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Women in Technology (WIT) Special Edition

January 12, 2019 by angishields

The work of Women in Technology has an incredible impact.

Since 1992, Women in Technology has had a mission dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in Georgia’s technology community. Through the WIT COMMUNITY, WIT also educates and encourages girls and young women to pursue careers in STEAM.

Rachel Bagnell is the Program Director at Women in Technology. As a technology senior leader and change management champion, Rachel has more than 15 years of experience leading innovation, building quality programs, championing department startups and reorganizations, driving profitable growth, managing risk, recruiting talent, and driving process improvements that align business units with companywide strategic and financial objectives. As an organization transformation and restructuring expert, she has built critical technology teams and shared services departments that set the standard for program innovation and service excellence. Her experience is across a broad range of business segments including Information Technology, Internal Audit, Operations and Claims. Follow Rachel Bagnell on LinkedIn.

Patti Dismukes is the Board of Directors and Executive at Hunter International. A seasoned business leader with a rich mix of technical, business development, operational and P&L management. Experienced in launching start-ups, growing existing business and developing service offerings and practices to expand revenue streams. Experienced in assessing needs, solving problems and developing creative solutions. Follow Patti Dismukes on LinkedIn.

Tucson Business Radio Empower U Episode 3

January 9, 2019 by angishields

Keller Williams of Southern Arizona
1745 E River Rd #245
Tucson, AZ 85718
520-631-4638
donna@reedtucson.com

Donna Reed was born and raised in a tiny town of 500 people in NW Ohio. The only girl with 3 brothers. she was lucky enough to go through 8 grades with the same 25 or so “kids” and then in 9th grade we joined the “city kids” at the big school in Fremont, Ohio. In the 1970’s that meant going from about 25 kids to almost 600! Donna got good grades, graduated high in her class and had tons of friends. Her parents were married until her mother’s death in 1995.

After high school, Donna joined Up with People and during the US Bicentennial, she traveled all across the US and down into Mexico. For a kid who loved languages, people and travel, it was a perfect fit. After her second year of working and traveling through Europe, Donna started college at the University of Arizona. It was there that she met her husband Gilbert. They married in 1980 and moved back to Ohio to be near Donna’s family. While in Ohio, Donna had 3 sons, finished her degree in business at the University of Toledo, and lived in the same small town where she grew up. She started her career working in admissions for a technical college. For the next 20 years, while her jobs changed, they always centered around sales and/or management.

In 2000, Donna and her family moved back to her husband’s hometown of Tucson. In 2005 she began her career in Real Estate and have been doing it ever since. Donna is currently at Keller Williams Southern Arizona representing both buyers and sellers in residential Real Estate, and has been in the top 20% of the company for the past 10 years. She loves working with people and has a passion specifically for helping those who might need someone to help with French! Donna has been on KWSA’s Agent Leadership Council for all but 3 of the past 10 years and enjoys working with their Culture Committee.

Donna is active in her church, St Mark’s United Methodist, as a praise team member in contemporary worship.She recently served as the head of the Staff Parish Relations committee, as well as President of the Campus Christian Center. This year, she hopes to work with the Inn Project, helping immigrants coming to the US through Tucson on their way to their new homes here in the United States.

Connect with Donna on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Your Host

The Hopman Group, LLC
3561 E. Sunrise Drive
#131
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 326-1625

As a financial advisor with more than 20 years of experience, Pam Hopman, Founder and President of The Hopman Group, LLC, creates and grows wealth for her clients throughout the United States. On the personal financial planning side, she had created The Money Profile, a financial behavior analysis tool. With it and her planning process called “The Natural Financial Solution”, she creates conscious personalized financial solutions for every personality.

For businesses, she has a process called Take Flight that addresses the financial missteps made by a business that can, if not addressed and corrected, kill a business. She says “My team and I can’t help ourselves when we see something that can be made better, we have to speak.”

Connect with Pam on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Tuesdays with Corey Episode 15

January 9, 2019 by angishields

Yelena Epova is the partner-in-charge of the international tax services at Aprio. She specializes in advising domestic and international companies on international tax issues and tax planning strategies regarding inbound and outbound operations. She also assists clients with domestic tax issues by providing tax planning and compliance services.

