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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Super Tuesday Sponsors...... 4 Welcome from the ABL Board Chair and President & CEO ...... 5 Super Tuesday Overview...... 6 Message from the Super Tuesday Co-Chairs...... 7 ABL Board of Directors...... 8 Super Tuesday Planning Committee ...... 9 Women of Vision Breakfast Program ...... 10 Women’s Hall of Fame ...... 11 Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed ...... 12 Tenured Women of Influence...... 13 100 Women of Influence ...... 14 Lottie H. Watkins Female First Award...... 16 Female Firsts ...... 17 33rd Annual Super Tuesday Conference Workshops...... 18 33rd Annual Super Tuesday Luncheon Program...... 21 Super Tuesday Finalists...... 22 Acknowledgements...... 27 Atlanta Business League Programs & Projects ...... 28 ABL Membership Application...... 30

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WELCOME FROM ABL BOARD CHAIR & THE PRESIDENT & CEO

Milton Jones Leona Barr-Davenport Board Chairman President & CEO

Ladies, get ready! Today is your big day! It is the “One Great Day” we set aside to celebrate all the entrepreneurs and professionals who have shattered glass ceilings, kicked in closed doors and obliterated stereotypes to make your mark on the business world. Today, we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that inspired you to tap into your genius and take courageous risks to build bold business ideas against the odds, from your home offices to commercial buildings, in creative and non-traditional ways.

You have done it! And we couldn’t be more proud of you.

For more than three decades, The Atlanta Business League’s “Super Tuesday Conference” has celebrated business women of color and their male counterparts for their exceptional impact on our community. It’s our way of expanding awareness of the significant, innovative contributions they make through their businesses and professions.

This year, “One Great Day” will be launched with the induction of Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed, General Surgeon at Metro Surgical Associates & Sisters by Choice, into the Atlanta Business League’s Women’s Hall of Fame during the Women of Vision Breakfast.

Workshops, exhibits and networking opportunities are centered on our theme for this year“Untapped Opportunities for Success.” The conference will equip and empower you with tools and information designed to expand your abilities to grasp the goals you have set for your business’s success.

The Super Tuesday Award Luncheon will celebrate 12 business owners, and reveal the winners of this year’s business awards in Home Office Business achievement, Creative Style, Success Against the Odds, Non-Traditional Business Enterprise and Outstanding Achievement (Woman of the Year.)

We have celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding women; now it’s time to hear from our male counterparts. Join this engaging session to hear some of Atlanta’s most influential business and community leaders share their insights and suggestions for staying relevant and succeeding in today’s business world. Is it as simple as “leaning in?” Or is it still a “man’s world?” How can men and women join together to fight gender equality? Panelists will answer these questions and more. Come weigh in.

So ladies, on this 33rd Annual Super Tuesday celebration, we salute you for your extraordinary examples of excellence, energy and endurance! All in all, it’s going to be “One Great Day” for black women business owners and professionals in Atlanta. 6 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE

SUPER TUESDAY OVERVIEW

The Annual Super Tuesday Conference is a program designed to host business owners and professional women, men and students from throughout the metro Atlanta community. In 1984, under the leadership of Alice White Bussey, the Women In Business Committee of the Atlanta Business League created this forum to interact and raise awareness of African-American women business owners and professionals.

At that time the Women In Business Committee solicited the support of The Honorable Shirley Franklin who was then the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta and former Fulton County Commissioner Michael Lomax to support the idea of on-site certification for women business owners, thereby bringing new resources for corporations and federal, state and local governments. Being a woman and understanding the challenges faced by women in business, Ms. Franklin was responsible for identifying a $5,000 grant to support the Women in Business Committee for a subsequent Super Tuesday program. ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 7

MESSAGE FROM SUPER TUESDAY CO-CHAIRS

Welcome to the Atlanta Business League’s (ABL) 33rd Annual Super Tuesday Conference! This year’s theme is One Great Day: Untapped Opportunities for Success. Whether you are a business professional or entrepreneur, today will expose you to new, innovative ideas that will help you walk away with a renewed perspective and refreshed spirit to push forward to reaching the goals you have been dreaming about.

The business world is evolving thanks to technological advances and an ever-changing workplace. This conference was developed to help you thrive and achieve in it. Today’s workshops and panels are designed in three conference tracks, each with energizing sessions tailored to help you tap opportunities for success. For entrepreneurs, we will encourage you to take your business to the next level, while corporate professionals will learn how to navigate and stand out in the workplace. Lastly, the personal development track, geared towards all attendees, will help uncover opportunities for growth, personally and professionally.

First, we begin the day by acknowledging and celebrating Atlanta’s 100 most influential women for all they have accomplished in business and the community. The dynamic Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed, a general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons specializing in breast surgery, will be inducted in ABL’s “Women Hall of Fame.” During lunch, we will reward outstanding female entrepreneurs for their achievements in five different categories during the Super Tuesday Awards. Wonya Lucas, the first African American Female President and CEO of Public Broadcasting Atlanta will be honored with our “Female First,” now renamed the “Lottie H. Watkins Award.” Culminating the day, for the first time, we will offer a special all-male panel featuring some of Atlanta’s most influential men. They will share insights on how to stay relevant in a changing world. You don’t want to miss this session.

Thank YOU for being here today. Thank you to our sponsors. Without you, we would not be able to offer transformational programs such as Super Tuesday. Your support is much appreciated. To Leona Barr-Davenport, ABL President and CEO, thank you for your leadership and support. To the ABL staff, nothing happens in this organization without your phenomenal teamwork and dedication. Thank you. Finally, to the Super Tuesday committee, thank you for your time, commitment, ideas and passion brought to pulling off One Great Day.

