WIT Atlanta Features David Bingenheimer with Mohawk Industries

July 14, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

WIT Atlanta Features David Bingenheimer with Mohawk Industries

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David Bingenheimer / Mohawk Industries

CIO

Highly motivated self-directed leader , results driven in business operations and information technology, with extensive industry background spanning operations, manufacturing, sales, field service, and financial services. Enterprise system (SAP, Oracle, Siebel, Hybris, SiteCore, Sterling WMS, SAP CEC, SAP Cloud 4 Sales, SAP Cloud for Service) implementation and support experience in a global environment, hands on experience with application development, application support, enterprise application integration, and infrastructure analysis on multiple software platforms and technologies. Focused on delivering business value, developing high performing teams, and continuous improvement.

Extensive experience in aligning strategic business objectives with technology enablement and transformational change. Ability to create strategic plans and execute at all levels. In depth understanding of Six Sigma, CMMi, and various business operating systems to deliver customer quality and operational initiatives. Can successfully work within a global matrix organizational structure.

Sandy Welfare / WIT

Sandy Welfare is the Executive Director of Women In Technology (WIT). Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of Cool Girls Inc, an award-winning early intervention after-school program dedicated to the empowerment of girls (2009-2015).

Sandy’s career began in 1989 in Greenwich, Connecticut where she joined Rand Insurance as the Controller. Six years later, she accepted a position with Lucent Technologies, an international telecommunications leader, holding a number of positions including serving as Accounting and Treasury Manager in Singapore (1999-2000) and then as Senior Manager in Australia and New Zealand (2000-2002). Sandy returned to Atlanta in 2002 as Senior Manager of Global Financial Services.

In 2003, Sandy accepted a position as Director of Operations for Xchanging, a business processing outsourcing company. In 2006, her career took her to London, England as Managing Director for professional services, where she managed global business processing services for bank financial transactions, insurance and retail.

Sandy received her undergraduate degree from St. John’s University in New York, and a Master of Business Administration from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. She serves on the board of several non-profits, including Kiwanis Club of Atlanta. Sandy resides in Marietta, Georgia with her husband, Cliff and son, Soloman.

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Veterans Connect Radio Episode 010

July 11, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Veterans Connect Radio Episode 010

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Veterans Connect Radio

A spotlight episode of Atlanta Business Radio and powered by Business RadioX. Co-Hosted by Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson and Brandon Skolnick with Gathering Of Angels. Featuring veteran entrepreneurs, support organizations, outreach groups and more in the Atlanta area continuing to serve our families, our communities and our country.

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Scott Bock / Instant Imprints

Scott Bock is the Area Franchisee for Instant Imprints of Georgia and North Florida. In this role, he identifies qualified individuals who wish to become independent business owners in the Instant Imprints system. He then provides ongoing business coaching and consulting to help them reach and exceed their business goals. Scott also owns and operates his own center, Instant Imprints of Smyrna, GA

After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University, Scott served as a United States Navy Submarine Officer from 1988-1995. He subsequently earned an Master of Business Administration from Duke University.

Alan Urech / Stoney River Capital LLC

Managing Partner

LINK TO FULL BIO HERE

Andy Wickman is one of the founding members of Warrior Outdoors. He has owned and operated several business’, including a transmission shop, a full motorcycle shop and a dating service. Andy has always had a service heart. He has worked with Habitat for Humanity, the Lions Club and is very accomplished in the Masonic fraternity.

Andrew Hurst– 12 year army veteran, served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, father, husband, and avid outdoorsman when at all possible. He got into helping other veterans with the VFW and found that Warrior Outdoors would allow him the ability to help even more by taking the State Director position.

