Sam Perren was appointed Operations Coordinator in the Archway Partnership state office in January 2023. Prior to his current role, he served as Archway Professional in Pulaski, Colquitt and McDuffie counties since joining the team in 2017.  He leads Archway’s evaluation team, coordinates the UGA Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty, and manages Archway’s efforts in eight communities around the state. 

Before joining Archway, he worked with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, where he focused on local government assistance projects, including planning, grant writing, project management, ordinance and policy development, and economic development. 

Sam earned a bachelor’s degree in history, a Master of Public Administration, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Georgia. In his undergraduate years he was a member of the Redcoat Marching Band. A native of Dallas, Georgia, he now resides in Athens.