Commencement Speaker

e year 2015 marked the grand opening of the $30+ million, 60,000+ square foot expansion of the hospital with a new emergency department, surgical suites, intensive care unit, and centralized patient lobby. is year also witnessed the renovation of newly vacated areas to expand and enhance patient services

In 2019, the Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program, established under Matney’s leadership, graduated its first class. So far, the program has graduated 14 residents and expanded to offer a psychiatry track.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Matney guided Colquitt Regional through challenging times He led administration and medical staff in quickly adapting to various challenges while striving to keep the doors open while prioritizing patient care and staff safety.

In 2021 Matney ushered in a new service line, radiation oncology, to the Edwards Cancer Center. Now the Center is expanding to include gynecologic oncology. e Ameris Bank Graduate Medical Education building is currently under construction on the hospital campus, with expected completion this fall. In addition to housing the residency programs, this state-of-the-art building will feature an auditorium and four simulation labs for in-depth training.

During his time at the helm of Colquitt Regional, Matney has also found ways to give back to the community. He has been chair of the Colquitt County Economic Development Authority, chair of Colquitt County United Way, and a Georgia Hospital Association board member. For his commitment to the community, the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce presented him with the 2015 Man of the Year Award.

Matney lives in Moultrie with his wife, Jill. ey are the parents of three grown children

Awards

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences