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GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum: Losses, Leases and Litigation

June 11, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum: Losses, Leases and Litigation

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GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum: “Losses, Leases and Litigation” (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 42)

The pandemic environment has created a number of legal issues, touching everything from commercial leases to employees to legal liability. This GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum, with three accomplished legal experts as panelists, addressed many of these issues. The PowerPoint deck associated with this webinar can be found here. This webinar was jointly presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Inc..

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.

Steve Stroud, Roswell, Inc., Moderator

Steve Stroud is a community leader, currently serving as the Executive Director of Roswell Inc, which promotes economic development through a public-private partnership with the City of Roswell. Roswell Inc, under Stroud’s leadership, has marketed an expanded Opportunity Zone, increasing the number of certified businesses, and launched networking/educational/informative programs to assist and retain local businesses. Stroud and his staff continue to forge an open line of communication between business owners, developers, citizens, corporations, non-profits and various entities. Roswell Inc continues to foster these relationships to enhance the quality of the community.

Previously, Stroud owned and operated Stroud’s Printing and Design for 30 years in Roswell, Georgia. Stroud has actively participated in community and nonprofits throughout Roswell for over 20 years. Stroud attended Georgia State University, with a focus in political science. A Roswell native, Stroud remains residing in Roswell, Georgia with his wife and three daughters.

Forum Panelists

Heather Brown, Brown Law LLC

For 18 years, Roswell-area and Georgia businesses in a variety of industries have turned to attorney Heather Brown, Brown Law LLC, for help litigating cases. Her track record of success has earned her a loyal and ever-growing client base. Specific areas of her business law practice include creditor’s rights (both in and out of bankruptcy courts), contract disputes and commercial real estate disputes.

When not practicing law, Heather also finds time in her busy schedule to volunteer. She is passionate about helping others with a particular focus on disadvantaged women and children. She has also served in a variety of roles with several organizations that include:

Chair of multiple committees for Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Atlanta where she also completed the 2016 CREW leadership program
Member of the Advisory Council for the Drake House in Roswell
Member and past board member of the National Charity League
Supporter of Atlanta Women’s Foundation and part of the Inspire Atlanta Program

John Herbert, Herbert Legal Group

John Herbert is the managing partner at Herbert Legal Group and has been providing flat fee legal and advisory services in North Fulton since 2013. John’s primary practice area is concentrated in commercial practice for small- to medium-sized businesses but also includes some real estate services and commercial litigation. In addition to North Fulton, the HLG’s client base spans six continents with a heavy concentration in Africa. John has been practicing law since 1994. John has a B.S. in Polymer & Textile Chemistry from Georgia Tech and a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University.

Kurt Hilbert, Hilbert Law Firm

Kurt R. Hilbert is the Managing Member and Founder of The Hilbert Law Firm, LLC. He is a seasoned litigator, an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, and repeatedly honored by his peers as an America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Georgia Rising Star Super Lawyer, ALM Legal Leader as featured in the Wall Street Journal, and Best Attorney in North Fulton County, Georgia 2014-2020. Mr. Hilbert can handle your matter all the way to the United States Supreme Court.

He has crafted a practice that provides a wide array of services to clients ranging from banking institutions and large corporations to small businesses. Hilbert is also a Certified Civil Mediator in the State of Georgia and has been certified as an expert witness in several GA cases involving real estate. Hilbert’s primary areas of expertise involve real estate, construction, banking, employment, and corporate matters. Hilbert oversees all litigation matters and cases at the firm to provide comprehensive customer service.

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 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®.

GNFCC North Fulton Economic Recovery Series: Zoom Pro Tips from the Source

June 4, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

GNFCC North Fulton Economic Recovery Series: Zoom Pro Tips from the Source

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GNFCC North Fulton Economic Recovery Series: Zoom Pro Tips from the Source (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 41)

Nicole Gray, Customer Success Manager Lead, Zoom Video Communications offered a host of Zoom pro tips in this webinar which are valuable for both beginners and advanced users of Zoom. The PowerPoint deck associated with this webinar can be found here. This webinar was jointly presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Inc..

