Former CEO of 100 Black Men blazed path in political, business circles. The Executive Leadership comprises of our Board Officers, Vice Chairs, Directors, and Executive Staff.. The National Business League is the first and largest trade organization for Black businesses in the world. The Atlanta Business League collaborates with many other key organizations, institutions, and businesses to host the Annual Congress on the State of Black Business. Gray, Atlanta Business League, 2016-2021 Kate Wasch, Seven Major Universities, 2011-2019 Jessica Stern, Atlanta Bar Association, 2015-2019 Mecca Anderson, Gate City Bar Association, 2018 Riah Greathouse, Gate City Bar Association, 2015-2017 Bennecke is a graduate of the University of Georgia. Read his complete professional backgroundhere. She is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta and has served on the boards of Neighborhood Nexus and MetroLab Network. Wilson has been widely featured in national media and regularly speaks and moderates conversations with other thought leaders at industry and corporate conferences. Joy Dyess President Board Co-Chair Strategic Planning Committee, Board Co-Chair -Marketing and Communications, Vice President Marketing, Communications, Community Relations Kaiser Permanente, Senior Accountant Stephen A. Elmore, Sr., 65, joined the Board of Directors in 2003. Rabbi Berg has been named one of the top 50 most influential rabbis in the United States by Newsweek and the Daily Beast, one of the 100 most influential Georgians by Georgia Trend, and one of Atlantas most powerful leaders by Atlanta Magazine. IU developed the worlds largest student film festival, Campus Movie Fest (CMF), which evolved into a revolutionary content creation model. She and her husband, Michael, have two children. In April 2006, Leona was featured in Atlanta Woman Magazine as its Woman of the Year nominee and was inducted into the 2006 YWCA Academy of Women Achievers. His past service has included the Atlanta Music Project, the Council for Quality Growth, CHRIS 180, the Georgia Tech (Presidents) Advisory Board, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Opera, the Georgia Conservancy, and the Piedmont Park Conservancy. 2023 Atlanta Business League, Inc. Houston began her legal career as a corporate attorney at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta business league, 1971 - 1973 File Box: 309, Folder: 6 . Founded by Dr. Booker T. Washington in 1933, the Atlanta Business League (ABL) was established as an affiliate of the National Business League. He currently serves on the advisory board for the Ivan Allen College (of Georgia Tech), the School of City and Regional Planning (Georgia Tech), Agnes Scott, the Georgia Drawdown Project Advisory Board, the Fox Theatre Institute, and the board of directors of the Aurora Theatre. ; the Ordinary Women with Extraordinary Talents Award from Women Looking Ahead News Magazine, Inc . In her role, she leads work in the Government market segments, including Medicare, FEP and Medicaid, through Healthy Blue. Director, Minor League Operations: Ron Knight: Director, Latin American Scouting: . Expenses. Her background also includes leadership positions at Discovery Communications, Turner Broadcasting System, The Weather Channel Networks as well as brand management roles for The Coca-Cola Company and Clorox. Former Board Members: Chris Gilmore, Gate City Bar Association, 2019-2022 Wesley Tharpe, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, 2018-2021 Todd A. Vacant Position for 18-to-30 Year Olds . Cox Enterprises, Inc. In 2015, Janet was named one of Rolling Out Magazine and the Steed Society's Top 25 Women of Atlanta. He serves a diverse and multi-generational congregation as a spiritual leader, is passionate about Jewish learning and meaningful worship, and he is an advocate for social change. On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Atlanta Business League (ABL) starts its 90th-anniversary celebration with a new board of directors chaired by the CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot Ryan Wilson . She currently serves as an advisor for SWAYBO and is a previous board member. White is a member of the Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law of the American Bar Association and also serves as a member of the Exempt Organizations Committee of the American Bar Association Tax Section. Designed and developed by VIVO360. Since 2019 Pollack has turned his attention to being a full-time advocate, philanthropist and social impact investor in the homelessness and affordable housing sectors in Atlanta. Julia Houston is currently the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Equifax. Atlanta Regional Commission, Community Foundation Vice-Chair. The ABL was formed to enhance and expand the. Prior to leading Google for Startups and Collab Capital, Solomon was Founder/CEO of Partpic, a startup that was acquired by Amazon in 2016, which streamlined the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision technology. Last. The move . The Congress is a full-day event that reviews the current status of black business and explores the business opportunities available in metro Atlanta. The Atlanta Urban League, an affiliate of the National Urban League, was established in 1920. The Super Tuesday Conference is a full-day program focused on business owners and professionals, especially women, from throughout the metro Atlanta community. All rights reserved. Director Deanna Hamilton. The Atlanta Business League 43rd Annual CEO Honorees are: Herman J. Russell CEO of the Year Award: Chris Womack, Chairman, President & CEO, Georgia Power Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Steve Ewing, President & CEO, Wade Ford Distinguished Service Award: Rodney