Berry College - Residence Life Staff Directory

Professional Staff

Stephen Swieton

Director

Stephen is responsible for the overall supervision and administration of the Residence Life department. Stephen lives on campus and holds a bachelor’s degree in French from Marquette University and a master’s degree in adult and higher education from Northern Illinois University.
Phone: 706.236.2209
Email: sswieton@berry.edu

Lauren Watson

Interim Assistant Director

Lauren supervises the central office student staff and the Oak Hill Residence desk staff, as well as maintaining student information records. She lives on campus with her dog, Winston. Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in marketing with a minor in art from Berry College and a master's degree in student affairs administration from Appalachian State University.

Phone: 706.236.2209
Email: lwatson@berry.edu

Pie Dyson

Community Coordinator

Pie supervises the Ford Complex (Clara, East Mary, and West Mary), the Cottages, Friendship Hall, Pilgrim Hall, and the Oak Hill Residences. She resides on campus with her husband and dogs. Pie holds a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of California – Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in higher education from Azusa Pacific University.

Phone: 706.236.2209
Email: pdyson@berry.edu

Kay Petmecky

Community Coordinator

Kay supervises the Morton-Lemley and Dana Hall communities. She lives on campus with her partner and pet lizard. Kay holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Berry College.

Phone: 706.236.2209
Email: kpetmecky@berry.edu

SUZANNE ROSE

Community Coordinator

Suzanne supervises Centennial, Deerfield, Morgan, Thomas Berry, and the Townhouses. She lives on campus with her dog. Suzanne holds bachelor’s degrees in art and art education and a master’s degree in higher education student affairs from Western Carolina University.

Phone: 706.236.2209
Email: sderose@berry.edu