Nicole Gray, Customer Success Manager Lead, Zoom Video Communications

Nicole Gray is a veteran of the Sass industry. She spent a bulk of her career at ADP before moving to startups. She was the first Customer Success Manager hired in the Zoom Atlanta office. Currently she is the office’s Happy Crew manager and the team lead for her Customer Success team. Outside of Zoom Nicole enjoys her family (her 4 year old keeps her on her toes) reading, writing and podcasting.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

North Fulton Mayor's Roundtable — **Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC**

“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: Education with Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools

May 26, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Education with Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools

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WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Education with Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 39)

Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent of Fulton County Schools, briefed attendees of the WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series on fall school reopening scenarios, lessons learned this past spring, and much more. It’s must listen for parents, students, businesses, and all stakeholders in Fulton County Schools. 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 Business RadioX was the media sponsor for this event.

Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools Superintendent

Dr. Mike Looney joined Fulton County Schools after serving as Superintendent of Williamson County Schools in Tennessee, where he was named 2015 Superintendent of the year by Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS).

He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Master’s degree in Education from Jacksonville State University in Alabama. Dr. Looney earned his Educational Specialist Degree and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama.

Dr. Looney’s work has been presented for regional and national audiences on a wide range of educational and leadership topics.

He has served on several distinguished panels including President George W. Bush’s National Reading Leadership Panel in Washington D.C.

Dr. Looney also served as Superintendent of the Butler County School District in Alabama. Under his leadership the school district realized significant student achievement gains, improved the graduation rate, and established the district’s first magnet school. In recognition of his work there, he was selected as Greenville, Alabama’s Citizen of the Year in 2008.

Before arriving at Butler, he was Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in Montgomery Public Schools. Under his leadership, the district of 61 schools and 31,000 students received national notoriety for its improvement in reading achievement scores.

Dr. Looney, a public educator since 1994, has also served in the roles of classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal. During his tenure as principal, his school was recognized for closing the achievement gap for underprivileged and minority students. His school was highlighted at both the state and national levels and was named a National Title I Distinguished School.

Prior to entering the field of education, he served as finance manager for a privately-held corporation with fifty employees in Anniston, Alabama. His responsibilities included corporate finance, marketing, and human resource management.

Dr. Looney is a military veteran having served for seven years in the United States Marine Corps before being honorably discharged with a service-related injury. His military service was distinguished by four meritorious promotions which included his being selected as the Marine of the Year for MCRS Montgomery serving Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. In addition to other medals and ribbons, Dr. Looney was the recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. His military duties took him all over the world and included a six-month tour on the USS Raleigh with the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Amphibious Force. He is the father of four grown children.

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®.

GNFCC North Fulton HR Forum: Re-engaging Employees

May 21, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

GNFCC North Fulton HR Forum: Re-engaging Employees

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GNFCC North Fulton HR Forum: Re-engaging Employees (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 38)

The pandemic-induced business environment has created a host of unique HR challenges, including managing work at home employees, interviewing and hiring virtually, and providing a safe environment for employees returning to the workplace. Five leading North Fulton-based HR professionals contributed to a GNFCC HR Forum panel discussion on these topics and much more. 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.

Moderator:

Misty Fernandez, Georgia Power

HR Professionals Featured in this Forum:

Michael Young
HR Site Head – JCM/JCD, R&D Quality & AVS
Alcon

Michael Young’s passion has been to connect with people by connecting to the hearts and minds of all those that he encounters. As a child Michael always knew he wanted to be an Educator, he chose the corporate route where he finds fulfillment in Human Resources by connecting people with opportunity. From his days in High School to now he has directed camp programs for Inner City Youth, served on boards for institutions that focus on education, and taught at Vacation Bible School.

In the corporate world, after developing talent in support of several departments across several industries, Michael began working with Alcon in 2016. Today Michael is the HR Site Head for John’s Creek where he continues to connect opportunity to Alcon’s vast talent pool to serve our patients to See Brilliantly.

Julie Weith Smith, MBA-HRM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
President and CEO
Custom Human Resource Solutions (CHRS)

Custom Human Resource Solutions (CHRS) was founded in 2007 and provides HR strategy and practitioner services to small and medium sized business across the country. Julie Smith is the President and CEO of CHRS and has been practicing human resources for more than 30 years. She has earned a bachelor’s of science degree in business management and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources Management, and holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR-practitioner) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR-strategist) designation which identifies depth and breadth of HR knowledge on a national level. Julie’s high-level HR competence is credited through the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) through her achievement of the SHRM-SCP designation (Senior Certified Professional).

