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John Warren with Lima One Capital, Larry Myricks with Atlanta Corporate Challenge, Walter Mann with ZONOsanitech and Wendy Alpine with Alpine Communications

April 22, 2013 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

John Warren with Lima One Capital, Larry Myricks with Atlanta Corporate Challenge, Walter Mann with ZONOsanitech and Wendy Alpine with Alpine Communications

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John Warren/Lima One Capital

John Warren is founder and President of Lima One Capital, a hard money lending company for residential real estate investors and homebuilders. He has raised over $25M for Lima One Capital and has grown the company into Atlanta’s largest private lender. John is an expert at real estate finance and works with hundreds of U.S. and foreign investors. As a former, decorated infantry officer in the Marine Corps, John also speaks regularly on counter-insurgency and leadership. John attended Washington and Lee University for his undergraduate degree and New York University’s Stern School of Business for post-graduate.

Larry Myricks/Atlanta Corporate Challenge

Larry Myricks, 4-Time Olympian, 1988 Olympic Bronze Medalist, is the Director of the Atlanta Corporate Challenge and the Corporate Challenge Network.

The Atlanta Corporate Challenge – is 5 weeks and 23 tournaments (sports & games) that make up the largest and most effective teambuilding, company pride and morale boosting event for businesses in the metro Atlanta area. It is “Where Work Comes to Play”.

Walter Mann/ZONOsanitech

ZONOsanitech founder Walter Mann is an entrepreneur who kills germs. Walter utilized his training as a mechanical engineer and experience manufacturing medical devices for Kimberly Clark to build the ZONO at the urging of his wife when they realized that there was no good option for sanitizing their four children’s athletic gear. After a friend’s son contracted an antibiotic-resistant staph infection from sports equipment, he built the first ZONO and began sanitizing athletic gear from his children and their friends. He soon learned that the preschool classroom was ground zero in the fight to protect children by eliminating bacteria and viruses without chemicals.

Wendy Alpine/Alpine Communications

Wendy Alpine, president of Alpine Communications Inc., has run her own PR firm for the past 13 years. Alpine Communications helps large and small business create brand awareness, establish thought leadership and generate demand for a company’s products and services. Her firm has worked with companies and organizations in the healthcare, technology, manufacturing and non-profit industries.

Raj Rajan with TiEAtlanta, Steve Brumer with 151 Advisors and Marc Gorlin with Kabbage

April 22, 2013 by angishields

High Velocity Radio

Raj Rajan with TiEAtlanta, Steve Brumer with 151 Advisors and Marc Gorlin with Kabbage

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Raj Rajan/TiEAtlantaÂ

Palaniswamy â€œRajâ€ Rajan is currently the co-founder, Chairman & CEO of Virima Technologies, Inc., an IT Operations and Datacenter software developer serving the fortune 5000 companies. He brings more than 15 years experience in the technology industry and combines a deep understanding of current technologies with the ability to articulate the application of these technologies in various business contexts and models. A highly versatile and proven entrepreneur, he has co-founded several ventures including, Vigilar, Inc, a leading network security technology firm; eLaunchpad, LLC, an early stage venture capital firm/incubator focusing on Internet infrastructure and network security technologies; and Resourcis, an executive recruiting firm. During his tenure at Vigilar, he conceived the companyâ€™s business plan and methodology, raised venture capital funding, recruited a talented management team and grew annual revenues from $0 in 2000 to $32M in 2005 in probably the most difficult technology industry climate. Another previous success, VerticalOne, a financial aggregator; was sold to S1 in 1999 in a deal valued at $166 million. Mr. Rajan serves on the Board of Directors of the above companies and as well on the advisory boards of several early stage technology firms around the country. A leader in the business community, he is also involved in several professional and community related organizations. Mr. Rajan was instrumental in establishing the Atlanta CEO Council, a non-profit networking groupÂ of more than 1000 CEOs, CxOs, and investors in the Southeast. Mr. Rajan served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CEO council from 1999 through 2011 and is currently one of its Board members. Mr. Rajan also co-founded and serves on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Chapter ofÂ The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE), a national mentoring organization for entrepreneurs.

The organization will be holding it’s marquee event, TiECON Southeast 2013 on Saturday, April 27. The event marks the chapter’s 15th anniversary and to date is the largest one-day professional networking conference for entrepreneurs. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from workshops, keynote speakers, networking and even pitch opportunities. TiE Atlanta partners with other global chapters from Florida and the Carolinas to host the event. It is designed to introduce attendees from all stages of the entrepreneurial lifecycle to the essential skills and traits of the super entrepreneur â€“ who is in relentless pursuit of success.

TiE supports entrepreneurs at all stages of the entrepreneurial life cycle with the goal to create over $100 million in new wealth by 2017. This is in line with Forward Atlanta, the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s plan to help ignite the region’s economy.

Marc Gorlin/KabbageÂ

Marc Gorlin is a serial entrepreneur who has built several tech companies including Pretty Good PrivacyÂ (PGP) and VerticalOne. His dad started numerous small businesses when he was a kid and he saw firsthandÂ the impact entrepreneurs have on the economy. He co-foundedÂ Kabbage to speed up the process of fundingÂ small businesses. He likes to say that Kabbage provides a small business cash more quickly than a bank canÂ cash a check.

Steve Brumer/151 AdvisorsÂ

Steve Brumer has over 25 years experience in the wireless/mobile space and has unprecedented knowledge of the industry. During his accomplished career, Steve has been a dynamic entrepreneur with proven expertise in sales, marketing and channel development. His specialty is helping wireless/mobile products and services find the right distribution and channels to ensure commercial success.

Before joining 151 Ventures, Steve co-founded and served as CEO of Wireless Rain which helped wireless carriers, manufacturers and solution providers build channel programs for B2B products, machine-to-machine products, and professional services.

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Meeting Pros: Sean O’Keefe with Sean O’Keefe Events, Larry Greene with Greene Worldwide Transportation/GaMPI, Jasmine Burke with Atlanta TV Festival

April 21, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Sean O'Keefe with Sean O'Keefe Events, Larry Greene with Greene Worldwide Transportation/GaMPI, Jasmine Burke with Atlanta TV Festival

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On this Episode of Meeting Pros:

Sean O’Keefe with Sean O’Keefe Events

Sean O’Keefe Events is an Atlanta based full service event planning and design business with a focus on creating and building nonprofit signature charity events. These signature events, created to increase a non-profit’s profile and expand their donor base within our community, have included: The Child Development Association’s Down Home Derby; Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance’s Shaken, Not Stirred Gala; Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Tetrathlon and Who Reins Supreme?; YES!Atlanta’s Night of Lights; Fall Fiesta Atlanta in support of Cooperative for Education; The Great Grilled Cheese Challenge; Atlanta Steeplechase Chairman’s Tent; and Polo in the Pines to benefit MD Anderson. Since the inception of Sean O’Keefe Events in May 2010, we have helped raise more than $2,000,000 for our charity partners.

Larry Greene with Greene Worldwide Transportation/GaMPI

Greene Worldwide Transportation has been in business for 25 years. We are a 24/7 transportation company with someone in our office 24 hours a day to help you with your every need. Whether you need leisure, corporate or group transportation, we have a large, late model fleet of sedans,5 passenger suvs, vans, 6,10,14 passenger stretch limousines, 31 passenger minibuses and 56 passenger motor coaches to fit all of your needs.

Jasmine Burke with Atlanta TV Festival

Jasmine Burke is a Producer and Actress who studied Business and Theatre at

Kennesaw State University. After writing spec scripts and developing ideas for other production companies, Jasmine created her own production company with a mission to produce positive &realistic reflections of Urban Youth & Adults in main stream media.

