Timothy Kiser with Colo Atl, Brian Dally with Groundfloor, and Dara Albright with Dara Albright Media

March 21, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Timothy Kiser with Colo Atl, Brian Dally with Groundfloor, and Dara Albright with Dara Albright Media

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Timothy A. Kiser, Owner and Founder of Colo Atl, is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in 35 states. With over 29 years of engineering experience, Mr. Kiser has served as the designer and engineer on over 70 telecommunications facilities. Mr. Kiser designed and constructed the fully-built Colo Atl colocation and Meet Me Room facility in November 2001 to serve as a carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection facility. As Owner, Designer and Engineer at the Colo Atl facility, Mr. Kiser was instrumental in achieving the prestigious SSAE 16 certification, an internationally recognized third-party assurance audit designed for service organizations. Colo Atl achieved the certification after a stringent audit of its internal business processes and IT controls, including physical security, environmental security, logical security, and network security. A premier industry expert on data centers/colocation, engineering, peering, and Software Defined Networking, Mr. Kiser is a distinguished speaker. Select speaking and moderating engagements include those from the following events: Bisnow Atlanta, CapRate Real Estate’s Data Center Summit Series, Fiber Network Owners Alliance (FNA), FISPA Live (Atlanta), IMN Forums on Financing, Investing & Real Estate Development for Data Centers, and Telecom Exchange (TEX) New York on the event’s CEO Roundtables. Mr. Kiser also operates the Georgia Technology Center (GTC) and the Southeast Network Access Point (SNAP), both of which are located in Colo Atl’s Atlanta, Georgia facility at 55 Marietta Street. The GTC is a live lab for network equipment vendors to highlight their optical and electrical hardware and operating systems; and SNAP is a next-generation Internet Exchange (IX) supporting IPv4, IPv6, OpenFlow, and Software Defined Networking (SDN). A Georgia Institute of Technology graduate, Mr. Kiser holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, and served as an Air Force B52 bomber pilot during Operation Desert Storm. In his spare time, Mr. Kiser enjoys traveling, spending time with close friends and business associates and recreational flying.

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Brian Dally is a co-founder and the CEO of Groundfloor, the first issuer qualified by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission to offer real estate based payment dependent notes that are available to non-accredited investors. Groundfloor has democratized investing for the 96% of people who have never been able to access this type of wealth – short-term, high-yield returns with a minimum investment of as little as $10. Brian’s 15-year career building disruptive technology startups spans stints in Silicon Valley, Boston, London and the North Carolina Triangle region. Previously, he led the launch of Republic Wireless to take on the big four cellphone carriers to international acclaim. As a result, millions more Americans can now afford a smartphone. Brian has a JD from Harvard Law School, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia. Connect with Brian further on Twitter.

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Dara Albright with Dara Albright Media is a recognized authority, thought provoker and frequent speaker on FinTech, crowd finance, next-gen IPOs & P2P, and retail alternatives. She is most known for her leading edge articles and acclaimed conferences that introduce rising crowd-centric asset classes to Wall Street.

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Tom Szaky with TerraCycle

March 20, 2018 by angishields

High Velocity Radio

Tom Szaky with TerraCycle

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Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 21 countries, working with some of the world’s largest brands and companies to create national platforms to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration. Through TerraCycle, Tom is pioneering new waste management processes to create circular solutions for materials such as cigarette butts, laboratory waste, coffee capsules, personal and oral care waste and even food packaging that otherwise have no path to be recycled. TerraCycle and Procter & Gamble produced the world’s first recyclable shampoo bottle made from plastic pulled from beaches and waterways. The first bottles went on shelves in France and Germany in 2017. Additional countries, along with new SKUs will follow in 2018. In 2017, TerraCycle acquired Air Cycle Corporation, giving TerraCycle its first foray into waste disposal mandated by federal regulations. Tom is the author of three books, “Revolution in a Bottle” (2009, Portfolio), “Outsmart Waste” (2014, Berrett-Koehler) and “Make Garbage Great” (2015, HarperCollins). A fourth is expected in Fall 2018. Tom created, produced and starred in TerraCycle’s reality show, “Human Resources” which aired on Pivot from 2014-2016. Tom and TerraCycle have received numerous social, environmental and business awards and recognition from a range of organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Inc. Magazine, Fortune Magazine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Follow TerraCycle on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Dave Randolph with DRUM Agency

