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Mike Popowski with Dagger
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Mike Popowski is the CEO of Dagger. Mike drives Dagger’s vision, culture and growth. He brings over 17 years of digital, social and brand-building experience. A proven client service and team leader, Mike has had success building campaigns for the world’s biggest brands across a variety of industries. Mike joined Dagger from TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, where he led the global repositioning for GSK’s global smoker’s health business, Nicoderm CQ (US). Mike was previously SVP, Client Partner at Moxie (formerly Engauge), where he architected the agency’s first content marketing practices for Cisco Systems, UPS and Wells Fargo. He was an early pioneer of social marketing as a consultant for AARP from 2008 to 2011, and implemented early digital content practices for AARP’s renowned Travel Ambassador, Peter Greenberg, and Health Ambassador, Martina Navratilova. Mike’s previous stints include AOL and SureClick, an Inc. 5000 digital agency based in Washington, D.C. Mike’s a native Vermonter so he really enjoys winters in Atlanta.
Culinary Atlanta featuring Jeff Moses with 404 Vodka
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Jeff Moses has been developing craft beer, wine and spirits for more than two and a half decades, including cult hits Bogart’s Gin and Graffiti Wine. He has lived all over the world – and in cities with famously magnetic culture like San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles – but makes his home in Atlanta in part because of the incredible hospitality and irresistible culinary and nightlife elements. That welcoming character also inspired 404 Vodka – “Spirit of the ATL” – because Moses identified an opportunity for a craft alcohol made in Atlanta for savvy Atlanta drinkers ready for a premium spirit at an accessible price. Hence 404 Vodka – 6-times distilled, hand-bottled, gluten-free and impressively smooth – was born.
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Carlo de la Mata with MedTech Consulting Associates and Richard Burroughs with Applied Software
Carlo de la Mata with MedTech Consulting Associates is a results-driven medical technology professional with a depth of leadership experience developing, launching and marketing innovative medical products for domestic and international markets. He has a track record of delivering results having lead cross-functional teams manage the entire product lifecycle, in multinational and startup organizations. Carlo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, and a Masters in International Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 21
Supply Chain Now Radio brought to you by APICS Atlanta and TalentStream.
Jon Safran is CEO of KEH Camera, the world’s largest online used camera and photography equipment store. The company has served over 1,526,018 photographers since 1979. The KEH team is dedicated to helping their customers “continue the story of their gear”. Jon is a proven business leader with a demonstrated history of success in the Consumer Products, Technology, and Diversified Industrial segments. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn and visit the KEH website for more information: https://www.keh.com/
Justin Goldman is Director of Corporate Purchasing at KEH Camera. He is tasked with developing innovative methods to procure inventory both domestically and internationally. Before joining KEH, Justin spent fourteen years in the wireless industry as a sales leader, manager, and eventually as a business owner. Justin is passionate about creating lasting relationships with clients cultivated both in and out of the boardroom. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn and check out his special KEH profile here.
Terri Sease is Founder & CEO of Alliance Solutions Group. She is a proven business leader with 20+ years of experience in the Supply Chain Industry. Terri founded ASG in 2009 and it has grown into a successful Software and Hardware company supporting the Supply Chain Industry. The company has built valuable, authorized partnerships with Zebra Technologies, Cisco, SOTI, and StayLinked. Terri also serves as an Advisory Board Member with the Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association and leads the ASG Hope Foundation, which helps students grow their STEM skills. Connect with Terri on LinkedIn and learn more about Alliance Solutions Group here: http://alliancesinc.com/
Chris Barnes is a professional education instructor for the Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate courses. Barnes holds a B.S., Industrial Engineering and Economics Minor, from Bradley University, an MBA in Industrial Psychology with Honors from the University of West Florida. He is a certified APICS instructor and holds CPIM-F, CLTD-F and CSCP-F designations. He served on the international Board of Trustees for the Institute of Industrial Engineers, is Past President of WERC Atlanta, and is currently involved with APICS Atlanta. He is a certified adult education trainer and has presented to/trained over 1900 people. He served on the editorial advisory board for Warehouse Management & Control Systems Deck Reference and authored the book “WMS: Phase 1: Assessment & Selection” a WERC Publication. He is also the author and lead facilitator of “Quarters in the Couch: Low Hanging Fruit ideas to Improve Warehouse Performance.” When not teaching, Barnes is a supply chain advocate and visionary with HighJump and frequent blogger at www.apicscltdcoach.com. In 2016 Barnes partnered with Supply Chain Now Radio (SCNR) as executive producer and key contributor. SCNR is a social networking community organizing and sharing supply chain thought leadership through seminars, webinars, blogs and podcasts. Barnes has over 27 years of experience developing and managing multiple client, engineering consulting, strategic planning and operational improvement projects in supply chain management. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and reach out to him via email.