In 2009 she wrote, executive produced and directed her first film “Lucky Lotto” which won recognition at the 2010 Women In Film and Television International Short Film Showcase. As Jasmine creates, she juggles a thriving acting career where she is known for her roles in films like “The Secret Life of Bee’s”, “Big Momma’s House: Like Father, Like Son” and the indie hit “Mississippi Damned”. Jasmine is also no stranger to the small screen having snagged recurring roles on some of TV’s hottest shows such as The CW hit, “Vampire Diaries” and Lifetime’s “Army Wives” as well as made for TV movies like “Disney’s: Let it Shine” and Lifetime’s “Acceptance”. Jasmine is proud to be Co-Founder of the “Atlanta TV Festival” which will give the opportunity to bridge the gap between the content creators and content distributors.

Twitter @thejasmineburke / @ATLTVFestivalFacebook @actressjasmineburke / @atlantatvfestival

Trade Show Radio Broadcasts Live from The Allie Awards – Business RadioX

April 21, 2013 by angishields

Trade Show Radio co-hosts Jessica Park and Kevin Finn broadcast live from the red carpet at The Allie Awards, held at the Intercontinental Buckhead on April 21, 2013.

The Allie Awards recognize outstanding examples of quality and creativity in Atlanta’s event industry and demonstrate how working together for a common good can promote excellence in event design, planning and production.

This prestigious awards competition strives for the highest degree of excellence in event planning, design, cuisine, entertainment, technical production and enhancements, and in doing so, has raised the standards and quality of Atlanta’s event industry. Events of nearly every type and size have the opportunity to be recognized in up to 36 categories organized into eight areas. The Allie Awards have shown how members of the Atlanta event industry are outstanding examples of how event producers can use innovation and creativity to achieve higher goals.

LISTEN HERE to the evening’s great interviews…

Veteran Entrepreneurs consider Right at Home

April 20, 2013 by angishields

From Boots 2 Biz Radio

Veteran Entrepreneurs consider Right at Home

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We welcome Eric Martin, Director of Franchise Development for Right at Home and Larry Anthony, a new Right at Home franchise owner and a veteran entrepreneur. Right at Home provides a variety of in home medical and non medical services to seniors and patients recovering from illness or injury.

If you have ever dreamed of owning your own business, there has never been a better time to make the right decision with Right at Home.

Right Time

The rapid-growth, trillion-dollar healthcare service industry is lucrative and recession resistant. There are 78 million baby boomers today, growing at a rate of nearly four million people every year.

Seniors need in-home care to help stay in the comfort of their own home.
Many seniors live alone and need the right in-home healthcare services.

Right Decision

You know that feeling you get when you’ve helped someone? Imagine feeling that way every day as your business helps families to improve their quality of life. With Right at Home, you make a difference in people’s lives, while feeling great about your own, fulfilling a huge need in this substantial, under-served market.

Right Team

Right at Home was one of the first companies to enter into the in-home senior healthcare industry and is in the top five of international providers with over 300 franchises in 42 states and five countries. Our franchisees earned an average of over one million dollars in topline revenue per office in 2011. *Net Billings in 2012 for205 Offices open one year or more as of December 31, 2012. 79 or 39% of these Offices attained or surpassed the represented level of financial performance.

Advantages to owning a Right at Home franchise:

Multiple revenue opportunities
Recession resistant business
Technology resistant
Referral based business
Impressive earnings disclosure in their FDD, Item 19
A business that adds to the community
Recognized as one of the Top 100 franchises for Veteran Entrepreneurs.

This is a “Feel Good” activity, enriching your spirit as an entrepreneur

For additional information about a Right at Home franchise, contact Bill Williams at bwilliams@4axxiom.com or attend one of our frequent webinars about franchise ownership, see dates and registration information on the From Boots 2 Biz Radio landing page.