As a Russian speaking CPA in the state of Georgia, Yelena is an active participant in both the local and international business community. She is an active member in many professional organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, where she participated in the Leadership Development Program. She also sits on the board of the Danish American Chamber of Commerce. Yelena is former chair of the board of the Georgia Council for International Visitors and chair of the 2013 Consular Ball. She is a graduate of the 2011 Leadership Atlanta program and received the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s 2011 Global Impact Award for Service Providers on behalf of Aprio. She is currently a member of Morison KSi’s North American board. Previously, she was an active member of Baker Tilly International, where she chaired the North American International Tax Committee for six consecutive years. Yelena has written for numerous publications on various international tax issues. She is also a frequent speaker at many international and domestic seminars including those pertaining to businesses entering the U.S. market.

Prior to moving to Atlanta, Yelena received her Master’s Degree in Engineering from the Technological College of Leningrad. Upon her arrival in the United States, she continued her education in Accountancy at Georgia State University. Yelena has received the Golden Key Award for the highest score on the CPA exam in Georgia and the Elijah Watt Sells Award for being in the top 100 scores on the CPA exam in the nation.Yelena was selected by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the city’s “up and comers” for 2006. Each year, the paper selects and presents awards to 40 business professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to their communities and are leaders in their companies. Most recently, Yelena was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of 15 “Women Who Mean Business” in Atlanta and served as a judge for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce’s Metro Export Challenge. Yelena has also been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of the 55 most influential foreign-born Atlantans. Learn more about Yelena Epova at https://www.aprio.com/people/yelena-epova/

Corey Rieck is the President and Founder of The Long Term Care Planning Group, a firm that specializes in delivering Long Term Care education and coverage to companies, high net worth individuals and large organizations. Since 2001, Corey has devoted his career to Long Term Care as a result of multiple personal experiences. A neutral provider of Long Term Care Solutions since 2001, Corey brings a unique and comprehensive consultative perspective to this issue. Since 2003, part of his commitment to the Long Term Care Industry includes his having trained over 3,500 advisors from San Francisco to Wall Street on how to properly position Long Term Care to clients through the CLTC organization. Additionally, he has authored dozens of published industry articles on Long Term Care and has assisted many of the nation’s leading LTC carriers on operational and educational matters.

Sean Dineen with Iron Age Office

January 8, 2019 by angishields

Despite the fact that he moved to the States from Manchester in 2014, Sean Dineen has experienced few setbacks in achieving the American dream. Following his graduation from Sheffield Hallam University with a B.A in graphic design in 2013, Dineen took a leap of faith by moving to Georgia to begin a career coaching youth soccer. After three months of coaching, Dineen’s career trajectory completely shifted when he found himself temporarily living with Michael Stephens, owner of Southern Machine and Fabrication Company. After becoming fast friends, Stephens discovered Dineen’s aptitude for design, providing him the resources to produce small-scale office furniture orders from 300 square feet of space in his manufacturing office. From there, Iron Age Office took off and Dineen’s career skyrocketed along with it, leading him to become one of the youngest CEOs in Georgia and expanding the company from that small space to an over 20,000 square foot warehouse in 2018. Although the company has seen rapid expansion since its humble beginning, Dineen’s entrepreneurial spirit remains the same. He is constantly searching for innovative ways to improve Iron Age Office, from detailed product design updates to ensuring employees are consistently equipped for success. His approachable management style is recognized throughout the office, and he credits his talented team of craftsmen for much of the company’s success. While Dineen’s career path may be unconventional, it is not far-fetched considering his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for quality design. In his spare time, he still enjoys playing soccer whenever possible, sketching new product ideas and spending quality time with his wife, Frankie.

Follow Sean Dineen on LinkedIn and Iron Age Office on Facebook.

Junko’s Health, Wealth, and Happiness Hour Episode 9

January 8, 2019 by angishields

Junko’s Health, Wealth, and Happiness Hour is brought to you by Fujiyama Wealth Management.

