Tullis Beasley (Delta Rho–Valdosta State ’09) has been named the inaugural recipient of the Synergy 2030 Impact Award, recognizing his leadership in shaping the future of workforce development across South Georgia.
Presented during the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Annual Awards Banquet, the honor highlights individuals who exemplify the core values of community, unity, and progress. For Beasley, those principles have translated into tangible action, most notably through his role in advancing the WIN (Workforce Innovation Network) Regional College and Career Academy.
Beasley, who serves as board chair of the WIN Academy and a senior vice president and market leader in commercial banking for Bank OZK, has been a driving force behind the academy’s development. The initiative is a cornerstone of the broader Synergy 2030 strategy, which is aimed at strengthening the regional workforce and expanding economic opportunity.
“Tullis has been instrumental in turning vision into reality,” said OVL Chair Clinton Beeland during the presentation. “His leadership reflects what Synergy 2030 is all about: building partnerships, creating opportunity, and moving our region forward.”
Under Beasley’s guidance, the WIN Regional College and Career Academy has emerged as a multi-county effort designed to connect education directly with industry needs. Serving students from Valdosta City Schools and several surrounding counties, the academy will provide hands-on training, industry exposure, and clear career pathways in high-demand fields.
For Beasley, the mission is personal as much as it is strategic.
“This work is about creating real opportunities for students,” he said. “We want young people to graduate with the skills, confidence, and experience needed to build meaningful careers right here in South Georgia.”
Set to launch in August 2026, the academy will offer specialized pathways in healthcare and hospitality, allowing students to earn technical certifications while still in high school. The model reflects a growing emphasis on aligning education with workforce demands, a priority Beasley has consistently championed.
Colleagues and community leaders say the recognition is well deserved, pointing to Beasley’s ability to bring together educators, business leaders, and policymakers around a shared vision.
As the Synergy 2030 initiative continues to take shape, Beasley’s work stands as an early example of its potential impact, not just in planning, but in execution.
“This is about long-term transformation,” Beasley said. “If we do this right, we’re not just preparing students for jobs, we’re strengthening our entire community for generations.”
Beasley previously served as the alumnus advisor of Delta Rho chapter. Tullis began his career working at the National Administrative Office as an Associate Director for Chapter Services from 2014 to 2016, and then as Director of Leadership Education from 2016 to 2020.