Julie has been recognized for industry achievements throughout her career including such honors as being named Top HR Professional and recognized as a Business Rising Star and top Women in Business – San Fernando Valley Business Journal. She also provides industry commentary on multiple media channels such as CNN Online, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) and NPR. Julie was featured in Voyage Atlanta Magazine in their Trending category for 2017 and in the Atlanta Journal Constitution for Best of Atlanta 2018.

Jim Cichanski
President and CEO
Flex HR, Inc.

Jim’s experience includes operational HR management knowledge globally in 32 countries and has merged or transitioned well over 350 companies.

Jim also spent 26 years in the Army National Guard achieving the rank of Colonel, was inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, and received numerous awards including the Legion of Merit. Jim has served or is serving on several boards, was an inside board member of 17 companies and is an angel investor is start-up in several Atlanta firms.

Jim was recognized by the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce as the Small Businessperson of the year and was also listed in Catalyst Magazine as 1 of 18 Companies, CEO’s in Atlanta would like to own. Outsourcing Gazette magazine listed Flex HR as the “Top Most Promising HR & Staffing Service Vendors of 2015”. Inc. Magazine in September 2008, 2012 and 2013 recognized Flex HR, Inc. as an Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America”. Jim is married to his wife for 47 years, has two daughters and 4 grandchildren.

In the past 2 months Jim conducted over 30 COVID-19 Zoom Webinars touching more then 5,000 small companies in helping direct the Human Capital aspects of this epidemic.

Sonya Buckley
Chief People Officer
Hire Dynamics

Sonya is a Staffing Industry Professional with over 20 years of experience in the Atlanta market. She brings a wealth of knowledge in Senior Executive leading Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development,Human Resources, retention strategies and building a best place to work culture. Sonya has a proven track record in professional recruitment, management, leadership development and succession planning.

Sonya specializes in “Top Grading” methodologies. She has built and transformed a talent acquisition organization resulting in an industry leading retention rate. She has built several innovative initiatives to build leadership depth and entry level apprentice programs. Sonya’s top human capital metric is attracting, engaging and retaining top talent.She has led leadership development and spearheadedEmerging, Growing and Transformation leadership programs to support the growth of Hire Dynamics.

With Hire Dynamics tripling in size over the past three years, she has been instrumental in building a best place to work culture in all the markets they serve.In addition, she works with clients to develop their leaders and culture.At Hire Dynamics, our believe is that “Every Experience Matters”. Her greatest success is building a workforce that delivers consistently a great experience for over 62,000 talent placed in 2019 and over1500 clients served. For the past 10 years, Hire Dynamics has been ranked in the top 2% in the staffing industry clearly rated net promoter program.

Sonya is active in the American Staffing Association (ASA) taking leadership roles inWomen in leadership and Staffing as a career. She served as President of the Georgia Staffing Association and was on the board for 5 years. She is a Penn State graduate.

Mark Bryan
Director, Field and Segment Marketing
Verizon

Mark Bryan is director – Field and Segment Marketing – Verizon Business Group for Verizon, the largest wireless provider with the nation’s largest 4G LTE network. In his role, Bryan is responsible for Marketing activities supporting the $12B Business Markets organization.

During his 14 years with Verizon, Bryan has held positions in the company’s Indirect Sales, Business Sales and Marketing channels as well as its Business Transformation organization. Bryan is a member of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors and is the Chairman of the Board for Haiti Outreach. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Mercer University and is a certified Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt.

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 the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

GNFCC North Fulton Real Estate Forum: Real Estate Market Outlook

May 14, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

GNFCC North Fulton Real Estate Forum: Real Estate Market Outlook

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North Fulton Real Estate Forum: Real Estate Market Outlook (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 37)

The outlook for North Fulton real estate, both commercial and residential, is much more uncertain today as the local economy absorbs the effect of the pandemic. As part of a series of GNFCC Economic Recovery Forums, Gregg Logan, Managing Director of RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, offered his view of North Fulton real estate as well as the broader economic environment. 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.

