David Goodwin, Arts & Sciences, 2003, joined the office of Alumni Programs at Samford in November 2006, as director of alumni programs. David is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and member of a true Samford Family: his wife Janet, his parents, his sister, his brother in law and brother in laws parents and his mother in law are all Samford alums and hopefully, one day in 20 years, his daughter will join them. David serves as advisor to the junior and senior class officers, as well as the Samford Ambassadors. David works with all alums for events around the country, as well as primary coordination for Samford Homecoming. David initiated the Samford Young Alumni Boards now hosted in Birmingham, Atlanta and Nashville. David shares leadership of Alumni Association volunteers with other staff to support initiatives to support the Samford experience.

Molly McGuire, School of Education, 2010, joined the Office of Alumni Programs staff in September 2012 as the Associate Director of Alumni Programs. A Newburgh, Indiana native, Molly graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Upon graduating, she worked within the Admission Office at Samford, gaining experience in higher education by serving as an Admission Counselor and Coordinator of Orientation and Special Programs. Within her current role, she manages and oversees logistics related to both on and off campus events, communications, student development and special programs. She also helps to coordinate Homecoming details alongside other Alumni Office staff.

Elizabeth Gettys, a native of Alexander City, Alabama, joined the Office of Alumni Programs in October 2012 as the Assistant Director of Alumni Programs. A 2012 Samford graduate, she received a Bachelors in Science in Business Administration, focusing her studies in the field of economics and social entrepreneurship. She gained experience in alumni relations as an undergraduate through her service as a Samford Ambassador, serving one year as president. As a student, her service and dedication for Samford was recognized by the university through awarding her the Outstanding Service Award that is given to one graduating senior. As Assistant Director, she coordinates and trains alumnivolunteers and manages logistics related to local and regional church conferences. In addition, she is working alongside other Alumni Office staff to build regional alumni chapters.