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Small Business Fuel: Strategic Partnerships Help Win Contracts with State of Georgia

January 21, 2021 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Small Business Fuel: Strategic Partnerships Help Win Contracts with State of Georgia

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Jonathan Miller, Principal at Whitehead Industrial, represents the fourth generation of the Miller Hardware Company, a proud Georgia resident small business, located in Valdosta, Georgia, serving the people and communities of South Georgia since 1908.

The company currently operates under three distinct divisions: Whitehead Industrial Hardware, Miller Hardware and Seasons Garden Center. On the foundation of wholesale and retail hardware experience, Whitehead has grown to its present status of being a complete supply house serving industry, construction, and municipalities.

We provide access to over 35,000 sku’s stocked in 64,000+ square feet of warehouse space. We nurture and maintain direct relationships with over 400 different manufacturers to ensure the proper depth to any solution you may need.

Jeff Hughes, Vice President of Sales, Lowe Electric and Safety Supply Sales is a management professional with over twenty years in sales, marketing, operations and logistical management. Along the way building a broad knowledge base in electrical, communications, industrial, lighting and safety product applications working in distribution, manufacturing and manufacturer representation roles.

Starting in the warehouse in 1997 to leading half the sales force of the most respected independent distributor in Georgia. Lowe Electric Supply Company began in Macon Georgia as an electrical contractor in 1903. I am living my dream of mentoring the next generation of the Lowe Electric family with my incredible peers in leadership.

Kelly Kuppersmith, Government Account Manager with Lowe Electric and Safety Supply, has over two decades of experience in the Industrial Supply industry. He has held a wide range of sales, marketing, operations and entrepreneurial positions, from Fortune 500 corporations to locally owned small businesses.

These positions have led him to focus and develop a in depth knowledge and expertise with government and public sector customers and contracts. Kelly also has a passion for sustainability. He has rolled out nationwide battery recycling programs as well as helping customers create and implement award winning energy, water and green cleaning programs.

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Paul Wilson, Area Director with SBDC, has extensive industry experience that spans leadership roles in supply chain management, procurement, marketing, supplier diversity, and small business development. His expertise includes strategic analysis, operational planning, leadership development, contract writing, video marketing, video production, training and curriculum development.

Having worked with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and educational institutions, Paul brings a diverse wealth of knowledge, perspective, and skills to the small business community.

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn and follow SBDC on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook and Instagram.

Telisha Farrow Jackson joined serves as the Small Business Outreach Specialist for the Department of Administrative Services. She interacts with small businesses and advocates on their behalf with government contracting officers, contract specialists, and end-users. She has an extensive and varied career in multiple industries, including lending and underwriting; small business development; project management; compliance and controls.

Telisha performed cost analysis for businesses in her former role as an underwriter and a branch manager. She has also managed outreach initiatives and negotiated corporate partnerships; developed curriculum, and led multiple process improvement and best practice initiatives. Her expertise dwells in analyzing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to ensure that strategies can be successfully executed.

Telisha has used her people skills to build community involvement and awareness by participating in various community outreach events and professionally moderating conferences.

Connect with Telisha on LinkedIn.

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO with Tom Azzarelli and Jennifer Burwell

January 12, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO with Tom Azzarelli and Jennifer Burwell

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO with Tom Azzarelli and Jennifer Burwell

Tom Azzarelli has over 35 years of diversified experience working with private companies providing strategic advice on critical business decisions across a broad range of domestic and international disciplines. He has a strong background in financial planning, profit improvement, operations management, acquisitions and divestitures, consolidations and technology.

He has served in a variety of industries including; manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, specialty chemicals, food processing, tobacco processing, transportation, construction products, commercial steel fabrication, semi-conductor and clean-room operations, software development products, automobile dealerships, equipment leasing, agriculture, and intermediate pharmaceutical industries ranging in size from start-up to $1 billion in revenues.

Tom’s concentrated areas of expertise includes maximizing cash flow, bank and lending relationships, budgeting and cost control, risk management, software selection and implementation. He has negotiated revolving credit loans in excess of $85 million and worked with lenders in restructuring debt of distressed businesses.

