Chris Whitaker/Aptean
Chris Whitaker has 15+ years of success in L&D, with an emphasis on sales performance improvement. He’s played both roles successfully, sales consultant and sales development professional. He’s worked with leading organizations like AchieveGlobal, PDI Ninth House, and Rollins. He is currently the Director of Training & Development at Aptean, a software company specializing in ERP, CRM and SCM solutions.
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Tarby Bryant/Atlanta Gathering of Angels
Kashi Sehgal/Gigabark 
Kashi Sehgal is Co-Founder and CEO of Gigabark, a mobile messaging company specializing in phone, text, and survey broadcasts and custom solutions. She serves as a Board Member of Georgia’s WIN List, and as a member of the Fulton County Career & Technical Education Advisory Council. A co-founder of two non-profits , Music For Tomorrow and Mentor Walk, Kashi serves as Executive Vice President of the Campus Community Partnership Foundation and CEO of KTrain, her consulting company. She earned her undergraduate degree from The George Washington University and a graduate degree from Georgia Tech.
Stuart Brady/The Business House 
Stuart J. Brady is a Senior Business Analyst with the Business House, INC., a boutique mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm in the southeast. Mr. Brady specializes in developing and facilitating exit plans for the business owners that are fast approaching retirement. “With over 10,000 folks in the United States turning 60 every day, there are many successful business owners who do not have a well-defined exit plan.” Mr. Brady continues, “We take the emotion out of the selling process. My goal is to help the business owner maximize their single largest asset and reap the benefits of having built a successful enterprise, so that they may now enjoy the next chapter in their lives.”
For the last 16 years, Mr. Brady has also owned and operated Kirkwood Car Wash, a self-service car wash located in Atlanta’s historic Kirkwood neighborhood.
Nancy Chorpenning/C Suite Advisors 
Nancy Is a self-proclaimed “corporate refugee” having exited from Corporate America in 2005, following 6 years helping start up WebMD which brought her to Atlanta in 1999. She founded C- Suite Advisors in 2006 after detoxing from the Corporate Koolaid that prevented her from fully understanding that Small Business was the engine that powers our country and our economy, and that business owners – especially WOMEN business owners – are largely ignored and unsupported.
She has since become a Small Business Evangelist and Advocate for Women Business Founders, largely through her work first with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, where she designed their CEO Roundtable program, and subsequently with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), where she served as President of the Atlanta Chapter and this year is joining their National Board of Directors. Her clients refer to her as “My Business Whisperer” for the advice, support and words of wisdom she imparts to help accelerate their business growth.
She is a Returned Midlife Peace Corps Volunteer and a new bride, having married Paul McCreery last year in a beach ceremony. Thursday, she is moderating a panel of 8 women entrepreneurs as they discuss Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In at the NAWBO Atlanta Chapter Program at The Buckhead Club. This Friday morning, she is presenting a half-day seminar at The Georgian Club to help Business Owners Increase their Profitability.
Debbie Fuse/Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Fuse is the Executive Director of theDunwoody Chamber of Commerce. Debbie’s background was in sales management, and sales to the construction industry. Prior to that, she held positions in management in the hotel and restaurant industry. She led highly successful sales teams in the Southeast – from 11-28 sales reps with each position – and requirements of traveling up to 80% of her time. After two downsizings, she decided to redirect her focus locally and work within the community where she lives. She’s been in Dunwoody for 14 years after moving from the Baltimore area.
Karen Cannon/Karen Cannon Realtors, Inc.
Karen Cannon is the Co-Founder and Principal of Karen Cannon Realtors, Inc., a dynamic and results-driven firm that continues to grow year-over-year despite a challenging marketplace. As both a business owner and a resident, Karen has unmatched knowledge of the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody real estate market and is the absolute authority on buying and selling in the local community.
The firm leverages its ties with the community to serve its clients, using a local network of thousands of contacts to connect buyers and sellers. On average, Karen Cannon Realtors listings stay on the market for only 28 days and Karen regularly brings buyers and sellers together before properties are even listed.
Karen and her team at Karen Cannon Realtors provide clients with a full-service experience, offering expertise in staging, marketing, home inspection and contract negotiation. The business is primarily referral-based, a direct result of exceptional client service.
Karen is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club, a member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors and currently serves co-chairwoman of the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce “Chamber in Heels†committee. Prior to founding Karen Cannon Realtors, Karen worked for the technology research company Gartner Inc., where she called on Fortune 500 companies including Coca-Cola, UPS and Home Depot. She received a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in finance from Tulane University.
