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GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition: An Interview with 2020 Chair Alan Najjar and 2021 Chair Lindsey Petrini

December 17, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition: An Interview with 2020 Chair Alan Najjar and 2021 Chair Lindsey Petrini

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GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition: An Interview with 2020 Chair Alan Najjar and 2021 Chair Lindsey Petrini (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 54)

On this edition of the “GNFCC 400 Insider,” GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright is joined by Alan Najjar, GNFCC’s 2020 Chair, and Lindsey Petrini, GNFCC’s 2021 Chair. Alan and Lindsey offer a GNFCC Year in Review for 2020 and discuss their leadership transition. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Alan Najjar, Director of Business Development, Smith & Howard

Alan Najjar has overseen the business development efforts of Smith & Howard since 2011. He started his career in banking after graduating from the University of Georgia. A veteran of the Atlanta banking and business community, Alan has held executive level leadership positions at SunTrust Bank and other Georgia financial institutions. Prior to joining Smith & Howard, he was the EVP and Chief Operating Officer of an Atlanta-based financial services company.

Alan is the outgoing Chair of the Board of Directors for The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and is a trustee emeritus for Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation and Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. He is active in numerous civic, social, and academic organizations. Alan and his wife, Donna, are long-time residents of Gwinnett County, and when away from the office, Alan most enjoys sunrises on the lake and time with his family.

Lindsey Petrini, Chief Operating Officer, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

**Lindsey Petrini, Wellstar North Fulton**

Lindsey Petrini is the Chief Operating Officer of WellStar North Fulton Hospital. WellStar North Fulton Hospital is a 202-bed facility located in Roswell, Georgia.

The hospital is recognized for its accredited cancer program, trauma and primary stroke center designations, and for providing a continuum of services through its centers and programs, including neurosciences, pain management, cardiology, women’s services, rehabilitation, surgical services, and oncology. For more information click here.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC**

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented 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. For more information on other GNFCC events such as this North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Lunch, follow this link.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Luncheon 2020

December 3, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Luncheon 2020

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North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Luncheon 2020 (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 53)

This year’s North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Luncheon included updates from City of Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin, City of Roswell Mayor Lori Henry, and City of Mountain Park Mayor Jim Still. The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright and the show is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. John Ray and North Fulton Business RadioX served as the Media Sponsor for this event.

Mayor Jim Gilvin, City of Alpharetta

Jim Gilvin is the Mayor of Alpharetta, GA, elected in May 2018. Mayor Gilvin has lived in Alpharetta since the late 1990’s along with his wife, Mary Anne, and their two children Justin and Sarah. The Gilvins live in the Windward subdivision and attend Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church. Mayor Gilvin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Georgia Southern University.

He is a residential real estate agent and an owner of an Alpharetta-based technology company. He served on the Alpharetta City Council from 2012 to 2018, when he resigned his seat to run for Mayor. During his time as City Councilman, Gilvin served as liaison to Alpharetta’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Safety Department.

Mayor Jim Still, City of Mountain Park

Jim and his wife Debbie have lived in Mountain Park with their 3 rescued pets since 2001. They own a HR consulting company and rental properties in Mountain Park and on the Gulf Coast. Jim served one year on Citizens Review Advisory Board (CRAB), four years on city council, and has been the Mayor since 2008.

Mayor Lori Henry, City of Roswell

Prior to being elected as Mayor in 2018, Lori previously served as a City Councilmember from 2001-2009 and in 2017. She has a strong history of public service and has served her community not only on City Council but also as a member of the Design Review Board, the Community Development Advisory Committee, and on several citizen advisory groups over the years. She is the owner of a small business, H and B Promotional Products, located near Roswell’s Historic District. Lori uses her business experience not only to attract businesses to Roswell but also to apply sound business practices to government.

Lori has always been an unwavering supporter of Roswell’s neighborhoods and the community’s needs. She wrote Roswell’s “Big Box Ordinance” which protects Roswell from large retailers who wanted to abandon their mega stores, devastating property values in the area. The ordinance mandates the renovation and reuse of the existing big box stores. Lori also wrote an update to the Tree Ordinance that tightened development standards in order to preserve Roswell’s tree canopy. She has spoken to numerous groups throughout the state including the City/County Managers Association, the Georgia Planning Association, and the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Community Planning Academy as an authority on redevelopment issues facing suburban communities.

