Your GACS Staff
President
Angela Holland, CAE
In 2007, Angela joined GACS as Vice President of Association Services and relocated the office to her hometown of Dallas, Georgia. Her term as GACS President began January 1, 2016 when the former President, Jim Tudor, retired.
A member of the Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Georgia Professional Lobbyist Association (GPLA), Angela earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) title and was honored in 2013 with GSAE’s Stephen Styron Award. Mrs. Holland has held multiple chairmanships within GSAE serving as a GSAE Board Member in 2018-2019 and as a Leadership Academy Facilitator in 2016 and 2025. She also served as a legislative committee member of the National Association of Convenience Stores 2017-2020. Currently, she participates on the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee, Georgia Lottery Corporation's Coin Operated Amusement Machine Advisory Committee. In March 2020, she was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the State's COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Task Force.
Since 2016, she has executed multiple new programs, actively lobbied for the industry by providing testimony in legislative committee hearings, and fostering strong relationships with legislative leaders and industry regulators. Mrs. Holland has been featured in various newspaper articles, NPR radio, WSB, WXIA and others. She has been a feature speaker for Georgia Tank & Equipment Contractors of Georgia and various industry events. She was named as a Woman of Influence in the food industry by the Shelby Report in 2016. James Magazine recognized her as “Rising Star” lobbyist in 2017. Under her leadership, GACS was listed at one of the top 20 lobbyist organizations in James Magazine in 2019 and 2020.
On behalf of GACS, Mrs. Holland received the 2019 Power of A Summit Award from the American Society of Association Executives for GACS philanthropic work to stop human trafficking. (To date, only 3 state associations have received this prestigious award of more than 60 recipients)
She’s the step-mom to a wonderfully loving daughter (real estate agent) and son-in-law (HVAC sales professional), the mother of two beautiful daughters (the oldest earning her Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree from Mercer University and the youngest enrolled at Kennesaw State University pursuing an engineering degree) and wife to the same man for 32 exciting years. Her home is guarded by a very well-mannered, scared of his shadow, Aussie Doodle named Walker. Angela & her husband, Mark, both lifelong residents of Dallas, Georgia are members of Zion Baptist Church.
Why does Angela love serving as the GACS President? "Georgia's convenience store industry serves half of Georgia's population everyday. As such, I feel as though everything I do for the industry touches every Georgian. I can go to bed at night knowing I made a difference in Georgians lives everyday."
Angela was interviewed by NACS for the November 2018 NACS Magazine: Read More
Angela Holland, CAE
In 2007, Angela joined GACS as Vice President of Association Services and relocated the office to her hometown of Dallas, Georgia. Her term as GACS President began January 1, 2016 when the former President, Jim Tudor, retired.
A member of the Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Georgia Professional Lobbyist Association (GPLA), Angela earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) title and was honored in 2013 with GSAE’s Stephen Styron Award. Mrs. Holland has held multiple chairmanships within GSAE serving as a GSAE Board Member in 2018-2019 and as a Leadership Academy Facilitator in 2016 and 2025. She also served as a legislative committee member of the National Association of Convenience Stores 2017-2020. Currently, she participates on the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee, Georgia Lottery Corporation's Coin Operated Amusement Machine Advisory Committee. In March 2020, she was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the State's COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Task Force.
Since 2016, she has executed multiple new programs, actively lobbied for the industry by providing testimony in legislative committee hearings, and fostering strong relationships with legislative leaders and industry regulators. Mrs. Holland has been featured in various newspaper articles, NPR radio, WSB, WXIA and others. She has been a feature speaker for Georgia Tank & Equipment Contractors of Georgia and various industry events. She was named as a Woman of Influence in the food industry by the Shelby Report in 2016. James Magazine recognized her as “Rising Star” lobbyist in 2017. Under her leadership, GACS was listed at one of the top 20 lobbyist organizations in James Magazine in 2019 and 2020.
