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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 27

October 29, 2018 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 27

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Supply Chain Now Radio brought to you by APICS Atlanta and TalentStream.

Sandra MacQuillan serves as Chief Supply Chain Officer for Kimberly-Clark, where she leads company’s global supply chain, with responsibility for procurement, logistics, manufacturing, quality, safety, and sustainability. Sandra brings extensive experience in procurement, technology and engineering to Kimberly-Clark, and has lived and worked in the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.She joined Kimberly-Clark in 2015 from Mars Incorporated, where she served from 2009 to 2015 as global vice president, supply chain and was responsible for manufacturing, engineering and logistics for Global Petcare, a $15 billion business. Sandra earned her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with honors from the University of Greenwich, U.K. and was awarded Chartered/Engineer status from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London. She is a Royal Society of Arts Fellow and an Institute of Mechanical Engineers Fellow. In addition to her role at Kimberly-Clark, Sandra serves on the SCM World Executive Advisory Board and the LEAD Advisory Board. Follow Sandra MacQuillan on LinkedIn here.

Amy Gray serves as HR Director for Global Supply Chain at Kimberly-Clark. Amy has served in a variety of HR-related roles at K-C over the last 12 years, to include HR Business Partner and HR Project Leader. Amy is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential from the Human Resource Certification Institute. Follow Amy Gray on LinkedIn here.

Claire Ughetto serves as Senior Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation at Kimberly-Clark. Prior to this role, Claire has served as Global I.E. Director for Wrigley and Global Customer Supply Chain Director for Mars, amongst other roles. Claire earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Follow Claire Ughetto on LinkedIn here.

Will Haraway is Founder & Lead Evangelist at Backbeat Marketing. Will has 20 years of executive experience in B2B Technology Marketing. Will is a certified analyst relations practitioner by the Knowledge Capital Group and has helped companies including Manhattan Associates, Aptos, Atlantix Global Systems, American Software and Rubicon Global improve their brand reputations with marketing results that help increase sales. Will also serves as a member of the APICS Atlanta Executive Advisory Board. The Backbeat team includes lead generation, digital marketing, media relations and content marketing specialists with a combined 50 years of experience in their chosen disciplines. Connect with Will on LinkedIn and learn more about Backbeat Marketing here: www.backbeatmarketing.com

Ben Harris is Director of Supply Chain Ecosystem Expansion for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Ben comes to the Metro Atlanta Chamber after serving as Senior Manager, Market Development for Manhattan Associates. There, Ben was responsible for developing Manhattan’s sales pipeline and overall Americas supply chain marketing strategy. Ben oversaw market positioning, messaging and campaign execution to build awareness and drive new pipeline growth. Prior to joining Manhattan, Ben spent four years with the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Center of Innovation for Logistics where he played a key role in establishing the Center as a go-to industry resource for information, support, partnership building, and investment development. Additionally, he became a key SME for all logistics and supply chain-focused projects. Ben began his career at Page International, Inc. where he drove continuous improvement in complex global supply chain operations for a wide variety of businesses and Fortune 500 companies. An APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Ben holds an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration (EMBA) and bachelor’s degree in International Business (BBA) from the Terry College at the University of Georgia. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn and learn more about the Metro Atlanta Chamber here: www.metroatlantachamber.com

Scott W. Luton is founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta and was also named to the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers as Co-Chair of the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. He can also be reached by email. Learn more about WBENC-certified TalentStream here, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space.: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 26

October 29, 2018 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 26

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Supply Chain Now Radio brought to you by APICS Atlanta and TalentStream.

David Landsman leads the SAP Ariba Discovery organization and serves as Global Vice President & General Manager. For over 15 years he has been connecting companies at the exact moment they need each other. He has helped companies achieve cost savings, break into new markets and drive new business leveraging e-commerce marketplaces. Since joining SAP Ariba, Landsman directed the reconstruction of both the buyer and supplier adoption teams driving record growth in marketplace adoption. Landsman is extremely passionate about emerging technology and start-ups. Between First Index & MFG.com Landsman has over 10 years of experience at VC funded companies that raised, in aggregate, close to $100 million dollars. With over a decade in leadership, Landsman has been a champion of diversity and inclusion. He has a deeply held belief that different backgrounds bring different perspectives and different perspectives lead to innovation. As a thought leader in the supply chain space and connecting companies, Landsman has been invited to speak at the National Institute of Standards & Technology (N.I.S.T) on matters of supplier discovery, strategic sourcing and taxonomic science. Landsman is widely followed on the subjects of leadership, manufacturing & supply chain and can be reached via Twitter @DavidILandsman. Also, connect with David on LinkedIn and learn more about SAP Ariba Discovery at www.aribadiscovery.com