May Newsletter Article

April 20, 2013 by angishields

Results Matter Radio Features the Georgia Council of International Visitors

On Tuesday April 16th, 2013, Elizabeth Gordon, host of Results Matter Radio on Business RadioX® and Burr & Forman Partner Anton Mertens were joined in-studio by Georgia Council of International Visitors (GCIV) Executive Director Shell Stuart along with this year’s Chair of the Consular Ball, Yelena Epova and Annabelle Malins, British Consul-General, Atlanta to talk about the growing importance of being an international city and what GCIV does to support Atlanta’s interest in the global market place.

Executive Director Shell Stuart shared the background and mission of GCIV mentioning that the organization is 50 years old, and does a range of things from hosting dinners in private homes for visiting professionals and dignitaries to their annual Consular Ball which was held Saturday April 27th and is in its 32nd year. She also talked about the professional and networking opportunities that they helped facilitate for international visitors but said the “visitors are often most excited by the dinners they share in private homes” where they get to meet Atlantans on a more personal level.

Yelena Epova, a partner at Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP was still recovering from the firm’s busy tax season, but came to the studio to discuss the 32nd Annual International Consular Ball which she chairedthis year and is very passionate about. Regarding the organization, Yelena added, “I am amazed by true passion of people who want to make Atlanta an international city just because they care about the city.” She noted that these people who give their time volunteering are not doing it as a means of networking or because there is something in it for them, but because they truly care.

Annabelle Malins joined the conversation to discuss her role at the British Consul-General for Atlanta and the southeast and to talk about Atlanta’s growing importance in the international community since the Olympics in 1996. She says, “GCIV offers the opportunity (for Atlantans) to engage in international conversations with incredible people without traveling.” She noted that this an especially great opportunity for young people interested in international careers.

Burr & Forman Partner Anton Mertens, whose focus is on immigration law and who has traveled extensively added, “I commend GCIV for helping to make Atlanta an international city.” He also noted that the Consular Ball is a wonderful event.

To learn more about GCIV and the guests featured, listen to the complete interview on the Results Matter Radio page for Business RadioX®.

Why Few People Achieve Success, And What To Do About It!

April 20, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Why Few People Achieve Success, And What To Do About It!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss how one question uncovered a blueprint to live a life of “greater potential, meaning and significance!” Alvin C. Miles interviewed Scott Shickler as he offered his story and advice as an example of how to help change the course of your personal and professional life.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

There is no minimum age to be an entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurship is a life skill, that everyone can and should learn.
Emulate success to achieve success.
Happy and successful people focus on mindsets.
The real danger is not in dreaming too big but setting goals too low.
If you’re not stretching and reaching, you’ll never optimize.
Are you aligning your people with their passion?

Listen in as Scott tells us his surprising and revolutionary discoveries. Add these insights to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Scott Shickler/ Co-Creator & Author, 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life

Noted as one of the world’s leading experts on empowerment, Scott Shickler is a sought-after speaker, thought leader and advocate in his field. Called a “serial and parallel entrepreneur” by the Wall Street Journal, Scott’s companies have collectively grossed more than $37 million with businesses ranging from software to seminars, real estate to retail.

Scott has authored and coauthored eight books including The 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life. He has been featured in a variety of media including CNN, ABC and NBC News, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

A graduate of Fordham University, Scott grew up in New York and now lives in Atlanta with his wife and two sons. In addition to his role with 7 Mindsets, he is the cofounder of the Magic Wand Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering youth to live their dreams, as well as CEO and founder of Excent Corporation, a global education company serving millions throughout the world.

Contact Scott: (770) 330-0733 , Scott@7Mindsets.com

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Business Radio Interviews: This Week At Business RadioX® Sandy Springs April 15 – April 19, 2013

April 19, 2013 by angishields

This Week At Business RadioX® Sandy Springs

April 15 – April 19, 2013

Featuring Business Radio Interviews with Executives and Entrepreneurs from our Sandy Springs Studio

High Velocity Radio

Gary Price with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Kevin Martinez with Premium Capital Management and Victoria Watkins with East Cobb Business Association

Atlanta Business Radio

Karen Houghton with Atlanta Tech Village, Daniel Flores with Visual Art Werks, Adam Wexler with Insightpool, Imaad Rashied with BluMenlo, Alok Deshpande with Umenta and Kurt Uhlir with Sideqik