March 20, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Dave Randolph with DRUM Agency

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Dave Randolph has always been keen to observe what transforms a person into a prospect, and a prospect into a buyer. As the head of strategy for DRUM, Dave and his team are dedicated to helping clients build successful marketing plans based on powerful, actionable insights. Previously, he served as a SVP of Retail Strategy at three-time AdAge Agency of the Year and has written for multiple national marketing publications. When he’s away from the office, you can find Dave dabbling in his home music studio, cooking, consuming copious amounts of Netflix, or doing the meticulous but thankless job of planning his family’s travels. Connect with Dave on Twitter and LinkedIn. Follow DRUM on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Culinary Atlanta Series Featuring Chad Ralston with ASW Distillery

March 20, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Culinary Atlanta Series Featuring Chad Ralston with ASW Distillery

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This episode of Culinary Atlanta is brought to you by Hand-Picked ATL.

After learning about the wonders of the beer big hoppy monster while at UGA, Chad Ralston went on to become what was most likely one of Terrapin brewerys biggest customers. After law school, he joined a software company in Midtown, where he took his thirst for craft beers to the next level by trying to develop sales software for craft breweries. While in the process of researching prospective customers, Chad reached out to the founders of ASW Distillery and the rest is history. Craft whiskey is, after all, craft beers cousin from another dozen. Connect with Chad on LinkedIn.

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Hand-Picked ATL is the best of what to do and where to go in Atlanta. It’s their humble belief that by surrounding ourselves with the authentic, the unique and the curious, our lives are more awesome. Hand-Picked celebrates the independent makers by seeking out their inspired goods and crafted experiences, providing meaningful ways for their users to connect for themselves.

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Ron McMurtrie with Sage and John Lauten with Skully Technologies

March 20, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Ron McMurtrie with Sage and John Lauten with Skully Technologies

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Ron McMurtrie is Chief Marketing Officer at Sage. Prior to this role, he was Executive Vice President of Customer Marketing. In his current role, McMurtrie leads global marketing strategy, inspiring long-term relationships through creativity and innovation including aligning the strategic direction of product, brand, digital marketing and communications, and overseeing new customer acquisition, building customers for life, and advancing Sage’s cloud strategy. Before joining Sage, McMurtrie was global Chief Marketing Officer at Recall, a global information management company. In his role, McMurtrie was responsible for the company’s day-to-day operations, specifically in the areas of client services, marketing, product management and product development. Previously, McMurtrie spent years serving executive roles that include Group President, Chief Marketing Officer, and Senior Vice President for Marketing for brands such as VCE, joint venture between Cisco, EMC and VMware, First Data, Verizon and MCI. McMurtrie is a multi-dimensional leader with P&L and personnel responsibility spanning direct sales, marketing, enterprise consulting and professional services in private and public sector markets. Follow Sage on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Connect with Ron on LinkedIn and Twitter.

John Lauten with Skully Technologies is a global operations executive who delivers exceptional client experiences and quantifiable results by directly improving operations, systems and processes worldwide while lowering operating expenses. Lauten has built and managed large, diverse global teams and held leadership positions in acquisition integration for both acquiring companies and acquired companies. His expertise and skills include international expansion, supply chain, program management, mergers and acquisitions, process optimization, sales and operations planning, corporate strategy, operations management, and business transformation. During his more than 20-year career, Lauten has helped lead the corporate directions of FOX Racing Shox (as VP of Strategic Operations and Business Development) and Cisco Systems, where he held various executive roles (Director of Business Operations Strategy and Planning; Head of U.S. and Canada Customer Operations; Director of Global Supply Chain Management) as well as additional roles in sales operations and finance. He has an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Texas at Austin and a BBA in Marketing from Texas Christian University. Follow Skully on Facebook and Twitter. Connect with John on LinkedIn.

Kevin Scott and Jake Lacy with ADDO Worldwide

March 20, 2018 by angishields

CEO Exclusive Radio

Kevin Scott and Jake Lacy with ADDO Worldwide

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About This Week’s Show

On this CEO Exclusive, Kevin Scott and Jake Lacy with ADDO Worldwide join us to discuss Millennials in the workforce, and how to instill core values and culture into your company’s population and employee base.

About ADDO Worldwide

ADDO is a brand + experience consultancy that helps businesses and brands ideate and activate initiatives to enhance leadership and social impact. They create ways for companies to maximize “doing business” while “doing good” to deliver tangible, sustainable and measurable engagement with customers and their communities.