Gregg Logan, Managing Director, RCLCO Real Estate Advisors

Gregg Logan is an RCLCO Managing Director based out of the Orlando, Florida office. With over 35 years development and consulting experience, Gregg has worked with real estate developers, land owners, cities and counties, private investors, builders, and legal and accounting firms. Gregg’s consulting work has included market and financial evaluations, fiscal impact assessment, economic impact evaluations, economic development strategies, valuations, and litigation support for a wide range of real estate product types.Gregg has conducted and supervised real estate consulting assignments throughout the U.S. and abroad, including projects throughout Florida. His international work includes projects for clients in the Caribbean, Central and South America, as well as Europe and the Middle East.

Gregg is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and a past Chairman of the Central Florida District Council. He has chaired several ULI district and product councils. He is a contributing author of several ULI books, including Transforming Business Districts and Housing for Niche Markets. He published a white paper for the U.S. EPA titled The Market for Smart Growth. Gregg participated as a market specialist to help create ULI’s Ten Principles for Developing Successful Town Centers. He served as a chair for the ULI Advisory Services Panel, Regional Cooperation for Florida’s Future.

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 the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

The GNFCC 400 Insider: North Fulton Mayors Roundtable on COVID-19 Recovery Plans and Policy Changes

April 24, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

The GNFCC 400 Insider: North Fulton Mayors Roundtable on COVID-19 Recovery Plans and Policy Changes

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“The GNFCC 400 Insider” Episode 35, North Fulton Mayors Round Table

On this special edition of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” we were joined by five North Fulton mayors for a roundtable offering updates on Covid-19 crisis management, recovery plans and potential policy changes. Mayor Jim Gilvin of the City of Alpharetta, Mayor Joe Lockwood of Milton, Mayor Jim Still of the City of Mountain Park, Mayor Lori Henry of the City of Roswell, and Mayor Pro Tempore John Paulson of the City of Sandy Springs all joined the call and answered questions on how they are leading their cities during this crisis and recovery. The panel moderator was Trey Ragsdale, co-chair of the GNFCC Government Affairs Committee

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®.

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 the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Resources for Business Owners in Uncertain Times – Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

March 18, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Resources for Business Owners in Uncertain Times – Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

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Resources for Business Owners in Uncertain Times – Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

Business owners are hurting due to the challenging environment created by the coronavirus pandemic. Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined the “GNFCC 400 Insider” to discuss what GNFCC has done to distill resources for business owners in uncertain times.

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®.

The GNFCC 400 Insider: Milton Business Council – An Interview with Sarah LaDart, City of Milton, and John Herbert, Herbert Legal Group and Milton Business Council Chair

March 9, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

The GNFCC 400 Insider: Milton Business Council – An Interview with Sarah LaDart, City of Milton, and John Herbert, Herbert Legal Group and Milton Business Council Chair

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“The GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 34, Milton Business Council: An Interview with Sarah LaDart, City of Milton, and John Herbert, Herbert Legal Group and Milton Business Council Chair

On this edition of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” City of Milton Economic Development Manager Sarah LaDart and Milton Business Council Chair John Herbert discuss the Milton Business Council, formed with the merger of the Milton Business Alliance into the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. 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.

Milton Business Council

The Milton Business Alliance (MBA) was formed in 2009 and run by volunteers since its inception. The MBA board spent the last year investigating options to further support Milton businesses and discovered nearly half of their members are also currently members of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC). The MBA Board believed moving to a council model with the GNFCC provided the most benefit to Milton area businesses. Consequently, the MBA Board voted to merge MBA with GNFCC to create the Milton Business Council.

For more information, go to miltonbusinesscouncil.com

Sarah LaDart, Economic Development Manager, City of Milton

Sarah LaDart joined the City of Milton as economic development manager in December 2014. In her position, LaDart acts as a link between the city’s business community and its government.

Prior to joining Milton, LaDart spent five years doing economic development for North Fulton at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Progress Partners of North Fulton Atlanta. In that time, some of the more notable projects she was involved with were: GM bringing 1,000 jobs to Roswell; the Opportunity Zones in Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Alpharetta; and the Avalon development in Alpharetta.