Some people talk about cutting-edge technology, others actively engage in it… Linda Goetze, MEd., has been actively engaged in blockchain technology for over six years and currently serves as President of the Blockchain Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s mission is to raise awareness and facilitate adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies through education and improvements in the consumer experience. Mensan and mother of twins, Linda enjoys golf, pickleball and volleyball when she’s not busy connecting with blockchain businesses around the world or sharing her passion for BloomInTheDark.org – her favorite charity. Connect with Linda on LinkedIn and learn more about the BlockChain Chamber of Commerce at www.blockchainchamber.org

Roger Dunkin is Co-Founder and Vice President, Product and Development with Riskonnect. He is a worldwide leader in risk management technology solutions, with more than 20 years of experience serving global organizations and providing solutions that directly and positively affect the bottom line. In his role, Dunkin is responsible for creating and launching innovative, scalable solutions to address challenges in the management of risk facing key global industries. Prior to joining Riskonnect in January 2010, Dunkin served as Chief Operating Officer of Shelter Island Risk Services, a risk technology consultant firm, previously a division of Arthur J. Gallagher and Co. He is the author of Risk Management Reporting Best Practices Guide and Risk Management Data Quality Strategies. He earned his undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences from Berry College. Connect with Roger on LinkedIn and follow Riskonnect on Twitter at @Riskonnect.

Ashley Liebke is President & CEO at Vision Media Group and is an innovative digital marketing and strategy leader with two decades of business development experience. Over the last five years she has become a noted leader in retail supply chain optimization and digital consumer experience – – and is connecting the dots for businesses looking to optimize their cloud platforms for today’s on demand economy. Ashley collaborates with partners and customers to publicize how unified customer experience with store operations, distributed order management and supply chain optimization can drive growth for US and global businesses. In previous roles, Ashley has served as Vice President of Marketing with Deposco and Acting Director/Marketing Manager with UPS. Ashley earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Economy from Tulane University, as well as an MBA from Georgia State University. Recently, she co-founded Epic Taste, a blog that delivers mouth-watering imagery and reviews of the finest food, beverages, tables, places, chefs in Atlanta. Connect with Ashley Liebke on LinkedIn and learn more about Epic Taste here: http://www.epic-taste.com/

Scott W. Luton is founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta and was named to the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers as Co-Chair of the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. He can also be reached by email. Learn more about WBENC-certified TalentStream here, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space.: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 24

October 8, 2018 by angishields

Sandy Springs Studio

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 24

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Supply Chain Now Radio brought to you by APICS Atlanta and TalentStream.

Caryn Schilstra is a senior HR Leader with over 20 years of experience in numerous Fortune 500 companies. Throughout her career, she has focused on all areas of Talent Management – from Talent Acquisition Strategy, Talent Development, and Succession Planning. In particular, Caryn has passion for Employee Engagement and Strategic Workforce Planning. She has extensive accomplishments with leading business transformations and change management for re-organizations and mergers across industries, from heavily regulated to high growth technology, with locations domestically and globally. Connect with Caryn on LinkedIn.

