Photo of a table displaying the 2025 Alumni Awards at Presbyterian College.

Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards

True Blue ReCoGnition

Each year during Homecoming, the Presbyterian College Alumni Association proudly honors exceptional alumni whose achievements and dedication embody the spirit of PC. These individuals are celebrated for their professional accomplishments, service to others, and unwavering commitment to the Blue Hose community.

Behind the Awards

Honors longtime Alumni Relations administrative assistant Mrs. Mary F. Lehman and recognizes an alumnus or alumna with outstanding meritorious service rendered to Presbyterian College and the Alumni Association.

Recognizes an alumnus or alumna 38 years of age or younger who demonstrates early competence within the chosen field of endeavor and exhibits exceptional promise of future achievement.

Recognizes those who did not attend PC, but who have always treated PC like their alma mater and have brought honor to the College.

Recognizes an alumnus or alumna who exemplifies the College’s motto, While we live, we serve.

Honors longtime beloved faculty member Tom Stallworth, PC class of 1955, and recognizes a PC alumnus or alumna who embodies the best characteristics of Thomas Aurelius Stallworth’s Christian leadership, strong, bold character, integrity, moral courage & values, and who demonstrates the true meaning of neighbor and friend.

Recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of an alumnus or alumna in his/her chosen profession, which reflect honor upon the College.

True Blue, Through and Through 2025 Award Recipients

Dr. Jada Suber ’15 - Outstanding Young Alumna Award Recipient Isaiah Lynn ’15 - Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Recipient Dr. Kathryn Hix '00 - Mary H. Lehman Service Award Recipient Matt Navarro '99 - The Gold P Award Recipient Jessica Jetton '99 - Dum Vivimus Servimus Award Recipient Libby and Steve Crowe '73 - Mike Turner Award Recipients Susan Tallman - Honorary Alumna Award Recipient The Rev. Robert Brozina '83 - Thomas Aurelius Stallworth '55 Award Recipient David Phenix '85 - Bob Waters Award Recipient

True Blue, Through and Through 2025 Award Recipients

Dr. Jada Suber ’15

A Laurens County native, Dr. Suber graduated cum laude from PC with a degree in Chemistry and minor in Creative Writing. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from UNC–Chapel Hill and is now a postdoctoral research fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. From exploring mast cell mechanisms to presenting globally, Dr. Suber is making significant contributions to immunology while staying true to her Blue Hose roots.

Isaiah Lynn ’15

Isaiah is a proud Blue Hose and former PC football player and has built an impressive career at the intersection of sports and business. He began his professional journey at Cintas and then co-founded Teammates. The company has grown from an athlete management company into a real estate investment and development firm. Teammates is focused on creating impact in communities connected to its athlete partners and is reshaping the way athletes build lasting value off the field.

Dr. Kathryn Hix ’00

With over 15 years in higher education, Kathryn has dedicated her career to teaching and leadership. A former English professor and 2018 Cowan Award recipient, she now works in faculty development at USC School of Medicine-Greenville. Beyond academia, she serves on multiple boards including SC Children’s Theatre, Moms Demand Action, and the Episcopal Diocese of Upper SC. Her commitment to education, service, and advocacy reflects the best of the PC spirit.

Matt Navarro ’99

As Global President and CEO of PMI WW Brands, Matt leads Stanley 1913, driving record growth through innovative strategy and global partnerships. His career is defined by building high-performing teams, with past executive roles at Amer Sports and proven success in brand development. Beyond business, Matt serves his Park City, Utah community as a coach, mentor, and volunteer. He lives there with his wife and three sons.

Jessica Jetton ’99

For over 27 years, Jessica has lived PC’s motto “While we live, we serve” through education, global ministry, and nonprofit leadership. She taught for 15 years, supported AIDS ministry in East Africa for nearly a decade, and now serves as Director of Donor Engagement at Help the Persecuted. Through nearly 10 years on the Alumni Board—including five years in leadership—Jessica has strengthened PC connections while embodying the college’s mission through service locally and globally.

Libby and Steve Crowe ’73

Married in 1976, Steve and Libby have built a life centered on family, faith, and community in upstate South Carolina. They’ve raised two children and are proud grandparents to six grandchildren. Libby taught before becoming “Grandmama Libby.” Steve had a distinguished 41-year career with Swagelok Company in leadership roles and now serves as Dealer Principal of Foothills Motorsports, one of the South’s largest power-sports dealerships.

Susan Tallman

For over 29 years, Susan has called Clinton home, pouring her energy into family and community. A real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway and co-founder of M. Judson Booksellers, she serves tirelessly on health boards, church ministries, and local organizations. A two-time breast cancer survivor and inspirational speaker, Susan received the 2018 Martha Ann Green Service Award. With PC always close to her heart—especially as mom to Brooke Tallman ’21—Susan embodies the Blue Hose spirit.

The Rev. Robert Brozina ’83

Robert is “True Blue” in every sense of the phrase. He loves PC and is loyal in the giving of his time, talent and treasure not only to the college but to many service organizations and charities. He served several years as the Chaplain for the Presbyterian Communities in Clinton, SC. Rev. Robert Brozina has served as Pastor of Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church since the spring of 2018.

David Phenix ’85

David Phenix grew up in Atlanta and was a 3-sport letterman at Lakeside High School, later inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame. He graduated from PC in 1985 with a Business Management degree and lettered three years in football. After leading sales at Label America, David transitioned to education, teaching and coaching for 25 years at multiple Georgia high schools. He lives in Loganville with his wife Leesa of 28 years and is father to three children and grandfather to two.

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