Veterans Connect Radio Episode 3

March 31, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Veterans Connect Radio Episode 3

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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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Brandon Skolnick, Everett Steele and Ryan Redhawk

Everrett Steele / Steele Technology Partners

Chief Operating Officer

As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kanga Technology, Everett led the company through raising millions in funding, building an award winning mobile and web application, and being named “Atlanta’s Best Startup” by General Assembly. Everett’s global vision for Kanga helped grow the small operation into a well-known brand that has been covered in The Motley Fool, TechCrunch, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Atlanta Business Chronicle, and countless others. The company was a Finalist at TechCrunch Disrupt and was selected to the prestigious “Signature” program of the Advanced Technology Development Center in 2014.

Everett was named one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “40 Under 40” in 2015, graduated from LEAD Atlanta in 2014, and is an active participant and board member of several non-profits. Everett is a Veteran of the United States Army, where he earned awards for his participation in combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. Everett is a proud native Atlantan, a graduate of the University of Georgia, and a diehard Atlanta sports fan. When he isn’t at the office, Everett enjoys spending time exploring the city, dining out, and writing music.

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Veterans Connect Radio Episode 2

March 17, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Veterans Connect Radio Episode 2

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Veterans Connect Radio

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L to R Joe Sroka, Lloyd Knight, Ryan Redhawk, Brandon Skolnick and Brannon Gray

Lloyd Knight / VETLANTA

Co-Founder

Lloyd Knight is Director, Government, Aerospace & Project Cargo Operations at UPS. He oversees multiple freight forwarding programs supporting a wide range of clients including the Department of Defense, defense contractors, humanitarian and aerospace customers. He develops operational strategies to meet business objectives and ensures UPS remains compliant with government regulations. Lloyd has been employed at UPS since 2007 and in addition to his current assignment has served in several different roles including Government Tender Manager, Global Government Operations Manager and a special assignment with corporate HR focusing on veteran hiring initiatives.

Lloyd retired from the Air Force in 2007 after 20 years of service. During this time, Lloyd logged over 3,000 flight hours as a Loadmaster on several operational and flight test aircraft including the C-141 Starlifter, C-5 Galaxy, and C-23 Sherpa. He also served assignments as a Tanker Airlift Control Lift Element (TALCE) Loadmaster, HQ Air Mobility Command Functional Manager and First Sergeant.

Lloyd founded the UPS Veterans Business Resource Group in Atlanta and co-founded and the Chairman of VETLANTA, an industry collaboration of Veteran friendly/ affiliated organizations in the Atlanta region. VETLANTA mission is to make Atlanta a top destination for veterans. He is an active volunteer for multiple veteran non-profits including American Corporate Partners and Hire Heroes USA.

Lloyd has associate degrees in Aircrew Operations and Human Resources Management from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor Degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from American Military University and a Master’s Degree in Logistics & Transportation Management from American Military University.

He has been married to Suzan for 28 years and has two sons (James & Brandon). Brandon is a college sophomore and James is a soon to be transitioning solider assigned to the 82nd Airborne.

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Joe Sroka / NovaPoint Capital LLC

Chief Investment Officer

Joe has 20 years’ experience in the investment management industry. Prior to founding NovaPoint, he was a portfolio manager at Spectrum Advisory Services and GMT Capital in Atlanta and Epoch Investment Partners in New York. He has also worked as an equity research analyst at Merrill Lynch and ABN Amro. Before beginning his investment career, Joe was an Infantry officer in the U.S. Army. Joe holds a BS from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a MBA from the University of Chicago. He is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT).

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Brannon Gray / Victory Lane Vinyl

Founder

30yrs old, Born and raised in Panama City, Fl. Been in Ga 7yrs

Served 3yrs as a 68w Combat Medic in the Florida Army National Guard

Went to Pakistan in 2008 Operation Inspired Gambit.

Brian Herbert with Apex Veteran Staffing, Ash Brown with Ash Said It, Tim Gorisek with Summit Systems, and Richard Rice with Mutual Engineering

February 3, 2016 by Mike

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Brian Herbert with Apex Veteran Staffing, Ash Brown with Ash Said It, Tim Gorisek with Summit Systems, and Richard Rice with Mutual Engineering

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Tim Gorisek, Brian Herbert, Ash Brown, Richard Rice, Dom Rainey

Brian Herbert/Apex Veteran Staffing

Apex Veteran Staffing is a minority and disabled veteran owned staffing agency that focuses primarily on putting military veterans to work in careers that encompass administrative, warehouse, hospitality, and information technology. They have teamed up with First Advantage Consulting Firm, another disabled veteran consulting firm that focuses on Affirmative Action to organizations with 50 or more employees, forming “Veterans 2 Civilians 2 Entrepreneurship.” Although V2C2E focus is military veterans and transitioning veterans, they realize that many individuals, including established businesses, are unaware of the necessary requirements needed to solidify state and/or government contracts.

