SGTC’s Tylen Pepito nominated for 2025 Student Impact Award

   South Georgia Technical College Admissions Counselor-Recruiter Tylen Pepito was nominated for the 2025 Student Impact Award and was recognized at the Technical College System of Georgia Student Affairs Summit in Peachtree City.

   Each of the 22 colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia was asked to nominate one Student Affairs/Student Services staff member for the 2025 Student Impact Award.  They were asked to select the staff member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to student success and service.

   SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens recommended Tylen Pepito for the honor.  “Tylen’s passion for connecting students with educational opportunities, along with strategic and forward-thinking approach to recruitment, has significantly strengthened our enrollment efforts,” said Kinchens.  “One of Tylen’s most impressive contributions has been expanding our recruitment footprint beyond our traditional service areas.  Due to his exceptional outreach efforts and relationship-building skills, we’ve seen a notable increase in invitations to attend college fairs and recruitment events in new and competitive markets.”

   Kinchens went on to add that Pepito’s student-centered approach is one of the traits that distinguishes him.  “He goes beyond simply presenting program offerings – he connects with students on a personal level, ensuring that prospective students understand not just the admissions process but how they can thrive within our campus community.  Whether through campus tours, virtual info sessions, school visits, or one-on-one advising, Tylen consistently receives outstanding feedback from students and families for his warmth, authenticity, and clarity.”

   In closing her recommendation for the honor, Kinchens added, “in every respect Tylen exemplifies excellence in admissions work.  He is results-oriented, passionate, and a highly effective recruiter who is so deserving of the TCSG Student Impact Award.”

   This is the first year that the Student Impact Award has been implemented at the Student Affairs Summit.  This award is a valuable opportunity to honor the outstanding contributions of colleagues and celebrate the collective strength of Student Affairs professionals across TCSG.

     Pepito jointed the staff of South Georgia Technical College as a Financial Aid Technician for the Crisp County Center in 2023 but within a year, he was promoted to the SGTC Admissions Counselor – Recruiter position on the Americus campus.  He reports to SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens.

   Pepito worked as a Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Outreach Specialist with TCSG and the Georgia Department of Labor prior to joining South Georgia Technical College.  He also worked as a Supervisor at Austin Urethane.

    Pepito earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Georgia Southwestern State University with a concentration in Business Management.  He was nominated for the National Honors Society at GSW.  He is an honor graduate of Americus Sumter County High School in Americus where he was a member of the Beta Club.  He was also nominated for National Society of High School Scholars.

   He and his wife, Jordan, live in Americus.