A native of Atlanta, GA and graduate of class of ‘80, Jim Brewster joined Marist in Jan, 2008, in the capacity of Major Gift Planning Officer. Jim will be managing the Gift Planning effort in the School and relationships with Foundations while working with members of the Marist community to help them understand the school’s current funding priorities and to assist them in reaching their philanthropic goals.

Prior to working with Marist School, Jim spent 16 years in a variety of management positions at American Express/Ameriprise Financial Services in Finance, Marketing, and Sales. Prior to American Express he was at Holiday Inn Worldwide with their Corporate Marketing group. Jim is an active Scout leader having led a scout den in recent years and is active with mountain biking and golf.

Jim graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Accounting and resides in the Peachtree Corners area. Jim is married to Vicki and they have two children, daughter Jessica, class of ’12, and son Jimmy.

Jim Burke joined Marist School in January 2003 as Director of the Annual Fund and is responsible for the Parent and Alumni Annual Funds. He also works with the athletic department as assistant cross-country coach for 7^th and 8^th grade.

Prior to working for Marist, Jim worked for the American College of Rheumatology and the Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Jim also served in the Georgia Army National Guard as a tank commander for 8 years and was activated for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

A graduate of North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, Georgia, Jim has lived in the area, but recently moved into Atlanta. He is married to Connie and they have four children Matthew and Ashley, Marist class of ’11 and ’12 respectively, Grant (age 7), and Anna (age 5).

Allison joined Marist School in July 2006, and provides full administrative and project management support to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Additionally, Allison serves on the school’s Campaign Steering Committee and assists with special events as needed.

Prior to joining Marist, Allison served as an Executive Assistant for 4 years at the franchise headquarters for FOCUS Brands, Inc. in Atlanta (franchisor of Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, and Seattle’s Best International), and 8 years at Durasol Awning Systems, Inc. in New York.

Allison is a graduate of Grace Institute, a parochial business school located in New York City.

Lexy Barton graduated from Marist School in 2003 and joined the Advancement Staff in May 2007. As a Marist student, she cheered for Marist football and basketball, was a member of the Spanish Honor Society, participated in Breakfast Club, and was a Eucharistic Minister. She recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Georgia in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. Lexy is married to Marist Alum Devin Mizell '01.

As the Advancement Assistant, she provides support to the Annual Fund Director, the Planned Giving Officer, and the Alumni Director. She sits on the Fundraising Steering Committee and the Art at Marist Committee. She also works with the Athletic Department as 9th Grade Football Cheerleading coach.