Greg White serves as CEO of Curo and is passionate about the organization’s mission to connect the digital workforce and eliminate workplace communication chaos. In his 20-year career, Greg has guided companies dedicated to improving the operational performance for professionals both in the office and the field. Prior to Curo, Greg founded supply chain planning company Blue Ridge and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader, which helps companies balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics (now PTC), E3 Corporation (now JDA Software), and has led transformations at more than 100 companies, including Amazon, Ace Hardware, REI, Henry Schein, Williams Sonoma, LVMH, Arc’teryx & Stokke. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn, follow Curo on Twitter at @HeyCuro and learn more here: https://www.curoglobal.com/

Tim Monahan serves as the Vice President of Consulting Services at The Effective Syndicate. A former U.S. Navy commissioned officer, Tim has over 20 years of experience leading high performance operations and technology teams to achieve company goals through his extensive expertise in Lean Enterprise, and Lean IT concepts. Coupled with strong business process management, project management, and change management skills, this makes Tim extremely effective at delivering enterprise transformation initiatives. Prior to joining The Effective Syndicate, Tim served as the Director of IT and CIO for a mid-sized, private-equity owned manufacturing company, where he was responsible for improving customer interactions, driving efficiency gains, and generating positive profitability through sound business process management and technology solutions. Connect with Tim on LinkedIn, follow The Effective Syndicate on Twitter at @effectsyndicate and learn more here: http://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/

Chris Barnes is a professional education instructor for the Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate courses. Barnes holds a B.S., Industrial Engineering and Economics Minor, from Bradley University, an MBA in Industrial Psychology with Honors from the University of West Florida. He is a certified APICS instructor and holds CPIM-F, CLTD-F and CSCP-F designations. He served on the international Board of Trustees for the Institute of Industrial Engineers, is Past President of WERC Atlanta, and is currently involved with APICS Atlanta. He is a certified adult education trainer and has presented to/trained over 1900 people. He served on the editorial advisory board for Warehouse Management & Control Systems Deck Reference and authored the book “WMS: Phase 1: Assessment & Selection” a WERC Publication. He is also the author and lead facilitator of “Quarters in the Couch: Low Hanging Fruit ideas to Improve Warehouse Performance.” When not teaching, Barnes is a supply chain advocate and visionary with HighJump and frequent blogger at www.apicscltdcoach.com. In 2016, Barnes partnered with Supply Chain Now Radio (SCNR) as executive producer and key contributor. SCNR is a social networking community organizing and sharing supply chain thought leadership through seminars, webinars, blogs and podcasts. Barnes has over 27 years of experience developing and managing multiple client, engineering consulting, strategic planning and operational improvement projects in supply chain management. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and reach out to him via email.

Check out the upcoming APICS Regional Supply Chain Leadership Forum on October 19^th & 20^th here. Open to all.

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 23

September 28, 2018 by angishields

Sandy Springs Studio

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 23

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Supply Chain Now Radio brought to you by APICS Atlanta and TalentStream.

Elba Pareja-Gallagher is the founder of the social impact organization ShowMe50.org. The non-profit’s vision is to achieve 50% women in senior leadership positions through a grassroots movement of women and men. Using a one-of-a-kind collaborative approach, individuals learn to influence change at work in gender bias awareness, talent management, workplace flexibility and executive accountability. ShowMe50 holds Lean In Circle meetings in Sandy Springs which incorporate communication, strategy and leadership training. APICS Atlanta and ShowMe50 work together to lead change and close the gender gap in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. Elba is also a finance and strategy professional with over 20 years of experience at UPS. She’s held roles in International Finance, Investor Relations, Marketing and Strategy. She lived as an expat in Asia for three years and currently works on a cross-functional team developing long term strategies for Global eCommerce. She’s published several thought leadership blogs on UPS Longitudes. An APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional, Elba also holds a Master of Science degree in Supply Chain Management and is a frequently featured guest on Supply Chain Now Radio. Connect with Elba on LinkedIn and learn more about ShowMe50 here: https://www.showme50.org/

Joe DeSantis is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting and is based in Atlanta. DeSantis is a member of the firm’s Performance Improvement practice, where he focuses on LEAN Six Sigma in supply chain management. He has more than 25 years of experience in developing and implementing operational, financial, and continuous process improvement (“CPI”) solutions for global companies. Joe has led numerous turnarounds for large distribution and warehousing operations across multiple industries. He gains a deep understanding of the root cause of issues and develops sustainable solutions. Joe engages company resources at all levels to align and focus on value-added activities and eliminate non-value added steps and processes. As the director of operations for Avon Products, Inc., he led the turnaround of the largest distribution operation in the global network ($850 million in revenue). At Office Depot, Joe was responsible for the turnaround of the largest retail/business-to-business (“B2B”) distribution center in the U.S. network ($1.1 billion in revenue). His approach to understanding the current environment focuses on people, process and technology. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Joe was a Partner and Performance Improvement Practice Leader for Total Solution Partners, a firm he founded in 2011. A member of the APICS Atlanta Executive Advisory Board, Joe has a passion for leadership and often speaks at conferences around the country on this topic. Joe holds a B.S. in Accounting from Sacred Heart University and an Executive M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Connect with Joe Desantis on LinkedIn and learn more about FTI Consulting, recently named a Top Firm to Work For by Consulting Magazine, here: https://www.fticonsulting.com/