Lori and her husband, Karl have been long-time residents of Roswell, where they raised their now-adult daughter, Scottie. Lori moved to Roswell as a young adult with her parents, who lived in Martin’s Landing for over 35 years. Lori is a graduate of Ohio State University and began her career as a Cobb County public school teacher.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Connected Vehicles, with Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission, Bryan Mulligan, Applied Information, and Brad Stertz, Audi America

November 18, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Connected Vehicles, with Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission, Bryan Mulligan, Applied Information, and Brad Stertz, Audi America

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WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Connected Vehicles, with Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission, Bryan Mulligan, Applied Information, and Brad Stertz, Audi America (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 52)

Guests for this GNFCC WellStar Chamber Luncheon included Kerry Armstrong of the Atlanta Regional Commission and Bryan Mulligan, Applied Information, broadcasting from the new Infrastructure Automotive Technology Laboratory. They were joined by Brad Stertz, Audi America, and the three of them discussed new safety technology connecting vehicles with their environment. These capabilities are already in Alpharetta fire trucks, are planned for school zones and school buses, and are being tested in passenger cars by Audi.

The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright and the show is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. John Ray and North Fulton Business RadioX served as the media sponsor for this event.

Kerry Armstrong, Chairman, Atlanta Regional Commission

**Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission**

Kerry Armstrong has served on the Atlanta Regional Commission since 2008, and is currently serving his second term as the ARC Board Chairman. During his tenure on the ARC Board he served on numerous Commission Committees and as Co-Chair of the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board.

Professionally, as a Managing Director – Development Partner with Pope & Land Real Estate, Mr. Armstrong is involved in the development, marketing, leasing, and management of commercial real estate investments. He joined Pope & Land in 2012, and his commercial real estate career spans three decades

He is also actively involved in numerous civic, educational, and charitable organizations. He is the Chairman of the North Fulton Community Improvement District, and was recently appointed by the Speaker of the House of the Georgia General Assembly to serve on the State of Georgia’s Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee. He serves as a Director and Past Chair of the Council for Quality Growth, as a Director and Past Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and is a Director for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Armstrong also serves on the board of the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, The ATO Foundation and the Richmond Property Group. He is the current Chairman of the Administrative Council and serves on the Finance Committee of his church.

Bryan Mulligan, President, Applied Information, Inc.

Bryan Mulligan is the President and Founder of Applied Information, which he established in 2011 to meet the need for a technology company that can apply the new wireless, Internet-of-Things, cloud computing, and connected vehicle technologies into modern solutions for the transportation sector. Applied Information has established technologies in multiple sectors in transportation, including intersection management, connected vehicle priority/preemption systems, pedestrian safety, mobile data acquisition, parking, and ITS management.

Bryan continues to provide leadership in the US and international transportation industries through his continued chair, and leadership, of the NEMA 3TS Transportation Section. NEMA (the National Electrical Manufacturers Association) is the leading US trade association in the transportation sector, and is one of the co-owners of the NTCIP suite of standards. Bryan is also a member of the NTCIP Joint Committee and the NEMA Head of Delegation.

Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability, and mobility. Applied Information’s Glance Smart City Supervisory System™ platform allows cities to manage all their traffic and ITS assets on one web-based application. This includes 5 key areas: Traffic Intersections, School Beacons, Parking Guidance System, Mobile Vehicle Assets, and ITS devices. AI’s Glance TravelSafely™ smartphone app connects drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians for a safer commute.

Brad Stertz, Director of Government Affairs, Audi America, Co-Founder and Chair, Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE)

Brad Stertz is Director of Audi America Government Affairs in the Washington D.C. office. He represents Audi interests on a range of rapidly evolving topics, including automated vehicle testing and deployment, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, connected vehicle technologies, safety, cybersecurity, emissions regulations, and trade. Notably, he has framed early public perceptions of automated driving, including the first opportunity journalists had to experience hands-free performance at highway speeds during a January 2015 test drive from Palo Alto, CA to Las Vegas. Currently, he is co-chair of Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE), a coalition of diverse innovators and mobility stakeholders uniting to better equip the public and policymakers about the transportation revolution ahead. He has been instrumental in furthering partnerships between Audi and leading technology innovators, while remaining closely aligned with the AUDI AG global government affairs and technical development teams in Ingolstadt, Germany.

In 2008, Stertz joined Audi to lead Corporate Communications. In that role, he was responsible for building awareness about the progressive strides made by Audi advanced technologies. Before joining Audi, Stertz held a variety of management, editing, and reporting positions at prominent U.S. newspapers. He was a senior manager with Tribune Company, led award-winning coverage as assistant managing editor in charge of news, Washington bureau chief, and automotive editor at The Detroit News. His extensive experience with the automotive industry began with his stint as a staff reporter in the Wall Street Journal’s Detroit bureau.

