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NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: GNFCC’s Tech400 Committee with Winford Williams, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Ralph Pasquariello, Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

March 19, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: GNFCC's Tech400 Committee with Winford Williams, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Ralph Pasquariello, Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

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**Winford Williams, Kali Boatright, and Ralph Pasquariello**

Show Summary

What’s the purpose of the Tech400 Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce? How do technology companies connect through the activities of this committee? What’s the latest on key technology sectors in North Fulton? This podcast answers these questions and more, as Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Host of “North Atlanta’s Bizlink,” interviews Winford Williams and Ralph Pasquariello, Co-Chairs of the Tech400 Committee of GNFCC.

Winford Williams, Senior Director – Software Engineering, LexisNexis, Risk Solutions Division

Winford Williams is a Senior Director within the Risk Solutions Division of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. His experience extends developing information products that service the personal auto and property insurance markets domestically and internationally. A 1985 graduate of DeVry University (Atlanta), Winford began his career in the insurance industry, as a software developer at Policy Management Systems in Columbia, South Carolina.

For the past 30 years, Winford has contributed to the phenomenal growth of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Division. He has led the construction of technology solutions that facilitate the underwriting experience for insurance carriers and large data warehousing applications domestically and internationally.

Currently, Winford is the co-chair of the Tech 400 Committee at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce to help solve the supply and demand gap that exists between corporations and higher learning institutions relative to filling technology jobs.

Ralph Pasquariello, Snellings Walters

Ralph Pasquariello of Snellings Walters is dedicated to many things and Cyber Liability Insurance is one of them. Ralph hosts, moderates and speaks at conferences on Cyber Liability & Data Breach Risk Management. Ralph is the Co-Chairman for Tech 400, Chairman of the annual Cyber Symposium, an advisor to the Georgia Tech Research Institute, and also a member of various organizations including the GNFCC, Technology Association of Georgia, and several special interest groups. Ralph also is an associate member of the GA Electronic Crimes Task Force, under the office of the US Secret Service.

Ralph graduated from Villanova University and is active on the Atlanta Villanova Alumni Chapter Board.

About GNFCC and “North Atlanta’s Bizlink”

North Atlanta’s Bizlink is produced by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Jennifer Finkelstein Hall with MatchKey Consulting and Bonnie Mauldin with The Mauldin Group

January 15, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Jennifer Finkelstein Hall with MatchKey Consulting and Bonnie Mauldin with The Mauldin Group

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Jennifer Finkelstein Hall, Kali Boatright, and Bonnie Mauldin

Jennifer Hall with Matchkey Consulting

After spending 22 years with SunTrust Bank and over 4 with Atlantic Capital Bank, both in Atlanta, Jennifer Finkelstein Hall started MatchKey Consulting in June 2017. MatchKey Consulting is a professional development consulting firm that works with business owners to develop their internal teams and external networks. Internal development happens when team members feel empowered, equipped and educated. External development is the result of connecting with the best resources to accomplish corporate goals and objectives. The right MATCH is KEY.

During Jennifer’s career, she has been a commercial relationship manager, credit administrator, sales director, training program developer, premium finance company sales leader, sales process trainer and curriculum designer. She has developed new lines of business, corporate referral programs and new business client portfolios from scratch on several occasions. She has never met a stranger.

Bonnie Mauldin with The Mauldin Group

Bonnie Mauldin is the Founder and CEO of The Mauldin Group. The Mauldin Group is an award winning 5-star rated internet marketing and public relations agency focused on helping small businesses generate new leads online and getting positive media exposure in the local community. Bonnie and her team have helped many small businesses grow and be profitable.

North Atlanta’s Bizlink is produced by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Our service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. We provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Jeff Petrea with Georgia Power and Bill Bland with Choate Construction

December 4, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Jeff Petrea with Georgia Power and Bill Bland with Choate Construction

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Bill Bland, Kali Boatright, and Jeff Petrea

Jeff Petrea/Georgia Power

Georgia Power is an electric utility headquartered in Atlanta, GA. It was established as the Georgia Railway and Power Company and began operations in 1902 running streetcars in Atlanta as a successor to the Atlanta Consolidated Street Railway Company.

Georgia Power is the largest of the four electric utilities that are owned and operated by Southern Company. Georgia Power is an investor-owned, tax-paying public utility that serves more than 2.4 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. It employs approximately 7,500 workers throughout the state.

