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Gale Higginbotham with the Gwinnett County Police Department

November 6, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Gale Higginbotham with the Gwinnett County Police Department

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

This series is presented by C-A-B Incorporated. Since 1982, C-A-B Incorporated has been a pre-eminent leader in manufacturing and global sourcing of precision machined iron and steel products serving infrastructure, hydraulics, automotive, rail, and a variety of other industries. As a woman-owned company, C-A-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the “Celebrating Powerhouse Women” series, bringing focus to the many incredible women in our community making things happen.

Gale Higginbotham/Gwinnett County Police Department

Assistant Chief Gale Higginbotham commands the the Criminal Investigation Division for the Gwinnett County Police Department. This division includes criminal investigations, special investigations and the Crime Scene Unit.

She grew up in Gwinnett County and graduated from Meadowcreek High School. She went on to earn her Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Georgia, and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University in 2011. In 2014, she graduated from the 258^th Session of the FBI National Academy.

Assistant Chief Higginbotham began her career in 1996 and graduated from the 37^th Gwinnett County Police Academy. During her career, she worked in the Uniform Division at every rank to include Major. She worked as a DUI Task Force officer, a detective, and later a sergeant in the Criminal Investigation Division. She also worked as the Assistant Commander of the Special Operations Section where she oversaw operations for the Motor Unit, Accident Investigation Unit, Red Light Camera Unit, School Crossing Guards, and the Crime Prevention Unit.

Assistant Chief Higginbotham served as a Major for over seven years. She served as the precinct commander of both the Gwinnett County West and East Precincts. She also served as the Police Academy Director for two years.

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Joy Mitchell, CEO of Office Creations

October 30, 2020 by Mike

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Joy Mitchell, CEO of Office Creations

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

Joy Mitchell/Office Creations

Established in 2001, Office Creations began with the vision of creating office environments with an innovative approach. Today, Office Creations focuses on providing clients with innovative workplaces, strategic design, and creative collaboration. The certified woman-owned business has been awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Top 20 Dealer Award” on multiple and consecutive occasions. Their mission is to design, consult and furnish work environments that strengthen culture, maximizes efficiency, and drives profitability one partner at a time. They strive to ensure that their clients are taken care of every step of the way from sales to installation to maintenance. They are committed to excellence and providing quality service to their customers beyond the furniture install.

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Lisa Winton, CEO of Winton Machine

October 23, 2020 by Mike

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Lisa Winton, CEO of Winton Machine

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

Lisa Winton/Winton Machine

Winton Machine engineers and manufactures high quality, innovative American-Made semi-rigid coax and tube fabricating solutions. They engineer a solution from one of their existing machine designs or build a new machine in order to provide their customers with the best manufacturing solution for their particular needs. They manufacture a large variety of NC and CNC Tube Benders, Tube Cutting Machines, Tube End Formers and Expanders, High-Speed Tube Transfer Machines as well Lights Out Manufacturing Solutions. Winton has an extensive product line serving industries such as HVAC/Refrigeration, Electronics, Furniture, Agriculture, Automotive, Aerospace, Microwave, Defense, Medical, Construction, and Recreation.

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Lisa Zaken, Executive Director of Leadership Gwinnett

October 16, 2020 by Mike

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Lisa Zaken, Executive Director of Leadership Gwinnett

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

Lisa Zaken/Leadership Gwinnett

Leadership Gwinnett is the region’s most trusted resource for leadership development and civic engagement. For 35 years, the learning and network offered has enabled thousands to change anything – from themselves to the world. At the very core, the vision is a thriving community sustained by an inclusive network of empowered leaders. Very closely aligned with that is the mission to educate, equip, and engage diverse leaders and inspire civic involvement. They do this through leadership programs, events and programming designed to inspire, challenge and connect people at all levels of leadership development and direct their focus to a better Gwinnett.

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Amy Wheeler, CFO of Eastside Medical Center

October 9, 2020 by Mike

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Amy Wheeler, CFO of Eastside Medical Center

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

Amy Wheeler/Eastside Medical Center

Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 39 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Nationally recognized for patient safety, Eastside focuses on delivering quality care with exceptional outcomes by utilizing the most advanced technology and experienced physicians. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations. Their medical staff of 500 board-certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing the community a healthcare system of excellence.

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Nancy McGill, Owner of Cartridge World Lawrenceville

September 25, 2020 by Mike

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Nancy McGill, Owner of Cartridge World Lawrenceville

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

Nancy McGill/Cartridge World Lawrenceville

Cartridge World Lawrenceville sells printers and cartridges for lasers, inkjets, wide format and postage machines. They repair printers and have secure shredding. You will save up to 30% off big box store pricing. They offer free delivery to businesses and consumers can visit the retail store at 911 Duluth Hwy. Having a hard time finding your cartridges during Covid-19? Cartridges World is fully stocked. All cartridges come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and they offer businesses a NO cost printer program. Call (770) 995-4465 for details. Cartridge World Lawrenceville – your printer experts.

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Alyssa Davis, Executive Director of Sugarloaf CID

September 11, 2020 by Mike

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Alyssa Davis, Executive Director of Sugarloaf CID

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

Alyssa Davis/Sugarloaf CID

The Sugarloaf Community Improvement District was formed in 2016 to ensure the long-term success of Gwinnett County’s premiere business and entertainment district. It is located in one of the region’s top ten employment centers and is also home to the Infinite Energy Center, a regional destination that attracts over a million visitors a year. The CID is a self-taxing district that leverages property tax dollars to make improvements in the area. Property owners who are members have the opportunity to voice their opinions, while the CID works on their behalf for specific initiatives to increase connectivity, ensure security, promote a more attractive environment to live work and play. Visit www.sugarloafcid.org to learn more about our projects and initiatives.

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Katie Leonard, VP of Real Estate & Facilities Development, WellStar Health System

September 4, 2020 by Mike

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Katie Leonard, VP of Real Estate & Facilities Development, WellStar Health System

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

Katie Leonard/WellStar Health System

At Wellstar Health System, patients are the center of everything they do. Nationally-ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care, inclusive culture, and exceptional doctors and caregivers, Wellstar Health System is one of the largest and one of the most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.

Their state-of-the-art facilities include:

11 hospitals
300+ medical office locations
9 cancer centers
55 rehabilitation centers
3 hospice facilities
1 retirement village
21 imaging centers
15 urgent care locations
5 health parks

Every day, their team of over 24,000 healthcare professionals provides personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life.

As a not-for-profit health system, their passion for people extends beyond their system and into the communities they serve. Each year, Wellstar thoughtfully reinvests in the creation of healthier communities through prevention and wellness programs, and charity care for eligible patients. The Wellstar Foundation supports this mission with funding for equipment, services, programs, and more.

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Njeri Boss, Director of Public Relations for Waffle House

August 14, 2020 by Mike

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Njeri Boss, Director of Public Relations for Waffle House

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

Njeri Boss/Waffle House

Waffle House® restaurants have offered the unbeatable combination of good food with outstanding service since 1955. This combination has made it a beloved icon of the South for the past 65 years. Waffle House restaurants provide a unique dining experience where regular customers are greeted by name and enjoy social interaction with their servers and other customers. All food is prepared fresh, cooked to order and served on real china in a kitchen that is out front and in full view.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Waffle House operates nearly 2,000 restaurants company and franchisee owned, with 90% company-owned. Each restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Waffle House holds the title as the world’s leading server of waffles, omelets, T-bone steaks and more.