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Tony Nelson with Corporate Environments

February 11, 2013 by rhondachale

Tony Nelson has been with Corporate Environments for 22 years, 16 as a sales person and 6 in a Sales Management Capacity.

He is responsible for leading the sales team in business development and customer service efforts- both new and existing customers.

His background selling and managing many Corporate Headquarter locations in Atlanta including United Parcel Service, McKesson, AGL Resources, and Equifax , among many others.

He works actively with the Atlanta Architect and Design Community and their clients and providing furniture and architectural product solutions.

As a current Board Member of CORENET, he helps lead the Community Reinvestment Committee and works in conjunction with real estate and facility leaders.

Tony is actively involved in many civic and philanthropic organizations, he works hard and loves the industry and Atlanta.

Phyllis Newhouse with Xtreme Solutions

February 11, 2013 by rhondachale

Kurt Ronn with HRworks

February 11, 2013 by rhondachale

Kurt Ronn founded HRworks as a national recruitment firm in 1998, developed the company’s proprietary process and revolutionized large-scale recruiting and executive search. The company supports mission-critical strategic talent acquisition initiatives across all industries. Clients include General Electric, The Home Depot, Starbucks, FedEx, Burberry, Victoria’s Secret, Cerberus Capital, Hewlett-Packard, The Coca-Cola Company and many other world-class organizations and venture-backed startups.

In addition to leading the company, Ronn is a regular contributor to national media including, Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, APM Marketplace and speaks on employment and entrepreneurship. He is a nationally recognized expert in strategic talent acquisition, recruitment process, veteran/wounded-warrior transition, diversity, governance, merger/acquisition integration and entrepreneurship.

Prior to founding HRworks, Ronn has held many interesting roles including designing dress and women’s lingerie for Federated Department Stores/Macy’s. He was a principle with one of the East Coast’s largest website development companies and is an avid cyclist, reluctant triathlete, enthusiastic, but untalented racecar driver and a pretty good metal sculptor.

Ronn is on the boards of local and national industry, arts, corporations and charitable organizations. He currently holds a leadership role with Technical College System of Georgia, is an active member of Atlanta Technology Angels, proud to be an Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) mentor at Georgia Tech and supports causes through the CHARITYworks Foundation.

Ronn holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology from Bowling Green State University and is married to his college sweetheart, Christine Nazar. They have three children, four dogs and reside in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a life-long bow tie enthusiast and his personal ramblings can be followed on twitter @kronn.

Business Radio Interviews: This Week At Business RadioX® Sandy Springs February 4 – February 9, 2013

February 10, 2013 by rhondachale

This Week At Business RadioX® Sandy Springs

February 4 – February 9, 2013

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

High Velocity Radio

Peter Pasternack with Foundations Designs, Jeremiah Jarmin with The Jarmin Law Group, Lisa Johnson with Coldwell Banker and Krisztina Bell with Virtually Staging Properties

The Performance Difference

Looking Beyond the Law: Civility and the Productive Work Environment

Restaurant Owner Radio

Buying Selling a Restaurant & Nespresso

School For Startups

Sales, Web & Profit Evangelist (The Passionate Entrepreneur)

Write Here Write Now

In Pursuit of the “Better Mousetrap”

Eugeria

Check out the New Benton House in Alpharetta! Hollie Curfman Chats with Eugeria!

Global Leader Radio

Business Savvy & Creativity; A Winning Combination for Leaders!

Learning Insights

Jeffrey Conway with Huddle House

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Event Specialist Jessica Park with JPark Events, Toni Moceri with Moceri Management , Tim Berkesch with Vector Displays

Atlanta Business Radio

ABR Special Edition: ProWIN Atlanta

The Doctors Roundtable

Sports Injury Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Richard Dukes, Dr. Shaun Traub and Diane King

From Boots 2 Biz Radio

Charles Williams with WGC Commercial Lending and Jana Chiabai with Guidant Financial

Art Spalding with TAMM Net, Inc.

February 8, 2013 by rhondachale

Art Spalding/TAMM Net, Inc.

Mr. Spalding has over 22 years’ experience in pharmaceuticals and medical devices directing various functions including: reimbursement, clinical trial design and facility recruitment, distribution, business development, managed markets, market research, hospital sales, forecasting, and sales operations. He performed due diligence to introduce and contract partners. Mr. Spalding held management and director level positions at various companies including Parke-Davis, Pfizer, Solvay, Peer-Point Medical Education, and Columbia Laboratories.

