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Leadership Lessons from the Navy to Veritiv, with Chris Martin, Veritiv Corporation

July 29, 2024 by John Ray

Executive Perspective

Leadership Lessons from the Navy to Veritiv, with Chris Martin, Veritiv Corporation

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Leadership Lessons from the Navy to Veritiv, with Chris Martin, Veritiv Corporation (Executive Perspective, Episode 14)

Chris Martin, Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Veritiv Corporation, discusses his transition from the U.S. Navy to corporate leadership in this episode of Executive Perspective, with host Danny Vander Maten. Chris discusses his diverse roles at Veritiv, the company’s mission and services, and the critical importance of people and culture in business. The conversation covers leadership lessons, the impact of mentoring, and the challenges and successes of Chris’s career. Chris offers insights into effective supply chain planning, inventory management, and the dynamic nature of the commercial real estate and packaging industry.

Executive Perspective is sponsored and presented by Cresa Atlanta. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX®.

Chris Martin, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, Veritiv Corporation

Chris Martin, Veritiv — **Chris Martin, Vertiv**

Chris Martin is the Senior Vice President of Global Operations for Veritiv, a B2B packaging, facility solutions, and fine print distribution company based in Sandy Springs, GA, with 90+ distribution centers across North America.

Chris has been with Veritiv for over 11 years, and prior to that, he served in leadership roles as an officer in the Navy, as a District Manager with Aldi Foods, and as a Senior Consultant with Deloitte Strategy and Operations Consulting.

Chris completed his MBA in 2014 at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH, where he and his family are originally from. Chris also serves on the Advisory Board for the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Chris partners in life with his wife, Erica and their three daughters, Audrey, Addyson and Annabel, who are all in the Fulton County School system. He enjoys reading historical non-fiction, being outdoors, playing and watching golf, and passionately following his Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. He spends time chauffeuring his girls between lacrosse, soccer, dance/voice/music theatre events, and playing with his 2 dogs, Beasty and Simba.

Veritiv Corporation

Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, is a full-service provider of packaging, JanSan, and hygiene products, services, and solutions. Additionally, Veritiv offers print and publishing products, as well as logistics and supply chain management solutions. Serving customers in a wide range of industries both in North America and globally, Veritiv operates distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Mexico and employs team members around the world to help shape the success of its customers.

The company’s vision is to be the most desired B2B design-to-delivery provider by serving its customers with a solutions-first mindset. This is achieved through living its CODE of Values every day. These values unite the team, represent the company’s identity, and influence its operations. The Veritiv CODE serves as a guidepost for everything the company does to achieve what matters most:

C: Cultivate Innovation
O: Own It
D: Delivery and Delight
E: Embrace the Green

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to Executive Perspective
01:04 Meet Chris Martin: From Ohio to Veritiv
02:54 Navy Experience and Transition to Civilian Life
04:31 Career at Aldi and Deloitte
07:04 Role and Operations at Veritiv
18:23 Leadership and Mentorship Insights
23:16 Navigating Career Transitions
23:39 Building Relationships in Business
23:56 The Power of Communication
24:59 Difficult Decisions in Leadership
25:56 From Navy to Corporate Life
29:54 Mentorship and Personal Growth
32:59 Reflections on Career and Leadership
37:38 Balancing Work and Life
40:10 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

About Executive Perspective

Executive Perspective features executives and business leaders from a wide variety of sectors. Host Danny Vander Maten and his guests cover industry trends, insights, challenges, success strategies and lessons learned. Executive Perspective is underwritten and presented by Cresa. The show series is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® and can be found on all the major podcast apps. A complete show archive can be found here.

Executive Perspective

Danny joined Cresa in the Spring of 2016 and brought a diverse background with nearly 10 years of experience in finance, business operations, and strategy to his client’s real estate transactions.

At Cresa, Danny’s primary responsibilities include strategic planning, lease analysis, negotiations, and cost mitigation. As a registered Certified Public Accountant with an active license in the state of Georgia, Danny provides unique financial insight into every critical aspect of the transaction.

Cresa is the world’s most trusted occupier-centric commercial real estate firm. They strategize for the best possible results for occupiers everywhere. Cresa thinks beyond space. Partner without conflict. And apply their integrated expertise to make your business better.

