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Season 3, Episode 5: SUSTAINABILITY AT THE GAS SOUTH DISTRICT

April 16, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Season 3, Episode 5: SUSTAINABILITY AT THE GAS SOUTH DISTRICT

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Host Stan Hall interviews Jeremiah Cooper, Arena Sporting Events Manager and leader of the Green Team at Gas South District. Jeremiah explains how major events can be both exciting and environmentally responsible when it comes to sustainability.

You can watch the video of this podcast by CLICKING HERE.

The Gas South District’s “That’s The Ticket!” is the ultimate podcast exploring all things Gas South District, and a source for insights to events on campus and discussions on the wider entertainment and tourism industry. The series is hosted by Stan Hall, CEO of Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett.

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 4: Keith Costley, Keck & Wood, Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Dr. Brianna Gaynor, Peace of Mind Psychological Services

January 9, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 4: Keith Costley, Keck & Wood, Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Dr. Brianna Gaynor, Peace of Mind Psychological Services

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**From Left: Sam McElhaney, Keith Costley, Bill McDermott, Brianna Gaynor**

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 4: Keith Costley, Keck & Wood, Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Dr. Brianna Gaynor, Peace of Mind Psychological Services

On this edition of “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott,” host Bill McDermott talks civil engineering services, banking relationships, and building a mental health practice were on the agenda with three great guests: Keith Costley, President and CEO of Keck & Wood, Samantha McElhaney, Commercial Relationship Manager at CenterState Bank, and Dr. Brianna Gaynor, owner of Peace of Mind Psychological Services. “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” is broadcast from the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Keith Costley, Keck & Wood

Keith Costley is the President and CEO of Keck & Wood, Inc. Founded in 1954, Keck & Wood is a 50 person professional services firm that provides civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying for clients in the southeast. Their clients include city and county governments, utility companies, state transportation departments, colleges and universities, and private developers. Keck & Wood has offices in Duluth, GA, Rock Hill, SC, and North Charleston, SC.

Keith has worked in the civil engineering industry since graduating from college in 1994, and has been a Keck & Wood employee for 20 years. He is a licensed professional engineer in three states, and is on the Board of Directors of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia. He is active with the North Gwinnett Arts Association and the Chair of the Gwinnett County Public Schools STEM Cluster Advisory Board. Outside of work, Keith enjoys photography, riding his bicycle, and is a home theater enthusiast.

For more information visit the Keck & Wood website. You can reach Keith by email or phone, 678-417-4000. Also connect with Keith on LinkedIn.

Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank

Samantha McElhaney is Commercial Relationship Manager at CenterState Bank in Atlanta, GA. CenterState Bank N.A. was started by a group of bankers and entrepreneurs over 25 years ago with three separate banks in Polk, Osceola and Pasco Counties. They had a history of quality service and community focus. The group of bankers came together around the belief that local ownership and local management would translate into a better bank. Through their vision and investment, a bank was born. CenterState’s core values–local market driven, long term horizon, world class service, relationship banking, faith and family–inspire how the bank operates as a company. They also reflect bank employees’ character and influence on the communities they serve.

As a Commercial Relationship Manager with CenterState Bank, and over 25 years in the financial services industry, Samantha finds joy in providing solutions for her clients and prospects that will resolve their greatest pain points. Furthermore, it is her personal goal to be a leader within her organization and the community she has served in Georgia since moving to the state in July 2005.

For more information visit the CenterState Bank website. You can reach Samantha by email or phone, 678-626-3829. Also connect with Samantha on LinkedIn.

Dr. Brianna Gaynor, Peace of Mind Psychological Services

Dr. Brianna Gaynor is owner of Peace of Mind Psychological Services in Johns Creek, GA. Much of her work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral disorders through psychological evaluations. Peace of Mind individual and family therapy services are provided for clients as young as age 2 and through adulthood.

Brianna was licensed as a psychologist in the state of Georgia in 2011, and received her doctorate degree from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology in 2009. Her training while in graduate school focused primarily on the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. During Brianna’s internship year she was also trained in faith based therapy. Although she is not a traditional Christian counselor, Brianna has learned how to incorporate faith-based techniques when clients express a desire for them. She has also worked in various settings, including outpatient, residential, and a mental health hospital.

Brianna has a unique way of connecting with others through humor and kindness. Her goal in every encounter is to help others find peace in every circumstance.

For more information visit the Peace of Mind Psychological Services website. You can reach Brianna by email or phone, 678-667-3565. Also connect with Brianna on LinkedIn.

About Your Host, Bill McDermott

Bill McDermott is Founder and CEO of McDermott Financial Solutions. After over three decades working for both national and community banks, Bill uses his expert knowledge to assist closely held companies with improving profitability, growing their business and finding financing. Bill is passionate about educating business owners about pertinent topics in the banking and finance arena.

He currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as 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. The complete show archive for ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” can be found at profitsenseradio.com.

Irene Hinson with Hinson International and Justin Knott with Corporate Financial Options

September 24, 2014 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Irene Hinson with Hinson International and Justin Knott with Corporate Financial Options

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Irene Hinson, Charlie Hinson, Justin Knott, Dominick Rainey

Irene Hinson/Hinson International

Hinson International is owned by company founder Charlie Hinson, Sr. Incorporated in Georgia in September 2012 and located in Lithonia, Hinson International is firmly guided by the inherent belief that quality and comfort should be an intrinsic characteristic in American homes and businesses that do laundry around the world.

They take pride in the fact that they designed, manufacture and distribute HINATURES, a natural liquid laundry detergent that is eco-friendly and for families with sensitive skin. Manufactured in Georgia makes it a truly “Made in the USA” product. HINATURES Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent is applauded for being an eco-friendly detergent, both nature friendly and safe to use with bleach. As a natural liquid, HINATURES is bold enough to handle heavily soiled laundry, and gentle enough for all washable fabrics as directed by the manufacturer’s label.

HINATURES is very low in suds which makes it environmentally friendly. See their web site www.hinatures.com for more information.

Justin Knott/Corporate Financial Options

Corporate Financial Options is an end-to-end CPA and CFO services firm that specializes in multi-unit and franchise businesses. In the CPA business, the tendency is to get wrapped up in the expectations of the government or some accounting board that dictates how information is reported. They changed that thinking. They have created a client-centered program that puts the information business owners need at their fingertips to control, manage and grow their businesses.

Traditional accounting systems focus on two things: income taxes and the requirements of lenders. Corporate Financial Options believes that business owner’s needs should come first. Yes, they will keep the bank happy and will do all necessary reporting to the IRS, but their focus goes way beyond that. It is to get the burden of bookkeeping off the business owner, provide him with timely, complete and accurate information, PLUS provide the expertise to use this information to create sophisticated financial road maps.

The other issue is the duplication and triplication of efforts that occur when a business uses an in-house bookkeeper, an outside firm, a payroll service, a business analyst and a CFO or Controller. For a fixed monthly fee, Corporate Financial Options consolidates all functions under our roof. The result is a complete end-to-end system that is more accurate, more efficient and more relevant. After all, the real value is a better understanding of your operation that creates increased profits.