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Veterans Connect Radio Episode 09

June 20, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Veterans Connect Radio Episode 09

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Veterans Connect Radio

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Jason Sobczak, Chris Sims, Derek Smith, Phil Kuban, John Phillips

Derek Smith / Financial Advisor

Phil Kuban / FranNet of Atlanta

Advisor

I began my career as a marketing executive at 3M Company. In this role, I was exposed to independent entrepreneurs and gained a real sense of their work-life balance, something that I had never been exposed to even as a corporate executive. This led me to explore ways of starting my own business while recognizing that I was not an entrepreneur in the true sense. I had a young family to support and taking a high risk was not viable. I began my career in franchising in 1982 with VR Business Brokers. I soon realized that buying an independent small business was far more often, “the American nightmare” for people than “the American dream”. In 1985, I shifted my brokering practice to franchise area development. For more than 30 years, I have been helping people (almost a thousand of them) realize their dream of business ownership. Since 1999, I have been affiliated with the FranNet organization, the world’s original, premier network of franchise consultants. My proven track record in numerous franchise systems has been a key factor in my success as a FranNet consultant. Additionally, I have personal experience owning and operating retail and professional services businesses. I’ve been personally involved with master franchise development and have been able to use that experience in my consultations with first- time prospective franchise owners. I always suggest a client begin “with the end in mind”. I believe that the right franchise opportunity with the right exit strategy is the key to building equity wealth. My extensive experience is an asset for anyone looking for assistance with investing in a new or existing franchise opportunity. I am a principal owner and board member of FranNet, LLC, an international franchise company. I spend part of my time contributing to growth strategies for FranNet LLC, building the value of the company. My daughter Leslie and I recently celebrated our 16 th year as owners of FranNet of Georgia.

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Jason Sobczak / Crossfit East Cobb

Owner

Grew up in Orlando, FL. Served as a paratrooper in the 82^nd Airborne Division from 1991 to 1994

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Florida, 1997. Long Range Surveillance Team Leader, H CO 121^st Infantry, Long Range Surveillance, GA Army National Guard 2001-2005 Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom Licensed Georgia Residential Mortgage Loan Officer since 2003. Co Owner and Coach of CrossFit East Cobb since 2009.

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Chris Sims / Crossfit East Cobb

Owner

Director – Fitness Fueling Awareness (501c3 dedicated to providing relief for Cystic Fibrosis). Married to my beautiful wife Jessica Sims, Daughter – Naomi 6yo, attends Mt Bethel and will attend Dickerson and Walton. Son – Sam 5yo, will follow sis starting Kindergarten next year at Mount Bethel. Moved to East Cobb in 1985. Mt. Bethel, Dickerson and Walton Graduate 1999. Favorite Teachers – Mrs Krosner and Mrs. Jedlica BA Social Science, Current MBA student at Thomas Edison State College. US Army Green Beret. US Army Ranger, 6 Combat deployments between Iraq (2003, 2015), Afghanistan (2009, 2010, 2012/13) and Colombia, South America (2007). Just hit 16 years service in the military.

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John Philips LTC, U.S. Army Retired / Boots To Loafers

Author, Speaker, Leader / Vice Chairman VETLANTA

John has had a distinguished career in both military and civilian service. John is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army where he served in the Field Artillery as well as a Financial Comptroller. With more than 20 years of service, he served in Corps Artillery, Division Artillery, Army Headquarters and Forces Command, the largest command and the generating force provider for combatant commanders – at home and abroad. He has served in Europe, throughout the Middle East and the United States. Among his awards and decorations are the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air Assault Badge.

John is the Author of Boots to Loafers, Finding Your New True North which outlines a proven process of transitioning out of the military and into the private sector. He is also a contributing author to Paddling Guide to the Sunshine State and An American Crisis, Veteran Unemployment, Stand by Them/How You can Help/Solution. He has been featured on The Mike Huckabee Show, the Dennis Miller Show as well as a number of radio appearances across the country.

John is a finance executive at The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia. In his spare time, John spends his time travelling with his wife, Sailing in the British Virgin Islands, remote wilderness trips in the western United States, and helping our nation’s military and veterans make the transition into society and finding a job in the private sector.

John holds a BS in Finance from University of Central Florida and an MBA from Syracuse University. He lives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgia with his wife, the former Melissa K. Smith and their Australian Shepherd, Bear.

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Artrepreneur Radio Episode Three with Artist and Gallery Owner Diane Buffington, Artist/Instructor Laura Lanford and Artist Bob Cargill

June 14, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Artrepreneur Radio Episode Three with Artist and Gallery Owner Diane Buffington, Artist/Instructor Laura Lanford and Artist Bob Cargill

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Artrepreneur Radio spotlights and celebrates artist of all kinds, making their way in the world of Art and Business.