Elizabeth Herrington is the Executive Vice President at Angel Companions. She is in her 11th year with the agency and oversees the day to day operations.

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Patricia Fortune Ammari is an elder law attorney with a practice based in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, GA. She began her practice as a litigator in the Atlanta office of an international law firm. In 2012, she founded The Ammari Firm, LLC where she assists seniors with long-term care planning, especially Medicaid planning. She also practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianship, and special needs planning. She is a long-time regular volunteer at the Georgia Senior Legal Hotline providing clients with advice about Qualified Income Trusts in order to qualify for Nursing Home Medicaid. She also assists Cobb County Legal Aid as a probate clinic volunteer. Patricia has served as the President of the Georgia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Elder Law Section of the Cobb County Bar Association. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Georgia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. In 2018, Patricia was appointed by the Supreme Court of Georgia to serve on the State Disciplinary Board.

Follow Patricia Ammari on LinkedIn and The Ammari Firm, LLC on Facebook.

Paul Root Wolpe and Ed Queen with Emory Center for Ethics

January 8, 2019 by angishields

On this week’s CEO Exclusive we talk with Paul Root Wolpe and Ed Queen with Emory Center for Ethics about trends in ethics that mid-market CEOs should know about.

An international leader in the exploration of ethics, the Emory Center for Ethics is dedicated to exploring how ethical issues underlie the decisions that shape our minds, lives, and society. To do so, scholars from across the university gather at the Center to collaborate and study. The Center also hosts public programs, partners and consults with private and public community organizations, and teaches students at every level of university life. The Center is committed to asking tough questions and developing strategies to help enable people and organizations put ethics into practice.

Paul Root Wolpe, Ph.D. is the Raymond Schinazi Distinguished Research Professor of Jewish Bioethics, Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Biological Behavior, and Sociology, and the Director of the Center for Ethics at Emory University. Dr. Wolpe served for 15 years as the first Senior Bioethicist for NASA. Dr. Wolpe is the President of the Association of Bioethics Program Directors, the past President of the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, a Fellow of the Hastings Center, and a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the country’s oldest medical society. Dr. Wolpe was named one of Trust Across America’s “Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior.”

Edward Queen directs the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership at Emory University’s Center for Ethics and also serves as Director of Pedagogy for the Emory Integrity Project.

Queen’s work focuses on applied and professional ethics and the development and implementation of ethics programs in businesses, nonprofits, and governmental agencies. As a teacher, his goal is the formation of ethically informed and publicly engaged citizens. Queen has advised numerous organizations on management and ethical issues including the Pew Charitable Trusts, Belk, AECOM, Ethisphere, Voya, CertusHoldings, Coca Cola, USAID, SunTrust, the Southeastern Council of Foundations, DeKalb County, and Atlanta Public Schools.

In 2012 Queen received the Laura Jones Hardman Award for Excellence in Service to the Emory Community, given to those who serve “as role-models to students and others by offering an unselfish, time-consuming, and appreciable service to the university community.” Additionally, Emory University’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter has recognized him three times as a professor “who has encouraged and helped students to excel, and who exemplifies intellectual rigor and enthusiasm for scholarly pursuits.”

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn and Twitter, and follow Emory Center for Ethics on Facebook and Twitter.

Let’s Recap 2018

January 1, 2019 by angishields

On this CEO Exclusive, we look back on what we’ve learned from interviewing 50 purpose driven, culture-centric CEOs in 2018 and discuss what 2019 may hold.