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Mike Gainor, Carolina Handling

March 21, 2024 by John Ray

Executive Perspective

Mike Gainor, Carolina Handling

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Mike Gainor, Carolina Handling (Executive Perspective, Episode 11)

Executive Perspective host Danny Vander Maten welcomed Mike Gaynor to discuss his work at Carolina Handling. The discussion covered Gaynor’s career journey from Auburn University to leading sales and marketing at Carolina Handling, a company specializing in warehouse automation and material handling solutions. They delved into the impact of COVID-19 on business operations, the rise of AI and automation in the industry, and the company’s rapid growth and adaptation to the booming demand for warehousing in the Southeast. Gaynor also shared insights into Carolina Handling’s service model, the benefits of having Toyota as a parent company, and the company’s commitment to philanthropy and community engagement.

Executive Perspective is underwritten and presented by Cresa Atlanta. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Mike Gainor, Executive Vice President, Carolina Handling

Mike Gainor was named Executive Vice President of Sales at Carolina Handling, LLC in April 2019. He joined the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company in 2010 as a sales representative, and the next year, he was promoted to regional sales manager, overseeing the company’s Georgia, Alabama and Florida regions. He was named vice president of sales in 2016.

In his current role, Gainor oversees Carolina Handling’s sales and marketing teams and the company’s Intralogistics Solution Group, a team of consultants and engineers that design and install integrated, automated solutions for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.

Prior to joining Carolina Handling, Gainor worked for five years in a variety of sales and operations roles for Penske Truck Leasing.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gainor spent most of his childhood in Miami, Florida. A graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, Gainor resides in Fayetteville, Georgia, with his wife, Haley, and their children, Kendall, Grayson, Ford and Jack.

Carolina Handling

Founded in 1966, Carolina Handling is one of the Southeast’s leading material handling solution providers and the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone territory. The company provides lift trucks and automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers, as well as parts, racking, storage, lighting and dock and door equipment.

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Carolina Handling operates branch offices in Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Greensboro, NC, Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC, and an Equipment Distribution Center in Piedmont, SC. The company has more than 780 associates.

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Topics Discussed in this Interview

00:00 Welcome to Executive Perspective
00:52 Introducing Mike Gaynor from Carolina Handling
01:14 Mike Gaynor’s Journey: From Auburn to Carolina Handling
03:28 The Evolution of Carolina Handling
04:37 Adapting to Industry Booms and Challenges
13:04 The Impact of AI and Automation on the Industry
23:00 Carolina Handling’s Philanthropic Efforts
26:24 Personal Insights and Future Aspirations
28:43 Wrapping Up with Final Thoughts
30:09 Closing Remarks and Credits

About Executive Perspective

Executive Perspective

Danny joined Cresa in the Spring of 2016 and brought a diverse background with nearly 10 years of experience in finance, business operations, and strategy to his client’s real estate transactions.

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Casey Jenkins, Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting

January 11, 2024 by John Ray

Family Business Radio

Casey Jenkins, Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting

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Casey Jenkins, Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting (Family Business Radio, Episode 52)

On this episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen welcomed Casey Jenkins, CEO of Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting. Casey shared her journey from aspiring to be a meteorologist to falling into the supply chain industry by chance and staying by choice. Casey shared insights on managing processes and disruptions in supply chain business, emphasizing the significance of understanding the sequence of operations. She highlighted the need for companies, particularly small businesses, to identify their core capabilities and take incremental steps towards improvement. Furthermore, she underscored the importance of having a risk management plan to navigate different potential business disruptions.

Host Anthony Chen closed the show with a brief commentary on the value of taking just one small step in financial planning.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Casey Jenkins, Founder and CEO, Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting

Casey Jenkins (CJ), the Owner of Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting LLC, stands out as a results-oriented business professional specializing in supply chain and process improvement. With a rich background encompassing over a decade of diverse supply chain experience, Casey holds dual master’s degrees in Supply Chain Management and Project Management, accompanied by a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. She adeptly combines her educational prowess and hands-on experience to navigate and resolve intricate supply chain challenges, consistently achieving maximum results and operational excellence.

