Baldwin County School District Distinguished Alumni 2026: Dr. LaMario Primas c/o 2002

From Baldwin Basketball to Higher Education Leadership

When Dr. LaMario Primas graduated from Baldwin High School in 2002, two moments stood out: basketball and graduation.

“I played basketball in high school," Primas reflected, "and graduation was a very monumental time." Those years shaped both his confidence and his direction. He remembers Baldwin County Schools as a nurturing environment. One where teachers cared deeply and helped students build a strong foundation. “I felt that the faculty members cared. I had a great foundation at Baldwin High School.”

Preparing to Succeed

One of the most influential voices during his time at Baldwin were his coaches, whose philosophy left a lasting mark. “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail,” Dr. Primas recalled, a lesson he carried into college and beyond.

After graduation, he attended Georgia Southern University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources. While college prepared him academically, he made a bold decision after graduation: he joined the United States Navy. “I wanted to overcome a fear that I had,” he said.

Dr. Primas served ten years in the U.S. Navy Reserves as a personnel specialist, gaining discipline, consistency, and adaptability, qualities he continues to use today.

Advocating for Access

Today, Dr. Primas serves as Associate Vice President for Student Financial Services at Morehouse College in Atlanta. In this role, he oversees both Financial Aid and Student Accounts, helping to ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

His path into financial aid was deeply personal.

“As a college student, I remember sitting in the financial aid office talking about how to fund my college education,” he said. That experience sparked a passion for policy and student advocacy. He now studies how federal regulations impact students from different backgrounds and works to ensure policies support access and opportunity.

A Life Rooted in Family and Service

Dr. Primas returned to Georgia to be closer to family. He and his wife, who works in cybersecurity, have a four-year-old daughter. Outside of work, he enjoys reading and spending time with his family, often watching Moana on repeat.

“I’m a family man at heart,” he said. He encourages students to dream boldly, seek mentors, and think intentionally about their future. “Be bold. Dream bold. Think about what brings you joy and how to materialize that.”

Baldwin County School District Distinguished Alumni 2026

From Baldwin High School to Georgia Southern, from the U.S. Navy to Morehouse College leadership, Dr. LaMario Primas’ journey reflects preparation, adaptability, and service.

His story represents the strength of Baldwin County Schools and the power of a strong foundation.