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Episode 3: Scott Waid, Senior Vice President of Technology Services with the Atlanta Braves

January 16, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 3: Scott Waid, Senior Vice President of Technology Services with the Atlanta Braves

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On this month’s episode of Unscripted Leadership, Comcast Business VP Heather Orrico is joined by Scott Waid, Senior Vice President of Technology Services with the Atlanta Braves, to discuss how the Major League Baseball team uses technology to drive innovation and offer fans an unforgettable experience at Truist Park.

Scott Waid/Atlanta Braves

Scott Waid has served as the Senior Vice President of Technology Services for the Atlanta Braves since November 2020.

He has over 30 years of experience with Atlanta-based companies including his role as a Senior Vice President at Equifax. Prior to Equifax, he held marketing, operations, technology and corporate strategy and planning positions at AT&T/BellSouth.

After earning a degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, Waid earned an MBA in finance from Georgia State University. He has also completed a strategic thinking and management program at Wharton School of Business, an executive management development program from Turknett Leadership Group, and an advanced technology program from Carnegie Mellon University.

About Comcast Business

Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business.

Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market, and has been recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.

Unscripted Leadership is presented by

John Murray with JAMMIN’ DJs and Jeff Ordner with Ordner Construction

August 3, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

John Murray with JAMMIN' DJs and Jeff Ordner with Ordner Construction

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Harper Lebel, John Murray, Jeff Ordner, Mike Sammond

John Murray/JAMMIN’ DJs

JAMMIN’ DJs is an award winning DJ company that specializes in exceptional and trusted event entertainment, decor/uplighting and photo booth services. They know how important entertainment is for your special event, and they take every measure to make sure your event is a success. JAMMIN’ DJs is the perfect choice for any event. They provide DJ entertainment, decor/up-lighting, photo booth services, production lighting services, silent disco, and atmospheric effects including cold sparks.

Jeff Ordner/Ordner Construction

Ordner Construction Company is a privately held general construction firm specializing in industrial, retail, office, medical, institutional, and interior construction projects. Since its inception in 1987, they have earned a sound reputation with clients for providing a high level of technical construction services in a safe work environment.

Ordner Construction will hold its 12th Annual Run 4A Reason 5K Race on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Duluth, GA.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Let’s Start the Conversation: A Discussion on Race and Equality

August 18, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Let's Start the Conversation: A Discussion on Race and Equality

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Sam Crenshaw, James (JD) McClure, Monica Pearson, Brian Jordan and Bernie Mullin

Moderator Monica Kaufman Pearson leads a panel discussion featuring honest, positive, respectful, open-minded and productive dialogue about current events, inequality and racism, and how to work together to achieve a more harmonic community. The panel includes former Atlanta sports star Brian Jordan; former Atlanta Spirit President/CEO Bernie Mullin; Atlanta radio and TV sportscaster Sam Crenshaw; and Gwinnett County Deputy Police Chief James (JD) McClure.

Brian Jordan/Former Atlanta Braves & Atlanta Falcons Star

As a professional athlete most known for building a multi-sport legacy, Brian Jordan is clearly a man of many talents. Sports enthusiasts have long been aware of his athletic skills, as he has been an All-Star player with the Atlanta Braves and an All-Pro selection with the Atlanta Falcons.

While being a two-sport athlete is uncommon in professional sports, Jordan has contributed more to Atlanta than just home runs and bone-jarring tackles. He is also an Emmy award-winning sports analyst for FOX Sports South. As a lead analyst for the Atlanta Braves, he is in the homes of millions of sports lovers every week.

In 1998, he founded the Brian Jordan Foundation, which helps children strive to reach their full potential. The mission of his non-profit organization is to provide useful information, resources,
and tools to help and support young people and their families. The foundation’s educational
program awards scholarships to deserving young people.

Bernie Mullin/The Aspire Group

Dr. Bernie Mullin is Founder & Chairman of The Aspire Group. The Aspire Group works with many partners to maximize organizational effectiveness, grow revenues and attendance. Under Bernie’s guidance, the firm has rapidly grown into a company that generates over $200 million annually in revenue and has served 200+ brands and properties across 11 countries and three continents in 17 different sports.

Bernie is an internationally-acclaimed management and marketing consultant and speaker, who along with Dr. Bill Sutton and Dr. Steve Hardy wrote the book, entitled “Sport Marketing.” Bernie has over 30 years of experience as a chief executive or senior director in iconic and highly visible organizations in professional sports, collegiate athletics, and entertainment venue operation at the highest level.

Prior to The Aspire Group, Dr. Mullin was the President/CEO of the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Atlanta Thrashers (NHL), and Philips Arena (2004-2008); the SVP of Marketing and Team Business Operations for the National Basketball Association (2000-2004); the Vice Chancellor of Athletics at the University of Denver (1995-1999); President/General Manager of the Utah Grizzlies (International Hockey League, 1993-1995); SVP of Business with the Colorado Rockies (MLB, 1991-1993); and SVP of Business Operations with the Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB, 1986-1990).

San Crenshaw/TV Anchor & Sports Reporter

Sam Crenshaw is a veteran Sports Reporter and television Sports Anchor. The Weekend Morning Host on Atlanta’s Sports Radio 92.9 The Game, Sam is also a correspondent for City of Atlanta TV (ATL 26) and Spokesperson for the Sports Image Georgia Sports Marketing Group. Crenshaw is a member of the broadcast crew for high school sports on GPB and play-by-play voice for Georgia State basketball on ESPN3. Sam is known in the Atlanta community for his knowledge of local athletes and teams as well as his passion for playing tennis.

A Birmingham, AL native, Sam worked at WXIA-TV from September of 1998 until August of 2014. Sam came to 11Alive from WFMY-TV, Gannett’s CBS affiliate in Greensboro, North Carolina where he served as sports anchor/reporter for 7 years .

James (JD) McClure/Gwinnett County Police Department

Deputy Chief McClure began his career as a police officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department in September 1996 as a member of the 36th Police Academy. Promoted to Lieutenant in September 2009, he served as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, Watch Commander in the Criminal Investigations Section, and as the Commander of the Office of Professional Standards.

Appointed to Major in September 2016, he served as the Central Precinct Commander and as the department’s Chief of Staff. Deputy Chief McClure was a dedicated member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team for over a decade, retiring as the Tactical Team Leader. He obtained an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice and is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Monica Kaufman Pearson/Moderator

Monica Kaufman Pearson is the first woman and first minority to anchor the daily evening news in Atlanta, GA where she worked for 37 years at the leading station, WSB-TV. She has won over 33 Southern Regional and local Emmy Awards for reporting, anchoring and her Closeups celebrity interview show. When she retired, she was honored on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by the bipartisan delegation of the State of Georgia for her years of service on and off the air to improve the lives of the citizens of Georgia.