Host: Alex Gossett Shifflet

*Special welcome to Blue Phoenix Creative Media our very first sponsor and creator of Artrepreneur Radio’s upcoming website. Welcome!

Blue Phoenix Creative Media

Art#3 — Laura Lanford, Bob Cargill, Alex Gossett Shifflet and Diane Buffington

An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

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Diane Buffington / Wild Hope Art Gallery

Gallery Director

Diane Buffington was previously the Creative Director of the Buffington Rizzo Advertising Agency. When she retired from advertising she returned to fine art painting and now owns the Wild Hope Art Gallery at Ellard Village in Alpharetta.

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Laura Lanford / Artist & Instructor

Laura Lanford is a representational impressionist who has always had a love of art. She studied graphic design/illustration for two years at Auburn University but took a different career path. She became serious about oil painting after retiring from her private speech therapy practice.

Laura has taken professional level workshops from artists around the country.

However, it wasn’t until she became a mentoring student of artist James Richards that she began to truly begin to understand the language of painting.

Today, Laura loves to paint using a light and shadow approach. Her subject matter ranges from city scapes to landscapes as well as still life and children. Laura teaches oil painting workshops and weekly classes at Wild Hope Gallery in Roswell as well as J. Richards Gallery in Decatur.

Laura has participated in several juried shows and sells her work through Wild Hope Gallery.

Bob Cargill / Artist

Bob’s introduction to the world of advertising began when he was hired as a young Art Director for N. W. Ayer and Son, in Philadelphia. The agency, Ayer Worldwide was successful and had a reputation for outstanding brand development.

Bob’s assignment on one of the most exciting creative teams within the agency, found him working on United Airlines, Sealtest, Dole Pineapple and Hanes. That unique experience in one of the world’s most successful and creative advertising agencies was the beginning of his excitement for advertising.

In 1965 he was hired to be the creative director of the Atlanta office of the McCann Marschalk Company Advertising Agency. Working on the Coca-Cola Company Brands. During that time he was invited to Lecture on several occasions at the Atlanta College of Art. This was his introduction to the Associates of the Atlanta College of Art, which led to an invitation to become a member of the Board of Directors, Inc. and Bob became CEO and Chairman of the Board.

Bob founded and was president of Cargill and Associates, Inc., a very successful venture with national awards and international recognition. In 1990 the agency merged with Cole, Henderson and Drake Inc. and bob became the CEO and Chairman of the agency.

While chairman of CHD, Bob developed a serious interest in watercolor painting. That interest led him to want to explore the medium full time. Bob says, “my years in advertising automatically trained me to decide on what makes a good design and/or a good visual to please the eye. These skills transfer to his paintings, which have been described as “fresh and crafted”.

Now a member of the Georgia Watercolor Society, Atlanta Artist Center and currently a member of Atlanta Advisory Council of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Bob maintains an intense interest in improving his painting skills and continues to attend watercolor courses and workshops with nationally renowned skip Lawrence, Tony Couch, Albert Handell and Bill Condit.

Bob is married. He and his wife Barbara have two grown children, Colleen and Todd.

SandysCreek_sf — Sandy’s Creek by Bob Cargill

Wild Hope Art Gallery

Mad Men Art Show OPENING RECEPTION Friday, June 24, 2016 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Art will hang in the gallery through June 29, 2016

Wild Hope Art Gallery Adds Additional Services

Vision Statement:

Wild Hope is adding some new services to the gallery. Beginning July 6, 2016 the gallery will invite 3 new artists to join the gallery as residing artists. The Artists will paint in the gallery and exhibit their work. The gallery will still be open to the public on a regular schedule.

Art Consulting: Diane Buffington will continue to serve residential and business clients in finding and placing art.

On site visit by art consultant, Diane Buffington
Photographs and detailed survey to establish art requirements
In depth research to provide examples of possible art solutions using client reactions to refine the search.
Determination of approved budget with selections in that range.
Management of commissioned art including shipping and delivery.
Supervision of hanging to client satisfaction.

The Gallery will continue to rotate new and interesting art as it becomes available.

The Gallery will have shows and openings for various artists on a regular basis.

New Gallery Services

Laura Lanford, one of our new residence artists is an accomplished art instructor. Her Resume is attached.