Bill Bland/Choate Construction

Choate Construction Company is one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast specializing in Preconstruction, Design-Build, LEED Programming / Implementation, and Construction Management services for multiple market sectors. Choate is a 100% employee-owned company and proud to hold an 85% rate of repeat clients. Due to financial strength and depth of expertise Choate’s annual volume has continued to grow, topping $1.2 billion in 2017. Additionally, Choate has received many notable distinctions including being named the 2017 Southeast Contractor of the Year by ENR magazine. Choate’s employees are members of various professional and personal organizations with a strong backbone of charitable involvement. Choate is continually recognized as one of the top corporate fundraisers for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation having raised over $3 million to date.

North Atlanta’s Bizlink is produced by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Our service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Rachel Ewald with Foster Care Support Foundation

November 13, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Rachel Ewald with Foster Care Support Foundation

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Rachel Ewald/Foster Care Support Foundation

Foster Care Support Foundation serves a vital and growing need throughout Georgia by providing free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care. Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) needs your financial support to meet the needs of thousands of children in foster care and relative foster care, including grandparents raising grandchildren this year. $700,000 is needed this year to maintain the Foster Care Support’s program and continue to provide free basic care items to our children of abuse and neglect. Donations will also support the Hope 4 Tomorrow Mentoring program that partners responsible adults with teens needing guidance and someone to call their friend and guide them through their teen years. Foster Care Support has been in operation for 17 years and has served over 50,000 children with free clothing, toys, school supplies and safe infant care items throughout every county in GA. They are able because you care!

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: 2018 Small Business of the Year and 2018 Non-Profit of the Year

October 16, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: 2018 Small Business of the Year and 2018 Non-Profit of the Year

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Nicole Sterghos, Andy Kadrich, Joan O’Connell

Andy Kadrich/Turf Masters Lawn Care

In the fall of 2002, Andy Kadrich started Turf Masters Lawn Care from the basement of his home in the Brookfield subdivision in Roswell, GA. His goal was to create a lawn care business with the resources of a national company, but with a level of service and quality only a family-owned business could provide. Turf Masters now services 35,000 customers through 10 branch locations in four Southeastern states. In 2018, Turf Masters will achieve 15 million dollars in annual revenue. Andy attributes Turf Masters’ success to his philosophy of honoring customers, honoring employees and always doing the right thing.

Joan O’Connell/HomeStretch

Joan O’Connell joined HomeStretch in August of 2013 after serving as a contracted grant writer through Palmetto Grant Consultants for six months. Joan has an M.S.W. from Georgia State University, 2001 and received a License Master Social Worker from the State of Georgia in 2002 which continues to present. Joan received her B.S. in Social Work from Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y. In addition to Development Director at HomeStretch, Joan is serving as Operations Officer to provide day to day oversight until a new Executive Director is named.

Joan has over 20 years of experience in grant writing, development, community organization and non-profit administration. She spent eight years as Executive Director of Cobb Community Collaborative, three years as founding director of Cobb Literacy Council, and has served as Program Director with Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department, Outreach Worker in Freeport, N.Y. and foster care worker at St. Christopher’s Home in N.Y. In addition to social work, Joan has a certificate in Risk Management and has served as Risk Manager for Cobb County Public Schools, consultant with Georgia School Boards Association and L.R.F. Risk Management in Great Neck, N.Y., plus insurance claims and brokerage experience.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Women In Business Award Winners

September 20, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Women In Business Award Winners

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Meredith Moore, Nicole Sterghos, Kristin Winzeler

Meredith Moore/Moore & Associates Wealth Management

Tireless worker. Financial Guru. Speaker. Writer. Leader. Personal Growth Junkie. Meredith Moore of Moore & Associates Wealth Management loves a challenge and considers the results of her work as a financial entrepreneur as fine art. Exceeding client expectations, she keeps the financial planning process simple, while simultaneously building her business, developing her employees and supporting her professional relationships. A known leader in her field and in business, she thrives at networking and sees it as a way to continuously create new and exciting opportunities and connections for herself and for others.

She is a passionate mentor, entrepreneur, survivor, trailblazer and a highly requested public speaker. As a financial planner for almost 20 years, her goal is to always ensure that a clear and customized plan has been laid out for her clients so that they are not only at ease and confident, but consistently achieving their monetary goals. She is a firm believer in personal, as well as professional development, and is constantly fine-tuning her knowledge base. As a speaker, she covers many topics including adversity, growth, leadership, and finance.

