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Katie Leonard, VP of Real Estate & Facilities Development, WellStar Health System

September 4, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Katie Leonard, VP of Real Estate & Facilities Development, WellStar Health System

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

This series is presented by C-A-B Incorporated. Since 1982, C-A-B Incorporated has been a pre-eminent leader in manufacturing and global sourcing of precision machined iron and steel products serving infrastructure, hydraulics, automotive, rail, and a variety of other industries. As a woman-owned company, C-A-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the “Celebrating Powerhouse Women” series, bringing focus to the many incredible women in our community making things happen.

Katie Leonard/WellStar Health System

At Wellstar Health System, patients are the center of everything they do. Nationally-ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care, inclusive culture, and exceptional doctors and caregivers, Wellstar Health System is one of the largest and one of the most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.

Their state-of-the-art facilities include:

11 hospitals
300+ medical office locations
9 cancer centers
55 rehabilitation centers
3 hospice facilities
1 retirement village
21 imaging centers
15 urgent care locations
5 health parks

Every day, their team of over 24,000 healthcare professionals provides personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life.

As a not-for-profit health system, their passion for people extends beyond their system and into the communities they serve. Each year, Wellstar thoughtfully reinvests in the creation of healthier communities through prevention and wellness programs, and charity care for eligible patients. The Wellstar Foundation supports this mission with funding for equipment, services, programs, and more.

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Njeri Boss, Director of Public Relations for Waffle House

August 14, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Njeri Boss, Director of Public Relations for Waffle House

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Njeri Boss/Waffle House

Waffle House® restaurants have offered the unbeatable combination of good food with outstanding service since 1955. This combination has made it a beloved icon of the South for the past 65 years. Waffle House restaurants provide a unique dining experience where regular customers are greeted by name and enjoy social interaction with their servers and other customers. All food is prepared fresh, cooked to order and served on real china in a kitchen that is out front and in full view.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Waffle House operates nearly 2,000 restaurants company and franchisee owned, with 90% company-owned. Each restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Waffle House holds the title as the world’s leading server of waffles, omelets, T-bone steaks and more.

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Shelly Schwerzler, Business Development Manager with Office Creations

July 31, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Shelly Schwerzler, Business Development Manager with Office Creations

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Shelly Schwerzler/Office Creations

Established in 2001, Office Creations began with the vision of creating office environments with an innovative approach. Today, Office Creations focuses on providing clients with innovative workplaces, strategic design, and creative collaboration. The certified woman-owned business has been awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Top 20 Dealer Award” on multiple and consecutive occasions. Their mission is to design, consult, and furnish work environments that strengthen culture, maximizes efficiency, and drives profitability, one partner, at a time. They strive to ensure that their clients are taken care of every step of the way, from sales to installation to maintenance. They are committed to excellence and providing quality service to their customers beyond the furniture install.

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Jill Edwards, Senior Vice President with United Community Bank

July 17, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Jill Edwards, Senior Vice President with United Community Bank

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Jill Edwards/United Community Bank

United Community Bank is a $15 billion southeast regional U.S. bank providing retail and corporate banking services. The bank was founded in Blairsville, GA in 1950 and now operates 150 banking offices in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee and just completed the acquisition of Seaside Bank in Florida.

Respected national research firms consistently recognize United Community Bank for outstanding customer service. For six of the past seven years, J.D. Power has ranked UCB first in customer satisfaction in the Southeast, and most recently, awarded United the highest score in overall satisfaction in the Southeast for 2020. In 2019, Forbes magazine included UCB in its inaugural list of the World’s Best Banks, and in 2020, recognized United for the seventh consecutive year on its list of the “100 Best Banks in America”. United Community Bank also received the 2019 Greenwich Excellence Award for overall satisfaction in Middle Market Banking in the South and Small Business Banking Excellence Awards for both overall satisfaction and cash management in the South.

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Duffie Dixon, Owner of Duffie Dixon Media

July 10, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Duffie Dixon, Owner of Duffie Dixon Media

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Duffie Dixon/Duffie Dixon Media

Duffie Dixon is a multiple Emmy award-winning communications and media specialist. Drawing from her 27 years in television news, she shares her expertise with corporate executives, government officials, individuals, and nonprofits. Duffie provides her clients with valuable and unique tools through media training, public speaking coaching, and presentation and interviewing practice sessions. Duffie also produces, writes and delivers videos and content for businesses and nonprofits with a passion for storytelling across multiple platforms. Duffie is a podcast host at Business RadioX, a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), and a frequently sought after emcee and moderator for various events.

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Carey Herron with CAB Incorporated

June 19, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Carey Herron with CAB Incorporated

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Carey Herron/CAB Incorporated

Since 1982, CAB Incorporated has been a preeminent leader in both manufacturing and global sourcing of waterworks pipe flanges in carbon and stainless steel up to 18 feet diameter. CAB Incorporated’s 35+ year successful track record of success is based on long term customer satisfaction and commitment to quality. A Key Differentiator that sets CAB apart is their significant investment in quality control. Their experience has taught them that the best way to grow their business is to focus on tightly controlled quality controlled processes and attention to detail. Every employee and partner within the CAB network is fully engaged in this commitment, and stands behind their commitment to YOUR success.

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Jordan Shumate with Shuma Sports

June 5, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Jordan Shumate with Shuma Sports

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Jordan Shumate/Shuma Sports

Shuma Sports, established in 2014, offers a full line of team sports uniforms, apparel, and equipment, school spirit wear, and corporate apparel, as well as an extensive line of promotional goods. They pride themselves on simplifying the ordering process beyond delivery and forming relationships with their customers that defy the limitations of customer service.

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Community Advocate Renee Unterman

May 29, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Community Advocate Renee Unterman

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Renee Unterman/Community Advocate

Community advocate Renee Unterman has called Gwinnett County home her entire life. From an early age, she learned the value of hard work from her parents. Her mother and father grew up in the depths of the Great Depression and married in 1935. Her dad worked as a plumber and steamfitter, brilliantly navigating the world and providing for a family with only a sixth grade education. Her mother raised five children from home and vowed that with a good education, each of them would have opportunities to succeed and enjoy a better life than her own. Unterman worked to pay her way through college and she earned a nursing degree from Georgia State University. She enjoyed her work as a cardiovascular nurse for many years and eventually earned a degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia.

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Nicole Hendrickson with Love4Gwinnett

May 22, 2020 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Nicole Hendrickson with Love4Gwinnett

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Nicole Hendrickson/Love4Gwinnett

Nicole Love Hendrickson is a mom, social worker, and community advocate. She is no stranger to the Gwinnett community. She has dedicated nearly 15 years to serving the citizens of Gwinnett County in many different capacities and has led efforts to ensure that a diversity of voices were reflected in decision-making at all levels.

Nicole co-led the strategic grassroots and community planning efforts during her 8-year tenure with the Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services. She inspired civic involvement though the Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute which boasts more than 600 alumni who are ingrained in Gwinnett’s civic infrastructure. She pioneered strategies to enhance small business development through the Gwinnett Unity Group which and she served on the front line to establish the county’s first homeless shelter – the Norcross Assessment Center on Jimmy Carter Blvd.

Nicole is a bridge builder and the “go to” person for all things Gwinnett. With a global community represented by more than 100 countries around the world, she has revolutionized the way in which Gwinnett County and other local governments interact with its residents. She led the charge to build a government that is equitable, inclusive, and people-focused. She believes that this is an essential element to good governance.