Matt Moeck/Next Star Communications & T-Mobile
Next Star Communications started in 2000. They are now a retail & business partner with T-Mobile, and they currently have 20 T-Mobile retail locations and an outside sales B2B team. Next Star and T-Mobile are customer obsessed. It’s what inspires them and drives them to look for new ways to keep you seamlessly connected to what you love.
Raymer Sale/Red, Blue & You
Red, Blue & You was founded on the desire to show public support from the business community for first responders. All too often the only information the public hears is negative and these heroes need to know how much they are appreciated.
Bonnie Rich/Bonnie Rich Law
Bonnie Rich of Bonnie Rich Law, LLC has over 25 years of experience in a variety of civil litigation, tax law, wills and estate planning and business matters. She has represented individuals, business owners and local governments and has served as in house counsel for a major financial services corporation. In addition, since 2008 she has taught law students valuable skills in litigation, client counseling and professional and ethical responsibility.
Bonnie is a graduate of the Honors Program at the University of Georgia, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1991. She received her Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Georgia State University in 1994.
She pursues her passion for children, the less fortunate, and animals by serving on the Board of Directors for the Sage School, the Philip C. Cook Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, and the Georgia SPCA.
Bonnie has been married since 1999 to Randy Rich, who serves the State of Georgia and Gwinnett County as a Superior Court Judge. They have two children and three rescue dogs and live in Suwanee.
Chunghee Park/Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta
The Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta helps lay the foundation for a Korean American society that continues to develop by creating a solid foundation with a long-term perspective.
Dr. Fun Fong/Georgia Korean American Republicans
To learn more about this organization: Georgia Korean American Republicans
Demetria Young/Purple Lily Events & Decor
Purple Lily Events & Decor is an event design and home decor company located in the metro Atlanta area. They design and decorate most any type and sized event with dessert tables, tabletop décor, personalized décor, balloon garlands, backdrops and many other beautiful elements of your event.
Freda Kalina/eXp Realty
Freda Kalina has been a full-time Realtor and mentor for over 20 years specializing in helping buyers find their dream homes and getting sellers homes sold fast – for the most money and with the least hassles. She recently became president of the Buford Business Alliance and they meet twice a month to network with different businesses.
Jane Bishop/Take the Next Step
Jane Bishop, is CEO of Take the Next Step which emerged out of her passion to help others “go for their It.” She helps small business owners and entrepreneurs strengthen and align with their inner core for success by using her coaching and training skills. When you work with Jane you will experience accomplishing your “it” and be a greater influence to those around you. Jane uses her E4U system to help clients get to the core faster to create and execute a plan for effectiveness. Jane is also a professional speaker and published author. Curious? Reach out and book a complimentary session and see where that leads.
Ryan Sauers/President of Sauers Consulting Strategies
Ryan T. Sauers has spent 25 years leading and/or consulting with visual communications and marketing related organizations. Ryan is President/Owner of the consulting firm, Sauers Consulting Strategies; Our Town Gwinnett Magazine (2 monthly magazines); and its parent company End Resultz Media.
Key areas of focus of the consulting firm include: sales training, marketing strategy, personal branding, leadership development, and organizational change.
Sauers is a frequent national speaker and columnist. He has been recognized as one of the top 80 CMO’s in the world and achieved the top designation of Certified Marketing Executive through Sales and Marketing Executives International.
Sauers is an adjunct university professor teaching leadership, marketing, and communication courses to current and aspiring leaders. Ryan is a Certified Myers Briggs, DiSC, and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.
Ryan is working on his Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership and is host of the radio show Marketing Matters. Sauers is author of the best-selling books Everyone is in Sales and Would You Buy from You? More info at: RyanSauers.com or OurTownGwinnett.com.
Show Overview
Marketing Matters with Ryan Sauers is a radio show presented the Gwinnett Woman’s Small Business Collective. The show discusses topics as they relate to marketing, communications, sales, customer service, leadership and more. Host Ryan Sauers, a best-selling author and national speaker, discusses how these topics play a role in every aspect of our lives. Each episode shares tangible nuggets of information that listeners can easily understand and apply to their everyday life, whether personal or business. The show challenges listeners’ current state of thinking so they can grow to new heights and see new opportunities in business or life: which is rapidly changing, multi-generational, and noisy in nature.
Lou Solis/Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office
Lou Solis grew up in Brownsville, TX, the son of Luis Manuel Solis Sr. and Graciela Zepeda Solis. His father mentored him in the importance of public service and embracing our country’s diversity. Lou has lived in areas of low and high crime and understands the impact of professional law enforcement personnel in making communities safe.
A life filled with unique experiences has taught Lou to respect the rule of law, protect members of the community, and embrace diversity. The Sheriff’s Office is a Constitutional Office, Lou understands the need to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
Johnny Crist/Candidate for State House of Representatives
Johnny Crist is a Conservative Republican candidate for Georgia House District 108.
Johnny married his college sweetheart Anne and together they have been blessed with eight children and many grandchildren. As the former Senior Pastor and founder of Atlanta Vineyard Church, he has spent his career in pastoral ministry. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Seminary, serves on the board of Providence Christian Academy, and is also a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2018. Johnny and Anne attend Gwinnett Church.
Johnny’s love of people and community led him to get involved in the Lilburn City Council where he has served as the Mayor for the last eight years.
Police Chief Brett West/Gwinnett County Police Department
The Gwinnett County Police Department is an agency with a long history of excellence, integrity, and fairness. The department enjoys a strong relationship with the diverse community it serves and continues to build that reputation by constantly engaging and interacting with the residents. Due to their reputation, high standards, and commitment to excellence, they only recruit and hire the best and most qualified applicants.
The Gwinnett County Police Department is the second largest police agency in Georgia with an authorized strength of 877 sworn officers, supported by 276 civilian employees. The department is CALEA accredited, originally attaining that designation in 1993. Gwinnett is located in the northeast part of metro Atlanta, serving a population of more than 800,000 residents with an area of 437 square miles.
Bob Hastings/Southeast Transportation Security Council
The Southeast Transportation Security Council (SETSC) is a Cargo Theft Intelligence Council formed in 2002. Members are from the transportation, logistics, insurance industry and local state and federal law enforcement working or investigating cargo thefts. The council meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month (either virtually or in person) with a focus on cargo theft trends and intelligence in Georgia and the Southeastern U.S. The Council has a strong emphasis on information sharing and training for law enforcement on cargo theft and the Council holds regional training classes 2 to 3 times a year in hot spot areas for theft.
