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Scott Hilton, SouthState Bank and Georgia State House District 48

December 21, 2022 by John Ray

Business Beat

Scott Hilton, SouthState Bank and Georgia State House District 48

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Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat: Scott Hilton, SouthState Bank and Georgia State House District 48

Scott Hilton, Commercial Banker at SouthState Bank and Representative from Georgia State House District 48, joined host Roger Lusby to talk about the critical issues in the state he has a passion for. They discussed the Georgia First Commission, the state’s high-demand Career Academies, interest rates and inflation, Scott’s work with small businesses at SouthState, his family life, and much more.

Business Beat is presented by Alpharetta CPA firm Frazier & Deeter and is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®

SouthState Bank

SouthState is one of the leading regional banks in the Southeast – serving more than one million customers via 275+ locations in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. SouthState offers robust banking solutions, including consumer banking, mortgage, small business banking, commercial banking and wealth management. SouthState bankers care about its customers and each other – and it shows. SouthState is proud to have earned awards for banking solutions, service and workplace environment.

For the past three years, SouthState has been ranked on the Forbes 100 Best Banks in America and has earned top workplace honors several years running. This is banking at its best. This is banking forward.

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Scott Hilton, SouthState Bank and Georgia State House District 48

**Scott Hilton, Georgia State House District 48**

Scott Hilton serves as Senior Vice-President for Commercial Banking at SouthState Bank in Atlanta. Prior to this role, Scott led the Georgians First Commission under the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp as Executive Director. The Georgians First Commission developed policy and operational changes to reduce burdensome red tape and streamline state government for the benefit of Georgia’s small business community. Scott was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2016.

During his tenure as State Representative, Scott was appointed to a leadership role as deputy whip and was recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by numerous organizations, including the Georgia Charter School Association and Council of Municipal Court Judges. Scott has spent a career in commercial banking working directly with business owners and CFOs to provide the valuable capital needed to grow their businesses.

Scott graduated with honors from Georgetown University, with majors in finance and international business. Scott graduated from Emory University’s accelerated, one-year MBA program with a concentration in capital markets. Scott is active in his community, having served in a variety of roles including President of the Peachtree Corners Civic Association and President of the Fowler Family YMCA Board. Scott is a graduate of Leadership Georgia, the Conservative Policy Leadership Institute, and LEAD Atlanta.

Scott met his wife, Meredith, at Georgetown. Meredith is an estate-planning attorney with a focus on wills and special needs trusts. They live in Peachtree Corners with their three children and enjoy hiking, golf, traveling and pickleball.

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Frazier & Deeter

The Alpharetta office of Frazier & Deeter is home to a thriving CPA tax practice, a growing advisory practice and an Employee Benefit Plan Services group. CPAs and advisors in the Frazier & Deeter Alpharetta office serve clients across North Georgia and around the country with services such as personal tax planning, estate planning, business tax planning, business tax compliance, state and local tax planning, financial statement reviews, financial statement audits, employee benefit plan audits, internal audit outsourcing, cyber security, data privacy, SOX and other regulatory compliance, mergers, and acquisitions and more. Alpharetta CPAs serve clients ranging from business owners and executives to large corporations.

Roger Lusby, host of Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat, is an Alpharetta CPA and Alpharetta Office Managing Partner for Frazier & Deeter. He is also a member of the Tax Department in charge of coordinating tax and accounting services for our clientele. His responsibilities include a review of a variety of tax returns with an emphasis in the individual, estate, and corporate areas. Client assistance is also provided in the areas of financial planning, executive compensation and stock option planning, estate and succession planning, international planning (FBAR, SFOP), health care, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and service companies.

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Anticipation

August 29, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Anticipation

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Regions Business Radio” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management and more. The program also allows listeners to get to know some of the top executives from Regions Bank.

Hosted by J.D. Mealor, Senior Vice President and North Georgia Market Executive, all episodes of “Regions Business Radio” are available for download on Apple iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.

On this episode, Phil Bonelli, Senior VP/Commercial Banking with Regions Bank, joins J.D. to discuss strategies on how to anticipate and prepare for the upcoming economic climate.

About Regions:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $145 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

This information is general in nature and is provided for educational purposes only. Regions makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of any information presented and Regions does not accept liability for any direct or indirect loss stemming from the application of any material. Information provided and statements made by employees of Regions should not be relied on or interpreted as accounting, financial planning, investment, legal or tax advice. Regions encourages you to consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and irs.gov for current tax rules.

Jennifer Haezebrouck of Bank OZK, Melanie Zeman of North Georgis CFO’s & Tyler Nelson of 680 The Fan

July 7, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Jennifer Haezebrouck of Bank OZK, Melanie Zeman of North Georgis CFO's & Tyler Nelson of 680 The Fan

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Tyler Nelson of 680 The Fan, Melanie Zeman of North Georgis CFO’s &

Jennifer Haezebrouck of Bank OZK

Jennifer Haezebrouck VP Commercial Banker at Bank OZK

Specializing Business development professional with a proven track record of successfully building customer relationships. Along with experience in client relations, marketing, customer service, and lending, Jennifer is a highly motivated self-starter. Passionate about her community & clients ensuring their growth and success.

Melanie Zeman Founder of North Georgis CFO’s

Melanie has over 25 years of successful leadership guidance and knowledge as a financial executive. Her experience as a high-level Controller and CFO has made her a strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability and strong operational focus. The North Georgia CFO’s team is well equipped and ready to assist.

Tyler Nelson Director of Corporate Partnerships at 680 The Fan

Dickey Broadcasting is a locally owned business. They pride themselves on is being marketers and brand builders through the magic of sports talk radio.

Tyler has been with 680 The Fan for almost 5 years and is an Atlanta Native. Prior to his work with 680, he was in the craft beer industry.