Jessica Clayton is the founding Partner of TalentStream and a member of the ownership group. She is a cum laude graduate of Clemson University with a Masters Degree from The Citadel. Jessica grew up in the staffing industry and worked for a national staffing company before launching TalentStream in 2013. In addition to leading TalentStream’s recruiting and operations, Jessica enjoys giving back to the Greenville (SC) Community and spending time with her husband and three children. A former Teacher of the Year in South Carolina, she has served as a volunteer leader at a wide variety of organizations, to include Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Red Cross. Jessica serves as Chair of Career Development on the APICS Industrial Crescent Board of Directors and also maintains active professional membership in SHRM Greenville. Jessica is a member of Christ Church of Greenville, where she serves on the Annual Giving Cabinet, as well as the Children’s Ministry committee. Connect with Jessica Clayton on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter at @JBClayton1.

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 22

September 27, 2018 by angishields

Sandy Springs Studio

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 22

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Supply Chain Now Radio brought to you by APICS Atlanta and TalentStream.

John Holly is a lifelong human resources professional with a passion for coaching for personal and professional growth and success. John, was born in South Carolina, but spent his formative years growing up in South Florida. He attended Clark College (known now as Clark Atlanta University) where he attained his BBA. John is also a graduate of the 67th session of the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development. John had a long tenure with Georgia Power and its parent company, The Southern Company, before moving into the food services industry working for companies such as AFC Enterprises, parent company to a number of iconic food services brands (Church’s Chicken, Cinnabon, etc.). While at AFC Enterprises, John received the 1999 AFC Spirit Award for his leadership and collaborative skills. From 2005 through 2016, John was a human resources leader with Cox Communications. While there he provided HR leadership during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent successful recovery of that system, among many other people successes. His team received the company’s Vision Award for People in leading that historic effort. Presently John is the Deputy Chief People Officer for Kumho Tire Georgia, an international tire manufacturer, which located its first U.S. plant in Macon, Georgia. John and the human resources team at Kumho have responsibility for recruiting, selecting, training/developing and managing the various people needs for a team to grow into a major competitor in the tire industry. Connect with John Holly on LinkedIn and learn more about Kumho Tire here: http://www.kumhotireusa.com/

Perry Falk is Regional Vice President of Carrier Sales at Nolan Transportation Group, a Top 25 Freight Brokerage Firm as ranked by Transport Topics. Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) provides third-party logistical services for over 15,000 customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With record-setting growth over the last 12 years, NTG now has over 1,000 team members at its 12 locations nationwide. The company has received numerous accolades, including being named a 2018 Top Workplace by Atlanta Journal-Constitution for the third consecutive year. Connect with Perry Falk on LinkedIn and learn more about Nolan Transportation Group here: https://ntgfreight.com/

Kari and Derek Chitwood with Peach State Pride

May 29, 2018 by angishields

CEO Exclusive Radio

Kari and Derek Chitwood with Peach State Pride

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On this CEO Exclusive, we talk with Kari and Derek Chitwood with Peach State Pride about confronting the issues surrounding the Amazonization of retail, the disruption of different parts of the supply chain and how to compete in this new online world.

Started in 2009, Peach State Pride stems from a love of Georgia’s history, heritage, and people. Founder Derek Chitwood grew up working in his grandfather’s peach orchard every summer as a boy. Born and raised in Canon, Georgia, his upbringing cultivated his love of Southern culture. After studying history at Georgia College in historic Milledgeville, Chitwood moved to Athens where he started Peach State Pride. Today he resides in Watkinsville with his beautiful wife Kari Beth. Peach State Pride is headquartered just outside of Athens in Historic Downtown Watkinsville, and the line is currently available in over 100 stores across the Southeast. Kari and Derek also own Empire South, in Watkinsville, Athens, and Virginia-Highland (Atlanta), and V.F. Chitwood’s, in Lavonia, GA.