His other areas of experience include:

Start-ups, turnarounds and reorganization programs
Coaching and mentoring accounting and management staff members to excel in performance

He is a trusted advisor with the highest degree of integrity and ethics that partners with CEO’s to accomplish organizational goals together.

He is a licensed New Jersey and Arizona Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant, Certified Business Transition Expert and Certified Coach. Tom worked in the Metro NYC market for over 20 years and relocated to Arizona in 2009. He resides with his wife Kathy in Chandler. Tom is also a 4th degree Black Belt Master in Tang Soo Do Korean style of Karate.

B2B CFO was founded in 1987. With over 220 partners in 46 states and 7,000 years of combined experience to assist with every facet of business. In everything they do, they passionately believe in improving the lives of business owners. B2B CFO Partners know that each owner is unique and important to our society. They improve their lives by understanding their goals and removing barriers that get in their way.

Tom Azzarelli, Partner and Certified Business Transition Expert
B2B CFO®
Cell 480.993.4720 | www.tomazzarellicfo.com | www.b2bcfo.com

Jennifer Burwell, joined MAC6 in 2013. She uses her experience in real estate, team development and management to seamlessly integrate each of the MAC6 business units to assure they are all focused on the long-term company vision. She is also a student of human behavior. As a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, she uses her knowledge to facilitate culture focused leadership programs with organizations of all sizes to integrate the company’s values and create higher performing teams.

Even the most growth-oriented businesses hit a ceiling at some point in their journey. MAC6 provides the collaborative space and culture-focused leadership programs that push conscious leaders to conquer the complexities and scale their business.

Jennifer Burwell | MAC6 | VP & Director of Programs
1430 W. Broadway Rd., Suite 201, Tempe, AZ 85282
480.293.4075
Jennifer.Burwell@Mac6.com
www.MAC6.com
https://www.facebook.com/MAC6Communities/

ABOUT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO

Business owners are always juggling 136 things at the same time, often working long hours IN the business. To be able to grow and break through barriers and take advantage of opportunities, they need to find time to work ON their business. Business Solutions Radio will introduce them to trusted advisors who can provide a wide range of services to meet those challenges and help them get more of what they want from their business and in their lives! Our message….There is help!

ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO HOST

In 2014, Jon Deiter was working on the leadership team of a company which began implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®). Jon experienced first-hand the value and power of EOS and its simple tools to establish a clear vision, gain traction toward that vision, and grow a healthy team.

He also came to realize his true motivation and passion ….. to help many more companies achieve great things through implementing EOS! He was trained as a Professional EOS Implementer and since 2015 has been working with organizations to help them implement EOS. He offers his implementation/coaching services through his company, Jon Deiter Solutions, LLC.

EOS is a people-centric management system that embodies successful, proven ways of working with people and a team. In addition to company growth and achieving the life you desire, implementing EOS has positive impacts to employees, culture and team health.

Jon has worked for over 30 years in leadership/management positions in privately held and family owned entrepreneurial businesses as well as smaller divisions of public companies. He earned an MBA in Finance from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois and he has worked as a licensed CPA with Accreditation in Business Valuation and Certified Global Management Accountant. He has held positions in a variety of industries as Tax Advisor, Consultant, Controller, Vice President, CFO, and President.

His leadership career in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses, along with experience as both a user and implementer of EOS, give Jon a unique perspective to pursue his passion of helping business owners and leadership teams achieve all they want from their business.

Jon is active in the Conscious Capitalism movement and is a founding member and Treasurer of the Arizona Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Jon lives in Chandler, Arizona with his wife Julie, having moved to Arizona from Chicago suburbs in 2003.

www.linkedin.com/in/jondeitereosimplementer
www.eosworldwide.com
www.consciouscapitalismaz.com
Jon’s Direct Line: 480-760-5809

Marketing, Leadership & “Living the Dream!”

July 4, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Marketing, Leadership & “Living the Dream!”

