Since 1996, Bryan Russell with Contineo Group has led US and international projects and is a frequent speaker on sustainable design. He advocates for an integrated design process that requires close cooperation among the design team, architects, engineers and client at all project stages. As a leader, he creates an energetic, fun workplace where talent and diversity thrive. Crediting Abraham Lincoln as his inspiration, Bryan describes himself as persistent and proud to have assembled a high-quality group of professionals who enjoy working together in a family environment. He draws motivation and inspiration from his staff and clients alike. Ron Crump serves as the senior engineer and focuses on design and project management. A well-known industry educator, he teaches classes statewide for Georgia’s storm water regulation authority and is regarded as a leader in erosion control. Ron is also an accredited professional in designing key elements required for obtaining sustainable design points under the LEED rating system. He has extensive experience in commercial site design as well as residential and commercial office parks, telecom systems, solar plants, and wastewater lagoon systems. In addition, he is nationally recognized as a certified professional in erosion and sediment control (CPESC) and storm water quality (CPSWQ). A native of Germany, Ron is known for his trustworthiness and diligence, and is proud of having a diverse portfolio of international projects as well as developments in virtually every major American city. His ability to speak German, Spanish and English has helped Contineo Group, LLC, expand its footprint globally.
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When Mollye Rhea founded For Momentum in 2003, she recognized that she was leading one of very few agencies that specialized in cause marketing. Since then, as cause related marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have become more prevalent, For Momentum has grown into one of the leading cause marketing firms in the United States. On a daily basis, Mollye realizes her goal of strengthening communities by cultivating partnerships between nonprofit organizations and corporations—a goal she envisioned as a result of a volunteer opportunity she had early in her career. While Mollye began her career in advertising, working as a media planner at Young and Rubicam in New York and an account executive at McCann-Erickson in Atlanta, that path took a momentous detour when she spearheaded a philanthropic project for the Atlanta Ad Club. Recognizing her passion for cause when she was asked to help the Ad Club raise money for a foster youth program, Mollye decided to work outside of the traditional advertising agency environment, pursuing opportunities that would pair her marketing and sales acumen with her desire to positively impact society. Mollye spent eight years with the Arthritis Foundation national headquarters, leaving as Group Vice President of Strategic Marketing Alliances. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing relationships with more than 40 corporate partners and raising millions of dollars in support for the organization. Mollye led the Arthritis Foundation toward greater integration and seamless delivery of key nationwide initiatives, and secured funding through the development and delivery of creative, impactful cause marketing programs. For seven years, Mollye assumed leadership roles for InterContinental Hotels Group. In her oversight of marketing strategy for the Holiday Inn brand, Mollye implemented new product concepts for consumer and trade marketing programs and managed all phases of key marketing initiatives for 1500+ Holiday Inn hotels in North America. Through her work in nonprofit development, brand marketing and cause marketing, Mollye has a unique 360-degree perspective of what fosters success in strategic cause partnerships. In her 25+ years in the field, she has developed sponsorship strategies for dozens of nonprofit organizations and hundreds of brands. Mollye has served a broad range of nonprofit organizations including the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Arthritis Foundation, Communities in Schools, Paralyzed Veterans of America, SeriousFun Children’s Network, US Fund for UNICEF, Covenant House, National Stroke Association and National Audubon Society to name a few. Corporate and media partners include large pharmaceutical companies, cable networks, hotel brands and their franchisees and retailers.