The ADDO story begins 10 years ago, at the University of Georgia. Founders Garrett Gravesen and Kevin Scott worked together to launch and lead H.E.R.O. for Children – a charity that has raised more than 2 million dollars for children with HIV/AIDS and became the largest pediatric AIDS organization in Georgia. In 2008, the two started the Global L.E.A.D. Program along with two other entrepreneurs and together these two companies have engaged more than 10,000 next-generation leaders in programs across the United States, Africa, and Europe. More importantly, these two companies created leaders and made a tangible, meaningful impact. The two went on to form ADDO in 2011 to expand social impact and leadership into business and in 2012 was named Governor’s International Award “New Company of the Year” in the State of Georgia.

Kevin Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin co-founded ADDO, which is Latin for “Inspire.” In addition to working with businesses and brands, ADDO has developed a national leadership program with Chick-fil-A (Chick-fil-A Leader Academy).

Kevin is the author of two books, including 8 Essential Exchanges, a book that helps people clarify their most important decisions in life. In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the “40 under 40″ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kevin has been featured on numerous media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, and CNBC. He’s also been featured in publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, and others.

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Jake Lacy is Manager of Partnerships and Prospective Business at ADDO. Connect with Jake on LinkedIn.

Pensacola Business Radio: 3-14-18 Guests, Gulf Coast Kids House and Realty Masters

March 17, 2018 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: 3-14-18 Guests, Gulf Coast Kids House and Realty Masters

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Pam Keen-Brantley, CAPT USNR Ret., Broker, and Owner of Realty Masters

Broker / Owner

4400 Bayou Blvd. Ste. #52A

Pensacola, FL 32503

Pam@pensacolarealtymasters.com

(850) 453-9220

(850) 453-9920

Pam is a Retired Navy Captain with over 30 years experience in Real Estate. She was born and raised in Wisconsin, graduated with a BSN in nursing from Marquette University in 1977, and joined the Navy in 1978. Pam had over 26 years service in the military and fell in love with the Pensacola area. She became a licensed agent in 1978 and a Real Estate Broker in 1984. She also buys, sells and rents her own investment property and specializes in working with other investors on cash-flow investment properties in Pensacola, FL.

Pam is a member of The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), as well as the National and Florida Association of Realtors,and holds the NAR E-Pro designation, Certified Residential Specialist designation, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource and Certified Distressed Property Expert Certifications. Her daughters Christine, Nicole, and son David also work for Realty Masters.

Pam has spent her entire career helping other real estate investors to find and purchase cash flow investments. Her property management team and full staff manages a porfolio of nearly 1,000 rental properties and 20 home owners associations. Please contact her for real estate property sales in Escambia & Santa Rosa counties, including single and multi-family residences

Realty Masters Mission Statement:

At Realty Masters of FL, we have a vision: Provide all of our customers the best possible service every time. Our philosophy on rentals and sales – we will treat your home as if it were our own! As real estate agents, we vow to make ourselves readily accessible to answer any and all real estate questions, and to assist in any way possible to better our community residents and local government offices. Our goal is to provide extensive, accurate, and detailed information to ease the stress on renters, buyers, sellers, and other professionals alike during all steps in the house hunting and closing process. Realty Masters of FL is an equal opportunity housing partner and believes strongly in serving all clients exceptionally and equally. We are proud to announce that our property managers are all licensed Realtors with active membership in the Pensacola Association of Realtors.

Megan Chapman/Outreach & Development Director
Phone: (850) 595-5783

Helping Families In Pensacola And Escambia County

Gulf Coast Kid’s House is a children’s advocacy center serving Escambia County. As a children’s advocacy center, we combine all of the professionals and resources needed for the intervention, investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases under one child-friendly facility. Child victims and their families also receive mental health counseling at our center. The goal of Gulf Coast Kid’s House is to form a more collaborative response to child abuse cases so that we can improve case outcomes and minimize trauma to the children and families we serve.

Our Vision:

The vision of Gulf Coast Kid’s House is to provide a place where child protective services, law enforcement, prosecution, medical and mental health professionals’ work together under one roof to provide comprehensive services.

Our Mission:

Facilitate the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and promote child abuse prevention awareness through community education.