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If marketing yourself and your business is the missing ingredient to “living the dream,” why doesn’t everybody do it? In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, Alvin C. Miles interviews Louis Dillard as he describes how to identify & overcome the common marketing pitfalls in both our personal and professional lives.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

Marketing is important, personally & professionally!
The internet should be considered a form of real estate.
Invest in what works, throw out the rest.
Track your leads!
Fear is the entrepreneur’s worst enemy!
A professional salesman helps others make a purchasing decision.
I don’t need to change the world if I can help just one person!

Listen in as Louis describes the essential elements of an intentional marketing plan. Add his insights to your leadership toolkit to help take your influence from “Zero to Infinity!” Leadership IS a conversation!

Louis Dillard / President & CEO, Zero to Infinity

Zero to Infinity (ZTI) is an Internet Marketing firm that helps to promote businesses by using the internet. ZTI’s core focus is to develop & implements online marketing campaigns for businesses. Our goal is to create campaigns that are effective and deliver a positive ROI for our clients.

Broadly, clients call ZTI when they are interested in learning how their business can get more leads, convert more leads to customers, and get more business from existing customers by harnessing the power of the internet. Specifically, ZTI helps clients by:

• Positioning business websites higher in search engines such as Google, so that their customers can find them,

• Create & manage text message marketing for businesses to remind customers of appointments, send weekly promotions, etc.,

• Redesign business websites to engage visitors to convert from visitor to prospect & prospect to customer,

• Design & manage online advertising with agencies such as Google Adwords & Facebook,

• Create & manage business social media marketing with mainstays like Facebook & Twitter.

ZTI’s CEO, Louis Dillard, has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Upon graduating, he entered the field of sales, which he has been a part of ever since. He has over 12 years experience in sales and marketing.

Louis is active in the community and he participates in the “Principal for a Day” program with the Cobb County school system. He is also an Ambassador for the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Louis: (678) 805-8169, ldillard@zticonsulting.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Louis:

Business Savvy & Creativity; A Winning Combination for Leaders!

February 7, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Business Savvy & Creativity; A Winning Combination for Leaders!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss the notion of bringing ideas to life through innovation, empowerment and results. Host Alvin C. Miles interviewed Phillip Boykin and Peter Pasternack who shared how combining business savvy with creativity helped them become better leaders.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

“The backbone of business is Accounting!”
“There is nothing new under the sun; it’s about how you put it together that makes it new!”
Your ability to produce should be your differentiator.
The best leaders surround themselves with people who help illuminate their blind spots.
People are most comfortable when they have someone to relate to.
Don’t fear failure!
“Making ‘easy money’ in business requires preparation & hard work!”

In this podcast, Phillip and Peter provide great examples to illustrate the points above. Add their ideas to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Phillip Boykin Jr. / Creative Director, Shark Branding

Phillip Boykin currently serves as the Creative Director for Shark Branding, a New York based advertising and marketing agency founded by Daymond John, CEO of FUBU and one of the stars of the hit ABC entrepreneurial reality show, Shark Tank. Phillip is tasked with developing marketing properties from concept to reality for brands across a wide range of verticals. Phillip expertise includes sponsorship procurement, strategic alliances, talent buying and placement and contract negotiations. Phillip has worked with brands such as Rolls Royce, Diageo, Bentley, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, DirecTV, Wing Stop and the International Franchise Association to name a few.

Prior to joining Shark Branding, Phillip served as Executive Vice President of Business Development at Coliseum Enterprises where he worked on the branding initiatives of professional athletes. Prior to Coliseum, Phillip worked with fixed income mortgage derivatives in Atlanta as well as on Wall Street.

Mr. Boykin attended the University of Memphis where he majored in Manufacturing Engineering. He resides in Atlanta with his wife of 6 years, Hazel Boykin.

Contact Phillip: (404) 275-8087, phillip@sharkbranding.com

Peter Pasternack / Principal, Foundations Design, LLC

Peter Pasternack graduated from the University of Georgia with an undergraduate and master’s degree in accounting. He began his career at Price Waterhouse before moving to the banking industry where he gained over 20 years of experience. He’s financed over 500 businesses and knows firsthand why some ventures succeed and many fail.