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 OFFICERS

CHAIRCHAIR CHAIRCHAIRCHAIR CHAIR- ELECT CHAIR-CHAIR-ELECT ELECT SECRETARY SECRETARY TREASURER TREASURERIMMEDIATE PASTIMMEDIATE CHAIR PAST CHAIR WilliamWilliam Taggart WilliamWilliamMilton Taggart Jones, Jr. Tiffany Callaway FerrellCharmaine WardWard Charmaine WardWard Michael V. Smith Michael V. Smith Milton Jones, Jr. Milton Jones, Jr. ExecutiveInterim in Residence PresidentExecutive & COOInterim in Founding Residence President Member & COODirector, RegionalGeneral OperationsDirector, Manager Regional of Shared OperationsDirector ServicesSenior Corporate Director, RelationsDirector Senior Corporate Director, Relations Senior Manager, Senior Manager, Founding Member Founding Member Morehouse College MorehousePeachtree College ProvidenceMetropolitan AtlantaMetropolitanGeorgia Power Atlanta Georgia Power Georgia Power Assurance Services Assurance Services Peachtree ProvidencePeachtree Providence Partners, LLC Southern CompanySouthern Gas Company Gas Ernst & Young, LLP Ernst & Young, LLP Partners, LLC Partners, LLC

Ed Baker Ed Baker Dennis Boyden Dennis BoydenThomas Dortch, Jr.Thomas Dortch,Gretchen Jr. Fuller Gretchen FullerGerard Gibbons Gerard GibbonsRoosevelt Giles Roosevelt Giles ExecutiveAssistant in Residence Dean Executive in ResidenceRegional Director, Regional Director,President & CEO President & CEO President PresidentPresident of Enterprise/President of Enterprise/President & CEO President & CEO Georgia State UniversityGeorgia State UniversityExternal Affairs TWD, Inc. TWD, Inc. Warner Fuller Warner Fuller Global Sales Global SalesEndpoint ConsultingEndpoint Consulting J. Mack Robinson J. Mack Robinson AT&T AT&T Consulting, LLC Consulting, LLC UPS UPS Group, LLC Group, LLC GollegeCollege of Business College of Business Retired

Todd Gray Todd Gray MarcelMarcel Hannah Marcel HannahAlonzo Llorens Alonzo LlorensLance Miller Lance MillerCandy Moore Candy Moore Director of Supplier Director of Supplier President PresidentSVP,SVP, Enterprise Small Business Sales SVP, Small Business Partner Partner SVP, Deloitte CRG SVP, Deloitte SeniorCRG Vice PresidentSenior Vice President Diversity Materials Diversity MaterialsAccolades, Inc. Accolades,Performance Inc.Banking Manager ManagerBanking ManagerGordon & Rees, LLP Gordon & Rees,Deloitte LLP TransactionsDeloitte and Transactions Wellsand Fargo Wells Fargo Management Management Bank of America Bank of America Business Analytics, LLPBusiness Analytics, LLP Grady Health SystemGrady Health System

Dionne Moore Dionne MooreEgbert Perry Egbert PerryErica Qualls-BatteyErica Qualls-BatteyLonnie Saboor Lonnie SaboorAlexisAlexis Davis SmithAlexis Davis SmithJesse Walton, Jr. Jesse Walton, Jr. Peasant Peasant Chairman and CEOChairman and GeneralCEO Manager General ManagerSenior Manager of Senior ManagerPresident of President & CEO President First Vice President,First Vice President, CEO CEO The Integral Group, TheLLC Integral Group,Atlanta LLC Marriott Atlanta MarriottSmall Business FinanceSmall BusinessPRecise Finance CommunicationsPRecise CommunicationsSenior Investment MgmtSenior Investment Mgmt Meat Masters, Inc. Meat Masters, Inc. Marquis Marquis Invest Atlanta Invest Atlanta Consultant Consultant Morgan Stanley WealthMorgan Mgmt Stanley Wealth Mgmt

Willie Watkins Willie Watkins Mack Wilbourn Mack WilbournMr. Leonard Jenkins,Mr. LeonardJr. Jenkins,Leona Jr. Barr- Leona Barr- Tashwanda Tashwanda President & CEO President & CEOPresident & Owner President & OwnerChairman Chairman Davenport Davenport Pinchback-Dixon Pinchback-Dixon Willie A. Watkins Willie A. Watkins Mack II, Inc. Mack II,Atlanta Inc. Business LeagueAtlanta Business LeaguePresident & CEO President & CEO Attorney Attorney Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Home, Inc. Foundation FoundationAtlanta Business LeagueAtlanta Business LeagueBalch & Bingham, LLPBalch & Bingham, LLP ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 9

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE SUPER TUESDAY CO-CHAIRS

WANDA YANCEY RODWELL ALEXIS DAVIS SMITH Director, Community Partnerships President & CEO & Global Community Affairs PRecise Communications The Coca-Cola Company

SUPER TUESDAY COMMITTEE

TARA BROWN SHAWN GRAHAM LAKEIDRA VEAL HILL MICHELLE HOWARD DR. KAREN HYPOLITE Founder/ President Independent Marketing Sr. Account Executive Lead Thinker/Founder Principal Designer Infinite Business & Comm Consultant PRecise ThinkS.T.E.M. Tara Brown Designs Coaching, Inc. Soulé Communication, LLC Communications Technologies

SABRINA JENKINS SHEOYKI JONES TERRETA RODGERS BENTINA CHISOLM TERRY KYE WILSON VP, Special Events Portfolio & Research Executive Director of SVP, Metro Atlanta Region Agent/Owner The Atlanta Braves Coordinator External Affairs Georgia Power American Family Invest Atlanta Atlanta Technical College Insurance

LEONA BARR-DAVENPORT ELEANOR CHIN President & CEO Vice President of Operations Atlanta Business League Atlanta Business League 10 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE

22ND ANNUAL WOMEN OF VISION BREAKFAST HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE BUSINESS OWNERS & PROFESSIONALS

WOMEN OF VISION BREAKFAST

Parade of 100 Women of Influence & Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee

Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………………… Leona Barr-Davenport President & CEO, Atlanta Business League

Purpose …………………………………………………………………………………….……. Tiffany Callaway Ferrell Chair-Elect, Atlanta Business League Board General Manager of Shared Services Georgia Power

Invocation………………………………………………………………………………………… Rev. Tamarkus T. Cook Pastor, Saint Smyrna Baptist Church

BREAKFAST

Recognitions …………………………………………………………………….………………. Milton Jones Chairman, Atlanta Business League Board Founding Member, Peachtree Providence Partners, LLC