Mr. Stertz is the co-author of the best-selling book Taken for a Ride: How Daimler-Benz Drove Off With Chrysler. Fortune magazine counted this account of the ill-fated DaimlerChrysler merger among history’s 75 “Smartest Books We Know.” Mr. Stertz graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. He lives with his family in Purcellville, VA.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

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

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Getting to Know the 2020 Women INfluencing Business Award Winners

November 11, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Getting to Know the 2020 Women INfluencing Business Award Winners

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Getting to Know the 2020 Women INfluencing Business Award Winners (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 51)

GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright interviews the 2020 Women INfluencing Business Award Winners: Julie Haley of Edge Solutions, Gloria Mattei of Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, and Jennifer Cantor of Rivers Academy. “GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

What is Women INfluencing Business?

The mission of GNFCC’s Women INfluencing Business Committee is to enrich, empower, elevate, and educate women at all levels of their career through programs and events, professional development and advocacy leading to business success. The focus of this committee is to engage C-level female executives to enhance the standing of professional women in the community. The Committee collaborates on the Annual Women INfluencing Business Awards Luncheon, serves as the selection committee for award winners, assists in planning two networking breakfast events and the annual Women and Wine Social. For more information, follow this link.

Business Woman of Excellence Award- Julie Haley, CEO and Co-Founder, Edge Solutions

Julie launched Edge Solutions from her kitchen table in John’s Creek in 2008. Edge Solutions, a boutique technology solutions provider with revenues at $50M, 34 employees in the Southeast, customers all over the US and internationally, with a UK office in London, has no outside investors and no debt. Edge specializes in providing infrastructure, cloud, and automation solutions and services to enterprise-level clients. Julie, a former business and commercial litigation attorney who uses her legal
background to set strategy and protect Edge, is passionate about building and retaining Edge’s unique culture that attracts and retains the best technology consultants in the US.

Julie has been a force in the North Fulton community for 12 years. As a founding board member of TechAlpharetta, she chaired the board at a critical time: the launch of the Innovation Center, an incubator for tech entrepreneurs, which has now launched 11 successful tech companies. Based on her belief that every company needs technology to stay ahead of the competition, she helped GNFCC launch Tech400, which aims to bring high-level tech education and events to executives in every industry.

She has served on GNFCC BOD for the past 8 years, serving on the Executive Board until stepping down in June 2019.

Rising Star Award – Gloria Mattei, Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Gloria Mattei is the Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell. Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite – the Bundt cake – with a light, moist taste and fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each 8” and 10” Bundt cake features custom concept cake decorations that are smart, contemporary and fun to enhance any occasion, large or small, in a wide range of cake flavors and sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates the very heart of true hospitality where all are welcome and no one is a stranger. Each thoughtful detail of the experience, from the heartfelt welcome at the door to remembering the customer’s favorite flavor, has been naturally embraced at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is not in the cake business, they are in the “joy giving” business. Their mission is to come up with unique valuable solutions to every guest celebration need.

Rising Star Award – Jennifer Cantor, Principal and Co-Owner, Rivers Academy

Jennifer has been Principal of Rivers Academy for four years. Jennifer is actively engaged with the entire staff, student body/families, and service opportunities. Throughout her educational career at Rivers Academy, she has held various positions and responsibilities including Language Arts teacher, Teacher Liaison, Admissions Director, Principal and most recently, Co-Owner.

By being experienced and involved in so many different arenas of the organization, she is readily able to relate to her staff/teachers and their unique responsibilities. Jennifer has been instrumental in implementing programs that create continuous learning opportunities, growth and engagement for the instructors. For example, she created a Professional Development program that includes teacher collaboration, real world learning applications, teacher mentor program, student mentor program, etc. As Principal, she began teacher observations with follow-ups to empower teachers with open dialogue to help them succeed.

Jennifer is extremely involved and actively engaged with the students/families of Rivers Academy. She considers it a privilege that families entrust her with the education of their child. She has implemented many programs, activities, and events that add to the Rivers Academy experience.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” (formerly “North Atlanta’s Bizlink”) is presented 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.

