission in the U.S. Army Reserve. I'm the Recruiting Operations Officer for North Georgia and I am located at the Cadet Recruitment Center. I am also serving in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Platoon Leader and Postal Paratrooper with the 461st Human Resources Company based out of Decatur, Georgia. My military awards and decorations include: the Airborne Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and an F5 Skill Identifier. I have a wonderful wife, Elyse Berninger, a son, Zachery, and a daughter, Sarah Ellen.

Please feel free to contact me with questions regarding the Corps of Cadets, JLEAD, and Army ROTC scholarship opportunities. I can be reached at (706) 864-1884 or by emailing cjberninger@northgeoriga.edu.

Sean Allen
Master Sergeant, US Army (Retired)
Recruiting Operations Officer

I retired from the US Army after 20 highly successful years as a Human Resources Manager. I have served at every echelon in the Army to include various specialized units such as Stryker Infantry, Airborne Infantry, Combat Engineers, Field Artillery and support units. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Management from National Louis University; I am also working towards a Masters Degree in Public Administration. My military awards and decorations include: 4 awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, 6 awards of the Army Commendation Medal, 4 awards of the Army Achievement Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Combat Actions Badge, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, the Airborne Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Army Gold Recruiter Badge with 3 Sapphires. I am also a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara. I am married to the former Karen Silvera, and I have 2 children, Shaun and Jordan.

Please feel free to contact me with questions regarding Army ROTC Scholarships, JLEAD, Nurse Scholarships, and the Marksmanship Team. I can be reached at (706) 864-1599 or by emailing srallen@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.