Tenured Women of Influence 2017 Atlanta’s Top 100 Women of Influence Women’s Hall of Fame Induction

Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee…………………………………………………….…… Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed General Surgeon, Metro Surgical Associates Founder, Sisters by Choice

Recognition of Breakfast Sponsors & Super Tuesday Co-Chairs……………… Leona Barr-Davenport

Closing Remarks ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 11

22ND ANNUAL WOMEN OF VISION BREAKFAST HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE BUSINESS OWNERS & PROFESSIONALS WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Billye Aaron, 2000 Valerie Ferguson, 2011 Evelyn Lowery, 2001 Juanita Abernathy, 2006 The Hon. Shirley Franklin, 2003 Patricia Russell –McCloud, J.D. , 2014 Henrietta Antoinin, 2004 Renee Lewis Glover, 2001 Judge Thelma Wyatt Moore, 2004 Juanita Baranco, 2004 Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale 2016 Dorothy Norwood, 2008 J. Veronica Biggins, 2012 Beverly Hall, 2007 Vicki Palmer, 2009 Rev. Dr. Juel Pate Borders-Benson, 2010 Beverly Harvard, 2001 Monica Pearson, 2001 Alice Bussey, 2007 Judge Glenda Hatchett, 2002 Erica Qualls, 2011 Dr. Shirley Bradley Carmack, 2002 The Hon. Patsy Jo Hilliard, 2002 Sheryl Riley-Gripper, 2005 Xernona Clayton, 2000 Mary Sallie Clark Hughes, 2013 The Hon. Leah Ward Sears, 2006 Johnnetta Cole, 2000 Stephanie Hughley, 2009 Orah Belle Sherman, 2003 The. Hon. Myrtle Davis, 2005 Ingrid Saunders Jones, 2001 Dr. Jane Smith, 2015 Hattie Dorsey, 2003 Dr. Brenda Watts Jones, 2007 Juanita Sellers Stone, 2008 Evern Cooper Epps, 2006 Rev. Dr. Barbara King, 2000 Lottie Watkins, 2001 Christine King Farris, 2005 Coretta Scott King, 2000

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“WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME” INDUCTEE DR. ROGSBERT PHILLIPS-REED A native Georgian, Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips-Reed is a general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons specializing in breast surgery. She graduated from Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons in 1977, and in 1982 became the second woman, and first African-American woman, to successfully complete Emory University Medical Center’s Surgical Residency Program.

Dr. Phillips-Reed heads Metro Surgical Associates, a community-based surgical practice with offices in downtown Atlanta and Lithonia, Georgia. For more than 35 years she has practiced medicine in the metropolitan Atlanta area, serving a diverse patient population. A pioneering physician, she remains at the forefront of breast cancer research and has participated in many clinical trials which have impacted how we treat breast cancer today.

Dr. Phillips-Reed’s achievements are vast. She has received scores of awards and honors that attest to her professional excellence, and reputation as a first-rate physician. Awards and accolades aside, she is widely known for her excellent patient care, her commitment to community service, and is passionate about her work in the fight against breast cancer.

Early in her career, Dr. Phillips-Reed saw the need for programs that would increase public knowledge and awareness of breast cancer to reduce the mortality and morbidity of the disease. In 1989 she founded Sisters By Choice (SBC), a non- profit organization initially formed as a breast cancer support group committed to educating, counseling, and providing emotional support for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. Since its inception, SBC has evolved into a multi-faceted organization that provides a myriad of breast services to the public.

Realizing there are health disparities surrounding access to quality breast care, Dr. Phillips-Reed started an initiative to address this disparity by developing a Mobile Breast Clinic. This unique mobile breast clinic facilitates remote screening and diagnostic services. It provides screenings, diagnostic services, treatment referrals, education, and access to clinical trials to medically-underserved men and women in rural and urban Georgia. This complete diagnostic care makes this clinic historic. It is the first of its kind in Georgia, and among the first in the nation.

Dr. Phillips-Reed has served on several community boards, various healthcare committees, and she is actively involved in clinical trials and research projects. Her professional affiliations include Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, Georgia Surgical Society, American Society ofBreast Surgeons, National Consortium of Breast Centers, and Atlanta Medical Associates. 13 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE

Women of Influence “Tenured”: These “tenured” women have been recognized for 10 years or more, as one of Atlanta’s 100 Most Influential Black Women. They continue to consistently set the standard of excellence through leadership, commitment and volunteerism, which are key attributes of Atlanta’s Women of Influence.