Gary Brooks with Cortera, Lori Dubuc with Infinite Strategies Group, Sue Johnson SPHR, Candace Klein with SoMoLend, Jonathan Wilson with Taylor English and Maurice Lopes with EarlyShares

Restaurant Owner Radio

Publik Draft House

School for Startups

Amazement Guru Shep Hyken and Trade Show Founder Doug Miller

Learning Insights

Candy Williams with Atlas Roofing Corporation

Meeting Pros Radio

Alan W. Urech with 200 Peachtree / 200 Office, Jimmy Economos with EEP Events, Ellie Westman Chin with Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Booth 61 with Ricky Steele

Paul Carmody, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Cbeyond

Gary Brooks with Cortera, Lori Dubuc with Infinite Strategies Group, Sue Johnson SPHR, Candace Klein with SoMoLend, Jonathan Wilson with Taylor English and Maurice Lopes with EarlyShares

April 18, 2013 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Gary Brooks with Cortera, Lori Dubuc with Infinite Strategies Group, Sue Johnson SPHR, Candace Klein with SoMoLend, Jonathan Wilson with Taylor English and Maurice Lopes with EarlyShares

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Gary Brooks/Cortera

Gary Brooks is the Chief Marketing Officer for Cortera. A B2B marketing addict, born leader, innovator and change agent with an entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record of delivering measurable business value and enabling positive change.

Gary is a revenue focused marketing executive with a passion for marketing accountability and a reputation for delivering breakthrough performance, revenue scalability and building highly successful businesses.

Gary was bitten by the start-up bug when joined a group of internet visionaries that started AltaVista (acquired by Compaq) which became the number one Internet search engine in 1996. Since then, he has fueled his passion for marketing innovation and revenue acceleration by serving in executive leadership roles at Ariba, Fortress Technologies, TRADEX (acquired by Ariba), KnowledgeStorm (acquired by TechTarget), Servigistics (acquired by Marlin Equity Partners) and Bomgar Corporation. At TRADEX, he developed and executed the strategic market positioning that led to the company’s acquisition by Ariba for $5.6 billion in Ariba stock. At Servigistics, he repositioned the company and re-engineered the company’s sales and marketing process which accelerated revenue growth and led to the sale of the company in 2009. At Bomgar, he completely transformed the company’s marketing strategy and processes to enable the company to achieve double-digit, year over year revenue growth in 2010 and emerge as a recognized enterprise remote support market leader.

Gary has also served in consulting and advisory roles with MarketPro, KnowledgeStorm (acquired by Techtarget), Performance PR, Abovo Group, DWL (acquired by IBM), TORAD Engineering and Emcien.

Gary earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University and a M.S. from Leslie University. In 2006, the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) named Gary the Technology Marketing Executive of the Year.

Specialties:B2B marketing, sales pipeline development and nurturing, revenue scalability, sales process development and managment, strategic market positioning and message development, marketing accountability and sale enablement.

Lori Dubuc/Infinite Strategies Group

As the Managing Partner of Infinite Strategies Group, LLC, Lori Dubuc heads the company’s strategy and business development operations and personally provides leadership training, workshops, and executive development for individuals and organizations. Lori’s unique understanding of business allows her to offer practical and creative strategies to optimize human potential. Her 20 years of experience with both Fortune 500 and start-up companies includes leadership positions in human resources across a variety of industries. Lori also serves as a coach and mentor, incorporating art and science into her approach.

Lori’s areas of expertise include organizational design, coaching, training and development for executives and mid- level leaders; strategic human capital optimization; identification and development of high performers; cross- functional project management; and talent restructuring. Lori facilitates workshops, groups, and leads multi- functional leadership teams. Her expertise in large companies spans organizational transformation, strategic human capital positioning, and restructuring talent for retention and deliverables. She has also led the evaluation of mentoring program effectiveness for high potential employees within Fortune 500 companies.