In 2009, Mr. Spalding started TAMM Net, Inc., a consultancy servicing biomedical manufacturers. TAMM Net has helped manufacturers: conduct clinical trials using federal resources; gain reimbursement; gain marketing approvals/clearances; and sell to federal purchasers. Mr. Spalding holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Union College, Schenectady, NY and an MBA in Health Administration from Temple University in Philadelphia.

Charles Williams with WGC Commercial Lending and Jana Chiabai with Guidant Financial

February 8, 2013 by rhondachale

Charles Williams/WGC Commercial Lending

Charles Williams is with WGC Commercial Lending, a nationally recognized leader in commercial finance. They are leading the way in commercial lending of all types, including Commercial Real Estate Loans, Equipment Leasing, Sale Leasebacks, Heavy Equipment Leasing, Heavy Equipment Financing, Medical Financing, Accounts Receivable Financing, Factoring, Bridge and Hard Money Loans, SBA Financing, Business Acquisition Financing, Hotel Financing, Stock Loans, Portfolio Liquidations, Private Equity, Joint Ventures and more.

Jana Chiabai/Guidant Financial

Jana Chiabai is the East Coast Business Development Representative at Guidant Financial, the leader in innovative small business financing. She is an accomplished and integrity-driven professional that has a very unique background in business, marketing, and advertising on a national and international level. Jana previously worked as the Sales Director for the technology startup bundled.com (B2B) and was responsible for the initial introduction to the marketplace. Jana has also worked aboard some of the largest cruise ships in the world as an Account Representative for Onboard Media. She directed, scripted, and hosted live promotional shows viewed by more than 10, 000 guests monthly while serving as a producer and host for a 24 hour shopping channel.

ABR Special Edition: ProWIN Atlanta

February 7, 2013 by rhondachale

Gayle Rubenstein/Balloons and Events Over Atlanta

With a passion for celebrating people and their special occasions, Gayle Rubenstein, co-owner of Balloons and Events Over Atlanta, is commited to producing the most noteworthy and memorable events. Gayle’s background is in design and she loves to create what her clients want. Her intention is to always listen to what her clients are saying and reproduce their vision. Balloons and Events Over Atlanta creates works of art that they are proud to have their signature on. Their ideas are fresh and new. Their certified balloon artists and Certified Event planners have gone througth training on color and design and can transform a room.

Gayle’s goal is to continue to satisfy and awe her customers while saving them time and money. She understands that many events only come once in a lifetime and have an immeasurable impact and importance.

Balloon décor is a spectacular way to bring in dynamic color and dazzle guests, and together with props, linens, floral design, unique and specialized centerpieces, theme decor, all set the stage for a memorable extravaganza. There’s an endless amount of design possibilities that can be created to make the memories of an event last a lifetime!

Specialties: Balloon design, Centerpiece design, Room Decor, Prop design, Draping, flowers, lighting, event planning, party planning, theme decor, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16, Bris, Baby naming, christenings, Birthday parties, Corporate events, trade shows, conventions, galas, and weddings… the list goes on……

Penne Crews/Lane McVicker

Penne Crews is an Assistant Vice President with a national insurance brokerage firm called Lane McVicker located in Alpharetta, Georgia. She began her career in 1980 with State Farm Insurance. In 1989 Penne joined Alexander & Alexander to manage their personal lines VIP accounts. In 1994 Alexander & Alexander was purchased by PLI Brokerage where she remained for 11 years offering sales, service and insurance advice to high net worth individuals developing a strong expertise in complex matters such as family offices, multi-generational families, coverage for professional athletes and sports memorabilia collections. For 3 years Penne sat on the Mickey Mantle Charitable Foundation. Today, she continues to expand her insurance knowledge with Lane McVicker; one of the nation’s leading Personal Insurance Brokerage firms who specializes in working with the affluent individual who may have complex insurance needs.

Michelle Thomas/Ackerman & Co.

Michelle Thomas is in the brokerage division of Ackerman & Co., a commercial real estate firm in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in tenant representation and is known for successfully matching her client’s vision with locations that amplify their visibility, enhance their corporate image and increase their efficiency.

