USA Housing Staff


Jeremy Sheffield

Jeremy Sheffield, Ed.D.
Director, Housing

Phone: (251) 341-4663
emailjtsheffield@southalabama.edu

Dr. Jeremy Sheffield joined USA Housing in February 2021 and is responsible for housing business operations, facilities, and residence life. Originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jeremy has more than a decade of experience in higher education in student development, residence life, housing operations, capital and strategic planning, and facility management. Jeremy is actively involved in several higher education professional organizations at both the state and regional levels and is passionate about the student experience at South. He believes strongly in strategically aligning resources, talent, and ideas to promote and enhance students' personal and academic success while living on-campus.

Degrees: Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration (Ed.D.) from Abilene Christian University. Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance (MBA) and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, both from The University of West Alabama.


Not Pictured Sharon Davis
Administrative Assistant


Phone: (251) 460-6300
emailsedavis@southalabama.edu

Sharon grew up in Mobile and has worked for USA for 25 years in various departments on campus including 14 years in the Housing Office. After retiring in 2022, she returned to USA Housing on a part-time basis. Once a Jag always a Jag!


Not Pictured Arianna Braswell
Secretary

Phone: (251) 460-6436
emailabraswell@southalabama.edu

Arianna Braswell joined the USA Housing team in August of 2023 after moving to Mobile earlier this year. A graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, she was inspired to pursue a career in the higher education field. She will be the first point of contact on the telephone and through email.

Degree: Bachelor's of Science focusing in Child and Family Sciences with a minor in Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi.


Holly Banning Holly Banning
Associate Director, Housing

Phone: (251) 460-7869
emailhbanning@southalabama.edu

Originally from Baldwin County, Holly Banning joined the USA Housing team in October 2021 and brings over a decade of experience in Residence Life and Housing Operations. Holly oversees the business operations for the USA Housing department and focuses on providing holistic care and service to students as they settle into their home away from home.

Degree: Master of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Alabama, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Spring Hill College, and Bachelor of Science in History Education from Troy University.


Lauren McAnally Lauren McAnally
Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications

Phone: (251) 341-4663
emaillmcanally@southalabama.edu

After living in Mobile since 2007, Lauren McAnally joined the University of South Alabama in July 2018. She coordinates all design, marketing objectives, and digital communication through on-campus campaigns, email, the USA Housing website, social media, and more. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Communications at South.

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of South Alabama.


Courtnee Courtnee Laubenthal
Coordinator, Housing Assignments & Billing

Phone: (251) 460-6436
emailcrlaubenthal@southalabama.edu

Courtnee joined the USA Housing team in May 2022. She is a lifelong Mobilian and a previous student of South Alabama. Courtnee will be the first contact for anyone who calls or stops by the Housing Office. She is excited to be part of the South Alabama family and have the privilege of assisting students with all of their housing needs. 




Caleb Lyght

Caleb Lyght
Community Director, Azalea Hall

Phone: (251) 460-6975
lyght@southalabama.edu

Caleb Lyght joined the USA housing team as the Graduate Community Director of Azalea hall in Fall 2023. Caleb is working on his Masters in Cyber Security at USA. In Caleb's free time, he enjoys working out and playing tennis.

Degree: Bachelors of Science in Pure Mathematics and Computer Information Systems from Spring Hill College


Temple James

Temple James
Area Coordinator, Camellia Hall

Phone: (251) 460-6466
emailtemplejames@southalabama.edu

Temple came to South from Montgomery, Alabama. Spring is her favorite season in Mobile and her favorite place on campus is Starbucks!

Degree: Bachelors of Science in Business Administration for Marketing with a concentration in Marketing Management

 


Kameron Zimmer

Kameron Zimmer
Area Coordinator, Delta 6 & Epsilon

Phone: (251) 460-6468

emailzimmer@southalabama.edu

Kameron came to the University of South Alabama from Lawrenceville, Georgia in June 2021. Kameron was a Resident Assistant at University of North Georgia for two years serving his first-year residents; he was also a Graduate Residence Hall Director at Valdosta State University. Kameron enjoys the outdoors, doing spray paint art, and really random facts. He hopes to spend his first year at South engaging with residents to help make their on-campus experience a memorable college experience.

Degrees: Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Valdosta State University, Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a Minor in Statistics from University of North Georgia.


Isaac Collier

Isaac Collier
Area Coordinator, Stokes Hall & Fraternity & Sorority Housing

Phone: (251) 460-7950
iscollier@southalabama.edu

Isaac Collier is an Alabama native who came to South in 2018 from Dothan, Alabama and a graduate of the University of South Alabama. He is currently pursuing his Master's in Business Administration and loves to help residents get engaged on campus and become the best versions of themselves. Fall is his favorite season and he loves to cheer on the Jags!

Degree:  Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Alabama


Caleb

Caleb Sanders
Community Director, Delta 3-5

Phone: (251) 460-6976
calebsanders@southalabama.edu

Caleb first joined the USA Housing team as an RA in August 2022. After graduating, he accepted a role as a Graduate Community Director where he is currently serving for his second year! Caleb is working on his Master's in Public Administration, and in his free time he enjoys going to the gym, walking the nature trail, and spending time with his friends!

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts and Science with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of South Alabama.


Emma

Emma Lind
Community Director, Beta/Gamma

Phone: (251) 460-7479
emmalind@southalabama.edu

Mike B. Michael Buford
Assistant Director, Housing Facilities

Phone: (251) 341-3066
emailmichaelbuford@southalabama.edu

Monica Jeanfreau Monica Davidson
Assistant Director, Housing Facility Operations

Phone: (251) 460-6054
emailmadavidson@southalabama.edu

Monica Davidson joined the University of South Alabama professional staff in October 2014 where she currently serves as the Assistant Director, Housing Services & Custodial Operations. Previously, she has worked as an undergraduate student with the department as a Resident Assistant and Assistant Community Director. It was then, during her undergrad experience, she discovered her interest and passion for Higher Education and Student Development.

Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of South Alabama.

Favorite Spot in Campus: Moulton Tower, which was under construction and erected during my first year at South! It is a piece of South Alabama history that I have personal connection with. 


Rhonda Adams Rhonda Adams
Housing Facilities Clerk


Phone: (251) 341-4663
emailrladams@southalabama.edu

Not Pictured Jonathon Sumrall
Maintenance Mechanic

Dexter DeVaughn Dexter DeVaughn
Maintenance Mechanic

Russell Russell Langley
Maintenance Mechanic

Not Pictured Shawn Lovitt
Maintenance Mechanic

Not Pictured Tim Ezell
Maintenance Mechanic

Helen Philon Helen Philon
Environmental Services Aide II

Hannah Pollock Hannah Pollock
Environmental Services Aide II

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Laura Zavala
Environmental Services Aide


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Sheree Jones
Environmental Services Aide


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Terri French
Environmental Services Aide


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Kayla Andrews
Environmental Services Aide