LaDart serves as the Co-Chair for North Fulton Hospital’s Women’s Advisory Board, sits on ARC’s Millennial Advisory Committee, and volunteers with Saint Joseph’s Hospital’s Angels of Mercy. She is also a graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute (2012) and Leadership North Fulton (2010).

LaDart earned her MBA from Kennesaw State University and her bachelor’s from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

John Herbert, Herbert Legal Group and Milton Business Council Chair

John Herbert is the Founder and Owner of Herbert Legal Group. John is a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was a Board Member of the Milton Business Alliance, and serves as the first Chairman of the newly-formed Milton Business Council.

Herbert Legal Group believes that legal services are essential for every business. They believe that quality legal solutions can be efficiently delivered to businesses of all sizes. They believe that their time is no more important than your time. They believe that with efficiency and transparency, legal solutions can protect your brand, your income and your future while meeting your cash flow. Herbert Legal Group is off the clock and on your side.

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 the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

The GNFCC 400 Insider: Leadership North Fulton and Emerging Leaders – An Interview with Dr. Joe Hutto, Gwinnett Technical College, and Chris Miller, Law Offices of J. Christopher Miller

February 19, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

The GNFCC 400 Insider: Leadership North Fulton and Emerging Leaders - An Interview with Dr. Joe Hutto, Gwinnett Technical College, and Chris Miller, Law Offices of J. Christopher Miller

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“The GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 33, GNFCC Leadership Programs: An Interview with Dr. Joe Hutto, Gwinnett Technical College and Leadership North Fulton, and Chris Miller, Law Offices of J. Christopher Miller and the Emerging Leaders Program

Leadership North Fulton and the Emerging Leaders Program are arguably the region’s most established, in-depth leadership programs. On this edition of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” LNF Committee Chair Dr. Joe Hutto and ELP Committee Chair Chris Miller join host Kali Boatright to discuss these programs and enrichment opportunities each offers to their participants. The “GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Joe Hutto, Gwinnett Technical College and Leadership North Fulton Chair

Dr. Joe Hutto is the Director of Student Affairs at Gwinnett Tech. Gwinnett Tech, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public two-year college which serves the communities of Gwinnett and North Fulton.

In his role overseeing Student Affairs, Joe has responsibility for the departments of Enrollment Management, Recruitment, Testing and Assessment, Veteran’s Affairs and Customer Service.

Joe chairs the Leadership North Fulton committee at GNFCC. Leadership North Fulton (LNF), has been the region’s signature leadership development program for more than 30 years. Each year, graduating participants join the ranks of more than 500 LNF alumni and continue to invest in our communities through their time and talent. Pillars of the program include promoting community awareness, instilling civic responsibility, and building relationships. Participants engage civic leaders through program class days, and many alumni have gone on to serve in government or community-based organization staff roles and as elected officials. The relationships that are forged through participation and investment in LNF by business and nonprofit partners continue to affirm the program’s foundational role in community leadership development. LNF projects continue to impact the region in a lasting way, most notably, through the founding of The Drake House in 2004, founding of the Emerging Leaders Youth Program in 2009, and establishment of The Drake House Young Professionals Advisory Council in 2017.

.For more information on Leadership North Fulton, follow this link.

Chris Miller, Law Offices of J. Christopher Miller and Emerging Leaders Program Chair

Chris Miller owns and operates the Law Offices of J. Christopher Miller, PC. His team of lawyers and legal staff guide their clients through difficult times when a loved one passes away. They also work with clients to plan for the future with Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives. Chris has experience in forming and working with Special Needs Trusts. His over two decades of practice in Alpharetta have taught him how to walk clients through and around probate in Georgia.

Chris chairs the Emerging Leaders Program Committee at GNFCC, which offers a unique opportunity for area high schoolers who wish to develop leadership skills, identify and address community issues and interact with local leaders. This is accomplished through a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, site visits, community service, and networking opportunities.

Each class focuses on topics such as public safety, government, interviewing skills, personal finance, nonprofits, and leadership skills.

The mission of Emerging Leaders is to provide students with an understanding of the concept of leadership, and provide skills and knowledge to become effective leaders in our communities.

.For more information on the Emerging Leaders Program, 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 the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.