Laura will hold workshops in the gallery monthly. The gallery will market and manage these workshops online and through direct contact with art associations. Workshop participants will enjoy an appropriate environment complete with easels and worktables.

The Gallery will schedule regular open studio events for artists. These events will include live models or still life settings.

The Gallery will provide space for artist groups to have shows in the gallery.

A Fee Schedule will be published for the above activities.

Andy Wickman and Andrew Hurst with Warrior Outdoors Inc.

June 13, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Andy Wickman and Andrew Hurst with Warrior Outdoors Inc.

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Andy Wickman is one of the founding members of Warrior Outdoors. He has owned and operated several business’, including a transmission shop, a full motorcycle shop and a dating service. Andy has always had a service heart. He has worked with Habitat for Humanity, the Lions Club and is very accomplished in the Masonic fraternity.

Andrew Hurst- 12 year army veteran, served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, father, husband, and avid outdoorsman when at all possible. He got into helping other veterans with the VFW and found that Warrior Outdoors would allow him the ability to help even more by taking the State Director position.

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WIT Atlanta Features Sugra Naqvi with Stellar Consulting Solutions

June 9, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

WIT Atlanta Features Sugra Naqvi with Stellar Consulting Solutions

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Sugra Naqvi / Stellar Consulting Solutions

Co Founder

Sugra Naqvi is the co-founder of Stellar Consulting Solutions. She has over 10 years of experience in sales and being a successful entrepreneur. In her role, she serves as a primary hunter of new businesses and client relationships. Sugra has been in sales under the retail vertical prior to starting her current venture. She brings deep understanding of operations, culture and relationships. Sugra has earned her dual bachelors from Georgia State University, in Sociology and Business. She currently enjoys volunteering her time to WIT, enjoys reading and traveling with her two sons.

STELLAR CONSULTING SOLUTIONS is among the fastest growing boutique technology consulting and staffing firms globally. Stellar is a minority business enterprise (MBE), that fosters diversity workforce. We deliver high quality and experienced consultants for niche technology project on any scale. Providing, end-to-end recruiting and staffing solutions and maintaining a successful track record using a robust recruiting process. We also bring the right talent at the right time. From our humble beginning, delivering resources for IT projects, we’ve stayed true to our mission and core values – and do our best every day to deliver happiness to our clients.

www.stellarconsulting.com

678-925-9466

2475 NORTHWIND PARKWAY, SUITE 200

ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30009

INFO@STELLARCONSULTING.COM

Sandy Welfare / WIT

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Papa Samb with IT Secure Solutions

May 27, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Papa Samb with IT Secure Solutions

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Papa Samb / It Secure Solutions

Founder & CEO

Immigrant from Senegal, graduated at ASA College(Brooklyn, NY) in Network Administration and Security.

Worked for various Organizations as a Consultant and formed IT Secure Solutions in 3 different States( NY, NJ, and the recent GA location).

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Atlanta’s Most Trusted Advisors Features Timothy J. Jones

May 26, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta's Most Trusted Advisors Features Timothy J. Jones

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Atlanta’s Most Trusted Advisors interviews industry experts from in and around the Metro Atlanta Area. Our goal is to provide valuable information that all business owners and managers can use in their day-to-day work to help them succeed.

Timothy J Jones and Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk

Timothy J. Jones / The Timothy Jones Companies

CEO & Founder

TJ is an expert leadership speaker, coach, and consultant with a new book to be launched in September. He began his professional life as a teacher, then spent 20 years in the biopharmaceutical industry leading sales teams and as head of Training and Leadership Development. With practical wisdom learned in the trenches, TJ helps individuals, teams, and companies enhance their engagement and effectiveness. He delivers highly interactive and transformative learning experiences. He is President/Owner of the Timothy Jones Companies. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjjones1

Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk (Host)/ bbr Marketing

President

Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk has been a member of the creative and marketing services community for over 20 years and does not appear to be leaving it anytime soon. As president of bbr marketing, she has relished the challenges of entrepreneurship as she worked to grow and nurture a new business. Since the firm’s inception in 2009, Bonnie has led the young company to become widely recognized and respected within the professional services marketing niche, with award-winning client websites and an outstanding history of business success having worked with clients in 23 states and 2 Canadian provinces.

