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Patricia J. Royak, CEO of Royak Consulting

December 18, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Patricia J. Royak, CEO of Royak Consulting

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

This series is presented by C-A-B Incorporated. Since 1982, C-A-B Incorporated has been a pre-eminent leader in manufacturing and global sourcing of precision machined iron and steel products serving infrastructure, hydraulics, automotive, rail, and a variety of other industries. As a woman-owned company, C-A-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the “Celebrating Powerhouse Women” series, bringing focus to the many incredible women in our community making things happen.

Patricia J. Royak/Royak Consulting

Royak Consulting helps build international omnichannel strategies to guide companies out of the pandemic. They develop strategies to reimagine the way they communicate, collaborate and compete seamless across all channels. With a sharp focus on telling a differentiated and authentic brand story, Royak Consulting helps clients tap into the emotional motivators of consumers who are purchasing products and services very differently post pandemic.

Blog: Authority Magazine August 2020 Female Disruptors

Press Release : Marquis Who’s Who Award June 2020

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Sarah Appleton, Principal at Wallace Engineering

December 4, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Sarah Appleton, Principal at Wallace Engineering

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Sarah Appleton/Wallace Engineering

Wallace Engineering is a national engineering firm offering structural engineering, civil engineering, roofing inspections and landscape architecture – here in Atlanta we focus on Structural engineering. Our core focus is to Make Lives Better – we believe that everything we do should improve the lives of our employees, our clients, our firm, our profession and our communities.

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Sharon Cook, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer with Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

November 13, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Sharon Cook, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer with Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Sharon Cook/Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

Sharon Cook oversees the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta’s external affairs including, Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Government Relations functions. In her role, Cook directs Marketing and Brand Cultivation, External Communications, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Investor Relations, Reputational Risk, and Government and Industry Relations for the regional banker’s bank.

Cook joined FHLBank Atlanta in 2008 as Senior Marketing Communications Manager and earned promotions to Vice President and Director of Corporate Communications in 2011; First Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer in 2015; and assumed her current role as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer in 2020.

As an active volunteer in the community, Cook serves on the board of directors for the Partnership Against Domestic Violence; is a mentor for the WomenLead program at Georgia State University; is on the Georgia Bankers Association Women in Banking Committee; and has served on the Georgia Leadership Council Board for the Arthritis Foundation, chaired the marketing and publicity committee for the 25th Annual Hearts with Hope Gala, and co-chaired the Jingle Bell 5K Run in Atlanta.

Cook is a frequent speaker and thought leader on reputation risk management, including crisis communications specializing in cybersecurity response planning. She speaks to audiences about important considerations when preparing a crisis plan such as a crisis team, community relationships, and social and traditional media presence. She also speaks frequently at women in finance events on issues important to women in leadership, as well as issues facing emerging leaders. Cook is well-regarded throughout the banking industry for her strategic communications and marketing expertise. She delivers her presentations with warmth, wit, and candor and is frequently invited to speak at banking trade association meetings and other industry events.

Cook earned a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Mass Communications and Marketing from Georgia State University, and a Master of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership.

About Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

Federal Home Bank of Atlanta is a cooperative financial services organization that provides funding, community development grants, and other banking services to member financial institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The Bank is one of 11 district banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Since 1990, the FHLBanks have awarded approximately $5.8 billion in Affordable Housing Program funds, assisting more than 865,000 households.

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Gale Higginbotham with the Gwinnett County Police Department

November 6, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Gale Higginbotham with the Gwinnett County Police Department

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Gale Higginbotham/Gwinnett County Police Department

Assistant Chief Gale Higginbotham commands the the Criminal Investigation Division for the Gwinnett County Police Department. This division includes criminal investigations, special investigations and the Crime Scene Unit.

She grew up in Gwinnett County and graduated from Meadowcreek High School. She went on to earn her Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Georgia, and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University in 2011. In 2014, she graduated from the 258^th Session of the FBI National Academy.