In 2005 Peter co-founded Foundations Design, LLC. The company designs, builds, and renovates residential and commercial property. Peter is responsible for the operational and financial aspects of Foundations Design as well as the long term growth of the company.

The initial success of Foundations Design and resulting media interest led to a leading role on one of television’s most recognized real estate investment and home renovation shows, A&E’s Flip This House. On the show, Mr. Pasternack is routinely seen integrating his business savvy with trademark enthusiasm. Peter has been called upon to offer his knowledge and experience to prospective entrepreneurs through local and national media outlets such as Alpharetta Magazine and Lang and Thomas Real Estate in addition to various speaking and radio engagements.

Peter has worked diligently for his many achievements and believes in passing on the information that has made him so successful. He is excited about sharing his knowledge and skills in making money and believes strongly in the entrepreneurial spirit.

Contact Peter: (404) 275-8087, peter@foundationsllc.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Phillip:

Peter:

The Art & Passion of Leading Volunteer Organizations!

January 30, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

The Art & Passion of Leading Volunteer Organizations!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss a successful approach to leading volunteer organizations. Tino Mantella joined as Alvin C. Miles’ in-studio guest to discuss the focus of TAG, the art of leading large teams and the passion of life-long learning!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

Applying business principles to non-profits equals more impact on people’s lives.
Step outside of your comfort zone – stretch for success!
Leading large teams of volunteers is sometimes more art than science.
Have a desire and passion to be the best.
Install metrics and goals to ensure your people know where they stand.
Fail fast, learn by your experiences and keep moving forward!
Build your resume by donating a percentage of your time in service to others!

Listen as Tino provides great examples to illustrate these points. Then add his ideas to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Tino Mantella / President & CEO, Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

Tino Mantella joined TAG in September 2004, having amassed over 20 years of related experience leading two of the nations more prestigious volunteer-driven organizations – National Arthritis Foundation and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

As President and CEO of these two multifaceted and complex charities, he spearheaded agendas that led to the development of innovative new services which resulted in the facilitation of significant membership growth. Mantella’s resume reflects impressive results in fund raising, advocacy, and economic development.

Since coming to TAG, Mantella has worked with a team of dedicated volunteers and staff to: build a prestigious board made up of 65 technology stakeholders, grown membership by more than 500% and added a series of programs and services that support TAG’s vision of educating, informing and uniting the technology community.

Mantella is a member of the boards of Venture Atlanta Coalition Inc., TAG Education Collaborative, the Tech College Foundation Board, the Chambers of Commerce in North Fulton and Georgia, and on the Advisory Board of the Atlanta Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Tino: (404) 817-3333, tmantella@tagonline.org

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Tino:

The 3 C’s of a KSU EMBA!

January 18, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

The 3 C's of a KSU EMBA!

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we discuss how an Executive MBA degree will help to further your goals – both personal and professional. Cindy Jacoby, Monique LaRue Wilson and Paige Lillard joined host Alvin C. Miles to discuss their experiences and challenges while in the Program and their lives post-graduation. ‘Take Charge’ of your education with an Executive MBA degree!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

Develop and utilize an “ecosystem” of support.
The EMBA Program at KSU builds “Confidence, Capacity and Credibility”.
Your work is more fulfilling when passion aligns with your profession.
The International Residency presents global challenges & will expand your business approach & network.
Knowing how to team will give you an edge in the marketplace.
Unless you take time to reflect, you run the risk of repeating mistakes!
Remove the “Yeah, Buts…”
Leadership is a gift and should be treated as such.

Listen to Cindy, Monique and Paige discuss these points. Then add their ideas to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

Cindy Jacoby / Founder, BizHelp Consulting

Cindy Jacoby is an entrepreneur and executive coach who is dedicated to making the workplace a collaborative, engaging and productive place to be. Cindy is a certified coach with BizHelp Consulting, a company she founded and has been coaching for over six years at the executive and managerial levels. Cindy is a certified professional behavior analyst and offers numerous workshops including The Art of Feedback and Sales Success using the popular DISC assessment.