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Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia

Hosted & Produced by Amanda Pearch

Matt Stinchcomb with Sterling Seacrest Partners

June 10, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Matt Stinchcomb with Sterling Seacrest Partners

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Matt Stinchcomb/Sterling Seacrest Partners

Matt Stinchcomb joined Seacrest Partners (now Sterling Seacrest Partners) in 2009 after a career as a professional athlete. As a member of the National Football League (NFL) from 1999 through 2006, Stinchcomb played for the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a distinguished player for the University of Georgia football team (1995-1998) where he was a two time All-American, a Lombardi Award Finalist, and named Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Male Athlete of the Year.

Matt has been recognized by numerous organizations for his professional talent and dedication to community. His awards include: Terry Outstanding Young Alumni (2012); University of Georgia 40 under 40 (2011); University of Georgia Circle of Honor; SEC Legends, Class of 2009; SEC All Decade Team; and University of Georgia Permanent Team Captain. He earned a BBA in Finance (summa cum laude) from the University of Georgia and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Business Management & Entrepreneurial Program.

An active supporter of his community, Matt has volunteered his time and talent with numerous organizations including Countdown to Kickoff Charities, Stinchcomb Family Foundation, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Transplant Foundation, Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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Manufacturing Success in Georgia

May 13, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Manufacturing Success in Georgia

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Jason Moss/Georgia Manufacturing Alliance

The Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) was founded in 2008 by Jason Moss who envisioned a network that would support Georgia’s manufacturing community. At that time, he was a regional sales representative for a software company providing 3D CAD software for manufacturing companies. As he researched groups for the industry, he discovered that most served a very small segment of the overall manufacturing space. Jason knew strategic alliances could be made if these industry leaders could work together to support the entire manufacturing community.

Originally founded under the name Networking MFG, his organization began with a core group of 15 manufacturers and service providers that saw a need to find local resources for their industry. They wanted to buy, sell and trade locally, but did not have the platform and resources to make the connections. As the organization grew and evolved, the name was changed to the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance to better describe the mission of having Georgia’s manufacturing community working together in harmony, in one alliance.

The Georgia Manufacturing Alliance now has six chapters across the state that are facilitated by volunteer chapter directors. The GMA staff and Chapter Directors work together to identify quality manufacturers, coordinate plant tours, and provide educational workshops in their regions. Each month GMA provides plant tours where others can learn best business practices from their peers. Past tours included Duracell, Gulfstream, KIA, Kings Hawaiian, Daniel Defense, Delta, Olympic Steel, UPS, and MTI Baths, and a broad selection of tours are planned for this year. GMA also provides educational workshops and networking events each month so the manufacturing industry can share ideas and stay up-to-date on an ever-evolving industry. With coverage from Savannah to LaGrange and Gainesville to Macon, GMA serves the entire state.

This year, GMA will provide more than 120 events making the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance the most active organization in the state directly supporting manufacturers. Their capstone event of the year, the Georgia Manufacturing Summit, is held each October at the Cobb Galleria. This annual Summit focuses on the people, plants and products that help create a more vibrant manufacturing environment in our state.

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Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation

April 15, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation

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Aaron Lupuloff/GCPS Foundation

The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing financial resources to enrich and enhance education in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Established in 2006, the Foundation is committed to sustaining the world-class standards of Gwinnett County Public Schools. A Board of Trustees that is representative of the Gwinnett community governs the Foundation, fostering the belief that community involvement in public education is essential to promoting an educated, healthy, responsible citizenry, and desirable quality of life in Gwinnett County.

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The Value of Relationships

March 11, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

The Value of Relationships

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Ryan Jones/Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries

Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries (NCM) is a faith-based, non-profit, ecumenical ministry dedicated to providing emergency assistance to families in Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Doraville and Tucker, Georgia of Gwinnett County. NCM is supported by twenty three local churches and numerous businesses, civic and social organizations, foundations, and individuals.

Jason Lord/Regions Bank

Regions Bank is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas.

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Changing Lives Through Real Estate

February 25, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Changing Lives Through Real Estate

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Justin Smith, Larry Dorfman and J.D. Mealor

Larry Dorfman/ROOTS

ROOTS is passionate about disrupting generational wealth gaps by providing their residents with ways to save and build equity through their “live in it like you own it“™ program. They believe that residents are the true key to a successful fund and they give their residents the opportunity to grow their assets while living in the homes they stay in. In doing so, they also create residents who take better care of the property, stay longer, and become their partners in profit.

Justin Smith/Regions Bank

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Getting Your Business Bank Ready, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

December 7, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Getting Your Business Bank Ready, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

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Getting Your Business Bank Ready, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

For thirty years of his career, ProfitSense host Bill McDermott was a commercial banker. As such, Bill possesses a deep understanding of how a business can cultivate its relationship with their banker, and what makes a business “bank ready.” Hear his thoughts on the subject taken from a recent episode of ProfitSense. ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Bill’s commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense.

About ProfitSense and Your Host, Bill McDermott

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott dives into the stories behind some of Atlanta’s successful businesses and business owners and the professionals that advise them. This show helps local business leaders get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. The show is presented by McDermott Financial Solutions. McDermott Financial helps business owners improve cash flow and profitability, find financing, break through barriers to expansion and financially prepare to exit their business. The show archive can be found at profitsenseradio.com.

Bill McDermott is the Founder and CEO of McDermott Financial Solutions. When business owners want to increase their profitability, they don’t have the expertise to know where to start or what to do. Bill leverages his knowledge and relationships from 32 years as a banker to identify the hurdles getting in the way and create a plan to deliver profitability they never thought possible.

Bill currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as a board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center and Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University and he and his wife, Martha have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling, and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow McDermott Financial Solutions on LinkedIn.