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

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Women INfluencing Business Awards Winners Julie Haley, Gloria Mattei, and Jennifer Cantor

October 29, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Women INfluencing Business Awards Winners Julie Haley, Gloria Mattei, and Jennifer Cantor

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WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Women INfluencing Business Awards Winners Julie Haley, Gloria Mattei, and Jennifer Cantor (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 50)

Women INfluencing Business Awards winners were announced at this GNFCC event featuring a keynote address by Marcia Miller, Founder, Mud Pie. Gloria Mattei of Nothing Bundt Cakes and Jennifer Cantor of Rivers Academy each received the Rising Star Award, and Julie Haley of Edge Solutions was awarded Business Woman of Excellence. Congratulations to these accomplished women!

Keynote Speaker – Marcia Miller, Mud Pie

As founder and CEO of Mud Pie, Marcia Miller built her business by creating one great product at a time. Today, Mud Pie’s HOME, KIDS and WOMEN’S FASHION divisions generate over $100 million in revenue by selling to thousands of specialty and independent retailers worldwide.

In 1988, after several years in sales, Miller started her first gift collection with 20 faux terracotta products and a simple catalog created at a local photo store. Today, she leads a team of talented designers who have made Mud Pie one of the top companies in the gift industry. Every major trade recognition has been awarded to Mud Pie, and Marcia has been personally recognized for her leadership and entrepreneurship. Her honors include EY Entrepreneur of the Year Southeast Program finalist, INC Magazine’s INC. 5000 list, The Atlanta Business Chronicle’s top women-owned firms in Atlanta, the Gift for Life Trailblazer award. Most recently, March of Dimes named her Atlanta’s Woman of Distinction for Community Impact.

Marcia is a native Atlantan, a graduate of UGA, a wife, a mom and a new grandmother.

Rising Star Award – Gloria Mattei, Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Gloria Mattei is the Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell. Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite – the Bundt cake – with a light, moist taste and fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each 8” and 10” Bundt cake features custom concept cake decorations that are smart, contemporary, and fun to enhance any occasion, large or small, in a wide range of cake flavors and sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates the very heart of true hospitality where all are welcome and no one is a stranger. Each thoughtful detail of the experience, from the heartfelt welcome at the door to remembering the customer’s favorite flavor, has been naturally embraced at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is not in the cake business, they are in the “joy-giving” business. Their mission is to come up with unique valuable solutions to every guest celebration need.

Rising Star Award – Jennifer Cantor, Principal and Co-Owner, Rivers Academy

Jennifer has been the Principal of Rivers Academy for four years. Jennifer is actively engaged with the entire staff, student body/families, and service opportunities. Throughout her educational career at Rivers Academy, she has held various positions and responsibilities including Language Arts teacher, Teacher Liaison, Admissions Director, Principal, and most recently, Co-Owner.

By being experienced and involved in so many different arenas of the organization, she is readily able to relate to her staff/teachers and their unique responsibilities. Jennifer has been instrumental in implementing programs that create continuous learning opportunities, growth and engagement for the instructors. For example, she created a Professional Development program that includes teacher collaboration, real-world learning applications, teacher mentor programs, student mentor programs, etc. As Principal, she began teacher observations with follow-ups to empower teachers with open dialogue to help them succeed.

Jennifer is extremely involved and actively engaged with the students/families of Rivers Academy. She considers it a privilege that families entrust her with the education of their child. She has implemented many programs, activities and events that add to the Rivers Academy experience.

Business Woman of Excellence Award- Julie Haley, CEO and Co-Founder, Edge Solutions

Julie launched Edge Solutions from her kitchen table in John’s Creek in 2008. Edge Solutions, a boutique technology solutions provider with revenues at $50M, 34 employees in the Southeast, customers all over the US and internationally, with a UK office in London, has no outside investors and no debt. Edge specializes in providing infrastructure, cloud and automation solutions, and services to enterprise-level clients. Julie, a former business and commercial litigation attorney who uses her legal
background to set strategy and protect Edge, is passionate about building and retaining Edge’s unique culture that attracts and retains the best technology consultants in the US.

She has served on GNFCC BOD for the past 8 years, serving on the Executive Board until stepping down in June 2019.

What is Women INfluencing Business?

