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Melanie Conner, CEO for Rainbow Village

July 7, 2023 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Melanie Conner, CEO for Rainbow Village

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Melanie Conner

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Melanie Conner/Rainbow Village

Melanie Conner has always had a passion for doing work that empowers women. As CEO of Rainbow Village, she wants to ensure that families experiencing homelessness have the confidence to take the first step on their journey to self-sufficiency. But that’s not all she wants. Melanie wants all families to have access to affordable childcare, health care, and economic independence to break free from poverty and pursue their dreams. Her focus is on helping the families and the organization evolve and be purpose-driven. Drawing on her extensive experience obtained through her work with corporations, government, and nonprofits, Melanie brings a broad perspective to the table and works to impact lives by providing a safe place to live, a caring, supportive, and qualified staff, and the resources and training that they need to improve their quality of life. Melanie values spending time with her family and is keenly aware it is a privilege she should never take for granted. She has been married to the love of her life for 30 years. She is the mother to two sons and her dog, Jack Jack.

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Amanda Pearch chats with Asif Jessani of CCS Atlanta Marketing Technology and Cameron Marmolejo of Imagination Construction & Outdoor

June 27, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Amanda Pearch chats with Asif Jessani of CCS Atlanta Marketing Technology and Cameron Marmolejo of Imagination Construction & Outdoor

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Asif Jessani of CCS Atlanta Marketing & Technology and

Cameron Marmolejo of Imagination Construction & Imagination Outdoor

Asif Jessani Partner at CCS Atlanta Marketing & Technology

With a passion for marketing, technology, and operational effectiveness, CCS is committed to positively impacting their clients and communities. Striving to provide clients with the best and most flexible consulting services and most competitive hardware, software, and cloud-based tools. Their goal is to enhance your organization’s internal and external processes while keeping the organization’s culture in mind. CCS utilizes a multi-level approach to review a company’s communication and technology processes which includes discovery, execution, and evaluation.

Cameron Marmolejo Owner & President of Imagination Construction &

Imagination Outdoor

The team at Imagination Construction LLC aim to make your design ideas a reality! Imagination really is the first step. With nearly two decades of commercial and residential construction experience, the team will implement your precise vision or collaborate with you to create something new. Imagination uses cutting edge technology to draft, design, construct.

Imagination Outdoor (a division of Imagination Construction) is a professional tree service and landscaping company located in Cumming, Georgia, serving the northeast Atlanta area. Their mission is to create beautiful outdoor spaces that exceed our clients’ expectations. We accomplish this by using high-quality machinery and materials, and by relying on the expertise of our experienced and certified professionals. Imagination is Veteran owned and operated, fully licensed and insured.

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Off the Clock: Gwinnett Young Professionals Metro-Atlanta Mixer

June 25, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Off the Clock: Gwinnett Young Professionals Metro-Atlanta Mixer

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Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) believes that collaboration is a catalyst for success. With that in mind, GYP brought together Chambers and young professional groups from across Metro-Atlanta for an Off The Clock event like none other! The event on June 22, 2023 at the Gas South District included young professionals from across the metro Atlanta for an evening of networking, delicious food, cold drinks, and live music.

Interviews

00:15 Stan Hall, CEO/Executive Director @ Explore Gwinnett/Gas South District (Sponsor)
05:10 Nina Hall, Admissions Counselor @ Mercer University School of Business (Sponsor)
11:15 Kevin Jones, VP Retail Sales/Business Development @ Oconee State Bank
18:00 Melissa Ramirez, Program Director @ Gwinnett Young Professionals
25:00 Jasmine Billings, Community Development Manager @ City of Lawrenceville
37:15 Samia Haroon, Business Professional
42:40 Val Infante, Marketing Specialist @ Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
46:25 Aleysha Marrero, Sales Manager @ Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
48:30 Shelby Crews, Realtor @ Worth Clark Realty
53:50 Josh Shapiro & Avary Shapiro, Owners @ Budget Blinds

About Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP)

Established in 2015, Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) was created by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce as an initiative to champion young professionals. GYP is the leading advocate and innovative resource for young professionals to connect, grow, and make an impact. GYP is designed for individuals, ages 21 to 35 who are living and/or working in Gwinnett. There are no membership fees or dues to participate. Getting involved with GYP is as simple as attending an event!