With special experience working with teams, Cindy is currently a teaming coach supervisor with the Executive MBA Program at Kennesaw State University, supporting 8 coaches and 10 teams. She was recently appointed to Coles College of Business Advisory Board at KSU and the Pace Academy Alumni Board.

Cindy Jacoby has been a successful healthcare business professional and sought-after speaker with expertise in management, operations and sales. Most recently, she was the vice president of sales at Medical Electronic Attachment, Inc. (MEA) where she focused on attracting new clients and penetrating existing markets through business development. Cindy had been with NEA/MEA since the spring of 2007, where she started as operations manager, and quickly advanced to director of payer relations.

With her extensive business knowledge and healthcare industry experience, Cindy is a regular speaker at business and national healthcare conferences. She has been asked to participate in panel discussions at electronic data interchange (EDI) conferences, such as the National Dental EDI Council annual conference, where she also serves on the board of directors. She is a regular featured speaker at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University.

Before embarking on her business career, Cindy spent 17 years in education holding titles of Director of Alumni Affairs, Director of Summer Programs and High School Guidance cCunselor. She holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Kennesaw State University, a Master of Education degree in Counseling from University of West Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of Georgia.

Contact Cindy: (404) 435-9218, cindy.jacoby@bizhelpconsulting.com

Paige Lillard/ VP Business Excellence, Turner Broadcasting System

Paige Lillard is responsible for the development and attainment of organizational strategies within fifteen business units worldwide including CNN Operations. Key emphasis is placed on developing and supporting high performance leadership teams, balanced strategy development, customer and employee focus, and business process optimization. Paige has extensive experience with the Malcolm Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence and is a three year veteran of the Board of Examiners governed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the US Secretary of Commerce.

Paige holds an MBA from the Executive MBA Program at Kennesaw State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television Communications from Hofstra University, and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma national honor society of business schools. She is also a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality and recent participant in Harvard University’s Women’s Leadership Forum on International Business Expansion and Change Management.

Paige’s volunteer efforts include her work as founder and president of the Georgia Center for Performance Excellence, and Co-chair of Kennesaw State University’s Executive MBA Advisory Board.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. TBS, Inc. is based in Atlanta, GA, and employs more than 9,000 people worldwide. Many are familiar with TBS, Inc.’s groundbreaking network, CNN, one of the world’s most respected and trusted sources for news and information. TBS, Inc. is also home to familiar entertainment networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, Adult Swim and truTV.

Contact Paige: (404) 827-1700, paige.lillard@turner.com

Monique LaRue Wilson / CEO of Monique Marketing, Inc., Founder of MOSONATION LLC.

Monique Wilson is a highly creative and innovative small business and nonprofit organization and program development consultant. Efficient in developing new programs and strategic events that create opportunities for growth and expansion (board, sponsorship, operational and event conceptualization) development. Over the past 11 years have been instrumental or directly responsible for managing, implementing and executing strategic business initiatives for small businesses and nonprofits. Creator and Founder of the MOSO (Micro Owner-Solo Owner) Nation, a media company created to connect, motivate and educate micro and solo business owners with editorial content in print, online, broadcast mediums, and uniquely created special events that fuel aspirations.

Author of a new book titled Cultivate Critical Connections: A Guide for Creating Genuine Relationships is designed for college bound students and young adults who are at the start of building authentic relationships. I teach my readers how to nurture, evaluate, and sustain their connections in an easy to recall process called the 3C-Technique. I explain that their personal and professional growth depends on their original intention for developing relationships and that the benefits of those critical relationships can be the springboard to meaningful. Visit www.moniquelarue.com for more information.

Monique holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Morris Brown College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Executive MBA Program at Kennesaw State University.

Contact Monique: (404) 921-4165, Monique@moniquelarue.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

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Is the Perception of Your Competence Under Your Control?

December 6, 2012 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Is the Perception of Your Competence Under Your Control?

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio, we learn the perception of our competence should not be left to chance. Legacy Executive Benefits LLC’s David Harper & Denise Chisolm and Your SweetSpot’s Dr. Kym Harris joined host Alvin C. Miles as in studio guests to discuss their experiences, and share their wisdom & tips to improve how others perceive YOUR competence.