Outside of the office, Meredith has served on several boards at Georgia Tech, is a Leadership Atlanta 2017 graduate. She is committed to women’s issues, mentorship and personal development. She is a self-confessed foodie who enjoys finding unique restaurants around Atlanta. A lifelong resident of Georgia, she currently resides in Roswell with her family.

Kristin Winzeler/North Fulton Community Improvement District

Kristin Rome Winzeler is the Program Director of the North Fulton Community Improvement District. She assists in advancing infrastructure projects throughout the District.

Prior to joining the CID, Kristin studied community improvement districts as a graduate research assistant for the public administration department at Kennesaw State University. Her work has been published in Public Performance & Management Review. She has also served as an intern for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Arthritis Foundation Southeast Region, both in Atlanta.

A native of Illinois and a current North Fulton resident, Kristin received a dual master’s degree in public administration and business administration from Kennesaw State University. She is a graduate of several leadership programs, including the Regional Leadership institute through ARC and Leadership North Fulton. She serves several organizations as a committee member, including Women in Transportation (WTS) and the North Fulton Alliance of Young Professionals. In her spare time, Kristen is involved with the Boy Scouts of America as an advisor for the Venture Crew youth development program.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Cederick Johnson with PDI Software

July 17, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Cederick Johnson with PDI Software

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Deborah Lanham, Cederick Johnson, Nicole Sterghos

Cederick Johnson/PDI Software

PDI Software, the leader in enterprise management software for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale markets, delivers solutions to connect to intelligent business. Their people-first approach, combined with their 35-year heritage and best-in-class technology, helps you thrive in today’s digital economy. They’re passionate about your success and delivering exceptional customer experiences. It’s time to re-imagine enterprise management and connect to intelligent business.

When you choose PDI, you get more than software. They go beyond business and tirelessly dedicate themselves to your success. Their reputation for first-rate customer service and long-lasting relationships reaffirm that theye’re a people-first company. Yes, they build powerful software, but they also deliver exceptional service like you’ve never seen. That’s the PDI difference.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Karin Zalcberg with CyberHub Summit

May 17, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Karin Zalcberg with CyberHub Summit

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Deborah Lanham, Karin Zalcberg, Nicole Sterghos

Karin Zalcberg/CyberHub Summit

CyberHub Summit was established out of a desire to share knowledge and solutions of cybersecurity around the world. Cyber threats are real, and CyberHub Summit is committed to be the main source of solutions for companies to protect their business and people. CyberHub Summit provides clients and attendees the highest level of integrity, customer service, knowledge and value.

Their passion is a safer world! They want you to take the offensive in your approach to cyber security and connect with the people and products of cyber security. In a digitally disruptive business environment, deterring, preventing and detecting cyber security breaches is of paramount importance. Cyberhub Summit provides attendees with a chance to learn about the latest innovations and solutions from the global cyber community. This is a provocative and exciting opportunity to meet and mingle with decision-makers and game-changers from the industry. Eminent spokespeople and panelists discuss cyber threats and strategies for a variety of business sectors. Embrace the latest in disruptive technology in an incredible conference focusing on B2B networking and B2C partnering.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Kali Boatright – President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

April 20, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Kali Boatright - President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

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Deborah Lanham, Kali Boatright, Nicole Sterghos

Kali Boatright/GNFCC

Kali Kirkham Boatright is the new president and chief executive officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Boatright led the Douglas County Chamber from a near bankrupt organization when she arrived in 2004 to a flourishing business organization with strong financial stability. To accomplish the success, she inspired staff and volunteers to create new sponsorship opportunities and events, as well as a Chairman’s Club for membership investment and community engagement. She has most recently been instrumental in a community-wide economic and community development initiative with elected leaders, business leaders, and non-profit professionals collaborating for change transformation.

Boatright is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management and a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive. In addition to her chamber responsibilities, she currently serves as vice president of the Technical College Foundation Association of Georgia, chair of the Georgia Chamber Small Business Federation on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, executive board member of the Regional Business Coalition, and member of the WellStar Douglas Regional Health Board. She is a past chair of the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, founding board member of Brighten Academy Charter School, and past president of the Junior League of Douglas County.

In 2017, Boatright was honored by her peers in the chamber industry when she received the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award. As the association’s most prestigious award, it recognizes long-term executives who have excelled over a period of years in leading and innovatively building their chamber. The award is based on the demonstration of excellence in areas of chamber leadership, organizational management, service to the profession, community reputation/involvement, and personal attributes.