IMG_3223 (1) — Timothy j Jones and Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson

Dave Norton Creator of InContextNow conference in Atlanta

May 25, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Dave Norton Creator of InContextNow conference in Atlanta

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David Norton, PhD is founder and principal of Stone Mantel, which has guided hundreds of brand leaders in creating meaningful brand experiences. Norton founded the Digital Collaborative in 2013 to help companies collaborate in conducting research about consumers and the impact of digital in their lives. He is the author of the new book DIGITAL CONTEXT 2.0: Seven Lessons In Business Strategy, Consumer Behavior And The Internet Of Things. Norton is also the person behind InContextNow: The Conference On The Internet Of Things For Marketers, Business Strategists And Research Leaders which is taking place in Atlanta on June 2 & 3, 2016.

Stone Mantel InContextNow

Veterans Connect Radio

#VetsConnect

Veterans Connect Radio

#VetsConnect

Artrepreneur Radio spotlights and celebrates artist of all kinds, making their way in the world of Art and Business.

Host: Alex Gossett Shifflet

*Special welcome to Blue Phoenix Creative Media our very first sponsor and creator of Artrepreneur Radio’s upcoming website. Welcome!

An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

William Bernbach

Diane Buffington / Wild Hope Art Gallery

Diane Buffington was previously the Creative Director of the Buffington Rizzo Advertising Agency. When she retired from advertising she returned to fine art painting and now owns the Wild Hope Art Gallery at Ellard Village in Alpharetta.

Laura Lanford / Artist & Instructor

Laura Lanford is a representational impressionist who has always had a love of art. She studied graphic design/illustration for two years at Auburn University but took a different career path. She became serious about oil painting after retiring from her private speech therapy practice.

Laura has taken professional level workshops from artists around the country.

However, it wasn’t until she became a mentoring student of artist James Richards that she began to truly begin to understand the language of painting.

Today, Laura loves to paint using a light and shadow approach. Her subject matter ranges from city scapes to landscapes as well as still life and children. Laura teaches oil painting workshops and weekly classes at Wild Hope Gallery in Roswell as well as J. Richards Gallery in Decatur.

Laura has participated in several juried shows and sells her work through Wild Hope Gallery.

Bob Cargill / Artist

Suggested reading: The Bee And The Acorn by Paula Susan Wallace

Bob’s introduction to the world of advertising began when he was hired as a young Art Director for N. W. Ayer and Son, in Philadelphia. The agency, Ayer Worldwide was successful and had a reputation for outstanding brand development.

Bob founded and was president of Cargill and Associates, Inc., a very successful venture with national awards and international recognition. In 1990 the agency merged with Cole, Henderson and Drake Inc. and bob became the CEO and Chairman of the agency.

Bob is married. He and his wife Barbara have two grown children, Colleen and Todd.

Wild Hope Art Gallery

Wild Hope Art Gallery Adds Additional Services

Vision Statement:

Wild Hope is adding some new services to the gallery. Beginning July 6, 2016 the gallery will invite 3 new artists to join the gallery as residing artists. The Artists will paint in the gallery and exhibit their work. The gallery will still be open to the public on a regular schedule.

Art Consulting: Diane Buffington will continue to serve residential and business clients in finding and placing art.

On site visit by art consultant, Diane Buffington

Photographs and detailed survey to establish art requirements

In depth research to provide examples of possible art solutions using client reactions to refine the search.

Determination of approved budget with selections in that range.

Management of commissioned art including shipping and delivery.

Supervision of hanging to client satisfaction.

The Gallery will continue to rotate new and interesting art as it becomes available.

The Gallery will have shows and openings for various artists on a regular basis.

New Gallery Services

Laura Lanford, one of our new residence artists is an accomplished art instructor. Her Resume is attached.

Laura will hold workshops in the gallery monthly. The gallery will market and manage these workshops online and through direct contact with art associations. Workshop participants will enjoy an appropriate environment complete with easels and worktables.

The Gallery will schedule regular open studio events for artists. These events will include live models or still life settings.

The Gallery will provide space for artist groups to have shows in the gallery.

A Fee Schedule will be published for the above activities.

678-925-9466

ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30009

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