A demonstrated track record in the strategic execution of various project types across numerous industries serves to highlight Casey’s expertise. Notably, she has successfully generated approximately $15 million through key initiatives and the completion of over 20 projects throughout her career.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the supply chain industry, Casey remains committed to staying ahead of emerging trends and technologies. Her pursuit of a Doctor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, which will begin in January 2024, exemplifies her commitment to lifelong learning. Casey thrives on collaboration and actively engages in networking to enhance her knowledge.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Casey is an active community member in Savannah, GA, participating in volunteer work and church activities. A fitness enthusiast, she commits to twice-daily gym sessions. Casey shares her life with two Mini-Aussiedoodles, Skye and Enzo, whom she cherishes spending time with when not immersed in her professional pursuits.

Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting LLC

With a mission to propel businesses and supply chains forward, Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting is your strategic partner in supply chain and process improvement. Employing a distinctive blend of execution-style methodology, strategic expertise, and elevated interactions, solutions are crafted with a forward-thinking mindset.

Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting transcends beyond a one-time transaction; it’s about lasting support and tailored solutions that enhance your core capabilities. Drawing on over a decade of experience and a rich educational background, forward-thinking solutions are delivered that are easy to implement, sustainable through company growth, and evolve seamlessly with industry changes.

As a catalyst for success, Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting challenges the status quo, recognizing the uniqueness of every organization.

Reach out today to find out how to Take Your Company to the Summit.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:06 Introduction to Family Business Radio
00:29 Meet the Guest: Casey Jenkins
00:42 Casey’s Journey into Supply Chain Management
02:33 Demystifying Supply Chain
04:25 The Intersection of Meteorology and Supply Chain
06:14 The Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chain
07:27 Understanding ‘Just in Time’ and ‘Just in Case’
09:53 How 828 Consulting Helps Businesses
15:48 The Importance of Risk Management
32:21 Managing Stress in the Supply Chain Industry
37:18 When to Seek Help for Your Business
39:49 Conclusion and Contact Information

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

This show is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services are offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned, and other entities and/or marketing names, products, or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090, ext. 5075, or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.

Anthony Chen started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY, in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA, home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all of the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long-term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance, Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found by following this link.

Matt Fain, PopCapacity®

April 25, 2023 by John Ray

Business Beat

Matt Fain, PopCapacity®

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Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat: Matt Fain, PopCapacity®

Matt Fain, Co-Founder and CEO of PopCapacity®, joined Business Beat and host Roger Lusby to discuss his company’s tech solution for the warehousing and supply chain industry. Founded at the time of the pandemic, Matt addressed the challenges they encountered, why PopCapacity’s solutions were adapted by enterprise level companies so quickly, ongoing supply chain issues, how they serve the needs of both suppliers and shippers, and much more.

Business Beat is presented by Alpharetta CPA firm Frazier & Deeter and is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®

PopCapacity®

Established in March 2020, PopCapacity® had a vision to digitize the procurement of 3PL warehousing and fulfillment capacity. By offering enhanced visibility and frictionless connectivity within our digital marketplace, they were able to offer the logistics industry a new modern way to procure space.

After launching a successful marketplace they saw an opportunity to introduce their frictionless process and technology to other nodes of the supply chain, thus creating the first ever digital procurement platform for logistics.

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Matt Fain, Co-Founder, & CEO, PopCapacity®

Matt Fain has been in the Supply Chain & Logistics industry for over a decade. His career in supply chain began in transportation technology, starting a franchise based 3PL called, Bluegrace Logistics.

After selling his 3PL he then started a transportation company called, GO Expedited which led him to the ideas behind PopCapacity®.

Frazier & Deeter

The Alpharetta office of Frazier & Deeter is home to a thriving CPA tax practice, a growing advisory practice and an Employee Benefit Plan Services group. CPAs and advisors in the Frazier & Deeter Alpharetta office serve clients across North Georgia and around the country with services such as personal tax planning, estate planning, business tax planning, business tax compliance, state and local tax planning, financial statement reviews, financial statement audits, employee benefit plan audits, internal audit outsourcing, cyber security, data privacy, SOX and other regulatory compliance, mergers, and acquisitions and more. Alpharetta CPAs serve clients ranging from business owners and executives to large corporations.

Roger Lusby, host of Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat, is an Alpharetta CPA and Alpharetta Office Managing Partner for Frazier & Deeter. He is also a member of the Tax Department in charge of coordinating tax and accounting services for our clientele. His responsibilities include a review of a variety of tax returns with an emphasis in the individual, estate, and corporate areas. Client assistance is also provided in the areas of financial planning, executive compensation and stock option planning, estate and succession planning, international planning (FBAR, SFOP), health care, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and service companies.