Strong, Chairman, Griffin & Strong, P.C. He has served as chairman of the Fiduciary Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and as president of the Harvard Law School Association of Georgia. Bert Clark is a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group. Her work and mission is about creating more access to the technology innovation ecosystem. Leona Barr - Davenport is president & CEO of the Atlanta Business League (ABL), Atlanta's oldest minority business development and advocacy organization. He is also a co-leader of the Wealth Planning Group. Harold Arnold served as Executive Director of the Atlanta . Blair was elected to the board of directors in December 2020 and became president and CEO on April 22, 2021. . A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Alston earned his B.B.A. The commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the board. A native of Johnsonville, South Carolina, Leona received a B . Houston was also General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Mirant Corporation, where she ultimately oversaw negotiations to merge the company with RRI Energy. Subsequent to coming on staff with the Atlanta Business League, Ms . Expanded volunteer opportunities with ABL. and medical degree. Donna Ennis is the project director for the MBDA Business Center-Atlanta located at Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute. The author of numerous other articles and papers, Whites publications on taxes, wills, estate planning and exempt organizations are widely read both by laypersons and by professional tax advisors. Our progressive thinking and creative approaches are what make us stand out from the crowd. Director Terrica Ganzy. in electrical engineering from Duke University, an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School and has done post graduate work at Harvard. Before that, she served as Vice President of national contracting and provider network management with Health Net and held other positions in the industry focused in the areas of market operations, network contracting and development, provider operations, medical and quality management, marketing, and financial operations. Ignite LEARN MORE arrow_forward_ios Possible GCN helps purpose-driven people and organizations unleash their potential to create positive change. He is a member of the Atlanta Business League, Decatur Rotary, Leadership DeKalb, and Leadership Georgia. Greetings! Young currently serves on the board of The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and is passionate about work being done by PAWKids and other nonprofits in the Grove Park community on Atlantas Westside. Young attended Hollins College in Virginia where she received a bachelors degree. in English at Harvard University. Prior to that, she served as Pittsburghs inaugural Chief of Innovation & Performance where she oversaw all technology, sustainability, performance, and innovation functions of city government. S . He is also a member of the Atlanta Tax Forum and a former member of the board of directors of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. Atlanta Business League and Fulton DeKalb Hospital . All rights reserved. Barr Davenport serves on the Advisory Boards and committees for Business NOW of Goodwill Industries of Atlanta, Inc . A board of directors is essentially a panel of people who are elected to represent shareholders. He is a Certified . To date, L.E.A.D. She is also a 2016 and 2017 Georgia Superlawyer Rising Star. Row 4, L to R: David Roemer, Ben White, Dantes Rameau, Debra Lam, Fran Gary Dexter is a graduate of Georgia State . He serves on the boards of the Atlanta Speech School and the Robert T. Jones, Jr, Program, on the host committee for the PGA TOUR Championship, as an inaugural member of London & Partners LGBTQ+ North American Trade Mission, as well as a member of Rotary Club of Atlanta. In partnership with Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger, she launched and co-chaired the companys first-ever Creative Inclusion Council dedicated to increasing inclusion and accountability in Disneys creative endeavors. Comment or Message * Submit. White received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Harvard Law School in 1973 and graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina in 1969, where he was a Morehead Scholar. Lane developed notable projects at Atlantic Station and the Lindbergh MARTA Station in Atlanta. He has lectured throughout the country for thousands of hours both to lay people and to professional advisors. The Municipal Market Board of Directors sets policy for the continued daily operation of the Sweet Auburn Curb Market. A native of Chicago, Grant holds a BA from Vassar College and happily resides in Atlanta with her life partner, Mr. Nory LeBrun. An active community volunteer, Alston serves on the boards of Drew Charter School (Board Chair), Agnes Scott College, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Early Learning Property Management, Partners for Home, the DeKalb Choral Guild and RSF Social Finance (Board Chair). Every public company is legally required to install a board of directors; nonprofit organizations and many private companies - while not required to - also name a board of directors. She is a 1999 Leadership Georgia graduate, 2002 Leadership Atlanta graduate, and recent graduate of the Diversity Leadership Academy. Julie Ann Crommett has been working in the content and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) spaces for over a decade, leading disruptive, systemic change across media and tech. David blogs regularly at DavidCummings.org and tweets at @davidcummings. HOME is a locally owned residential real estate company committed to not only serving real estate clients but also using HOMEs platform to serve the community. Prior to joining Atlantic Realty, Courts was a central member of the Carter & Associates commercial real estate brokerage services division serving clients throughout the U.S. for more than 20 years. In addition to professional accomplishments, these Men of Influence have demonstrated their commitment to the citizens of Metro Atlanta by maintaining significant involvement and participation in community and civic activities. She served as site co-chair for the 2009 AJLI Annual Conference and was on the organizing committee for the 2008 Area III Conference. Designed and developed by VIVO360. Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2007-2008 The Ron Clark Academy, Board of Directors, Chair, 2007-2014 Atlanta Business League, Board of Directors, 2006-2009, 2016-2018 Atlanta Legal Diversity Consortium, Board of Directors, 2004-2006 Accion, Board of Directors, 2007-2008 Students need to call the office to sign up for membership. Complimentary admission to Business Enrichment Seminars during the year Ability to vote for the Atlanta Business League Officers and Board of Directors Receive printed Membership Directory and certificate Membership Levels Corporate Business > $1 million+ Memberships Incl 4 $1,375.00 Sign Up Now Mid-Sized Business $250K - $500K Memberships Incl 3 Board of Directors Our board includes 10 members from across the 13-county region representing the newly created transit districts. A native of Ocean Township, N.J., Rabbi Berg holds a degree in Education and Human Development, with a focus in human services, counseling, and Judaic Studies, from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Doug Hooker leads the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the agency which coordinates local government policy and planning for metro Atlanta to enhance the regions economic competitiveness. in Finance from Northeastern University and his M.B.A. also in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Clark and his wife, Cathy, have three children. Jerry Wilkinson is founder and Chairman of The Wilkinson Companies, a privately- held real estate investment, management and construction firm. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband, Zekarias and their newborn son Mekai. SteelSky Ventures, 230 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2600 Atlanta, GA 30303-1600, Workforce Development Education & Training, Workforce Development, Education & Training, 1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd, NW; Atlanta, GA 30314, 836 Metropolitan Parkway, SWI, Atlanta GA 30310, 740 Cameron M. Alexander Blvd. The Atlanta Business League fosters the growth, creation and development of successful business enterprises owned, operated and managed by African-Americans in metro-Atlanta. The ABL recognizes local Chief Executive Officers for outstanding participation in minority vendor development and community activities, based, in part, on the willingness of these leaders to support the Atlanta Business Leagues efforts to create economic equality for minority enterprises. Ben White is chair of Alston & Birds Exempt Organizations Group. Community Affairs & Executive Director, Atlanta Braves Foundation: Danielle Bedasse: Senior Manager, Community Affairs & Atlanta Braves Foundation . The National Business League is the first and largest nonprofit, non-partisan, and non-sectarian, Black business professional and trade association, founded August 23, 1900 by the iconic Booker T . Barr Davenport served on the ABL Board of Directors. She joined WABE's "Morning Edition" ahead of the organization's 37th annual Super Tuesday Conference for Black business owners. The Atlanta Urban League papers document the agencies activities since its founding, although the bulk mainly consists of material generated after World . He has also served on the planned giving advisory committees of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and for Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta and was a founding member of the Philanthropic Advisor Leadership Institute. See the metrics below for more information. Since 1984, Wilkinson has directed the operations and growth of the Wilkinson Companies and its subsidiaries. She is member of Antioch Baptist Church North where Reverend Kenneth L. Alexander is pastor. A native to Atlanta, Wilson actively serves organizations including the Atlanta Business League, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Peace Preparatory Academy, Usher's New Look and The Woodruff Arts Center. Dekia Scott is the Chief Investment Officer at Southern Company where she leads the Trust Finance team which oversees the Companys corporate pension plan and the investment options of the companys 401k plan. He is also the co-owner of A3C, a music, tech and film conference and festival. Alex is a graduate of Leadership Buckhead and serves on the board as Program Co-Chair. He is a member of the Atlanta Chapter of the 100 Black Men and Atlanta Rotary Club and has previously served as Co-Chair for Black Men Count . She currently serves as Googles Director of Trust Strategy for content safety, collaborating with Googles consumer product teams and other stakeholders on solutions to enhance user privacy and trust specifically around harmful content. Directors SIOR. Under Grants leadership, CNNs affiliate businesses built exceptional, sustainable collaborations with their broadcast, radio and licensing partners. Name * First. Solomon received a bachelors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Howard University. Row 3, L to R: Doug Hooker, Jerry Wilkinson, Julia Houston, Julie Ann Crommett, Coleman Loper (staff) David Roemer is co-founder and CEO of Ideas United (IU), a creative studio changing the way stories are