Lori graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management from the University of Missouri. She also has a master’s degree in human resources and management from Webster University.

Sue Johnson, SPHR

Sue Johnson is a senior Human Resources leader currently working as an independent consultant. She has extensive strategic human resources experience focusing in the areas of Change Management, Talent Management, Team Effectiveness, Succession Planning, Executive Coaching and Employee Engagement. She has experience in successfully leading corporate changes, building/rebuilding and leading teams, project management, coaching for performance, and linking business and human capital strategies.

Sue supplements her education from Indiana University and 25+ years practical business experiences with the following: designation as a Senior Professional In Human Resources (SPHR); certified practitioner of: the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI); PDI (Personnel Decisions International)–360 Profiler; Resilience Alliance–Personal Resilience Profile; DDI (Development Dimensions International)–360 Profiler; DiSC Communications Style Facilitator; executive Coaching specialized training

An Atlanta resident for over 10 years, Sue has one son who is a senior in college.

Candace Klein/SoMoLend

Candace Klein is the founder and CEO of two successful startup companies: Bad Girl Ventures and SoMoLend. Bad Girl Ventures is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating and investing in woman-owned startup companies. SoMoLend is new technology platform that connects business borrowers seeking loans with lenders looking to make a return on investment. Candace has six years of lobbying experience, with the Northern Kentucky Chamber and United Way and four years of legal experience. Candace continues to practice as an attorney with Ulmer & Berne LLP with a focus on corporate matters, business advocacy and government relations for startup companies and small business clients. Candace led the Communities Practice at Property Advisors, with the title of “Maven” and the job description, “run and think.” She is actively committed to her neighborhood, Over the Rhine, where she lives and has based both of her businesses.

Candace is a 2008 graduate of Salmon P. Chase College of Law where she earned her J.D. She also received her bachelor degrees from Northern Kentucky University. Candace is the co-chair of CFIRA. She works diligently with other CFIRA members to be the voice of the crowdfunding industry. CFIRA works closely with the SEC and FINRA to establish industry standards and best practices.

Maurice Lopes/EarlyShares

Maurice Lopes is a co-founder of EarlyShares. He previously served as CEO and founder of Hotbrick Network Solutions, an international network security appliance manufacturer with offices across the globe. In addition, he has held a variety of management positions at Motorola, MCI-Worldcom, GICC and Bellsouth. Today, Maurice is considered an expert on capital formation and crowdfunding legislation, he has dedicated the last year to educating America on the JOBS Act. And how it will change all businesses in America. Maurice is a frequent guest at universities such as: Georgetown University, MIT, Columbia University, Ai School of Entrepreneurship, Nova, and Harvard Business School. He is on the governing board of the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA).

Jonathan Wilson/Taylor English

Jonathan B. Wilson is a member of Taylor English’s Corporate & Business practice group and his practice includes corporate securities, corporate finance and governance, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property. He has represented both Fortune 100, middle-market and start-up companies in transactional matters for roughly 20 years. Jonathan was the general counsel or chief legal officer of Interland, Inc. (NASDAQ: INLD), Web.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWWW) and EasyLink Services International Corporation (NASDAQ: ESIC) where he advised senior management and the board of directors on SEC reporting, NASDAQ compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley matters, corporate governance, governmental affairs, contracts, litigation, intellectual property and mergers and acquisitions. Jonathan led Web.com’s legal department through its growth and merger with Website Pros, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSPI) in September 2007, at various times acting as the corporate secretary and the executive in charge of Corporate Development. He spent the first ten years of his career in private practice with large Atlanta firms, including Paul Hastings, LLP and King & Spalding. Jonathan has represented both large and small companies in outsourcing, patent licensing, software licensing, distribution and strategic alliance agreements. In 2009. he founded the Renewable Energy Committee of the ABA’s Public Utility Section and he continues to chair that Committee, writing and speaking frequently on renewable energy and clean technology development.