Extension Names Shannon Georgecink CEO

The Marietta homelessness and addiction nonprofit has named a new chief executive as longtime leader Tyler Driver shifts roles.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in People

The Extension, Inc. appointed Shannon Georgecink as its chief executive officer. Tyler Driver, who led the Marietta-based nonprofit for more than 35 years, has moved into the newly created role of senior director of government relations and facilities planning.

Why it matters

The Extension operates residential recovery programs for men and women experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders in Marietta, so a leadership change affects the continuity of its two campuses. The transition also shifts responsibility for public-sector partnerships and funding relationships that support those programs.

The Extension operates a 78-bed men's campus and a 20-bed women's campus in Marietta, 98 beds in total. Georgecink helped raise more than $6 million over three years at the Atlanta Technical College Foundation, where she served as vice president of advancement and executive director.

The players

The Extension, Inc.

A Marietta-based nonprofit founded in 1987 that provides long-term residential recovery programs for men and women experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders.

Shannon Georgecink

A nonprofit leader who previously served as inaugural vice president of advancement and external affairs at Achieve Atlanta and as vice president of advancement and executive director of the Atlanta Technical College Foundation.

Tyler Driver

The longtime executive director of The Extension for more than 35 years, who has moved into the newly created role of senior director of government relations and facilities planning.

The details

Georgecink was selected following a comprehensive search led by the board's executive committee and search committee. She will lead The Extension's two campuses and staff, taking over duties from Driver, who will focus on public-sector partnerships, funding relationships and campus facilities planning while working alongside her through the transition.

1987: The Extension, Inc. was founded.
Over three years: Georgecink helped raise more than $6 million at the Atlanta Technical College Foundation.
More than 35 years: Driver served as executive director of The Extension.
November 9, 2026: Georgecink's appointment as CEO was announced.
2027: The Extension marks its 40th year of service.

People Moves

The change ends a leadership tenure of more than 35 years at The Extension, which was founded in 1987, and places a new chief executive in charge as the organization approaches its 40th year of service in 2027.

Residents and families connected to the 78-bed men's campus and 20-bed women's campus will continue to receive services under the new leadership. Georgecink takes over day-to-day oversight of both campuses and staff, while Driver focuses on public-sector partnerships and funding relationships.

The takeaway

Leadership transitions at nonprofits that rely on public and private funding can shape the partnerships that sustain their programs. Readers tracking local recovery and homelessness services in Marietta can watch how The Extension's new CEO handles its government and funding relationships.