Assistant Chief Higginbotham began her career in 1996 and graduated from the 37^th Gwinnett County Police Academy. During her career, she worked in the Uniform Division at every rank to include Major. She worked as a DUI Task Force officer, a detective, and later a sergeant in the Criminal Investigation Division. She also worked as the Assistant Commander of the Special Operations Section where she oversaw operations for the Motor Unit, Accident Investigation Unit, Red Light Camera Unit, School Crossing Guards, and the Crime Prevention Unit.

Assistant Chief Higginbotham served as a Major for over seven years. She served as the precinct commander of both the Gwinnett County West and East Precincts. She also served as the Police Academy Director for two years.

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Joy Mitchell, CEO of Office Creations

October 30, 2020 by Mike

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Joy Mitchell, CEO of Office Creations

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Joy Mitchell/Office Creations

Established in 2001, Office Creations began with the vision of creating office environments with an innovative approach. Today, Office Creations focuses on providing clients with innovative workplaces, strategic design, and creative collaboration. The certified woman-owned business has been awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Top 20 Dealer Award” on multiple and consecutive occasions. Their mission is to design, consult and furnish work environments that strengthen culture, maximizes efficiency, and drives profitability one partner at a time. They strive to ensure that their clients are taken care of every step of the way from sales to installation to maintenance. They are committed to excellence and providing quality service to their customers beyond the furniture install.

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Lisa Winton, CEO of Winton Machine

October 23, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Lisa Winton, CEO of Winton Machine

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Lisa Winton/Winton Machine

Winton Machine engineers and manufactures high quality, innovative American-Made semi-rigid coax and tube fabricating solutions. They engineer a solution from one of their existing machine designs or build a new machine in order to provide their customers with the best manufacturing solution for their particular needs. They manufacture a large variety of NC and CNC Tube Benders, Tube Cutting Machines, Tube End Formers and Expanders, High-Speed Tube Transfer Machines as well Lights Out Manufacturing Solutions. Winton has an extensive product line serving industries such as HVAC/Refrigeration, Electronics, Furniture, Agriculture, Automotive, Aerospace, Microwave, Defense, Medical, Construction, and Recreation.

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Lisa Zaken, Executive Director of Leadership Gwinnett

October 16, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Lisa Zaken, Executive Director of Leadership Gwinnett

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Lisa Zaken/Leadership Gwinnett

Leadership Gwinnett is the region’s most trusted resource for leadership development and civic engagement. For 35 years, the learning and network offered has enabled thousands to change anything – from themselves to the world. At the very core, the vision is a thriving community sustained by an inclusive network of empowered leaders. Very closely aligned with that is the mission to educate, equip, and engage diverse leaders and inspire civic involvement. They do this through leadership programs, events and programming designed to inspire, challenge and connect people at all levels of leadership development and direct their focus to a better Gwinnett.

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Amy Wheeler, CFO of Eastside Medical Center

October 9, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Amy Wheeler, CFO of Eastside Medical Center

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Amy Wheeler/Eastside Medical Center

Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 39 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Nationally recognized for patient safety, Eastside focuses on delivering quality care with exceptional outcomes by utilizing the most advanced technology and experienced physicians. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations. Their medical staff of 500 board-certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing the community a healthcare system of excellence.

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Nancy McGill, Owner of Cartridge World Lawrenceville

September 25, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Nancy McGill, Owner of Cartridge World Lawrenceville

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Nancy McGill/Cartridge World Lawrenceville

Cartridge World Lawrenceville sells printers and cartridges for lasers, inkjets, wide format and postage machines. They repair printers and have secure shredding. You will save up to 30% off big box store pricing. They offer free delivery to businesses and consumers can visit the retail store at 911 Duluth Hwy. Having a hard time finding your cartridges during Covid-19? Cartridges World is fully stocked. All cartridges come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and they offer businesses a NO cost printer program. Call (770) 995-4465 for details. Cartridge World Lawrenceville – your printer experts.