His prior industry experience includes three+ years as a bank EDP auditor and four years practicing in public accounting as an external auditor.

Carter holds a BBA degree in accounting from Georgia State and a data processing degree from Lanier Technical College. He completed the Certified Public Accounting Exam in 1983 with the State of Georgia.

Carter and his wife have two children and reside in Cumming. In his spare time, Carter enjoys traveling through the north Georgia mountains, taking pictures, and recording video sound bites from natives and transplants enjoying the area.

Carter supports the United Way and Relay for Life programs at Gwinnett Tech and attends Cumming Baptist Church.

Lanny Nelms joined Gwinnett Tech in 1987 as accounting instructor.

"The accounting program at Gwinnett Tech is a combination of theory, technology and hands-on application that prepares a student to enter the job market as a staff accountant," Nelms explains.

Before joining Gwinnett Tech, Nelms owned a golf component supply company, and worked for an Atlanta-based convenience store company and an Atlanta-based commercial development company. He was also an internal auditor for the American Security Insurance company.

Nelms holds an MPA in accounting and a BBA in finance from Georgia State University, and is an Accredited Business Accountant.

Nelms and his wife have two children and reside in Lilburn. In his spare time, Nelms enjoys jogging and tennis. Nelms supports various charities through his church.

Michael Palma joined Gwinnett Tech in 1988 as accounting instructor.

Palma's prior industry experience includes 10 years in the field of accounting/finance. He served as a cost accountant, financial analyst and operations manager for industry leaders like Owens Corning Fiberglas, Daniel/Fluor Corp. and Cardinal Industries.

Palma holds an MBA, BBA and ABA from Georgia State University.

Palma and his wife have three children and reside in Lawrenceville. In his spare time, Palma enjoys music, backpacking and hiking. Palma supports the United Way and the American Cancer Society.

Trudy Dunson joined Gwinnett Tech in 2001. She earned two bachelor’s degrees in the areas of marketing and management from Franklin University and an MBA in marketing from Clark Atlanta University.

Sue VanLanen joined Gwinnett Tech in 2001 as a full-time instructor. She served as the program director for the Microcomputer Specialist Program in the Computer Science Division before becoming the program director for the Office Technology Program in the Business Science Division.

"Office Technology contains the business and computer skills that are required for all areas of business. We are constantly updating our office technology program to reflect the current trends and skills needed by individuals in their professional and personal careers," says VanLanen.

VanLanen's prior industry experience includes 15 years as a corporate trainer, information systems manager and computer systems developer. She continues to work as a computer consultant and trainer.

VanLanen holds a master's degree in Information Systems Management from Keller University, a bachelor's degree in Technical Management from Keller University and an associate's degree in Computer Programming from Toledo University. She is also certified by Microsoft as a Master Instructor in Microsoft Office.

In her spare time, VanLanen enjoys camping, kayaking and the outdoors. VanLanen supports various humane societies and shelters for domestic abuse victims.

Deborah McLendon joined Gwinnett Tech in 1984. She earned an associate of applied science degree in data processing from Danville Community College, a bachelor of science degree in business from Ferris State University, and a master's of education in vocational leadership from Georgia State University.