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An episode archive of Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat can be found here.

Colleen Japuntich, President of NEMA Inc. & Cole Porter, President of Porter Steel Inc. Join Hosts Brad Beisbier (GA Area Executive at First Citizens Bank) & Amanda Pearch

September 29, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Colleen Japuntich, President of NEMA Inc. & Cole Porter, President of Porter Steel Inc. Join Hosts Brad Beisbier (GA Area Executive at First Citizens Bank) & Amanda Pearch

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Hosts Brad Beisbier & Amanda Pearch are joined in Studio by:

Colleen Japuntich President of NEMA Inc. & Cole Porter President of Porter Steel Inc.

Colleen Japuntich is currently serving as the President of NEMA, Inc., an asset-based Logistics Company located in Duluth, GA. Colleen has been with the company for 16 years and she began her career with NEMA as the Administrative Assistant to the Owner and Executive VP. When the President announced her retirement, Colleen was honored to be named President and took over in June of 2019. Colleen has a degree in Accounting and is currently pursing a degree in Business Management with a Supply Chain/Logistics concentration to be able to bring even more of herself and her knowledge to her current role at NEMA. Colleen strives to be a servant leader and to always do what is best for the company she runs and the people who work there.

Cole Porter is the President of Porter Steel Inc. For nearly 40 years, Porter Steel has been transforming the most widely used metal in the world into impressive creations for our clients. We’ve also built a reputation for doing the job right and conducting business with the utmost integrity and honesty. Family and Community are very important to Cole. Porter Steel is “Powered by Principle”. In business since 1983, Porter Steel is one of Atlanta’s premier providers of structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and architectural metals to General Contractors and other fabricators in the area. Additionally, they have a custom manufacturing division where they partner with other manufacturers in completing the steel portion of their product.

This episode is presented by our #CommunityPartners at:

Co-Host of this episode, Brad Beisbier is the GA Area Executive at First Citizens Bank

Brad serves a high performing team of bankers and branch-based employees across the northern metro Atlanta markets.

A note from Brad: “We are so grateful to our many clients who reward us with their relationships and testimonial referrals to their friends and family who are also business owners. Additionally, we thank our broad network of professional partners who trust us with referrals to their most important clients. It is truly an honor to represent First Citizens Bank in this capacity.”

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Produced by Amanda Pearch

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Michael Zelickson with Regions Bank and Seth Elrod with Platinum Cargo Logistics

June 17, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Michael Zelickson with Regions Bank and Seth Elrod with Platinum Cargo Logistics

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Michael Zelickson/Regions Bank

As a full-service provider of foreign exchange services, Regions Bank offers foreign exchange conversions for international payments and incoming international wire transactions. In addition, they provide customized hedging strategies and multicurrency deposit solutions. Regions Bank is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas.

Seth Elrod/Platinum Cargo Logistics

Platinum Cargo Logistics is a leading provider of global transportation and logistics services. They use their extensive, customer-driven solutions, experience and flexible infrastructure to deliver end-to-end management and door-to-door services for your cargo. They meet the distinctive requirements of your business and are deeply committed to serving their customers. Let their specialized teams develop the intelligent solutions and made-to-fit strategies to meet your global shipping and logistics needs.

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Susan Otten, Indie Do Good

April 30, 2021 by John Ray

Minneapolis St. Paul Business Radio

Susan Otten, Indie Do Good

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Susan Otten, Indie Do Good (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 3)

Susan Otten of Indie Do Good joined host John Ray to discuss why businesses should be doing good in their communities, how Indie Do Good supports their clients with logistics, supply chain, and marketing services, and much more. Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is produced virtually by the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX®.

Indie Do Good

Indie Do Good is a storage facility, distribution, and fulfillment center. They offer fulfillment services for e-commerce and retail fulfillment including DTC, B2B, Amazon, and more.

They are passionate about supporting businesses, freeing up your time, and giving clients the flexibility to handle more orders. Indie Do Good shares a vision to help through collaboration, believing the more successful clients are, the more successful they all are.

Indie Do Good’s fulfillment and distribution services are strategically located in the Midwest, and our team of fulfillment experts ensures your product gets picked, packed, and shipped in a fast, affordable, and accurate manner.

In addition, they offer business planning, product engineering, and marketing.