A native of Washington D.C., she began her real estate career in Georgia in 1997. With the completion of her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and her Master of Science degree in Building Construction, she has since expanded her expertise to include the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial real estate properties. Michelle’s unrivaled determination to protect her client’s interests makes her an asset, critical in successfully negotiating office and retail leasing transactions.

Jeffrey Conway with Huddle House

February 6, 2013 by rhondachale

Jeffrey Conway/Huddle House

Jeffrey Conway is the Director of People Services with Huddle House. He has 28 years experience in the retail sector dealing with consumers including 12+ years experience in the area of Training and Development including instructional design, implementation, tracking and results measurement. Jeff also has 12+ years experience in restaurant opening process including scheduling, pre/post opening support, sales and product forecasting, hiring, orientation and on-site operations training. He has 5 years experience with multiple brands / co-brand training experience, one year experience with wholesaling and brand licensing (Cinnabon, Inc.), and one year experience with regulated (FDA/EU) environments in the blood plasma industry.

Jeff’s specialties include: Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT), Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM), Discernment Certification (DISC), Advanced Alcohol Service Certificate (NRAEDF), Successful Training Manager Certificate – Langevin Learning Time Management Certification – Franklin Covey, Essentials in Human Resources Certificate (SHRM), Notary Public State of Georgia, and ServeSafe Proctor.

Today’s show is brought to you by TrainingPros.

Financial Executives International Association – Atlanta Chapter

February 5, 2013 by rhondachale

Jim Wanserski/FEI-Atlanta

Jim Wanserski (principal of consulting firm Wanserski & Associates) is currently serving as President of Financial Executives International Association (“FEI-Atlanta”)—Atlanta Chapter. FEI-Atlanta is a 250-member affiliate of FEI-National, the “association of choice for Controllers, Treasurers, VPs-Finance & Accounting, and Chief Financial Officers” in the metropolitan area. Wanserski is a veteran of the telecom and high-tech industries, and has served in all the finance and accounting “chairs” during his public and private company tenure. However, he’s also worked in consulting for Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, and at a Chicago-based turnaround firm – Morris Anderson & Associates, as well as formed his own firm in 2002. Most recently, he has fulfilled specialty consulting and management trustee roles as nominated by the United States Department of Justice and appointed to two CEO roles as Management Trustee by two Washington DC-based Federal judges in Verizon’s acquisition of Alltel and AT&T’s acquisition of Centennial Wireless.

Today, Wanserski consults via a variety of projects and roles in several industries, and to the C-Suite. He has also published articles, and presented some 60 times to universities, accounting, regulatory and ethics organizations on several topics—primarily fraud prevention and detection…having uncovered fraud some dozen times and executed multiple testifying stints during his business career thus far.

Mike McCarthy/FEI-Atlanta

Mike McCarthy is the Vice President of FEI – Atlanta, and is also the CFO with World 50, Inc.

Graham Stieglitz/Burr & Forman

Graham Stieglitz is a Partner with Burr & Forman. Graham’s practice in the Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy group focuses on commercial and bankruptcy litigation. He has experience in commercial reorganizations and workouts, as well as transactional and litigation experience involving commercial transactions, receiverships, real estate and other business-related matters. He has represented debtors, trustees, unsecured and secured creditors in Chapter 11 cases. Graham has also represented financial institutions, commercial lenders, commercial lessors and lessees in bankruptcy cases and structured loan workouts.

Graham is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Bar Association, the Turnaround Management Association, the National Funding Association, the Atlanta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia.

In 2011 and 2012, Graham was named as a leading practitioner in Bankruptcy/Restructuring by the highly regarded Chambers USA, a legal directory featuring client-led intelligence on America’s leading lawyers for business. Since 2007, Graham has been named in the Georgia Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition in Atlanta magazine. The lawyers chosen as Rising Stars represent approximately 2.5 percent of the best up-and-coming attorneys in the state as voted by their peers based on their personal observations. Additionally, Graham was selected as one ofGeorgia Trend’s “2010 Legal Elite.”

Graham graduated from The Westminster Schools in 1991. Graham received his B.A. in Economics from Washington University at St. Louis in 1995, his J.D. from Georgia State University School of Law in 1999, and his LL.M. in Bankruptcy from St. John’s University in 2000.