Dr. Erika Elise Henry/Elite Chiropractic
Erika E. Henry, DC, with Elite Chiropractic, is a native of Michigan. She graduated from Siena Heights University, Adrian MI in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Afterwards, she moved to Atlanta to focus on her post-graduate education at Life University. While enrolled, Erika held student memberships both with the Georgia Chiropractic Association and the American Chiropractic Association (2008-2011). She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2011 from Life University, Marietta GA.
Erika believes in health and wellness that begins at the cradle and continues strong throughout the entire life. Along with chiropractic adjustments the development of a strong immune system begins with breastfeeding, Erika acquired her Breastfeeding Specialist Certification (2011) in order to bring a higher level of awareness and assistance of breastfeeding to the community.
Most recently, her research on Infertility and Chiropractic was published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health.  Dr. Erika has a very active presence in the community with memberships with the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Birth Network, Georgia Chiropractic Association, and she also serves on the committee for the Dunwoody Chamber in Heels. Dr. Erika is currently the chairperson of Young Professionals of Dunwoody.
When not in the office serving her patients, Dr. Erika enjoys spending time with her husband, Garrett and their three pets: Lily & Woodson (Chihuahua’s) and Martini (Cat). As a family they enjoy traveling, attending local events and hiking.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm EST
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Get together with the hosts and guests from Business RadioX®. You’ve heard them on the radio, now meet them in person. This two and a half hour event gives you the ability to network with many of the people you’ve been listening to each week.
Come when you want. Leave when you want. You’ve got two and a half hours to meet some of the most interesting business people in Atlanta.
Featuring Business Radio Interviews with Executives and Entrepreneurs from our Sandy Springs Studio
High Velocity Radio
Kevin Peak with CaJa Popcorn, David Lombrozo with TeamLogic IT and Adam Harrell with Nebo Agency
Atlanta Business Radio
“Speaking Insights” with the National Speakers Association Georgia
Restaurant Owner Radio
Speakeasy on Our First Anniversary!
Eugeria
“It’s just like home!” – Laurel Grove Independent Senior Living
Learning Insights
Bruce Stauf and Rick Charles with Crawford and Company
Meeting Pros Radio
Kristine Janovitz with Crimson Shutter Photography, Amber C. Saunders
From Boots 2 Biz Radio
Global Leader Radio
Mobilizing Your Leadership to “Spark” a Non-Profit Movement!
Featuring Business Radio Interviews with Executives and Entrepreneurs from our Sandy Springs Studio
High Velocity Radio
Kevin Peak with CaJa Popcorn, David Lombrozo with TeamLogic IT and Adam Harrell with Nebo Agency
Atlanta Business Radio
“Speaking Insights” with the National Speakers Association Georgia
Restaurant Owner Radio
Speakeasy on Our First Anniversary!
Eugeria
“It’s just like home!” – Laurel Grove Independent Senior Living
Learning Insights
Bruce Stauf and Rick Charles with Crawford and Company
Meeting Pros Radio
Kristine Janovitz with Crimson Shutter Photography, Amber C. Saunders
From Boots 2 Biz Radio
Global Leader Radio
Mobilizing Your Leadership to “Spark” a Non-Profit Movement!
Dave Ford/Sharethrough
After starting his career in traditional media, Dave has spent the last 6 years working in the emerging media space in sales, marketing, and business development functions. He opened up the New York City office for Sharethrough and works in a sales function serving the New York, Atlanta, and Washington D.C. markets (while dabbling in biz dev from time to time). At Sharethrough he also gets to represent the company at industry networking events (like SXSW and Cannes), speaks on occasion, and hosts a monthly breakfast networking group.
Dave graduated with a marketing degree from the University of Maryland, but received his real education traveling throughout South America and Africa for 18 months in 2007 and 2008.
Matt Friedman/Wing Zone
Matt Friedman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wing Zone, an authentic Buffalo Wings delivery service. Based in Atlanta, Wing Zone is a franchise company with over 100 locations opened or set to open.
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”.
Brad VanBuskirk/Stars and Strikes 
Brad VanBuskirk is the Manager of the Stone Mountain location of Stars and Strikes, a locally owned business that started in 2005 and has quickly grown to 4 locations with a 5th project underway.