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Susan Otten, MBA, ABC*, Founder and CEO, Indie Do Good

After a successful, 15 year corporate career at Apple, plus global roles at two agriculture companies, COO at a behavioral health consulting company and as a strategic sales & marketing consultant supporting small as well as global businesses, Susan and her husband Ron founded Indie Do Good, a services/consulting company, and Otten Associates as the investment arm. With the purpose of investing in and helping entrepreneurial companies who do good, both as non-profits and profit-based companies, Susan’s passion is helping businesses grow by driving engagement through relationships, logistics, marketing, engineering, process and delighting (not just “satisfying”) the customer. An award-winning, accredited business communicator, marketer, and business development strategist, Susan helps entrepreneurs achieve success faster and with more impact.

On a personal note, Susan is an avid well-being enthusiast, from advocating and teaching the importance of balancing all dimensions of well-being with her family, friends, and clients, to eating planet-forward foods, such as crickets for their sustainability and health benefits, she seeks ways to mitigate stress, improve health and lead a happier/more impactful life. Susan recently completed the Chicago Marathon, beating her time when she ran it previously (22 years ago).

*ABC = Accredited Business Communicator

Questions and Topics in this Interview

What Indie Do Good does
What is doing good?
The services they offer
Success stories

Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX® . You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

The Manco Logistics Show – Ryan McLeod with SIC Cups

April 18, 2021 by angishields

Rome Business Radio

The Manco Logistics Show - Ryan McLeod with SIC Cups

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ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 9: Erik Christensen, Bulldog Movers, and Colin Blalock, Jones and Kolb

May 14, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 9: Erik Christensen, Bulldog Movers, and Colin Blalock, Jones and Kolb

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ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 9: Erik Christensen, Bulldog Movers and Colin Blalock, Jones and Kolb

On this edition of “ProtitSense with Bill McDermott,” Erik Christensen of Bulldog Movers and Colin Blaylock of Jones and Kolb join host Bill McDermott to talk about their respective businesses. “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” is broadcast by the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Erik Christensen, CEO, Bulldog Movers

Erik Christensen is the CEO of Bulldog Movers. Bulldog Movers is a full service moving, storage and logistics company. With its three wholly owned subsidiaries, Buckhead Movers, Classic Design Services and CV Fine Arts Services they provide the broadest range of local, long-distance and international services in the Southeast.

In addition to traditional high quality moving and storage that includes both residential and office and industrial moving and storage they also provide; last mile delivery and installation for decorators, designers and furniture dealers, fine arts storage, delivery and installation (they are the only approved fine arts storage location approved by both AXA and the Chubb Group), they are an approved TSA screening facility allowing us to deliver high value shipments directly the airport grounds without additional uncrating and screening, they provide high quality and fine arts custom crating suitable for international customs clearance, they have a full wood shop, furniture restoration shop and paint booth to restore and refinish fine furniture and they provide art framing and restoration.

Bulldog Movers knows of no moving and storage company in the United States that provides all of these services under one roof.

For more information visit their website or call 770-3183-772. You can also reach Erik by email.

Colin Blalock, Jones and Kolb

A shareholder with Jones and Kolb since 1986, Colin Blalock‘s practice concentration is in tax controversy, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurial businesses and individuals. His prior experience includes working with the Examination Division of the IRS in Atlanta.

Colin is a member of the AICPA, the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), the Georgia Society of Association Executives, the Financial Planning Association and the Atlanta Alumni of Revenue Agents.

Colin received the 2018 Meritorious Service Award (the highest award presented by the GSCPA) for his service to the profession. He is a Past Chair/President of the Georgia Society of CPAs and the Past Chair of the Gulf Coast Tax Exempt/Governmental Entities IRS Advisory Council. He currently serves as a Trustee (Past President) of the Georgia Federal Tax Conference. Colin is a prolific speaker on tax topics and facilitates several roundtable discussion groups. He is very active in his community serving on the Board of Directors of the Fowler YMCA.

Colin has a passion and particular expertise in body language. Two books he recommends on the subjects include The Secret Language of Success by David Lewis, and The Definitive Book of Body Language, by Allan and Barbara Pease.

Colin lives in Peachtree Corners with his wife, Jessica. He has two children and 4 grandchildren.

You can learn more about Jones and Kolb at the company website, or you can email Colin directly.

About Your Host, Bill McDermott

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

He currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center and Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University and he and his wife, Martha have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow McDermott Financial Solutions on LinkedIn.