Ms. Kim Anderson Ms. Pat Lottier Ms. Leona Barr-Davenport Ms. Janice Mathis Ms. Kathleen Bertrand Ms. Miranda Mack McKenzie The Hon. Nancy Boxill Ms. Janice McKenzie-Crayton Ms. Justine Boyd The Honorable Felicia Moore Ms. D. Jean Brannan Ms. Jovita Moore Ms. Carolyn Baldwin Byrd The Honorable Brenda Muhammad Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Ms. Elisabeth Williams Omilami The Hon. Emma Darnell Ms. Patrise Perkins-Hooker Ms. Amanda Davis Ms. Helen Smith Price Ms. Cynthia Day Ms. Brenda Reid Ms. Sadie Dennard Ms. Alexis Scott Ms. Jocelyn Dorsey Mrs. Geri Thomas Ms. Karen Duckett Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas Mrs. Jo Roberson Edwards Ms. Pat Upshaw-Monteith Ms. Rebecca Franklin Ms. Janis Ware Ms. Daryll Griffin Mrs. Harriette Watkins Ms. Karyn Greer Ms. Myrna White Mrs. Valerie Jackson Ms. Yvonne Wiltz Ms. Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Mrs. Brenda Wood Rev. Lorraine Jacques White Ms. Carolyn Young Ms. Carolyn Jernigan-Glenn Ms. Sonjia Young Dr. Bernice King Ms. Charmaine Ward Stacey Abrams Karmetria Dunham Burton Lisa Flagg Irene Johnson Minority Leader General Manager Supplier Diversity CEO First Lady Georgia State House of Delta Air Lines, Inc. The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Clark Atlanta University Representatives Authority Kysha Cameron Vanessa Johnson Tracy Adkison CEO Nancy Flake Johnson Head of School President Ryan Cameron Foundation President/CEO Arlington Christian School League of Women Voters of Georgia Urban League of Greater Atlanta Meria Carstarphen Yvonne Bryant Johnson Precious Anderson Superintendent Crystal Gaines President/CEO Attorney Atlanta Public Schools Chief Judge Bryant & Associates LLC The Anderson Firm, LLC Municipal Court of Atlanta Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Blythe Keeler-Robinson Natalyn Archibong General Manager, Associate Lisa Gordon President & CEO Chair, Community Development & Publisher CEO Sheltering Arms Human Services Committee Atlanta Daily World & Who’s Who Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Atlanta City Council In Black Atlanta Stacey Key Sharmen Gowens President & CEO Letty Ashworth Yvette Cook CEO Georgia Minority Supplier Director Global Diversity President & CEO YWCA of Greater Atlanta Development Council Delta Air Lines, Inc. Usher’s New Look Karlise Grier Shelley Lamar Regina Mixon Bates Shan Cooper President President CEO Chief Transformation Officer League of Women Voters, Atlanta Aerotropolis The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group WestRock Company Nikki Tinsley Harland, SPHR Allegra Lawrence-Hardy Twanda Black Ramona Debreaux Senior Vice President, Human Partner Public Affairs Director Mid Day Host Resources Sutherland Kiss 104.1 FM Atlanta’s R&B V-103 Paradies Lagardere Dana Lemon Sonia Booker Terri Denison Barbara Harrison Board Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker District Director Director of External Affairs Georgia Department of Sonia Booker Enterprises U.S. Small Business Administration The King Center Transportation

Keisha Lance Bottoms Evelyn Wynn Dixon, PHD, MSW Sharon Henry Katina Lett, Esq. Executive Director Mayor of Riverdale President Senior Counsel City of Atlanta & Fulton County The City of Riverdale Georgia Empire Board of REALTISTS American Cancer Society Recreation Authority Dr. Joyce Dorsey Diamond Jack Roz Lewis Deane Thompson Bonner President & CEO Principal Executive Director President Fulton/Atlanta Community Action Hollis Innovation Academy Georgia Women’s Business Council NAACP Cobb County Branch Authority Lolita Browning Jackson Cheryl Lowery Rhonda Briggins J. Crystal Edmonson President CEO & President Senior Director of External Affairs Broadcast Editor Links Joseph Lowery Institute MARTA Atlanta Business Chronicle Erika James Wonya Lucas Jan P. Bryson Valerie Edwards Dean President & CEO President Principal and Executive Vice Emory University, Goizueta Business Public Broadcasting Atlanta BenchMark Management President School The Integral Group, LLC Rhonda Matheison Catherine Buell Sabrina Jenkins CFO President Tiffany Callaway Ferrell Director of Special Events Woodruff Arts Center Atlanta Housing Authority Chair-Elect Atlanta Braves/SunTrust Park Atlanta Business League

14 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE Annie T. Matthews Diane Powell-Larche Rhonda Scott Beverly Thomas Center Director President COO/Chief Nursing Officer Vice President, Public Affairs Atlanta Job Corps Center National Council of Negro Women, Grady Memorial Hospital Kaiser Permanente Atlanta Y. Dyan Matthews Victoria Seals Yvonne Thomas President & CEO Condace Pressley President Vice President South Fulton Chamber of Commerce Program Director Alanta Technical College Victoria Hospitality Properties, LLC WSB Radio & Host of Perspectives Kim McNair Tori M. Silas Yvette Thomas-Henry Founder Scarlet Pressley-Brown President General Manager Kim McNair Productions Interim Chair Georgia Association of Black Women Four Seasons SCLC Women, Inc. Attorneys (GABWA) Vikki Millender-Morrow Monique Vanderpool CEO Penny Brown Reynolds Alexis Davis Smith Deputy Consul General National Black Arts Festival President & CEO Former President Bahamas Consulate General-Atlanta Divine Destiny, LLC Black Public Relations Society of Mercedes Miller Atlanta Terry J. Vaughn Executive Director Natosha Reid Rice Actress & Producer, Co-Founder Georgia International Convention Associate General Counsel, Real Beverly Smith Nina Holiday Entertainment Center Estate and Finance National President Habitat for Humanity International Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Toni Washington Minnie Miller Fire Chief President Valerie Montgomery Rice Theresa Spralling DeKalb County The National Coalition of 100 Black President & Dean Lead AT&T Consultant, Diversity & Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Morehouse School of Medicine Inclusion Vicki Lundy Wilbon Chapter AT&T President Monica Richardson Integral Development Katrice L. Mines Managing Editor Pamela Stephenson Editor Vice Chair The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rhonda Wilkins Atlanta Tribune, The Magazine Fulton-DeKalb Hospitality Authority CEO & Founder Wanda Yancey Rodwell Diva’s Unlimited Inc. Candy Moore Communications Director Global Mary Stokes Senior Vice President, Southeast Community Connections Managing Director, Regional Wendy Williams Community Development Manager The Coca-Cola Company Investment Executive General Manager Wells Fargo US Trust WCLK 91.9 FM Nicole Roebuck Valerie Morgan Executive Director Belinda Stubblefield Publisher AID Atlanta National Site Director On Common Ground News Year Up Teresa Wynn Roseborough Mary Parker EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Alfreda Stukes In Memoriam CEO Secretary President & CEO ALL N ONE Security Services, Inc. The Home Depot Stukes Management LLC The Honorable Joan Garner 1951-2017 Yvette Pegues JaKathryn Ross LaRonda Sutton District 6 Corporate Disability/Diversity Senior Director, Community Affairs Owner & Principal Fulton County Government Center Consultant Georgia-Pacific Film City, LLC Your Invisible DisAbility Group Mrs. Lottie H. Watkins Susan Ross Katerina Taylor 1918-2017 Jannquell Peters Photographer, Artist and President & CEO CEO Mayor Cultural Worker DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Lottie H. Watkins Enterprises City of East Point PhotoGriot Bentina Chisolm Terry Shannon Pierce Mary Schmidt Campbell Senior Vice President, Vice President, External Affairs President Metro Atlanta Region Southern Company Gas Spelman College Georgia Power Company

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Lottie H. Watkins FEMALE FIRST AWARD

The Atlanta Business League (ABL) has renamed its “Female First Award” in honor of Mrs. Lottie H. Watkins, a trail blazer who set the bar for excellence in everything she accomplished, from her work in civil rights, to becoming the first African American woman in Atlanta to own a full-service real estate and property management company.

