Staff
Development Department

Mr. Tripp Skipper
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
tripp.skipper@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 282-7444 Cell
Hometown: Mobile, AL
Education: B.A. in Theology from University of Mobile
Family: 4 daughters: Anna, Lucy, Kate, Maggie
Started Southern Prep: 2020

Mr. Cole Leonard
Development officer
cole.leonard@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 675-6281 Cell
Hometown: Dacula, GA
Education: B.A. in Public Administration with a minor in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies- Auburn University , M.Ed – Administration of Higher Education – Auburn University
Hobbies: Golf, Scuba diving, offshore fishing, Auburn sports, traveling abroad
Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretzky
Started Southern Prep: 2017

Miss Lily Kowtko
OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
lily.kowtko@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 675-6269 Cell
Hometown: Dublin, GA
Education: B.S. in Communication Studies, Georgia Southern University; Masters in Communication Studies, Auburn University
Hobbies: Painting, reading, swimming, gardening
Quote: “No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile.” Mac Miller
Started Southern Prep: 2020