Stephen Williams & Jordan Sapp of ATL Construction

June 19, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Stephen Williams & Jordan Sapp of ATL Construction

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Stephen Williams & Jordan Sapp- Owners of ATL Construction

ATL Construction is headquartered in Jasper, Georgia. They pride themselves on being reliable, local company that offers a range of construction services to meet your needs.

“Customer service and relationship development are paramount to our success” ~Co-Owner Stephen Williams

” With decades of combined experience, we are able to assist with a verity of projects” ~ Co-Owner Jordan Sapp

Interested in connecting with a team member? Email Stephen.atlpw@gmail.com or call their office at (404) 932-9230

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Jennifer Bridwell, Gwinnett Market President for Georgia Banking Company

June 16, 2023 by Mike

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Jennifer Bridwell, Gwinnett Market President for Georgia Banking Company

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Jennifer Bridwell

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Jennifer Bridwell/Georgia Banking Company

Jennifer is a 27-year veteran of the banking industry, with the last 10 years of her career being spent as a Commercial Real Estate lender. She is currently the Gwinnett Market President for GBC and continues to expand her loan and deposit portfolio in their Duluth, GA office. She specializes in providing detailed service while financing all loan types within GBC’s Community Banking Department. Jennifer enjoys focusing on the total client relationship, from loans to deposits to treasury. She excels in customer service, as well as relationship building and mentoring others within the organization. Her and her husband, Tommy, have been married 27 years and have two daughters. She enjoys traveling to the beach, thrift and antique shopping, decorating, being with friends and family, and giving back to her community. Jennifer spent her entire life in Gwinnett County until moving to Walton County in 2001.

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Jennifer Hibbard, CEO for View Point Health

June 9, 2023 by Mike

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Jennifer Hibbard, CEO for View Point Health

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Jennifer Hibbard

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Jennifer Hibbard/View Point Health

Jennifer Hibbard lives and works in Gwinnett County as a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Chief Executive Officer at View Point Health where she has worked for more than 19 years. During her time at View Point Health, she has served in a variety of positions beginning as an intake clinician at one of the mental health outpatient centers. She has been the Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Programs, Director of Quality Assurance, and Center Director. As the CEO for View Point Health, Jennifer also serves on the Board of Directors for the Gwinnett Coalition. She is also a member and serves on the board of the Rotary Club of Gwinnett County as a Past President in order to further serve the community and advocate for individuals with behavioral health needs and developmental disabilities. She is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett and the National Council for Behavioral Health Executive Leadership program. In 2022, View Point Health was recognized as the Behavioral Health Provider of the Year for the State of Georgia and Jennifer was the recipient of the “Pay it Forward” Moxie Award. Additionally, she was recently recognized as one of the Gwinnett Chamber’s Public Service Awardees for 2023. Jennifer believes we are stronger as a community if we all work alongside one another and support each other’s mission.

She has experience working with adults, children and adolescents with mental health and substance abuse issues. Prior to moving to Georgia, she lived in Texas where she earned her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Southwest Texas State University and Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin. Jennifer’s career began while volunteering as a counselor for the Williamson County Juvenile Academy in Georgetown, Texas, a residential alternative facility associated with the Texas Youth Correctional system while she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is also a National Certified Counselor of the NBCC, and a member of the American Counselors Association. Jennifer lives in Snellville with her husband of 20 years, son age 15, daughter age 12, as well as 3 cats and 2 dogs.