told. Suite 1000Atlanta, GA 30303404.688.5525 As chair of the largest and most comprehensive exempt organizations practice in the region, White is widely known for his successful representation of exempt organizations with intractable tax problems. A native of Tallahassee, Florida, David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Duke University and an honorary doctorate from Mercer University. Contact US. IU has worked with leading organizations including Apple, Disney, PGA, Smithsonian Institution, Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, NCAA, and WarnerMedia. Bennecke is a past president of the Junior League of Atlanta and is a past board member of Atlanta Childrens Shelter, the Center for Working Families, the Foster Care Support Foundation, Literacy Action, Inc., University of Georgia Board of Visitors and Voices for Georgias Children, among others. Times and the committees that are convening on the scheduled day may be subject to change where necessary. We are proud of the work that we do to support business enterprises owned, operated, and managed by African Americans throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas. Leona Barr-DavenportPresident & CEO, Atlanta Business League. His clients include international, national, regional and local tax-exempt organizations located throughout the U.S. and in other countries. By Maria SaportaOne of Atlanta's grand dames Veronica Biggins was inducted Tuesday morning into the Atlanta Business League's Women of Vision Hall of Fame.The Women of Vision breakfast . David Cummings is an Atlanta-based tech entrepreneur who has founded 10 companies employing thousands of people, including Pardot, SalesLoft, and Terminus. 931 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., NW Atlanta . He has previously served as President of the Georgia Apartment Association (GAA) and the Atlanta Apartment Association (AAA). Vice President HR Technology Services Prior to that, Houston held the position of Senior Vice President, U.S. Legal and led the team that provides legal support for the companys three U.S. businesses. Times may be subject to change where necessary. He is a member of the 2012 class of LEAD Atlanta, a leadership development program for Atlantas outstanding young professionals, and the 2015 class of the Atlanta Regional Commissions Regional Leadership Institute. State Farm Insurance Company, Senior Community Development OfficerWells FargoBoard Chair, Adwoa Ghartey-Tagoe Seymour Stephen Cannon, among Atlanta Business Chronicles 2019 Most Admired CEO's, serves as the chief executive officer of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) assuming the day-to-day leadership of. Degree in Business Administration & Economics from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. "As an organization, we have always embraced people at so many different. He holds a Masters degree from Georgia State University and a Bachelors degree from Emory University, where he was a real estate instructor in the Goizueta School of Business for eight years. He and his wife Stacey are the parents of three grown sons. He and his wife, Sivan Hines, MD, are active donors of the Community Foundation where they are also part of the Spark Giving Circle. Leona Barr-Davenport is president & CEO of the Atlanta Business League. WANDA YANCEY RODWELL ALEXIS DAVIS SMITH Director, Community Partnerships President & CEO & Global Community Affairs PRecise Communications The Coca-Cola Company THE ATLANTATHE ATLANTABUSINESS BUSINESS LEAGUE LEAGUE BOARD OFBOARD DIRECTORS OFBoard DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS of AND Directors OFFICERS 20172017 BOARD BOARD2017 OFFICERS OFFICERS BOARD He was a co-founder of the Major Metros forum of this same association. The ATL is governed by a 16-member board comprised of metro Atlanta business leaders and government officials. Dougs hobbies include composing music, singing in a community choir (The Trey Clegg Singers), playing occasionally in a community band (the Metropolitan Atlanta Community Band), studying the oboe, travelling with his wife, spending time with his grandchildren, and reading. Ryan Wilson CEO & Co-Founder The Gathering Spot Leona Davenport President & CEO Atlanta Business League Click on the tabs below to learn more about the organization and let your journey begin. All rights reserved, Technology Manager (Secretary) and the National Business League. "I have decided that. A board of directors (B of D) is the governing body of a company, elected by shareholders in the case of public companies to set strategy and oversee management. Thank you to our new NCLM Board of Directors. Prior to this role, Alston was the Atlanta Market President for Truist, leading a team that worked with privately held companies with annual revenues between $5-75 million. They have three adult children and are longtime supporters of the Community Foundation where they established the Young Family Fund in 1997. AVP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Her business affiliations include membership in the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) among many others. He graduated from The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut in 1964. [] White is the co-author of a two-volume text, Georgia Estate Planning, Will Drafting and Estate Administration Forms Practice, which is updated annually and author of Foundation Desk Reference: A Compendium of Private Foundation Rules, which is updated periodically and used throughout the country. They have two young boys, Greyson and Xavier. It was a chance to rejoin and to reconnect, and the entire NC League cannot thank you enough for attending. 