Our Goals:

Provide a child-friendly facility to serve abused children and their families in a neutral environment.
Minimize trauma to child abuse victims by streamlining the intervention process.
Develop formal, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary responses to child abuse, which will meet the needs of both child victims and their families.
Educate the community of child abuse issues and enlisting support to help prevent child

The Pulse Featuring Liz Goddard and Nicole Grinnell with CC: My Admin, Adam Freedman with SOHO Office, and Amanda Dossey with Painting with a Twist

March 16, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

The Pulse Featuring Liz Goddard and Nicole Grinnell with CC: My Admin, Adam Freedman with SOHO Office, and Amanda Dossey with Painting with a Twist

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Liz Goddard transitioned her career from Human Resource Director for one of Atlanta’s fastest growing companies, to build a brand that focuses on small businesses and engaging the stay at home workforce. With over 15 years as a Corporate Executive Assistant, Nicole Grinnell now focuses on providing the same executive level support for small business owners and entrepreneurs at a price point and availability that allows them to grow. Follow CC: My Admin on Instagram and Facebook.

Adam Freedman was raised in Easton Connecticut and moved to Georgia in 1990. He graduated from Georgia State University and spent a dozen successful years in software sales and presales. One day he asked his wife if he could take a hobby and try to make a business out of it. Since then, he has been the owner of Dunwoody PC, a residential IT company, for 14 years and has become a subject matter expect for Residential technology. He recently purchased SOHO Office, Dunwoody at the corner of Jett Ferry Rd and Dunwoody Club Dr. Follow SOHO Office on Facebook.

Amanda Dossey is an experienced entrepreneur and business owner with a sales and marketing background. She has a dual degree MBA from Kellogg School of Management in Marketing Management and Media Management. Follow Painting with a Twist on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Holly Read and Gina Miller with Bennett Thrasher, Amanda Trice Lucey with The Green Chamber of the South, and Junko Horvath with Fujiyama Wealth Management

March 14, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Holly Read and Gina Miller with Bennett Thrasher, Amanda Trice Lucey with The Green Chamber of the South, and Junko Horvath with Fujiyama Wealth Management

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Holly Read is a Project Manager in the Technology Services department where she plans and manages projects aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage and bottom-line gains for an industry-wide range of clients. Prior to joining Bennett Thrasher, Holly worked at Graves Technology Group, LLC where she learned the information technology practice and client relations. Holly graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree. She is a member of the Project Management Institute and is currently in school to obtain a Professional Education in Project Management from Georgia Tech. Holly is a certified facilitator in All In Engagement Training and What Motivates Me, as well as a chair of the Women’s Leadership and Development Committee at Bennett Thrasher.

Gina Miller is a Director in our Dispute, Valuation and Forensics department. She is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers. Gina has approximately twenty years of experience consulting on the valuation of equity interests in closely-held companies. She has performed valuations for a variety of purposes including estate and gift tax reporting requirements, domestic litigation, financial reporting, acquisitions, buy-sell agreements, and employee stock ownership plans and prepared valuation analyses in a many industries including: construction, healthcare, energy, banking, distribution, technology, and business services. Gina has also advised management of publicly-traded companies regarding the value of its intangible assets for purchase price allocations and impairment testing. In addition to valuation analysis, she also has provided litigation support for cases involving economic damages. Gina earned her Bachelor of Science (Accounting) from Truman State University and her Master of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the state of Georgia and is Certified in Financial Forensics. She is a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), a board member of the GSCPA’s Educational Foundation and a member of the Leadership Council of the GSCPA. In addition, she sits on the board, as Treasurer, of the Sandy Springs Tennis Association, a non-profit that brings tennis to underserved youth.

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Amanda Trice Lucey is the 2018 Green Chamber of the South Board Chair. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of Moxie, Media and Marketing and has served as the Green Chamber of the South’s marketing chair since 2015. During her time on the marketing committee, Amanda led the development of a chapter program for universities to get involved in sustainability issues on campus and for students to have access to networking opportunities with businesses in the Southeast who observe sustainable practices.

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The mission at Fujiyama Wealth Management is to help guide you in scaling the mountain of obstacles towards your financial goals. They realize that no two clients’ financial situations are the same. They strive to completely understand each client’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks more than anyone outside of their families, and they use that understanding to tailor each client’s approach to their financial lives. Junko Horvath personally handles the financial plans of CEO’s, physicians, small business owners, and Fortune 500 executives among other professionals. She has 16 years of experience and a staff of three people to serve her client’s every financial question and need.

Connect with Junko on LinkedIn.