At Middle Georgia State, the chief of staff and government relations officer serves as a key member of the president’s leadership team and reports directly to him. Bentley works closely with Blake and University System of Georgia staff to review proposed policy initiatives and legislation and advocates for Middle Georgia State and the USG to lawmakers. Bentley serves as the lead staff member in the president’s office and is the primary liaison for the University to help develop partnerships with state and federal government entities, participate in institutional planning and problem-solving, and coordinating regular and special projects on behalf of the president, frequently involving senior officers of the University.

Professional Certifications, Designations – Bentley sits on the boards of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Atlanta Sister Cities Commission, Eisenhower Business Improvement District, NewTown Macon, and serves as a Navicent Ambassador.

Organizations, Clubs, Associations – Member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Rural Prosperity Council and the Protocol and Diplomacy International Protocol Officers Association. Bentley is a graduate of Leadership Georgia, Protocol Partners, and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Shorter College.

Personal Hobbies – Passions: Golf, Reading, Cooking, Traveling, and Bird Hunting