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Grand Opening Ceremony & Remarks from iATL

January 29, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Grand Opening Ceremony & Remarks from iATL

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The Infrastructure-Automotive Technology Laboratory (iATL) launched on January 10, 2020 with a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for the world’s first facility where automakers and transportation infrastructure manufacturers can imagine, create and test technology and applications for connected vehicles to communicate with traffic signals and other smart roadside traffic control equipment. This 4,000+ square-foot private sector facility has the ability to replicate any traffic signal or traffic device that exists in North America and that a connected or autonomous vehicle may encounter.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Bryan Mulligan, President of Applied Information (0:00)
Jim Gilvin, Mayor of Alpharetta (4:50)
Kerry Armstrong, Chairman of Atlanta Regional Commission and North Fulton CID (9:00)
Andrew Heath, Georgia DOT (12:00)
Shalien Bhatt, ITS America (15:20)
Jovan Zagajac, The Ford Motor Company (18:20)
Jim Misener, Qualcomm (20:10)
Cameron Coursey, AT&T (21:30)
Geoff Duncan, Georgia Lt. Governor (25:00)
Recognition and Awards (31:40)

PRESS RELEASE:

World’s First Laboratory To Help Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Talk to Traffic Signals Opens in Metro Atlanta
iATL Brings Together Auto, Technology and Communications Industries in One Laboratory

ATLANTA — For the first time, automakers, cellular network operators, traffic control device companies and semiconductor manufacturers have a single technology hub to advance the deployment of and showcase connected vehicle safety applications. The Infrastructure-Automotive Technology Laboratory (iATL) opened January 10 in Alpharetta, GA.

The iATL includes dozens of different types of electronic devices that control everything from traffic
signals to school zone safety beacons to electronic crosswalks. Automakers are able to develop
interactive safety apps that interact with the devices and cellular network operators will work out
communications including 5G.

Another unique feature of the iATL is that automakers can test safety applications in real-world
conditions in the streets of Alpharetta, which operates the first large-scale deployment of connected
vehicle infrastructure technology using all forms of communications simultaneously – 4G LTE,
Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X), Dedicated Short Range Radio (DSRC) and 900 MHz radio,
underwritten by the North Fulton Community Improvement District.

FACT SHEET:

Save Lives, Improve Traffic, Drive Commerce and Help the Environment

The Infrastructure-Automotive Technology Laboratory (iATL) is the first facility in the world where
automakers and transportation infrastructure manufacturers can imagine, create and test technology and applications for connected vehicles to communicate with traffic signals and other smart roadside traffic control equipment.
The iATL is a private-sector led and funded initiative designed to help accelerate the deployment of
connected vehicle technology by bringing together the various industry sectors to create applications that improve safety on the nation’s roadways.
The iATL is open to all organizations with an interest in advance safety through connected vehicle
technology including departments of transportation, university researchers, planning agencies,
automakers, mobile network operators, transportation infrastructure companies, technology companies and transportation industry consultants.
The iATL was established to encourage innovators to test connected vehicle technology in a real
streetscape setting featuring real-world interferences and obstructions.
The lab is strategically located amid the first large-scale deployment of connected vehicle infrastructure technology using all forms of communications simultaneously – 4G LTE, Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X), Dedicated Short Range Radio (DSRC) and 900 MHz radio. The area around the iATL provides a diverse range of topography, vegetation, seasonal weather, construction and other variables for testing to insure robust communication between vehicles and the infrastructure.
The primary function of the iATL is to serve as an engineering technical facility for testing the functionality and performance of connected vehicle applications between the transportation infrastructure and motor vehicles, the infrastructure and vulnerable road users, motor vehicles and vulnerable road users and other configurations.
The approximately 4,400 square-foot facility houses dozens of different types of electronic devices that control everything from traffic signals to school zone safety beacons to electronic crosswalks. Automakers are able to develop interactive safety apps that interact with the devices and cellular network operators will work out communications including 5G.
A board of advisors will help guide the iATL’s governance. The first Executive Director of the iATL is Bryan Mulligan, President of Applied Information, Inc. and sponsor of the iATL.
The iATL is in technology-heavy Alpharetta, GA, just north of Atlanta the North American Headquarters of Mercedes Benz and Porsche and the ATT Drive Studio. The iATL is located at 11345 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (intersection of Haynes Bridge and GA 400).

Customer Experience Radio Welcomes: Leo Falkenstein and Landon Yarborough with Consume Media

January 15, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Customer Experience Radio Welcomes: Leo Falkenstein and Landon Yarborough with Consume Media

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Leo Falkenstein is a Video Marketer who is passionate about helping clients achieve their business goals through video. Leo founded Consume Media with his business partner, Michael Rosenberg, eight years ago and is proud of the fact that he has not held a ‘real job’ since his graduation from UGA in 2014.

Over the years, Consume Media has evolved but one thing that has stayed consistent is our dedication to customer satisfaction. We know that Customers are the lifeblood of our business and will always go above and beyond to ensure their satisfaction with their experience with Consume Media

Outside of work Leo likes to play hockey, golf, and watch football (Go Dawgs!).

Landon Yarborough is a Customer Success Manager and video marketing evangelist. She loves the way video brings concepts to life and, combined with digital marketing strategies, helps businesses achieve their goals.

Landon started her career with Consume Media over two years ago and has been delighted and humbled to be part of the company’s growth and evolution.

Outside of work, Landon loves cooking fun recipes and practicing yoga. Everyone at the Consume office is jealous of the lunches she brings.

Connect with Leo and Landon on LinkedIn and follow Consume Media on Twitter and Facebook.

Questions and Topics in this Interview

What is video marketing?
The difference between video marketing and video production
How Consume Media evolved from a video production firm to a video marketing agency
What the customer experience looks like for a client of Consume Media

About Your Host

Jill Heineck is a leading authority on corporate relocations, and is highly sought after for her real estate industry acumen and business insights. As a published author, frequent panelist and keynote speaker, Jill shares her experience and perceptions with people from around the globe.

Jill is a founding partner of Keller Williams Southeast, established in 1999, and the founder and managing partner of Heineck & Co. Her real estate practice specializes in corporate relocations, individual relocations, luxury residential, and commercial properties. Jill’s analytical approach to problem-solving, along with her expert negotiation skills and sophisticated marketing, deliver superior results to her clients. Her winning strategies and tenacious client advocacy have earned her a reputation for excellence among Atlanta’s top producers.

While Jill has received many accolades throughout her career, she is most gratified by the personal testimonials and referrals she receives from her clients. Jill’s unwavering commitment to the customer experience, and her focus on the unique needs of each client, serve as the foundation of her success.

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Grand Opening of iATL: Infrastructure Automotive Technology Laboratory

January 13, 2020 by Mike

Cars talking to cars. Cars talking to traffic signals. The future is now. Connected Vehicle Technology has arrived.

The Infrastructure Automotive Technology Laboratory (iATL) is the first facility in the world where automakers and transportation infrastructure manufacturers can imagine, create and test technology and applications for connected vehicles to communicate with traffic signals and other smart roadside traffic control equipment.

The iATL is a private-sector led and funded initiative designed to help accelerate the deployment of connected vehicle technology by bringing together the various industry sectors to create applications that improve safety on the nation’s roadways.

Another unique feature of the iATL is that automakers can test safety applications in real-world conditions in the streets of Alpharetta which operates the first large-scale deployment of connected vehicle infrastructure technology.

State and regional representatives, along with industry leaders, attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in Alpharetta, GA on January 10, 2020. As part of the “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” series, Business RadioX was on site to interview many of the featured speakers and panelists.

Shailen Bhatt/President & CEO at Intelligent Transportation Society of America

Jim Misener/Senior Director of Product Management at Qualcomm

Tim Milligan/City of Marietta Fire Chief

Mike Dudgeon/Director of Policy at Office of Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan

Bill Bruton/City of Marietta City Manager

Keith Sanders/City of Sandy Springs Fire Chief

Kerry Armstrong/Chairman of Atlanta Regional Commission and North Fulton CID

Bryan Mulligan/President of Applied Information

Winter Horbal/Temple, Inc.

Del Ross with Hotel Effectiveness, Mike Lamb with LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Mike Gaburo with Brightwell

January 13, 2020 by angishields

Del Ross with Hotel Effectiveness, Mike Gaburo with Brightwell and Mike Lamb with LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Atlanta Business Radio

Del Ross with Hotel Effectiveness, Mike Lamb with LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Mike Gaburo with Brightwell

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Del Ross is an expert in hotel profitability optimization. He has extensive experience in all forms of revenue generation for the industry including distribution channel management, customer loyalty and lifecycle management, digital marketing and e-commerce. As a hotel investor, advisor, and strategy consultant, he has worked with every major brand, management company and ownership group on overall strategy and growth plans.

How to Connect with Del

Website: https://www.hoteleffectiveness.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotel-effectiveness/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HotelLaborMgmt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotelLaborCosts/

Michael Lamb is the global Chief Privacy Officer for LexisNexis Risk Solutions and RELX Group.

Lamb is a member of the Advisory Board of the Future of Privacy Forum and of the Advisory Council of the Center for Information PrivacyLeadership. He has testified on privacy matters in FTC workshops and before the United States Congress. Lamb holds a BA in economics from theUniversity of Michigan and earned his law degree at the Boston UniversitySchool of Law.

How to Connect with Mike

Website: https://risk.lexisnexis.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lexisnexis-risk-solutions/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexisNexisRisk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexisNexisRisk

Mike Gaburo has a 20-year track record of expanding and scaling technology enabled businesses. With his expertise in leading software businesses, he has driven sustained growth in revenue, margin, EBITDA, and stock price, while building strong teams and great customer experiences.

Through a focus on assembling the right team, one with a ‘users-first’ approach, Brightwell revenue has grown at a CAGR of >35% under Mike’s leadership. Prior to Brightwell, Mike served as COO at Paycor Inc., a provider of HCM SaaS to 30k businesses, where he led a 4x increase in revenue and an 8x gain in EBITDA. Mike also served as Vice President of Corporate Development and Vice President of Cleanroom Resources Division, at Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) – a global provider of business services. Mike holds a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.

Mike and his wife Sally have been married for >30 years and together have 3 grown daughters. Outside of work, Mike serves as a Board Member with KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools, a charter school network committed to educational excellence for all Atlanta children.

How to Connect with Mike

Website: https://brightwell.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightwellApp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brightwellapp

What You’ll Learn in this Episode

Why there is a need for Hotel Effectiveness software
How the Hotel Effectiveness software control labor costs and improve profits
The significant growth of Hotel Effectiveness in Atlanta in the past year
The future of AI
Data for good
Machine learning
What Brightwell does
What makes Brightwell unique
The role fintech and Brightwell are playing in the global economy
How responsible fintech companies like Brightwell take social responsibility for educating the unbanked

Atlanta Cares Radio: Shilpa Jadwani with One Path Legal, Nicole File with Softer Streets and Karen Cramer with TechBridge

December 19, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Cares Radio: Shilpa Jadwani with One Path Legal, Nicole File with Softer Streets and Karen Cramer with TechBridge

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Shilpa Jadwani is the Owner & Managing Attorney at One Path Legal with its head offices in Alpharetta, Georgia. Originally from New Jersey, she graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2012. Ms. Jadwani holds the CALI for Excellence Award in Immigration Law, Attorney of the Year Georgia from Corporate America Magazine, Super Lawyer’s Rising Star Award, Top Attorneys of North America Recipient and Top Women Attorneys Recipient to name a few.

In addition to her Juris Doctorate, Shilpa also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies for Farleigh Dickinson University. Ms. Jadwani specializes in all areas of Immigration Law including employment-based classifications, family-based applications and victim-based petitions. The Firm also handles Family Law & Business Law Matters.

Follow One Path Legal on Facebook.

Nicole File is the Control Room Editor at CNN, responsible for “the last line of defense” for CNN’s on-air broadcasts. A four-time Peabody Award winner and an Emmy nominee and judge, Nicole has over 20 years’ experience crafting CNN’s breaking news and is a highly esteemed editorial trainer and mentor at the company’s world headquarters.

Nicole has extensive experience in volunteering, fundraising, organizing and logistics in the nonprofit sector. An expert on human trafficking and slavery, she has coordinated nationally and internationally broadcast segments on those issues and has extensively researched risk factors including poverty and homelessness. She has conducted groundbreaking research into child sex trafficking, and has worked and gathered information on the ground in India, Guatemala and the U.S. She maintains relationships with philanthropists and nonprofits in multiple countries.

Her experience gives her valuable expertise in building relationships with those traumatized by extreme stress or abuse, as well as an understanding of the holistic challenges many such people face. She was a leader in a campaign that raised $30 million in 100 days for Sweet Briar College, and organized medical and relief flights to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake — totaling more than a dozen specialized surgeons and nurses and more than two tons of equipment and supplies, in less than 36 hours.

As Softer Streets’ co-founder, Nicole helped expand the organization to seven states and raise just under $50,000 in its first year, with 87% of the funds being used directly to help our clients.

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Karen Cramer is the Vice President of Community Impact at TechBridge. TechBridge is a national nonprofit with a vision of poverty alleviation through collective action. Karen is passionate about data sharing and building data collaboratives across the broader nonprofit community that allow for the better coordination of services and the matching of service demand and capacity to improve community outcomes.

TechBridge is a national nonprofit that breaks the cycle of generational poverty through the innovative use of technology to transform nonprofit and community impact. TechBridge improves the capacity of front-line nonprofits and service providers to share data and coordinate care with other providers, funders, and cross sector organizations. This allows for the more efficient allocation of resources and funding to the combination of programs and services most effective in moving residents out of poverty.

Karen’s 18 years of nonprofit professional experience have been focused on performance measurement, program evaluation, program development, and grants management. She is a proud co-founder of Helping Mamas, the metro Atlanta baby supplies bank and winner of United Way of Greater Atlanta’s spark prize.

Karen received her master of science in social work degree from the University of Texas at Austin and serves a peer reviewer for the Council on Accreditation.

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About Your Host

Grace Hayden is dedicated to building comprehensive wealth management strategies to suit each of her clients’ financial paths. By establishing and maintaining good relationships with her clients, Grace is able to set up her clients’ accounts based on their needs, goals, and objectives.

In addition to being a familiar face around Atlanta Planning Group, after obtaining two bachelor’s degrees in Economics from the University of Venice – Ca’ Foscari and Georgia State University, Grace went on to work for some of the most well-known names in the financial industry, including Jackson National and Invesco, a global asset manager headquartered in Atlanta.

In Grace’s spare time she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, traveling and exploring Atlanta’s culinary scene.

Eddie Davis with FINSYNC, Kristin Pugh with FPA of Georgia and J.R. McNair with The Velocity Company

September 16, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Eddie Davis with FINSYNC, Kristin Pugh with FPA of Georgia and J.R. McNair with The Velocity Company

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Eddie Davis has a passion for the future of business technology. He enjoys studying and providing feedback on new applications as well as writing for publications on topics including FinTech, AI, Blockchain, E-Commerce, Millennial Business and other emerging technology trends.

In his role as Vice President at FINSYNC, Eddie has the great pleasure of introducing the cloud financial platform to forward thinking partners ranging from financial institutions to accounting, advisory, payment and others parties interested in facilitating better business through automation and analytics advances.