2023 Atlanta Business League, Inc. The Atlanta Business League fosters the growth, creation, and development of successful business enterprises owned, operated, and managed by African Americans in metropolitan Atlanta. Arthur Blank Owner and Chairman, Blank Family of Businesses Steve Cannon Vice Chairman, Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment Garth Lagerwey President and CEO Carlos Bocanegra Vice President and Technical Director Georgia O'Donoghue Vice President of Business Operations Dimitrios Efstathiou Vice President of Soccer Operations & Strategy in 1998; Outstanding SWAYBO Advocate in 1999; the Presidents Award from Concerned Black Clergy in 2000; the Community Achievement Award in celebration of the 10th anniversary of For Sisters Only from WAOK/WVEE Radio; the 2002 Pinnacle Leadership Award from the Fortitude Educational and Cultural Development Foundation, the AIACJUNCF Outstanding Alumnus Award and the Advocacy Award from the National Association of Minority Contractors. L.E.A.D., Inc. | L.E.A.D. He is also the Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology for Wellstar Medical Group. Where we work. White also maintains an active wealth planning practice, representing some of the wealthiest individuals and families in the southeast and providing counseling to individual and institutional trustees, executors and personal representatives throughout the region. They guide our strategy according to yearly strategic priorities while serving as trustees and stewards on behalf of our members. Atlanta Business League . Lucas is a member of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, International Womens Forum and Leadership Atlanta. Membership Top Reasons. He earned his M.A. Along with more than [] Lucas also served as President and CEO for TV One where she was the second African-American woman to be President and CEO of a cable television company. In 1997, Leona received the Keeper of the Dream Award from the Golden Neo Life Diamite (GNLD) Wellness Center and Bradley Carmack, Inc . As President, she works with the board of directors to provide increased access to business opportunities for minorities with specific emphasis on the development of businesses owned or operated by African - Americans. League of Women Voters Atlanta-Fulton County VACANT POSITION Board Member. Executive Blog. Jenn Bennecke is a committed community leader and volunteer. Susan Grant relishes her current community activist work as nonprofit board leader, anti-racist practitioner and mentor coach. Here are Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2022 Leaders i n Corporate Citizenship honorees! Please enjoy our website and feel free to contact our office with questions or for additional information about becoming a member, upcoming events, or a volunteer activity. Funded by the Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), the MBDA Business Center's mission is to grow and strengthen Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). He also leaves the board of PZ Newco, the football club's holding company. Long active in community affairs, White has served as Chairman of the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund and serves on the Boards of a number of foundations and other charitable organizations. Board of Directors. 931 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., NW Atlanta, Georgia 30314 O: 404-584-8126F: 404-584-0445. Membership. She was previously President and CEO of Public Broadcasting Atlanta, overseeing Atlantas NPR (WABE) and PBS (ATL PBA) stations. Home; About. To protect yourself against downloading malware, make sure you know and trust the person who shared this content with you. Albert G. Edwards Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President at Corporate Environmental Risk Management (CERM) Tucker, Georgia, United States 6K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile. Title Name; Marc Pollack is Chairman Emeritus of RangeWater Real Estate, a full-service multifamily real estate firm founded in 2006 that specializes in acquisitions, development and property management across the U.S. Sunbelt. Grant serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at Morehouse School of Medicine; as past Board Chair and current Board member of Heifer International, a nonprofit, humanitarian organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty; and as past Chair and member of Agnes Scott Colleges Board of Visitors. . 2022 Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Previously, she was Vice President of Multicultural Audience Engagement at The Walt Disney Studios, spearheading efforts to diversify talent in front of and behind the camera, connect creative projects more closely to the communities they touch and build a more inclusive culture within the Studios. BOARD INSTALLATION CEREMONY. Allison Bittel . AMP also provides its students and alumni with college and career support and scholarships. Atlanta Magazine named him one of Atlantas 500 most powerful leaders from 2019-2022 and he has also been named as one of the countrys most influential African Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100. As Business Baking Division Manager for Wells Fargo Bank (formerly Wachovia in Hebrew Literature and his rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion in New York and Jerusalem. He serves on several Boards including the Duke University School of Engineering BOV, LaGrange College, Apartment Life Inc., and Grace Hill. He is a 2008 graduate of Leadership DeKalb and a 2018 graduate of Leadership Atlanta. Atlanta, GA 30318, 2220B Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. Let us know how we can help you. Foundation Board President Rita Treadwell. Courts is the second of four sons and he and his wife and their two children reside in Atlanta. 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