Connect with Kari and Derek on LinkedIn, and follow Peach State Pride on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. You can also follow Empire South on Twitter and Facebook.

Jon Slangerup and Blake Shumate with American Global Logistics

May 15, 2018 by angishields

CEO Exclusive Radio

Jon Slangerup and Blake Shumate with American Global Logistics

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On this CEO Exclusive, we talk with Jon Slangerup and Blake Shumate with American Global Logistics about technology and disruption with regard to supply chain, and how people’s buying behavior is changing.

Jon Slangerup joined American Global Logistics as chairman in April 2017 and was appointed Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in July 2017. With domain expertise in multi-modal logistics, enterprise software and environmental technologies, Jon has built businesses throughout North America, Europe and Asia, serving customers in more than 100 countries.

Previously, Jon was CEO of the Port of Long Beach, a primary U.S. gateway moving $200 billion a year in trans-Pacific trade. As CEO, he delivered record levels of cargo volume and revenue growth and successfully managed a $4 billion capital infrastructure expansion program. Jon’s career began in military and commercial aviation, leading to a distinguished 20-year career with FedEx, where he advanced to become President of FedEx Canada.

Blake Shumate co-founded American Global Logistics in 2007 as part of an accomplished team of logistics professionals. With more than 20 years of global logistics experience, he currently aligns IT, process improvement and service operations to drive positive customer experiences as AGL’s Chief Operating Officer.

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Supply Chain Now Radio – Episode 2

June 29, 2017 by Steve French

Atlanta Business Radio

Supply Chain Now Radio - Episode 2

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Supply Chain Now Radio brought to you by APICS Atlanta

Scott Luton serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream and is a member of the ownership group. He brings more than 15 years of general management and business development experience to TalentStream. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2000, he began his career as a database analyst in the United States Air Force. Luton later joined EmployBridge – a national specialty staffing provider based in Atlanta – where he was named to the President’s Club in 2007 and 2008. He has held leadership roles including Vice President of Business Development for Definity Partners and Director of Sales for Clairon Metals Corporation. More recently, Luton founded Riverwood Associates in 2013, a leading process improvement consulting and training firm in the Southeast. He formerly served as President of APICS Atlanta and currently is a member of APICS Southeast District Staff. A certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional, Luton also maintains active membership in the Association for Manufacturing Excellence, the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, the Transportation Club of Atlanta and SHRM Greenville. Follow TalentStream on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Elba Pareja-Gallagher is a bilingual finance and strategy professional and leader with more than 15 years of broad experiences including Finance & Accounting, Investor Relations and Marketing. She has lived as an expat in Singapore and Hong Kong and is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional. Elba holds a Master of Science degree in Supply Chain Management. Find out more about ShowMe50.org by visiting their website, and connect with them on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Jacqueline Pollard moved to Georgia in 2006 and started working for TwinEngines, a company that helps manufacturers and product service companies improve their workflows and visibility of operations by aligning business processes and line-of-business systems.

Greg Lutkauskas with Transportation Club of Atlanta.

Jannine Miller with The Georgia Department of Economic Development

June 27, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Jannine Miller with The Georgia Department of Economic Development

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Jannine Miller / Georgia Department of Economic Development

Director of the Center of Innovation for Logistics

Jannine Miller is the Director of the Center of Innovation for Logistics, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the states leading resource for fueling logistics industry growth and global competitiveness. The Center provides technical industry expertise, collaborative research and partnerships to help the states logistics industry connect, compete and grow. The Center also hosts the annual Georgia Logistics Summit, which had over 1,000 attendees in 2016.

Previously, Ms. Miller served as the Senior Manager of Finance for The Home Depot; the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), Transportation Policy Advisor to Governor Purdue, Policy and Programs Consultant for the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority, and as Senior Transportation Planner with the Atlanta Regional Commission.

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Also joining Jannine On The Air is;

David Nuckolls Global Account Manager, Marketing & Operations at Georgia Department of Economic Development