FINSYNC’s intuitive online tools help automate payments and accounting, and provide valuable insight through cash flow analysis. The lending network gives businesses access to fast, affordable financing. FINSYNC’s virtual community of specialists provides unrivaled support with bookkeeping, accounting, human capital management, financial analysis and corporate strategy.

Follow FINSYNC on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Kristin M. Pugh, CFP® is one of the youngest female wealth advisors at TrueWealth Management – a nationally recognized wealth management firm in Atlanta, Georgia. She serves her clients with exceptional service centered around mindful goal-oriented planning and strives to help them meet and exceed their goals. Kristin is a leader in the firm and has been instrumental in the creation of a world-class training program, career path progression plan, and a professional development program.

After graduating from Florida State University in 2005, Kristin started a position at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. as a broker’s assistant and worked her way up to a Senior Financial Associate in 2 short years. In 2012, Kristin came to work for TrueWealth Management, achieved her CFP® designation in 2013, and now serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor.

Outside of TrueWealth, Kristin is passionate about the financial education of those in her community. As Director of Community Outreach and Pro Bono Planning for the Georgia chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA)®, Kristin regularly organizes pro bono events and finds great joy in counseling Metro Atlanta and surrounding communities’ citizens on financial matters. In addition to this, Kristin has had the opportunity to work side-by-side with the CFP Board in the exam creation process. They have invited her to not only write exam questions but also review the final exams before they are administered to CFP® candidates.

In her spare time, you can find Kristin bargaining for deals at one of Georgia’s fantastic antique malls or taking a yoga class with her husband, Will, who is a certified yoga instructor.

Connect with Kristin on LinkedIn.

Over a 17 year period J.R. McNair and his team have assisted over 6,400 small businesses and startups. J.R. McNair is the Founder of The Velocity Company, a management company with focuses in consulting, media, events and technology.

Mr. McNair is also the Founder of Small Business Day, the nation’s largest startup launch event as well as the Velocity Accelerator. As an active philanthropist J.R. has led the charge across the southeast through his non profit organization, The Georgia Crowdfund, to help improve local entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Connect with J.R. on Twitter and Facebook.

“Talking Digital Finance” Panel Discussion, presented by TAG and BPM

September 13, 2019 by Mike

Bona Allen (Moderator), Christine Santos (Comcast), Nigel Andre (First Data), Judy Romano (Equifax International) and Raj Verma (Host/Organizer) prepare for the “Talking Digital Finance” Panel Discussion.

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and Business Process Management Group presented “Talking Digital Finance”, a panel discussion with CFO’s from Comcast, Equifax and First Data on September 10, 2019 at the First Data Corporation HQ in Atlanta.

Speakers on the panel included Nigel Andre, former Managing Partner with First Data; Christina Santos, SVP of Finance at Comcast; and Judy Romano, CFO with Equifax International.

Raj Verma – GoProcure and BPM Board Member (Event Host/Organizer)

Judy Romano – Equifax International (Featured Speaker)

Bona Allen – Kajima Building & Design Group (Moderator)

Alan Vickness – Elavon and BPM Board Member

Christine Santos – Comcast (Featured Speaker)

Sherita Shelby – The Coca Cola Company and BPM Board Member

Ian O’Brien – American Cancer Society and BPM Board Member

Maria Luisa Pineda – Maestral Solutions

Broadcasting from the 2019 Applied Information Dealer Meeting

August 27, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Broadcasting from the 2019 Applied Information Dealer Meeting

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” was broadcast from Applied Information‘s 2019 Annual Dealer Meeting at the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands.

Philippe Nault & Roger Fugere/Orange Traffic (Mirabel, Quebec, Canada)

Orange Traffic is Canada’s largest manufacturer of LED traffic signs. Their mission is to optimize the fluidity and the safety on the roads in an innovative way.

Ryan Zenzen & Jerry Priester/Paradigm Traffic Systems

Paradigm Traffic Systems specializes in converting your ITS, intersection, or freeway management concerns into solutions. They carry a full line of intelligent transportation system products and parts and have the customer service, technicians, and field support to bring your project from concept to completion.