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

The perception of competence extends far beyond performance.
FEAR is wasteful.
Raise your “relational” capital.
Give AND seek behavior-based BET™and BEAR™ feedback.
Combining a unique EMBA experience with a diverse professional background provides the confidence to take on new assignments outside your comfort zone.
To “manage your margin”- carve out time in your day to organize, prioritize & reflect.
“Wherever I go, I follow myself!”

Listen to Denise, David and Dr. Kym as they discuss these points, then add them to your leadership toolkit. Leadership IS a conversation!

Denise Chisolm / Director of Fiduciary Management, Legacy Executive Benefits, LLC

Denise A. Chisolm has in-depth knowledge and experience in compliance after serving several years in various roles within the Broker Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory communities. She served as a Compliance Office, trainer, and has experience in SEC, FINRA and DOL audits.

Ms. Chisolm began her career in recruiting at FSC Securities, an Atlanta-based Broker Dealer, where she proactively recruited Registered Principals within the Northern, Mid-West and Western regions. Within the first six months in the industry, she successfully acquired the FINRA General Securities, Investment Advisor and Registered Securities Principal licenses.

Ms. Chisolm has a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University with a concentration in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing. She is a frequent volunteer with Northpoint Ministries, and has recently begun volunteering with MUST Ministries.

Contact Denise: (770) 232-0303 ext. 1176, dchisolm@lebllc.com

David Harper / President & CEO, Legacy Executive Benefits, LLC

Since 1978, David Harper has worked with companies in the design and implementation of executive benefit plans providing both qualified and nonqualified plan solutions. In 1999, Mr. Harper, along with Bill Straub, founded ERI Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, a consulting firm dedicated to providing executive benefit solutions to large private and public companies. In April 2003, ERI Advisors was selected to become an affiliate firm of Retirement Capital Group (RCG), and in 2004, became one of their Regional Offices; RTG Southeast, until January 2011. In January 2011, Mr. Harper and Mr. Straub founded Legacy Executive Benefits, LLC.

He is a graduate of Davidson College, where he was a Division I quarterback ranked 3rd nationally in passing. David has served on the Board of the Good Samaritan Health Center and currently serves on the Metro Atlanta Urban Young Life Board. He and his wife, Anne, authored the book “Light Their Fire for God” (developing virtues in your children) published by Moody Press and released 2001.

Contact David: (770) 232-0303 x1178, dharper@lebllc.com

Dr. Kym Harris / Founder and CEO, Your SweetSpot Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Dr. Kym Harris says the mission of Your SweetSpot™ is to strengthen the leadership effectiveness and boost the executive success of leaders in corporate, academic, and non-profit organizations through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and customized development experiences.

Dr. Harris is a Board Certified Coach that specializes in Executive Coaching, Career Management Coaching, and Life Coaching. She is well known for her action oriented coaching model, which is grounded in self-efficacy, personal accountability, the pursuit of authentic relationships, and value based decision-making.

Dr. Harris’ 27-year career in Human Resources and Talent Development represents experience in the public sector (Florida Department of Transportation), higher education (University of Miami and Emory University), and two corporate organizations (The Home Depot and Cox Enterprises -Manheim). In her last corporate role as Sr. Director of Employee & Leadership Development and Training, Dr. Harris led Manheim’s corporate University, which included the development and delivery of enterprise wide and business critical training, leadership development, mentoring programs, talent reviews and succession planning, and management trainee programs.

Dr. Harris serves on two boards. Emerge provides scholarships to support women who have demonstrated a deep commitment to both reaching their educational goals and giving back to their communities. The Women Employment Opportunity Program (WEOP) is committed to the mission of promoting the economic advancement of women with technology-based solutions, tools, training and business opportunities to advance economic sustainability. She also serves as a mentor in the Spelman Coca-Cola Leadership Mentoring Program.

Dr. Harris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University. Her doctoral research explored the impact of the glass ceiling on the career strategies of African American women in middle management positions of corporate America.

Contact Kym: (770) 918-0981, drkym@liveinyoursweetspot.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

Denise: