Bob Littell spent over 50 years of his career in the insurance and financial services industry, serving as head of marketing for two insurance companies; then launching a national insurance brokerage agency and a consulting firm offering advice to high net worth individuals, insurance companies, and a variety of other parties including providing ex…

Jeffrey Gray serves as the Founder of AgeTech Atlanta, The Memory Kit, and Forever Home. He is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) and advocate for Alzheimer’s care and prevention. Age Tech Atlanta is a close knit community of Atlanta-based innovators that are committed to changing the definition and experience of aging. Their group is com…

Genna Keller, Co-CEO, Trevelino/Keller She is a public relations and marketing executive with 30 years of experience working in the technology, health, B2B and consumer lifestyle sectors. As agency co-founder, she has been instrumental in guiding 20+ years of growth and leadership, expanding the company from an initial five-person firm to an agency…

Angela Dotson focuses her finance and accounting expertise on women-owned businesses, enabling them to become sustainable entities for the long-run. She empowers women by educating them on tax planning, nonprofits and business opportunities. During her 17 year career, Angela has helped clients resolve issues with the Internal Revenue Service and va…

ChannelCon is the IT Channel’s Premier Event to Energize Your Business & Career. Dr. Georgette Fraser-Moore is the president and CEO of Transformation Lead, an IT services and consulting company that specializes in digital transformation and organizational change, based in Atlanta. She is a member of the CompTIA Community Workforce Advisory Council…

Don Templeman founded Aemula, a decentralized platform for independent journalism, with the goal of reversing the trend of polarization in today’s media. The concept for Aemula emerged during the 2016 election while he was studying computer science at Wake Forest University and serving as the Business Manager of the university newspaper. Due to lim…

Shena Simmons is the founder of Stewart Simmons, an apparel brand that specializes in game day clothing for women and children. She started the company in 2016 with no prior fashion, retail, or apparel experience. She received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and MBA from Emory University. As an undergraduate at FSU, she […]Th…

Jason Leverant is the President and COO of the AtWork Group, a franchise-based national staffing firm centered around and driven by the simple mission, to be AtWork For You, to its employees, clients, and community partners. His service-focused mindset makes him incredibly passionate about not only helping people find jobs, but, through AtWork's fr…

A cultural ambassador for the U.S. State Department singing at U.S. embassies around the world, also known as America's Songbird, Myrna Clayton is an international jazz singer who has been performing for over 14 years. She has performed throughout Russia, Belarus, Germany, Nigeria, Great Britain, Ghana, The Baltics, France, and across the United St…

Scott Matthews is the CEO of Verusen, leading the company's day-to-day operations. An accomplished corporate strategist, he is renowned for optimizing business performance while propelling revenue and delivering extraordinary profit margins. Previously, he was CEO of MRP, the Philadelphia, PA-based global provider of predictive customer acquisition…

Cheri Benjamin stands as a trailblazer in the realm of real estate, with a journey marked by remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication. Her entrance into the world of Real Estate commenced in 2000 as a Loan Officer, where she not only excelled but also expanded the business to include a team of 22 Loan Officers. […]The post Cheri Benjamin W…

Steven Pope is the founder of My Amazon Guy, an agency with 20-million dollars in annual revenue and 400+ active brands. He is a best selling author with his book "Amazon Selling Tips." He started his career as a TV reporter in Idaho, then was an eCommerce Director for 10 years for brands ranging from […]The post Steven Pope With My Amazon Guy appe…

Lauren Fernandez is the CEO and Founder of Full Course, a restaurant development and investment firm which incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands. Full Course guides restaurant owners through a process of optimization, strategic growth planning and development, and supports investment for rapid expansion. Connect with Laur…

Frank Lazaro is a leader and innovator within the AEC industry. He uniquely blends his extensive experience with pioneering AI-driven marketing content creation and generation methodologies. With over two decades of experience in marketing, technology, and strategy, he has cultivated an impressive track record for creating and marketing revenue-gen…

Rohit Panedka is Microsoft General Manager, E+D Product and Atlanta Site Lead. He is responsible for M365 and Experiences and Devices Support, Care, Innovation and value generation for our customers through Care and Support. His organization looks to understand customer needs with empathy and consistently experimenting on improving outcomes and exp…

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Truist representatives Scott Stearsman, Katie Saez, and Mike Skordeles join Lee Kantor to discuss the findings of the small business pulse survey. The survey highlights the resilience and adaptive strategies of small business owners amidst financial challenges and economic uncertainty. Scott discusses Trui…

Brought to you by Diesel David and Main Street Warriors In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Stone Payton chats with Katie Bowling and Ethan Davis from LGE Community Credit Union. They discuss the credit union’s growth and commitment to community involvement, highlighting their upcoming branch grand opening in Roswell. Ethan talks about their…

Dan Russell is the Atlanta Market Manager for Chase for Business. Chase for Business has your banking needs covered. They're not just a bank, they get to know you and your business. Connect with Dan on LinkedIn and follow Chase on LinkedIn and Facebook. What You’ll Learn In This Episode Why Chase for Business is focused on the Atlanta market How Ch…

Charles E. Potts is Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). In this role, he drives ICBA's innovation initiatives, and financial technology strategies, working with ICBA leadership to develop impactful, value-added solutions that help community banks seize new market opportunit…

Hugh Massie is the Executive Chairman and Founder of DNA Behavior International - the Behavior and Money Insights Company. As a widely recognized Titan 100 CEO and Behavioral Solutions Architect, he helps growth-minded leaders create an Exponential Future by developing a 109 (ten to the power of 9) Quantum Leap Growth Mindset and by building […]The…

Elaine Read and Matt Weyandt, Founders of Xocolatl. Since 2014, Atlanta craft chocolate company Xocolatl (pronounced "show-koh-la-tul") has given back to the community--donating money, chocolate, and time to more than 30 local nonprofits focused on education, sustainability and food insecurity (w/ ongoing partnerships with Atlanta Community Food Ba…

In this episode of Tech Talk, host Joey Kline talks with Raj Choudhury of Alloy and Brooke MacLean of Marketwake, both leaders of Atlanta-based companies. Raj discusses his journey from starting as a creative to operating units and emphasizes the importance of building teams, culture, and tackling underserved markets in agency services. Alloy, unde…

Dr. Lori A. Manns, Chief Creative Officer at Quality Media Consultant Group. She is an award-winning, trailblazing entrepreneur and has been the owner of a successful business consulting firm for the past 14 years. As a sought-after speaker, media personality, and business coach, she is considered an expert content creator and thought leader in the…

April Reed Crews is Co-CEO of Reed Financial Group. As an Investment Advisor Representative, she has a fiduciary responsibility to put her clients' interests above her own, avoid misleading clients and provide full and fair disclosure of all material facts to clients and prospective clients. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to ensure a c…

The Georgia Technology Summit is THE preeminent, regional technology conference highlighting innovation and leaders driving our local and global economy. For 2024, in honor of TAG's 25th anniversary - this year's theme is Innovation in the South, where community meets technology. Max Reed, Moveworks DOWNLOAD HERE TRANSCRIPT Intro: [00:00:06] Broadc…

Larry Williams is President and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia. He brings more than 25 years of experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial policy, and administration and management to TAG. As the former president and CEO of The Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County's official economic development…

Jason Marlowe is a founding partner at Market House, a creative agency specializing in website design, branding, and marketing. He leads the website design team and oversees technical implementation on projects. He is also a professor at Emmanuel University in the Communication Department. In his free time, he enjoys time with his wife and kids, [……

Since 2017, Leigh Burns has been the Director of the Fox Theatre Institute, a division of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Before joining the Fox Theatre, she held positions as the Education Coordinator with the Georgia Main Street Program and additionally served as the Outreach Program Manager and Certified Local Government Coordinator with the Georgia…

Mary Ellen Garrett, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Her financial and civic life has been a profile of influence and devotion since she joined Merrill in 1985. Highly regarded in the industry and among a loyal and growing clientele, she has built a reputation for caring deeply and sharing […]The …

Joe Schab brings a wealth of experience to FinQuery. He has spent most of his career helping companies transition from startups to full-fledged, high-growth entities. As COO and President at FinQuery, he is responsible for the alignment and prioritizations of investments and ensuring operational excellence. Connect with Joe on LinkedIn. What You’ll…

Peter Provost is the President and Director of Design at PROVOST STUDIO, a purpose-built, cross-disciplinary design firm that creates award-winning broadcast environments, branded spaces and interior architecture for world-class organizations. Formally trained as an architect, he has more than twenty years of experience helping companies express an…

With more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry, Florencia Cirigliano has built her career developing, launching and marketing businesses for the travel industry. She joined RedCoach, a luxury motorcoach company based in Orlando, Fla., in 2010 as the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations where she developed branding for the …

Magnit is a global leader and pioneer in contingent workforce management. Their industry-leading Integrated Workforce Management (IWM) Platform is supported by 30+ years of innovation, modern software, proven expertise, and world-class data and intelligence. It enables companies to optimize talent and diversity goals while achieving operational and…

Rachel Johnston is the Founder & CEO of Sunset Social. She is an entrepreneur and Georgia State University alumna. Rachel is a digital marketer, specializing in the fields of design and content creation, copywriting, event coverage, social media strategy, and social media management. She has worked with companies in the industries of venture capita…

Marlon Williams is Founder at Starter Labs & Atlanta Blockchain Center. He’s fluent in too many jargons to list. He was fortunate enough to study business and software, and he love the business of software…although the retired suits in his closet reek of a decade’s worth of hardcore networking and telecommunications experience as well. So […]The po…

Jeffrey Rohrs, VP of Brand Marketing at intelligent automation provider ActiveCampaign, is a creative, strategic, and experienced marketing leader with a passion for collaboration, innovation, and building dynamic brands in today’s fragmented media landscape. He is an author, recovering attorney, bacon-lover, and Clevelander-at-heart. He has served…

Richard Culberson is a communications, retail, media, and technology executive (twenty years' experience) with deep expertise in identifying, implementing, and scaling business opportunities. He is currently the CEO of Moneypenny North America and VoiceNation. Moneypenny and VoiceNation are America's best virtual receptionist & phone answering prov…

Rebecca Sylvain, Chief Executive Officer of Nannies and Kids United. She was born in Miami and raised by an immigrant Parent in a traditional Caribbean Household. Her career in childcare began during college when she began baby-sitting independently for families of all backgrounds and sizes. After 5 years of experience getting to know family needs …

Mary Ann Haskins, Owner and Senior Consultant at Flex HR. She’s an experienced Senior HR Consultant with over 30 years of experience in human resources and payroll. Her comprehensive background includes working for an entrepreneur to launch businesses from the ground up with one that went through an IPO on Nasdaq, successfully building or revamping…

US-based Tierra Womack MBA, is a multiple best-selling author, host of the Wealthy Woman by Design Show, speaker & founder of The Brave Way. She is a mompreneur of 18 years whose businesses have generated over 7-figures. As an award-winning Human Design based Manifestation Mentor & Wealth Activator,she helps women heal money trauma, shift their […]…

Event: BLOCK KIDS COMPETITION DAY! Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024 Time: 8:30 – 11:30am EST Where: South Forsyth Middle School Address 4670 Windermere Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 Do you know kids who want to attend? Block Kids – A free construction/engineering brick-building competition for students K-6th grade. Students compete for prize money, advan…

Mike Dunham has been with AGC Georgia for 27 of his 41 year career as an executive with an AGC chapter. The Shreveport, La.-native grew up on a farm where he and his family raised cotton and soybeans along with being catfish farming pioneers. He first worked with the AGC chapter in Monroe, La., before […]The post Mike Dunham With Associated General…

Andrew Mills is the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of CareTrack. Among his responsibilities, he leads the company's growth initiatives and guides strategic planning. He is committed to improving, expanding and growing the quality of care for patients nationwide. Under his leadership, CareTrack has created an efficient, effective and patient-centric…

James "Jay" M. Bailey, President & CEO, H.J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs. He is a dynamic force dedicated to his unwavering motto, “Build As We Climb.” With a transformative vision, he embodies the essence of a change agent, thought leader, entrepreneur, and emerging philanthropist, channeling his life’s mission towards uplifting ot…

Nicholas "Nic" Yeomans is President of Yeomans Consulting Group, Inc., a registered investment advisor (RIA) based in Marietta, Georgia serving pre-retirees, retirees, family businesses, and professional real estate investors with tax, estate, and retirement planning services. He also serves as the Chief Executive Offer and Chief Compliance Officer…

The past few years have not been easy for the retail and consumer industry with pandemic shortages and restrictions, rising inflation and a changing workforce. However, the landscape is actually starting to look up again, with profit margins creeping back to pre-pandemic levels and opportunities in technology, hiring and business strategies on the …

In this episode, join our experts as they unravel the dynamic landscape of the private equity industry and offer insights into the latest tax strategies. Kim Hartsock, CPA is joined by three of the firm's private equity industry experts, Floyd Holliman, CPA, David LeGrand, CPA, and Adam West, CPA, to concisely explore topics that impact […]The post…

Emily Creek serves as the Senior Director of Customer Insights & Strategy for Stable Kernel's Market Research division. She is responsible for developing and executing strategic qualitative &quantitative research projects that benefit clients and their customers. With over 15+ years' experience gaining actionable insights, she has worked across a v…

Aliya Bagewadi serves as the US Director of Strategy Partnerships for Allume Energy, a clean tech company unlocking rooftop solar for apartment renters worldwide. She previously worked as a management consultant for Fortune 500 companies and in rural economic development in Southeast Asia. She studied political science and land economics at the Uni…

Real estate managers and developers have many concerns heading in to 2024, from rising interest rates and banking liquidity issues to uncertainties in federal legislation regarding tax cuts and allowances. In this episode of The Wrap, Cristy Andrews, CPA, CGMA, leader of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group, and David Borsos, Vice President of Cap…