John Rice Carter: “I rise today to celebrate an important leadership appointment for the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs. Mr. Blake…”

“I rise today to celebrate an important leadership appointment for the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs. Mr. Blake Raulerson has been named the University of Georgia's next vice president for government relations, a position he has earned through his dedication and results for the university. Raulerson has spent the last 4 years representing UGA, first as director of State government relations and most recently as associate vice president. His leadership has been pivotal in securing support for the university's capital priorities, including $50 million in State matching funds for the new school of medicine. President Jere Morehead praised Blake's decade of experience and ability to deliver results for the university. Raulerson's career spans service to Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, Senator David Perdue, Georgia Farm Bureau, and Governor Brian Kemp. He succeeds Kevin Abernethy and will oversee UGA's government relations strategy with State, Federal, and local partners. We welcome Blake Raulerson's leadership as UGA continues advancing academic excellence for the great State of Georgia.”