Pilot International

Headquarters Staff

Alison Nooks, MBA, MA - Executive Director, Pilot International

Alison Nooks, MBA, MA 
Executive Director, Pilot International
(478) 477-1208 Ext. 310
executivedirector@pilothq.org
October 15, 2025 | Pilot International Headquarters (Macon, Georiga)

Alison joins Pilot International with over 25 years of experience working in higher education, nonprofits, and government. Most recently Alison served as the Director for Professional Education at Trilith Institute and has worked at a range of institutions including Mercer University Stetson School of Business, Middle Georgia State University, City of Macon’s Economic and Community Development, and NewTown Macon Inc.

Alison brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to this role. She holds a B.B.A. in Economics and M.B.A. in Finance from Mercer University (Macon), and M.A. in Public Communication from American University (Washington, DC).

Alison and her husband, Kirk, reside in Forsyth, GA, and they have three children ages 24 (their eldest daughter who recently completed her master’s degree in education at the University of Georgia) and twins, who are 14 and in eighth grade. Alison, Kirk and their eldest daughter are proud double bears from Mercer.

As Alison begins her journey at Pilot International over the 2025-2026 year, please join us as we welcome her! 

Lia Smith
Director of Accounting/Office Manager
Helmets & BrainMinders
(478) 477-1208 Ext. 312
accounting@pilothq.org

INTERN: Digital Media & Short Film Content (Social Media Campaigns)

Intern Lincoln Richey
  • LINCOLN RICHEY
  • Fall 2025 & Spring/Summer 2026 Intern
    • Lincoln is skilled in film, videography, photography, graphic design
    • He is a senior at Whitewater HS in Fayette County
    • Dual enrolled at Clayton State University (CSU)
    • He is an excellent student with a 4.0 GPA in HS and CSU

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Joanna Kotlarski
Membership Specialist
(478) 477-1208 Ext. 308
clubservices@pilothq.org

Neil Barker
Founder's Fund Specialist
(478) 477-1208 Ext. 304
foundersfund@pilothq.org

 

INTERN: Marketing and Communications (Social Media, Graphic Design, Branding)

  • JESSICA CREAGAN
  • Spring/Summer 2026 Intern
    • Jessica is a senior at Middle Georgia State University, majoring in Media and Communications
    • She is passionate about all things social media, marketing, and brand strategy
    • She is experienced in content creation and social media marketing
    • Born and raised in Augusta, GA
    • Loves to travel, spend time with family, and my chocolate lab

OTHER DEPARTMENTS:

Youth Development Division
youthdevelopment@pilothq.org  
Communications Department
communications@pilothq.org
Call: 478-477-1208 Ext. 310