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 also 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 as Co-Chair of 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
David King with Alexander Haas
David H. King, President & CEO of Alexander Haas, has lived in Atlanta nearly 35 years and been in the field of nonprofit development for more than 30 years. In his 27 years at Alexander Haas, David has provided counsel to hundreds of organizations in the areas of higher education, independent schools, hospitals, conservation, human services, churches and faith-based organizations. Prior to joining the Firm, he served as Atlanta Assistant Area Development Director for the United Negro College Fund and was responsible for the annual UNCF Atlanta Corporate Campaign. David began his career at the fundraising consulting firms Haas Coxe & Alexander and Coxe & Associates, prior to leaving to founded the development office at the Atlanta Union Mission where he served as Director of Development. David is on the Board of the Georgia Council on Economic Education and serves on their Development Committee. He is past President of the Board of the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which he also served as Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chair of the Michael C. Carlos Endowment Committee. He currently serves as Immediate Past Chair of the Giving Institute: Leading Counsel to Nonprofits and is on the Board of the Giving USA Foundation. A frequent presenter and lecturer, David has authored articles featured in Buckhead Living magazine, The Chronicle of Philanthropy and Forbes, as well as contributing information for two books: Black Tie Optional and the Essential Principles for Successful Fund Raising.
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Christopher Bean with Ackerman Security Systems and Tracy K Woodard with Eyedrum Gallery
Christopher Bean is the General Manager at Ackerman Security Systems and has represented the company since 2007.
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Tracy Kathleen Woodard has music performance degrees from Georgia State University and University of Georgia. She is a board member of Eyedrum Gallery as well as executive director of the Atlanta Contemporary Ensemble, avant-garde chamber group Cantos Y Cuentos, and the homeless outreach non-profit Mad Housers. Her husband and partner in crime Nick Hess is also an extremely involved community activist, currently chairman of NPU-S, and their children Karl and Ada (age 9 and 7) have already clocked hundreds of hours doing both homeless outreach and classical music. They have been residents of Oakland City since 2000.
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CEO Exclusive: Accountability
On this CEO Exclusive we discuss accountability in the conscious business movement and the importance of having conversations about it.
Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 20
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Paul Noble is Founder and CEO of AUTIT, a technology firm that uses AI to predict inventory and harmonize data for parts in manufacturing. Paul’s passion for entrepreneurship has always shaped his approach for go-to-market strategies and tools, which was the driving force behind pursuing his dream of launching AUTIT to improve the availability of easy-to-use technology for optimizing the supply chain for materials and MRO. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn and visit AUTIT’s website for more information.
John McKee is part of the SMB Acquisition team at Sprint Business Solutions. He is author of the book “Nothing Happens Until the Meeting is Set”, a U.S. Patent Awardee and successful entrepreneur. Sprint Business Solutions make an impact on the business community, helping companies serve their customers better, more profitably and more securely. Sprint is unleashing the power of 5G across the United States, including the #supplychaincity of Atlanta, GA. Connect with John on LinkedIn and visit Sprint Business Solutions via their website here.
Will Haraway is Founder & Lead Evangelist at Backbeat Marketing. Will has 20 years of executive experience in B2B Technology Marketing. Will is a certified analyst relations practitioner by the Knowledge Capital Group and has helped companies including Manhattan Associates, Aptos, Atlantix Global Systems, American Software and Rubicon Global improve their brand reputations with marketing results that help increase sales. Will also serves as a member of the APICS Atlanta Executive Advisory Board. The Backbeat team includes lead generation, digital marketing, media relations and content marketing specialists with a combined 50 years of experience in their chosen disciplines. Connect with Will on LinkedIn and learn more about Backbeat Marketing here: www.backbeatmarketing.com 
Ben Harris is Director of Supply Chain Ecosystem Expansion for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Ben comes to the Metro Atlanta Chamber after serving as Senior Manager, Market Development for Manhattan Associates. There, Ben was responsible for developing Manhattan’s sales pipeline and overall Americas supply chain marketing strategy. Ben oversaw market positioning, messaging and campaign execution to build awareness and drive new pipeline growth. Prior to joining Manhattan, Ben spent four years with the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Center of Innovation for Logistics where he played a key role in establishing the Center as a go-to industry resource for information, support, partnership building, and investment development. Additionally, he became a key SME for all logistics and supply chain-focused projects. Ben began his career at Page International, Inc. where he drove continuous improvement in complex global supply chain operations for a wide variety of businesses and Fortune 500 companies. An APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Ben holds an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration (EMBA) and bachelor’s degree in International Business (BBA) from the Terry College at the University of Georgia. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn and learn more about the Metro Atlanta Chamber here: www.metroatlantachamber.com
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 also 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 as Co-Chair of 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