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 34

December 30, 2018 by angishields

Supply Chain Now Radio brought to you by APICS Atlanta and TalentStream.
SCNR’s #LeadershipMatters series is sponsored by The Effective Syndicate

Page Siplon serves as CEO of TeamOne Logistics . Page is a seasoned and active industry participant, recognized by DC Velocity Magazine as a “2012 Logistics Rainmaker” which annually identifies the top-ten logistics professionals in the Nation; and named a “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Executive Magazine in 2014. He was selected by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Georgians” for 2013, 2014 and 2015. He also serves various industry leadership roles at both the State and Federal level. Governor Nathan Deal nominated Page to represent Georgia on a National Supply Chain Competitiveness Advisory Committee, where he was appointed to a two-year term by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and was then appointed to serve as its vice-chairman. At the State level, he was selected by then Governor Sonny Perdue to serve as lead consultant on the Commission for New Georgia’s Freight and Logistics Task Force. In this effort, Page led a Private Sector Advisory Committee with invited executives from a range of private sector stakeholders including UPS, Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, Delta Airlines, Georgia Pacific, CSX, and Norfolk Southern. Currently, Page serves on the board of directors for the Transportation Club of Atlanta, CSCMP’s Atlanta Roundtable, and co-chairs the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Supply Chain Leadership Council. As a frequently requested keynote speaker, Page is called upon to address a range of audiences on unique aspects of technology, workforce, and logistics. He has also been quoted as an industry expert in publications such as Forbes, Journal of Commerce, Fortune, NPR, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, American Express, DC Velocity, Area Development Magazine, Site Selection Magazine, Inbound Logistics, Modern Material Handling, and is frequently referenced in state-wide newspapers. Previously, Page served for over a decade as the Executive Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, the State’s “in-house supply chain consultant” and leading resource for fueling logistics industry growth and global competitiveness. Page honorably served a combined 12 years in the United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force. During this time, he led the integration of encryption techniques and deployed cryptographic devices for tactically secure voice and data platforms in critical ground-to-air communication systems. This service included support for all branches of the Department of Defense, multiple federal security agencies, and aiding NASA with multiple Space Shuttle launches. Originally from New York, Page received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering with a focus on digital signal processing from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also earned an associate’s degree in advanced electronic systems from the Air Force College, and completed multiple military leadership academies. Learn more about TeamOne Logistics at: http://www.teamonelogistics.com/

Dave Maddox serves as SVP Sales Supply Chain for nVision Global Technology Solutions, Inc. nVision Global provides configurable logistics services and solutions for customers around the world, enabling them to optimize their supply chain and gain access to critical data. We offer a full suite of logistics services and solutions that allow for end to end shipment and supply chain management and visibility. Dave leads the sales and marketing efforts for TMS solutions and supply chain services for nVision. Dave holds a BS degree in Business Administration from Cameron University in Lawton, OK, and currently is President of the Atlanta Roundtable for Council Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Dave brings to the nVision team 34 years of successful experience in Supply Chain Services and TMS sales and marketing. Connect with Dave Maddox on LinkedIn and learn more about nVision Global here: https://corporate.nvisionglobal.com/

Beau Groover is Founder and President of The Effective Syndicate. He has been working with manufacturing and operations-focused organizations for over 20 years, primarily focused on developing bullet-proof processes and teams that are built to win. Beau has helped organizations save millions of dollars while also improving those companies’ customer experiences and building high-performing teams that continue to drive the business forward. He has developed his approach and strategy over years of working with some of the biggest companies in multiple levels within the organizations, including The Coca-Cola Company, Nordson Corporation, and Westrock (formerly RockTenn). Just prior to launching The Effective Syndicate in 2015, Beau served as the Director of Lean Supply Chain at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC. Beau also currently serves as an APICS Atlanta Executive Advisory Board member. Connect with Beau Groover on LinkedIn and follow The Effective Syndicate on Twitter.

Scott W. Luton is founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta and was named to the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. He can also be reached by email. Learn more about WBENC-certified TalentStream here, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space.: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Archetypes of Conscious Capitalism

December 25, 2018 by angishields

On this episode of CEO Exclusive, we walk listeners through the different archetypes of Conscious Capitalism with examples from guests on the show.

“We believe that business is good because it creates value, it is ethical because it is based on voluntary exchange, it is noble because it can elevate our existence and it is heroic because it lifts people out of poverty and creates prosperity. Free enterprise capitalism is the most powerful system for social cooperation and human progress ever conceived. It is one of the most compelling ideas we humans have ever had. But we can aspire to even more.” ~ From the Conscious Capitalist Credo