In 2001, the ABL inducted Mrs. Watkins into the Atlanta Business League’s Women's Hall of Fame to recognize her many accomplishments and her unique role in shaping the City of Atlanta. Today we are proud to celebrate her extraordinary life and legacy by renaming the ABL’s “Female First Award” The Lottie H. Watkins Female First Award, to recognize her, and those extraordinary African American women who are blazing a trail in their chosen professions.

The first recipient of the renamed award is Wonya Lucas, the first African American female President and CEO of Public Broadcasting Atlanta. During her extraordinary career she has also been President & CEO of TV One, Executive Vice President & COO for the Discovery Channel, and General Manager & Executive Vice President of The Weather Channel Networks. It is fitting that this very accomplished African American woman is the inaugural recipient of an award named for her “shero”, Mrs. Lottie H. Watkins.

2017 RECIPIENT WONYA LUCAS

First African American Female President and CEO Public Broadcasting Atlanta ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 17 Female Firsts

Billye Aaron First Black female to host a daily, regularly scheduled talk show The Hon. Stacey Abrams First Female Minority Leader, Georgia State House of Representatives The Hon. Carolyn Long Banks First African-American female elected to the Atlanta City Council Juanita Baranco First African-American female to serve as Chair of the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia Jackie Barrett Washington First African-American female sheriff to be elected in Fulton County Fulton and in the nation Kathleen Bertrand First Female Senior Vice President for ACVB Rhonda Brown First Female Board Chairman of the Atlanta Business League Xernona Clayton First African-American female to have a TV Show in the south, the Xernona Clayton Show Evern Cooper Epps First Female President of the UPS Foundation Jocelyn Dorsey First Black Anchor in Atlanta market 1973-83 for weekday noon news and weekends Cynthia N. Day First Permanent Female President & CEO of Citizens Trust Bank Carole Dortch First African-American female SE Region Administrator appointed by President Bill Clinton The Hon. Shirley Franklin First Female Mayor for any major Southern City (City of Atlanta) Dr. Helene Gayle First African-American president of Care USA Renee Glover First African-American female president of the Atlanta Housing Authority Stayce Harris First African-American female 2-star general of the US Airforce Reserves Beverly Harvard First Black police chief in metro Atlanta and first Black female US Marshall appointed by President Obama 2010 Patsy Jo Hilliard First African-American female mayor elected in Georgia & first elected mayor in East Point Georgia Bunnie Jackson-Ransom First Black-owned public relations agency in Atlanta The Hon. Cynthia McKinney First African-American female Elected to Congress from the State of Georgia Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice First Female President of Morehouse School of Medicine Gail Nutt First Black Vice President for Richs’s (now Macy’s) Mary Parker First Black Female-Owned Nationally Certified Full-Service Security Firm in the US,ALL N ONE Security Services, Inc. Monica Pearson First African-American and first woman to anchor the 6 p.m. news in Atlanta on WSB TV. Patrise Perkins-Hooker First African-American President of the State Bar of Georgia Erica Qualls-Battey First Female General Manager of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Rosemary Roberts Cloud First African-American Fire Chief in the US (East Point) Sylvia Russell First African-American female president of AT&T Georgia Ingrid Saunders Jones First Female Chair of the Coca-Cola Foundation Leah Ward Sears First Black Female Chief Justice, Georgia Supreme Court Justice Geri Thomas First Female President for Bank of America Georgia Harriette Watkins First African-American female V.P. and president of AGL Resources Foundation Alice White Bussey First Female President of the Atlanta Business League The Hon. Thelma Wyatt First woman to serve as Chief Judge of the Fulton County Superior Court & African-American to serve on any Cummings Moore State Court in GA 18 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE AGENDA & CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 10:00 – 11:10 AM

SESSION I: SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE: Expand Your Thinking and Reinvent Your Business, Athens As times change, so must the way we do business. In the evolving Digital Age, traditional methods of doing business can keep company growth stagnant. Learn new insights and tactics to help catapult your business to the next level. This session will explore going global; developing the right team, real and virtual; and opportunities to leverage new business technologies.

MODERATOR ROOSEVELT GILES CARL HUMPHREY JEN YUN FACILITATOR SARAH LATTIMER IRVIN President & CEO Business Development/ Manager, Global Business TERRETA RODGERS President & CEO Endpoint Consulting Marketing Development Executive Director of Metrics Marketing, Inc. Group, LLC MRM/Intellectual Metro Atlanta Chamber External Affairs Concepts of Commerce Atlanta Technical College

SESSION II: LEAN ON ME: Maximizing Professional Relationships to Get to the Next Level, Augusta Whether it’s through mentors, sponsors, champions or career coaches, professional support is key to career success. It can provide valuable advice and guidance, and play a powerful role by advocating for you when and where it matters. Learn more about the value behind professional relation- ships in and out of the workplace, and how these relationships can help launch, shape and propel careers.

MODERATOR JEANNINE K. BROWN DR. KYM HARRIS PHARLONE TOUSSAINT FACILITATOR YVONNE BRYANT Performance/ CEO and Executive Atlanta Program SHAWN GRAHAM JOHNSON Leadership Coach, Coach Coordinator President President Speaker Your SweetSpot Laureus Sport for Good Infinite Business Bryant and Everyday Lead Foundation USA Coaching, Inc. Associates, LLC

SESSION III: YOU 2.0: REBUILDING AND REBRANDING, Macon Whether you like it or not, social media is here to stay. Those who neglect to learn how to use it to their advantage are doomed to fail. After all, it’s where you can build your reputation as an expert, and showcase your skills – whether you are looking for that next client or that next job. Learn ways to use this powerful communication tool. This session shows you how.

MODERATOR JAMES BAILEY NATASHA DAVIS KEISHA HINES FACILITATOR SHARON FRAME Chairman & Co-Founder Branding Strategist SVP of External Affairs LAKEIDRA VEAL HILL Communication & Phoenix Leadership Impact Branding Georgia Chamber of Independent Marketing Leadership Coach Foundation Commerce & Comm Consultant Sharon Frame Speaks Soulé Communication, LLC ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 19

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE AGENDA & CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 10:00 – 11:10 AM (CONTINUED)

SESSION IV: THE RISING GENERATION: MILLENNIALS IN THE WORKFORCE, Valdosta Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are rising through the ranks in the workplace and launching careers as entrepreneurs. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and ambition of Millennials is often overlooked by the misconception that Millennials are entitled, spoiled and lazy. This open dialogue session will bring insight on overcoming the stereotypes of this generation and finding synergy while building relationships and working with Millennials.

MODERATOR KENDALL JACKSON COURTNEY JONES- JULIA M. LANKFORD PORSCHIA PARKER FACILITATOR JOANNA COKER President STEVENS Atlanta Program Millennial Performance MICHELLE HOWARD Communications 1010 Computers LLC Associate Director Officer Advisor Sr. Account Executive Specialist for Community Laureus Sport for Millennial Performance PRecise Cox Enterprises Engagement Good Foundation Institute Communications Emory University USA

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 11:15 AM – 12:20 PM

SESSION I: LAUNCHING A NEW BUSINESS: CREATING A 21ST CENTURY ENTERPRISE, Athens Starting a new business can be overwhelming with the tons of information, increasing amount of services and technological tools available. Where do you start? This panel will identify resources to help you launch and tools to keep you current with the best, ever-evolving technology for your business.

MODERATOR MONTINA PORTIS LAMAR TYLER STEVE WILLIAMS FACILITATOR LARRY SCOTT President Founder Director, Supply Chain KYE WILSON Director Creative Internet Traffic Sales & Profit Management Agent/Owner Contract Compliance, Authority, LLC BlackandMarriedwithKids.com Georgia Power American Family City of Atlanta Office Insurance of the Mayor

SESSION II: NEGOTIATING YOUR WORTH: WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL VALUE PROPOSITION? Augusta Valuable in both personal and professional life, the art of negotiation can be difficult to master. What skills are necessary to be a master negotiator? This panel will explore the importance of knowing your personal proposition, best practices and common mistakes while negotiating, and how to close the deal to get what you want.

MODERATOR JUSTINE BOYD DEIDRE BROWN RANDY COBB FACILITATOR BENTINA CHISOLM Regional COLLINS Managing Director, SABRINA JENKINS TERRY Development Director CEO & Managing Diversity and Inclusion VP, Special Events SVP UNCF Member Southern Company Gas The Atlanta Braves Georgia Power Ascential, Inc. 20 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE AGENDA & CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 11:15 AM – 12:20 PM (CONTINUED)

SESSION III: CAPTURING CREATIVITY: IDEATION AND ACTIVATION, Macon How often do you have a great idea and does it come to fruition? Whether you’re an entrepreneur or navigating through the corporate world, honing in on creativity and taking action on great ideas can be challenging. This panel will offer ways to spark creativity and thread the needle through the creative process from brainstorming to implementation.

MODERATOR ANNE KAISER SHAKIRI MURRAIN MARK WILSON FACILITATOR ED BAKER VP, Community Director President & CEO DR. KAREN HYPOLITE Assistant Dean, & Economic Jade Trading Company Chime Solutions, Inc. Lead Thinker/Founder J. Mack Robinson Development ThinkS.T.E.M. Technologies College of Business Georgia Power Georgia State University

SPECIAL FEATURE SESSION 2:30 PM

HOW TO STAY RELEVANT IN A CHANGING WORLD! We have celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding women; now it’s time to hear from our male counterparts. Join this engaging session to hear some of Atlanta’s most influential business and community leaders share their insights and suggestions for staying relevant and succeeding in today’s business world. Is it as simple as “leaning in?” Or is it still a “man’s world?” How can men and women join together to fight gender equality? Panelists will answer these questions and more. Come weigh in.

MODERATOR ROGER BOBB THOMAS W. KEITH PARKER FRANK SKI KARYN GREER President DORTCH, JR., General Manager Radio Host Anchor/Investigative Bobbcat Films President & CEO & CEO The Frank Ski Show Reporter TWD, Inc. MARTA CBS46 Atlanta 21 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE AWARDS PROGRAM & LUNCHEON

Parade of Super Tuesday Honorees

Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………………… Milton Jones Chairman, Atlanta Business League Board of Directors

Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………… Wanda Yancey Rodwell, Co-Chair Director, Community Partnerships & Global Community Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company

Alexis Davis Smith, Co-Chair President & CEO, PRecise Communications

Remarks and Recognition of Sponsors……………………………………………….. Tiffany Callaway Ferrell Chair-Elect, Atlanta Business League Board General Manager of Shared Services, Georgia Power Company

Presentation of Lottie H. Watkins Female First Award………………………… Milton Jones

Wonya Lucas, First African American Female President and CEO, Public Broadcasting Atlanta

Invocation……………………………………………………………………………………….. Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Murriel Senior Pastor, Cascade United Methodist Church

LUNCH

Super Tuesday Awards ………………………………………………………………………. Twanda Black Art Terrell Host, Business in Black Public Affairs Director, KISS 104.1 FM

Art Terrell Art Terrell Radio Personality, KISS 104.1 FM Home Office Business Achievement Creative Style Award Success Against the Odds Award Non-Traditional Business Award Outstanding Woman of Achievement Award

Closing Remarks ……………………………………………………………………………… Leona Barr-Davenport President & CEO, Atlanta Business League ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 22

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE HOME OFFICE BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT FINALISTS

HEATHER FATZINGER President & CEO, Full Circle Communications, Inc. Heather A. Fatzinger is the President and CEO of Full Circle Communications, Inc., a minority female-owned small business. Mrs. Fatzinger has her BA in Psychology from Spelman College and MS in Human Services Administration /Non-Profit Management from Spertus College. Mrs. Fatzinger also serves as a trainer for the Tony Robbins Organization. She has over 19 years of career experience in the areas of political campaign management, grassroots organization, environmental justice, community engagement as well as small business coaching and motivational workshops.

Mrs. Fatzinger is a patron of the arts, a classically trained vocalist that has toured internationally and a force in her community. Heather has a passion for service and has actively supported many organizations such as The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation, Metro Atlanta Kiwanis Club - where she was a Past President, the League of Women Voters, People TV and AID Atlanta just to name a few. She also serves on the Corporate Advisory Committee of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.

ANDREA HAMILTON CEO, Theory Communications Andrea Hamilton is a Cleveland, OH native communications professional and CEO/CO-Founder of Theory Communications.

With over 6 years in the communications industry, Andrea, alongside of her business partner and sister, Erica Hamilton, have developed successful press, marketing and branding campaigns and events for talent including Lou Williams (NBA), Grand Hustle (recording label), VH1 Rock Docs - ATL Rise, Ming Lee (Beauty Maven, DeMarre Carroll (NBA), Rae Sremmurd and many more. Andrea has used her whit and unique creative approach to traditional publicity methods to not only grow a brand/entity’s audience but also their revenue and notoriety. Andrea loves to spend her spare time focusing on parenting, as she is a new mother, as well as a strong hobby in self- taught culinary arts. 23 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE CREATIVE STYLE FINALISTS

CHRISTINA CURRY Owner Chef, Epicurean Endeavors Christina Curry is a creative and classically-trained chef who brings 15 years of restaurant and hospitality experience to her current role as owner and Executive Chef of Epicurean Endeavors Catering. Her passion for cooking and commitment to modern fresh flavors take her dishes to the next level. After graduating from the University of Dayton, Christina decided to pursue her desire to become a distinguished chef and enrolled in the Art institute of Atlanta. Her diverse work experience ranges from the Ritz Carlton Atlanta and W Hotel in Washington DC to catering and styling food shoots for both the Food Network and the Cooking Channel. The Atlanta Botanical Garden featured Christina as their Garden Chef from 2010 to 2013 where she hosted cooking demonstrations for live audiences and taped television segments for Atlanta’s NBC andFOX affiliates. In October 2014, she was featured in Jezebel magazine’s “At Your Service” column as someone to watch on the Atlanta culinary scene. When Christina is away from the kitchen, she enjoys yoga, running and spending time with her husband and daughter.

MONICA FENDERSON Architect/Owner, Mosa Design Studios Fenderson is the Founder and President of MOSA Design Studios LLC, which was founded in 2009 and is located in Grayson, Georgia.

As an owner Architect, Mrs. Fenderson and team MOSA develops construction documents for proposed commercial and multifamily projects with a strong emphasis on the evaluation of architectural, plumbing and mechanical components, systems, and specifications for compliance with State and County codes and ordinances and for conformance with technically sound engineering principles. The team confers with and assists design professionals, contractors, developers and the public regarding code interpretation and specific code compliance/deficiency issues; also collaborating with Planning and Development. Mrs. Fenderson is a registered Architect in the state of Georgia and holds a NCARB Certificate (allowing her reciprocity in all 50 states). Additionally, she is a member of AIA (American Institute of Architects), NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) and USGBC (United States Green Board Council).

DEBORAH VANTRECE Chef, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours Twenty-five years of globetrotting culinary adventures will give you a good idea of what people like to eat. Chef Deborah VanTrece draws on a literal world of experience to feed people comfort food that crosses cultural divides and speaks more languages than a guidebook. A native from Missouri Deborah has lived in Atlanta for over 25 years. She is the owner of The Catering Company by VanTrece and Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours restaurant located in Mid-Town Atlanta. Chef VanTrece began her culinary career in 1994 when she graduated as the valedictorian of her class at the Art Institute. She has cooked for foreign dignitaries and international executives, and won acclaim for her mastery of imported cooking techniques and delicious globally-informed cuisine. As a small business owner, she caters to her customers. She knows that there are many restaurants available to foodies, what sets her apart is her unique desire to provide the best customer service to each client and customer. She approaches each challenge of owning a business as an opportunity to succeed. ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 24

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE SUCCESS AGAINST THE ODDS FINALISTS

KIM MCNAIR CEO & Owner, Kim McNair Productions Kim McNair President and CEO of Kim McNair Productions LLC, with over 20 years’ experience has grown tremendously having a successful record of accomplishment for developing, implementing and producing special events, marketing and public relations. Kim has been bringing men/women together across the Southeast for workshops, summits, and conferences; for the purpose of empowering and inspiring them to elevate their personal brands, businesses and organizations. Seeing the need to create a platform to better promote others, Kim developed a TV show to do exactly that. Women on The Move – Live! is into its third season of presenting women (and men) making moves in business and the community. This weekly television show features women (men) who are the pacesetters in a variety of industries, businesses, and careers, we come together for an intimate and interactive discussion of the challenges and successes that have shaped their lives and /or careers. Revealing interviews and insightful profiles provide both the live and viewing audiences the unique opportunity to share, learn and grow together; to be on the move.

L'TRYCE SLADE Managing Director, Slade Land Use, Environmental and Transportation Planning, LLC L’Tryce Slade, MRP, JD grew the company from her apartment, to a thriving company by 28. Slade has a presence in various states. For that reason alone, it is no wonder that she is looked at as a regional business leader. In 2017 received nomination from Summit Media for the Creator Award for being noted as a business owner that created a unique service; 2016 Greenville, SC Minority Business Accelerator; 2016 selected as 20 for the next 20 BHM Biz for emerging leaders who have already made major contributions to Birmingham business and who are expected have an even greater impact over the next two decades; 2015 honored in the B-Metro Magazine Faces of Construction, Visionary 40 I Am Woman Network, Women of Vision Award; 2014 Groundbreaker in the Birmingham Magazine as a woman in construction; 2014 received the Ladies of Royalty Business Leader Award; 2013 featured in the Birmingham Magazine as Best in Minority Business; 2013 Alabama Black Achievers Entrepreneur of the Year; 2013 Rookie of the Year for NAWIC Region 2; and 2013 President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award.