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Secret Holland, VP of Human Resources and Community Affairs for Gas South

June 2, 2023 by Mike

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Secret Holland, VP of Human Resources and Community Affairs for Gas South

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Secret Holland

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Secret Holland/Gas South

Secret Holland serves as the Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs at Gas South in Atlanta – the southeast’s leading gas marketer. Secret joined the company in November 2013 after a 31-year career at Georgia Power and various Southern Company subsidiaries. In her capacity she is responsible for all human resource functions including recruiting and staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, succession planning and workforce planning, as well as employee relations. In addition, she has responsibility for all community affairs, philanthropic initiatives and employee volunteerism for the company and leads the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Secret holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science Degree in Management – both from Georgia State University. She is active in the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and Cobb Executive Women and is on the boards of One Cumberland, a 501C3 non-profit in the Cumberland Improvement District, the Kennesaw State University (KSU) EMBA program and the Boy Scouts of America. She has been honored with The Eagle Award for outstanding leadership at Georgia Power, the Len Gilbert Award for her work with the Cobb Chamber culture team, the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America for her volunteer work and a Woman of Distinction Award by LiveSafe Resources. Secret is a native of Atlanta and has two children – Anna and Adam. She enjoys golf, dancing, college football, time with family and friends, and travel to warm places.

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3rd Annual CatRangers Charity Golf Tournament at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

May 26, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

3rd Annual CatRangers Charity Golf Tournament at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

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Dan Braverman and Amanda Pearch Marmolejo

The 3rd Annual CatRangers Charity Golf Tournament teed off on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Legacy Golf Course at Lanier Islands. The tournament featured 18 holes of picturesque golf including five that included hole-in-one cash prizes with a top prize of $20,000. Golfers also competed in a Putting Contest, Beat the Pro contest, and Closest to the Pin and Long Drive Contests. The day was topped off with raffle prizes, along with delicious food and drinks.

Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Dan Braverman of Gwinnett Business RadioX were at the Legacy Golf Course to interview the Founder of CatRangers Sparrow Marcioni, and some of the sponsors and golfers.

About CatRangers

CatRangers is a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that operates from their adoption and visitors center in Historic Buford, Georgia. The center has a home-like atmosphere where rescued and orphaned cats and kittens can recover and heal as can those who visit. CatRangers is a no-kill rescue that is entirely free roaming (cage free) so their adoptable cats can become accustomed to living in a home and potential adopters can see their true nature. CatRangers rescues only cats and kittens facing dire situations, including abandonment, family crisis, injury and overcrowded animal control facilities, providing them with medical care, a loving environment and working to find them forever homes. Working with these often traumatized cats and kittens both physically and emotionally, truly restores their love for mankind, creating a permanent loving bond with their new families. CatRangers has rescued and found homes for over 6000 cats and kittens since 2010. Their mission continues to be rescuing cats and kittens with urgent needs and placing them in permanent loving homes, thus helping both cats and families to heal and gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between animalkind and humankind. We hope you will feel moved to align with our mission and choose to donate, volunteer or foster and make a difference in the lives of our furry friends and their families.

Erin McCormick, General Manager of Gwinnett Stripers

May 26, 2023 by Mike

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Erin McCormick, General Manager of Gwinnett Stripers

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Erin McCormick

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Erin McCormick/Gwinnett Stripers

Erin McCormick enters her second season as the General Manager of the Gwinnett Stripers Baseball Club (Triple-A, Atlanta Braves), named the fourth GM in team history on October 1, 2021. She previously served as Gwinnett’s Assistant General Manager from December 2018 through September 2021. In her four seasons with the Stripers, she has assisted in all facets of the club’s operation, directly overseeing all advertising, sponsorship implementation, ballpark entertainment, digital and social media, media relations, community relations, and merchandise.

With 15 years of Minor League Baseball experience, Erin previously spent one season with the Birmingham Barons (Double-A, Chicago White Sox), three seasons with the Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A, San Francisco Giants), five seasons with the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A, St. Louis Cardinals), two seasons with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A, Kansas City Royals), and two seasons in her native Corpus Christi with the Hooks (Double-A, Houston Astros).

Erin graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio with degrees in both Business Administration (Marketing) and Communications, and with minors in Communication Management and History. She serves with the Junior League of Gwinnett & North Fulton Counties, as a Lector at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, and as a mentor for Trinity University students. She is also on the Northside Gwinnett Medical Foundation board, the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board, and serves on the Northside Women’s Leadership Council, and on the advisory board for the Georgia Southern Women’s Leadership program. She resides with her husband, Corey, their son Grady, and their hound dog, Ike (Eisenhower) in Peachtree Corners.

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