Corbin nominated as president, CEO of Georgia Lottery Corp.

The announcement comes after the departure of current President and CEO Debbie D. Alford.

Gretchen Corbin was named by Gov. Nathan Deal as the president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

The announcement came Tuesday after the departure of current President and CEO Debbie D. Alford. Corbin is currently the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Pending approval of the Georgia Lottery Corp. Board of Directors, this change will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018.

She was previously the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and deputy commissioner of the Global Commerce Division for the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

“The critical programs funded by the Georgia Lottery, including the HOPE Scholarship and Georgia Pre-K, help millions of children across the state earn a quality education from start to finish,” said Deal. “Debbie’s leadership helped to secure the largest funding transfers on record in the 24-year history of the lottery, providing more students with a strong foundation for continued success both in the classroom and the future workforce. I am confident that the incoming leadership at the Georgia Lottery, as well as TCSG, will continue to do exceptional work in connecting students throughout Georgia with the resources and support needed to reach their fullest potential.”

Corbin will be replaced by Technical College System of Georgia Deputy Commissioner Matt Arthur to fill the position of TCSG commissioner, also pending TCSG board approval.

Corbin and her husband, David, have 2 children and live in Rome.