Ash Brown/Ash Said It

Ash Said It is a full service public speaking boutique. They host red carpets and receptions as well as upscale soirees. They can customize their services for your specific event needs.

This company is the brainchild of Ash “Ashbeezy” Brown. With over 12 years experioence as a radio announcer and 10 years as a promoter, Ash is far from a rookie. Her vision is officially in MOTION!

Tim Gorisek/Summit Systems

Summit Systems operates 6 distinctive, but complementary individual business units as a single source provider of corporate communication and infrastructure systems including: Network Infrastructure & Wireless, IP Telephony, Access Control & Security, Lighting and Energy, Pro Audio Visual, & Audio Visual for Classrooms for K12 school systems.

Richard Rice/Mutual Engineering

Since 1997, Mutual Engineering has provided civil/structural design and forensic engineering services to legal, insurance, construction and private clients throughout the United States.

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Georgia Business Radio! Hosted by: Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson – Buckhead Business Radio

July 6, 2015 by angishields

Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson

Business Radio Talk Show Host

Ryan is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and also a United States Army Veteran where he served as a Combat Infantryman and is a Purple Heart recipient.

When Ryan retired from the Army in 2010 he ventured into the entrepreneurial world and became a small business leader and franchise owner/operator.

Ryan has conducted over 200 interviews with business leaders from different industries and from levels of success. Both on the road and in the studio his interviewing style and technique is engaging and very conversational.

Ryan also adds to his skill set ; canine behavioral consultant, promoting safety and responsible pet ownership. He has also earned certificates from the National Personal Training Institute, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer, Crossfit Defense, CPR/First Aid, North American Sports Medicine CPT, American Home Inspector Institute, National Outdoor Leadership School.

Currently Ryan is also on staff at Sharp Shooters USA in Roswell, GA where his responsibilities include firearm instructions, sales, and he is a a certified NRA range safety officer.

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Dick Caillouet with Safari Club International

June 3, 2014 by angishields

Midtown Business Radio

Dick Caillouet with Safari Club International

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Wounded Warriors with PTSD — Dick Caillouet of Safari Club International talks about their humanitarian program for wounded warriors suffering with PTSD.

In this episode we learned about Safari Club International and the humanitarian outreach program they offer for wounded warriors who are suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). This program collaborates with the wounded warrior evaluation program at Fort Benning to identify veterans who are suffering significant decreased quality of life due to PTSD. They bring them together with other similar veterans and a group of professionals and volunteers to take them on excursions to let them experience nature and positive, compassionate people who help to show them that there is value and hope in their lives; that they can return to a life that is closer to “normal” for them. In this way these veterans begin to regain a sense of worth and purpose to carry on in spite of their past traumatic experiences.

As a non-profit organization, this program relies heavily on financial support from corporate sponsors who can help them expand the project and allow them to reach and help more of these heroes. Great guest and information.

Dick Caillouet

Veteran of Viet Nam Conflict

President-Elect — Safari Club International

Georgia Chapter & Chairman — Wounded Veterans Events

Steve Roland and Sandra Coughlin

June 9, 2011 by angishields

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Steve Roland and Sandra Coughlin

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Steve Roland was born in San Diego, CA and received a bachelor’s degree in communication before entering the Christian ministry. After 14 years as a minister, he moved his family to Texas where he entered the senior care industry. Steve developed a great respect and admiration for the veterans that he was working with and quickly identified a need to assist veterans with the Aid and Attendance Benefit that they earned through their service. Steve has a great passion for helping veterans and their families understand

and qualify for the V.A. Aid and Attendance benefit and this passion is evident in how he talks about what he does. Steve can be reached by phone at 214-918-8400 or by email at steve@generationsolutions.com, there is also more information available on his website at www.mygenerationsolutions.com.

After going to college and earning a marketing degree, Sandra Coughlin had the luxury of staying at home to raise and home school her two boys. Not having enough to do, Sandra started investigating ways of generating supplemental income while staying at home. She found Heritage Makers, an organization dedicated to helping families discover, preserve and celebrate their family stories and heritage. Specifically, Sandra helps families create high quality, library-bound photo books, cards, canvases, digital scrapbooks and other gifts that will provide an enduring legacy for both current and future generations. According to Sandra, “Story” is at the heart of what she does. Her unique online publishing process memorializes a families heritage and a unique and meaningful way. If you would like more information about the process, check out Sandra’s website at www.yourstorystartsnow.com, or call her at 678-227-8468.

Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, A Tradition in Home Care Excellence since 1982, for hosting today’s show!