On behalf of GACS, Mrs. Holland received the 2019 Power of A Summit Award from the American Society of Association Executives for GACS philanthropic work to stop human trafficking. (To date, only 3 state associations have received this prestigious award of more than 60 recipients)
She’s the step-mom to a wonderfully loving daughter (real estate agent) and son-in-law (HVAC sales professional), the mother of two beautiful daughters (the oldest earning her Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree from Mercer University and the youngest enrolled at Kennesaw State University pursuing an engineering degree) and wife to the same man for 32 exciting years. Her home is guarded by a very well-mannered, scared of his shadow, Aussie Doodle named Walker. Angela & her husband, Mark, both lifelong residents of Dallas, Georgia are members of Zion Baptist Church.
Why does Angela love serving as the GACS President? "Georgia's convenience store industry serves half of Georgia's population everyday. As such, I feel as though everything I do for the industry touches every Georgian. I can go to bed at night knowing I made a difference in Georgians lives everyday."
Angela was interviewed by NACS for the November 2018 NACS Magazine: Read More
Manager, Patrons and Events
Nancy McPherson
Nancy's career choice in association management was heavily influenced by her parents. Her father was an active member of the Georgia Wholesale Grocers Association, so she grew up attending industry conventions. While attending the University of Georgia, she interned with the Georgia Food Industry Association and that experience turned into a 20+ year career.
Over the years, she was responsible for events, including conventions, trade shows, tournaments, and galas. In addition to those responsibilities, she had a duty to our sponsors, exhibitors, and members to make sure they were receiving the maximum return on their investment in the association; a function that she performs for GACS.
Additionally, she created and managed the GFIA Education Foundation, which awards over $100,000 in scholarships each year. In 2010, she "retired" as Vice President of GFIA to raise her family. Several years later, she rejoined the team to work on specific projects. In addition to her years at GFIA, she worked part-time with several state medical and surgical associations throughout the country to manage trade shows and sponsorship sales.
Nancy was born and raised in Georgia, where she is raising her own family. She's been married to Patrick for 20 years. They have two amazing children, Caroline and Nolan. Caroline is a freshman at Samford University majoring in Finance. Nolan is a sophomore who plays golf and baseball for his high school and a travel team.
Nancy McPherson
Nancy's career choice in association management was heavily influenced by her parents. Her father was an active member of the Georgia Wholesale Grocers Association, so she grew up attending industry conventions. While attending the University of Georgia, she interned with the Georgia Food Industry Association and that experience turned into a 20+ year career.
Over the years, she was responsible for events, including conventions, trade shows, tournaments, and galas. In addition to those responsibilities, she had a duty to our sponsors, exhibitors, and members to make sure they were receiving the maximum return on their investment in the association; a function that she performs for GACS.
Additionally, she created and managed the GFIA Education Foundation, which awards over $100,000 in scholarships each year. In 2010, she "retired" as Vice President of GFIA to raise her family. Several years later, she rejoined the team to work on specific projects. In addition to her years at GFIA, she worked part-time with several state medical and surgical associations throughout the country to manage trade shows and sponsorship sales.
Nancy was born and raised in Georgia, where she is raising her own family. She's been married to Patrick for 20 years. They have two amazing children, Caroline and Nolan. Caroline is a freshman at Samford University majoring in Finance. Nolan is a sophomore who plays golf and baseball for his high school and a travel team.
Manager, Communication and External Relations
Bailey Woodall
For Bailey, joining GACS is more than a new chapter—it’s a meaningful return to an organization that helped shape her early on. As the granddaughter of former GACS President Jim Tudor, she grew up attending GACS events, and the association has always held a special place in her heart.
Woodall earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, with a concentration in Digital Marketing, from the University of North Georgia. She brings a creative mindset, strong marketing skills, and a deep passion for building communities through her work.
Outside of her professional life she enjoys working out, reading, and playing pickleball.
Woodall earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, with a concentration in Digital Marketing, from the University of North Georgia. She brings a creative mindset, strong marketing skills, and a deep passion for building communities through her work.
Outside of her professional life she enjoys working out, reading, and playing pickleball.