Winter Horbal & Forrest Temple/Temple, Inc.

Located in Decatur, AL, Temple, Inc. is a family-owned company that’s been serving the South for over 60 years. Throughout the years, the people of Temple, Inc. have worked to develop enduring relationships with city, county, and state agencies, utility departments, engineering firms, electrical services contractors, and vendor partners. A commitment to integrity, outstanding service, and relationship endure as the guiding principles of their business.

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Chris Carneal with Booster Enterprises, Erik Bush with Demand Driven Technologies and Scott Roby with Ware2Go

August 19, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Chris Carneal with Booster Enterprises, Erik Bush with Demand Driven Technologies and Scott Roby with Ware2Go

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Chris Carneal is grateful to be the Founder and CEO of Booster, the #1 school fundraising company in America. Since 2002, Booster has raised schools over $300 million for local education through its flagship program the Boosterthon Fun Run.

As the son of an educator, Chris created Booster to help schools flourish. It profits schools more than ever, impact students through character and fitness programming, and saves teachers and administrators valuable time so they could focus on their highest calling—teaching.

Chris has launched more offerings like Booster Spirit Wear, Booster’s custom apparel company with client care as exceptional as their spirit wear. Today, 1,000 team members serve schools in all 50 states. Each leader is propelled by Booster’s six Virtues, that when lived out, shapes a person into their best.

Chris believes in creating a remarkable company culture, hiring caring leaders, and innovating like crazy, so that clients not only win, they become stronger.

Erik Bush has lead the growth of Demand Driven Technologies since its formation in the fall of 2011. Under his leadership the company has experienced exceptional growth and now supports clients on 6 continents around the world. He has lead the development of a global network of channel partners who represent DD Tech solutions in their respective markets while overseeing the migration of our solutions to a predominantly cloud based offering.

Erik retired from IBM in 2010 after 31 years of experience with the company, the majority of which was in executive and management positions. He was the executive responsible for the rapid growth and expansion of IBM’s Network of GBS Global Delivery Centers. Erik also served as the Vice President of Operations for IBM’s Global Business Services units in Europe and the Americas.

Erik has extensive experience working with clients in the production and distribution industries. He leads through a deep commitment to delivering tangible benefits to his clients through a pragmatic, results oriented approach. He holds a BS degree in Economics from Miami University of Ohio.

Scott Roby, Co-Founder and General Manager of Ware2Go, is a 30 year UPS executive with a diverse background in corporate development, marketing, transportation, industrial engineering and UPS Airlines.

About Your Host

Joey Kline is a Vice President at JLL, specializing in office brokerage and tenant representation. As an Atlanta native, he has a deep passion for promoting the economic growth and continued competitiveness of communities in and around Atlanta, as well as the Southeast as a whole. He has completed transactions in every major submarket of metro Atlanta, and works primarily with start-ups, advertising/marketing agencies, and publicly-traded companies. With a healthy mix of tenacious drive and analytical insights, Joey is a skilled negotiator who advises clients on a myriad of complex real estate matters.

With a strategy and business development background, Joey is first and foremost a pragmatic advisor to his clients. Most recently, he was the Director of Business Development for American Fueling Systems, an Atlanta-based alternative energy company. While at JLL, he has become a member of the Million Dollar Club, and has built a reputation as an expert on the intersection of transit-accessibility and urban real estate. With intimate involvement in site selection and planning/zoning concerns, Joey approaches real estate from the perspective of the end user, and thus possesses a unique lens through which to serve his clients.

Joey holds a Master of Business Administration from Emory University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a founder, board member, and the treasurer of Advance Atlanta, and also sits on the Selection Committee for the Association for Corporate Growth’s Fast 40 event. In addition, he is a member of CoreNet and the Urban Land Institute. Finally, he is part of LEAD Atlanta’s Class of 2019.

Connect with Joey on LinkedIn.