With over 50,000 square feet they feature bowling, a mega arcade, lazer tag, bumper cars, lazer maze, balladium, a sports bar, and even event/meeting rooms. They are the perfect destination to hold any event whether it be for 10 people or 1,000 people. They offer birthday parties, school events, lock ins, daycare parties, sports parties, church events, corporate outings, teambuilding events, holiday parties, and so much more.
Stars and Strikes newest addition next to its Dacula location is the Event Gallery where they have hosted weddings, family reunions, rehearsal dinners, company events, etc. Their big summer push is the Kids Bowl Free Program. Children 15 and under are eligible for the program and can be enrolled through a link on the website. The program offers 2 free games of bowling each day Monday through Saturday all summer long.
Crawford Educational Services has developed a very successful virtual classroom which combines both self directed eLearning with live, online instructor led classes, focused on practical application of the eLearning topics as they are completed. The result is lower expense training (no travel) and a higher retention of information. The trainee is also able to immediately apply new knowledge at their work station, as they continue to work on their existing cases.
Bruce Stauf/Crawford and Company
Bruce Stauf is the Director of Training with Crawford Educational Services (CES), a division of Crawford and Company. Bruce has 37 years with Crawford & Company (13 years handling multi-line claims and claim supervision, then 24 years in the Training Department as Trainer and now Director.
Bruce earned his Associates degree in Construction Engineering from Illinois Central College and his BS in Business Administration from Arizona State University. He has an Assoc. in Claims Designation (AICPCU – The Institutes) and property technical certification. Bruce has conducted several years of on-site and off-site Casualty Adjuster Training programs, both classroom and conference sessions to Crawford employees and clients. Some of the client programs were developed specifically for those clients. Bruce personally developed the first formal insurance fraud awareness and investigation program for Crawford in 1991. He also has provided training consulting services for client training departments.
For the past 9 years Bruce has been the Director of Training, responsible for managing the technical training of Crawford & Company employees, as well as clients. During this time, CES has evolved from a traditional classroom only type training program, to a multi-dimensional program including self-directed eLearning programs, webinars, and virtual classroom. CES continues to leverage the new technologies to broaden the learning opportunities.
Rick Charles/Crawford and Company
Rick Charles is a Training Specialist with Crawford Educational Services (CES), a division of Crawford & Company. Rick earned his Bachelor of Science in Management from Miami University. His professional designations include an Associate in Claims (AIC). Rick has been a member of the Atlanta Claims Association since 1981, and a member of Southern Loss since 1995.
Rick joined Crawford in 1989 as a Property General Adjuster, and has worked as a Training Specialist since 1995. Prior to Crawford, Rick worked as a Property Supervisor with Aetna Insurance Company and owned and operated an Atlanta contracting company.
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Phyllis Newhouse/Xtreme Solutions, Inc. 
Phyllis Winchester Newhouse is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is one of thirteen siblings. Ms. Phyllis Newhouse retired from the United States Army in November 1999, having served her country for three decades. She is a graduate of St. Leo College. Phyllis Newhouse is the President and owner of Xtreme Solutions, Inc. She has worked for Fortune 100 companies as well as small businesses. She is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and the Women Presidents Organization (WPO). She has received numerous military awards and recognitions. Recently she received an award for her company being one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in America. Additionally, Phyllis’ company has been noted as one of the fastest growing small businesses within the Small Business Association.
Since retiring from the US military, she has worked tirelessly to develop Xtreme Solutions to parallel her military career. The company is committed to supporting a variety of programs that undertake and ultimately solve our client’s problems. Xtreme Solutions is distinguished by seasoned and exceptional professionals with the business acumen to align our customers’ needs. Xtreme Solutions prides itself on providing the honesty, integrity, and service necessary for long-term client partnerships by delivering within the agreed price and schedule.
Randy Satterlee/VanRan Communications and Kleansweep
Tanya Mack/HealthGate and Telehealth
Tanya Mack is President of HealthGate, an online, e-commerce site that offers discounts for medical services direct to consumers at 25-75% savings. Tanya is also COO of Women’s Telehealth, a high-risk OB telemedicine service company. Women’s Telehealth provides high risk OB specialist services to patients in underserved areas so they can be safely managed in their home community the majority of the time via telemedicine and Bluetooth technology. Also, Tanya hosts The Doctor’s Roundtable radio show that airs on Thursdays at noon and addresses a variety of health care topics.
