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Getting to know: Doug Baird

By Kayla Oliver

BPC Marketing staff writer

Doug Baird

Name: Doug Baird

Job Title/Department: Vice President for College Advancement

BPC center/campus: Mount Vernon

Years Employed at Brewton-Parker: Since October 1, 2007

Age: 39  

Hometown: Vidalia

Family Info: Wife, Maranda, and four children: James, Anna, Helen, and Hughston.

Any pets? “I have an English bulldog named Bubba-Grit. Now that’s a true Southern name.”

Campus involvement: “I oversee the Development Office, Office of Alumni Relations, Annual Funding and Athletics.

Favorite Restaurant/Food: “I like a Cowboy rib eye cooked medium rare.”

Ideal or Dream Vacation: “A road trip with my family in an RV discovering the unique aspects of the history of the U.S.”

Favorite Singer/ Group: “Casting Crowns”

Favorite Current TV show:  “Lost” and “24”

Current Vehicle: Chevy Suburban

Dream Vehicle: “I’d love to own a Ferrari.”

Hidden Talent: “I’m a people person.”

Favorite Movie: “I don’t necessarily have a favorite movie. My favorite movies are inspiring true stories.”  

Favorite Book:  “My favorite book is ‘The Hobbit’ because it’s the first book I ever read. However, I am currently reading ‘Made to Stick’.”

Favorite part of working at BPC: “Now that I am reaching 40, I am looking back on my time in high school and college and truly appreciating the value of education and the sacrifices my teachers and professors made. I am realizing that there needs to be higher education when you graduate from high school followed by additional higher education when you reach 40.”

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