The mission of GNFCC’s Women INfluencing Business Committee is to enrich, empower, elevate, and educate women at all levels of their career through programs and events, professional development and advocacy leading to business success. The focus of this committee is to engage C-level female executives to enhance the standing of the professional women in the community. The Committee collaborates on the Annual Women INfluencing Business Awards Luncheon, serves as the selection committee for award winners, assists in planning two networking breakfast events and the annual Women and Wine Social. For more information, follow this link.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

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

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

What Advice Would You Give Business Owners as They Deal with an Uncertain Business Climate? – Kali Boatright, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

October 9, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

What Advice Would You Give Business Owners as They Deal with an Uncertain Business Climate? - Kali Boatright, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

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What Advice Would You Give Business Owners as They Deal with an Uncertain Business Climate? – Kali Boatright, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

John Ray: [00:00:00] And hello again, folks, I’m John Ray again here at North Fulton Business Radio, and I’m here with Kali Boatright, and Kali is the CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. So, Kali, I ask you, what’s the one piece of advice you would give business owners right now on dealing with this current chaos?

Kali Boatright: [00:00:17] You know, mine probably is not going to be what most people would think a Chamber President would go out there with. But it’s it’s certainly what I’m seeing both with businesses and in my neighborhood, John, I’m a hugger. And so social distancing is particularly hard for those of us who really are relationship oriented. And so while we cannot touch or be huggers at this moment, I think be remembering that we have to stay connected to our family and our friends and being real with each other and making phone calls and checking in. You know, we can give virtual hugs by reminding each other why we do what we do and being supportive of one another. And I guess I could call that my virtual hug is that, you know, to remember that, you know, you love a lot of people out there. And while you may not be able to physically show them at this time, you certainly can show them by communicating.

John Ray: [00:01:12] Great advice. Thanks, Kali.

Kali Boatright: [00:01:14] My pleasure.

Kali Boatright, CEO, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

Kali Boatright joined the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO in 2018. As an expert in nonprofit management and a proven leader in organizational growth and strategy execution, she is most proud of her history of growing individuals on her team and collaboration with similar mission-driven organizations. Prior to taking the helm at GNFCC, she served as the CEO of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce from 2004-2018 and before that as Chief Operating Officer of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

Boatright is a graduate of the US Chamber’s Institute for Organizational Management and is a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive. In addition, she serves as chair of the Georgia Chamber Federation on the Georgia Chamber Board of Directors, as an executive board member of the Regional Business Coalition, as a board member of Tech Alpharetta and as past Chair of the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

In 2017, Boatright was honored by 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.

Kali is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She and her high school sweetheart David have recently become empty nesters with their oldest adulting ITP and only their youngest, a sophomore at Georgia Tech, remaining on payroll. David is a Chemistry Teacher at Cambridge HS in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Kali is the host of “GNFCC 400 Insider.” To find the show archive, go to GNFCC400Insider.com.

The “One Minute Interview” series is produced by John Ray and in the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Coping with Covid: Kali Boatright with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

September 2, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Coping with Covid: Kali Boatright with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” features another installment of a limited series called “Coping with COVID”. Hosted by Bryan Mulligan, the President of Applied Information, “Coping with Covid” shares the stories and successes of people and organizations during these unprecedented times of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joining Bryan on this installment is Kali Boatright, the President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the Chamber’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kali Boatright/Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton. The GNFCC promotes the interests of their 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. From economic development to quality of life, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is active in promoting positive growth and sense of community pride.

About Applied Information

Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability and mobility. Applied Information’s Glance Smart City Supervisory platform allows cities to manage all their traffic and ITS assets on one web-based application. This includes 5 key areas: Traffic Intersections, School Beacons, Parking Guidance System, Mobile Vehicle Assets and ITS devices. AI’s Glance TravelSafely smartphone app connects drivers, cyclists and pedestrians for a safer commute.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this interview.

Resources and Planning for North Fulton Regional Recovery: Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

August 13, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Resources and Planning for North Fulton Regional Recovery: Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

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Resources and Planning for North Fulton Regional Recovery: Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 47)

Five months into a pandemic, Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined the “GNFCC 400 Insider” to share what she’s learned about leadership through a pandemic, uncertain times for chambers generally, GNFCC task force committees formed to gather resources for a North Fulton regional recovery, and much more. The show is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

The “GNFCC 400 Insider” (formerly “North Atlanta’s Bizlink”) is presented 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 North Fulton regional 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.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider is produced by John Ray in the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

GNFCC North Fulton HR Forum: “Pandemic: Changing People, Changing Places”

June 18, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

GNFCC North Fulton HR Forum: "Pandemic: Changing People, Changing Places"

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GNFCC North Fulton HR Forum – Pandemic: Changing People, Changing Places (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 43)

How should human resources professionals re-engage their workforce as the economy reopens? What’s the current pool of available talent look like? Those question and more were addressed in this Forum. The PowerPoint deck associated with this webinar can be found here. This Economic Recovery Forum was jointly presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Inc.. The PowerPoint deck associated with this webinar can be found here.

The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright, and the show is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. Business RadioX is the Media Sponsor for this series of Economic Recovery Forums.

Felton Anderson, Southern Company

Felton Anderson is a coordinator for labor relations for Georgia Power Company, headquartered in Atlanta. In this position, Felton provides strategic consulting and effective solutions to senior management of Georgia Power and leadership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 84 concerning labor and employment issues and plays an integral role in negotiations between the parties.

Felton joined Southern Company in 1994. Felton started her career with Alabama Power Company where her positions in corporate marketing included her Alabama Power United Way campaign roles of chair for marketing and co-chair for Alabama Power’s leadership giving. After leaving Birmingham in 1999, she led the implementation of a Southern Company system-wide uniform program on behalf of human resources for Southern Company Services in Atlanta.

Since 2002, Felton has held various positions of increasing responsibility at Georgia Power in corporate services, marketing, customer service, distribution, and human resources. Felton has been active in leadership development and mentoring programs for Southern Company and in the community. As an alumna of Leadership North Fulton, Felton is currently serving as a 2019-2020 program co-chair for Leadership North Fulton, a program of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Felton also serves on the board of directors for the Children’s Development Academy in Roswell.

Felton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama. Felton and her husband, Johnny Herbert, have four sons and live in Milton, Georgia.

Forum Panelists

Matthew S. Harrison, Ph.D., VP of HR, Jackson Healthcare

Matthew S. Harrison, Ph.D. currently works at Jackson Healthcare as Vice President, Human Resources. In this role he is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all human resources and administrative service functions for various Jackson Healthcare companies, and leads delivery in the areas of: talent management/acquisition, learning & development, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, change management, job & compensation analysis, HR metrics & reporting, and diversity & inclusion.

Previously, Dr. Harrison served in leadership roles at Mannheim, McKesson, The Weather Channel, and Comcast focusing on talent management/acquisition, learning & development, organizational effectiveness, diversity & inclusion, and HR business partner work.

Dr. Harrison also currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at The University of Georgia. He is a published diversity researcher, and is renowned for his research on the topic of colorism. His master’s thesis received wide publicity–being featured on websites such as CNN, CNBC, ABC News, was reported in various newspapers and media outlets across the US (and United Kingdom), and received an initial inquiry from an executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Dr. Harrison is a graduate of Emory University (B.A.) and The University of Georgia (M.S. & Ph.D.).

Jay Litton, RUMC Job Networking

Jay Litton is an Enterprise Account Executive for Sumo Logic (www.sumologic.com) which is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. Sumo Logic helps large companies proactively find problems in real time with their IT applications, operations and security. The solution is a SaaS, Cloud Native service which helps prevent customer facing mission critical issues and data breaches via machine learning.

Jay has over 35 years of sales/sales management experience working at both start-up and multi-billion dollar companies primarily in the software IT industry.

Jay began his leadership 23 years ago at RUMC Job Networking (www.RUMCjobnetworking.com) in 1997 which was 9 years after the founding of the ministry. Since this time RUMC Job Networking has grown to become one of the largest ministries of its kind in the United States. Hundreds of people are typically on-site and now job seekers attend virtually every second and fourth Mondays through their 11-hour virtual workshop and one-on-one sessions. Jay is also the creator of the WoW! Interview (www.WowInterview.com) and has presented his method in person to over 10,000 people in career transition. RUMC Job Networking has been showcased by ABC’s World News Tonight by Diane Sawyer, The Economist, Atlanta Journal Constitution, WSB-TV, The Wall Street Journal and many other media sources.

Jay has been married to his wife Donna for 37 years and they have three adult children. Jay and Donna have lived in Roswell for 26 years.

Jenny Taylor, VP Career Services, Goodwill of North Georgia

Jenny Taylor is a sought after public speaker on the topics of successful large-scale public/private partnerships, employer engagement, workforce development, and employment outcomes for people with significant barriers. She is Vice President of Career Services at the second largest Goodwill in the nation, leading evidence-based programs with outcomes in the top 10% of the industry, as measured by the National Benchmarking Project.

Her agency has a $175 million dollar budget and operates programs that placed 25,688 people in competitive employment last year.

She holds a Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She is a member of the National and Georgia Rehabilitation Associations, and Mensa.

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