NICOLE WILLIAMS Owner/President, Nicole Williams State Farm Nicole Williams is the Owner of Nicole Williams State Farm. After only living in Atlanta for 3 years, Nicole took the plunge as an entrepreneur when she opened her own agency in July 2014. Her passion for providing insurance and financial services to her clientele is underlined by the agency’s mission: to “create generational wealth within our communities.” She is a dynamic leader with a 15-year accomplished career with prestigious organizations within the financial industry and the highly competitive sector of pharmaceutical and biotechnology. Nicole has held executive leadership roles within several non-for-profit organizations such as President of National Sales Network Atlanta and Advisory Board Co-Chair of New Leaders Council Atlanta. Nicole’s small town, Midwest upbringing by her grandparents instilled many traditional morals and values she carries with her today. Nicole has overcome many odds, despite being a young divorced mother of twins at the age of 23. Williams’s strong values, disciplined work ethic, and resilient drive allowed her to raise her twin sons while finishing her education and establishing her professional career with the assistance of her village. 25 33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE NON-TRADITIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE FINALISTS

Q. TALECIA GARRETT Principal, Garrett ECI .IV, LLC Q. Talecia Garrett is the President and CEO of Garrett ECI .IV, which is a Minority and Woman- Owned construction management and engineering firm. Garrett ECI .IV specializes in fulfilling government and private sector contracts; with a special ability to successfully manage complex and challenging projects.

Talecia holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master’s from Atlanta’s very own, Clark Atlanta University; and she has worked in construction for over a decade.

In addition to working to ensure that Garrett ECI .IV delivers quality projects, Talecia also takes pride in giving back to the community and ensuring that opportunities are afforded to those within the area that each project impacts. As such, Talecia provides training and contract opportunities to young adults, women and small businesses.

As a mother of four, and a breast cancer survivor, Talecia uses her personal challenges as a roadmap for successful outcomes. Plan, Prepare, Execute and Assess is her mantra and she encourages others to conquer their challenges and never let them get in the way of reaching their goals.

PATRINA KING Founder & CEO, Golf Women Mean Business, LLC Patrina King is the Founder & CEO of Golf Women Mean Business, LLC (GWMB), a company that teaches women how to play golf and how to use golf as a tool for establishing strategic partnerships as well as business building. Learning how to play golf at the age of 7, Patrina competed throughout her high school years and decided against choosing any of the 36 offers to play collegiate golf. She chose to attend college without any extracurricular activities in order to focus on getting her career started. Prior to GWMB, Patrina owned a Background Investigations company. During a golf outing, Patrina lost an opportunity to win a major contract for her company because of her (then) lack of knowledge when it came to golf for business. Today, Patrina is not only the Founder & CEO of GWMB, but also a Business Golf Consultant with a mission is to educate women in Atlanta and across the country on how to successfully use golf for business. ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 26

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT (WOMAN OF THE YEAR)

SHEILA JORDAN Managing Partner, Knowledge Architects Sheila Jordan is Managing Partner at Knowledge Architects, LLC, a professional services firm that provides innovative digital training solutions and cloud-based mobile applications that support business process improvement initiatives.

With more than 20 years of experience helping organizations increase their flexibility, responsiveness and overall organizational performance, Sheila’s mission has always been to maximize growth, resources, and sustainability for the clients she works with.

She began her career in management consulting leading large scale training and change initiatives, delivering practical solutions to complex engagements across the U.S. for companies like The Coca- Cola Company, Georgia Pacific, State of Georgia, City of Atlanta, IBM and MARTA.

Today, Sheila leads a team of experienced learning technologists and engineering experts and application developers, who work with companies across the U.S. to design and develop innovative solutions, using emerging technologies like 3D animation, AR and mobile apps. Her teamat Knowledge Architects provides an exceptional client experience that delivers focused, relevant content to users when and where they need it.

Sheila is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in Human Resource Management, and a Masters in Instructional Technology.

JOY ROHADFOX President & CEO, Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corporation Joy Rohadfox is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corporation (RCCSC). She became the key driver of RCCSC’s strategic direction in 2001, focusing on leadership, innovation and business development. Her versatile background in marketing and construction administration has led to impressive results, which include high-profile contracts with municipal, state and federal agencies. Her innovative business strategies create enduring relationships that result in new and repeat business for RCCSC. She continues to embrace the core values of innovation, growth and integrity that her father, Dr. Ronald Rohadfox, practiced as he built the company.

Joy has been recognized in many publications including, WE magazine for Women, Black Enterprise and American DBE. In 2015 she received the “Women Who Move the Nation” Award at the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), recognizing her extensive work in highway, transit and airport infrastructure projects. She serves on the boards of the Greater YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the National Kidney Foundation. ONE GREAT DAY: UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS 27

33RD ANNUAL SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

WOMEN OF INFLUENCE & SUPER TUESDAY AWARDS SELECTION COMMITTEE

DENNIS BOYDEN TIFFANY CALLAWAY TODD GRAY DARYLL H. GRIFFIN MILTON JONES, JR. Retired, Regional Director FERRELL Director of Supplier President Founding Member External Affairs General Manager of Shared Diversity Materials Accolades, Inc. Peachtree Providence AT&T Services Management Partners, LLC Georgia Power Company Grady Health System

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TWANDA BLACK REV. TAMARKUS T. COOK REV. DR. KEVIN R. MURRIEL ART TERRELL Host, Business in Black Pastor Senior Pastor Radio Personality Public Affairs Director Saint Smyrna Baptist Cascade United Methodist KISS 104.1 FM KISS 104.1 FM Church Church

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ABL CARES CONGRESS ON THE STATE OF BLACK BUSINESS The ABL CARES initiative is one of the most significant undertakings The Atlanta Business League, along with many other key of the organization. It serves as a coordinated effort to channel organizations, institutions and businesses, collaborate to host the the financial and volunteer resources of ABL members and their Annual Congress on the State of Black Business. The Congress is associates to benefit the Atlanta metro community. Instituted in designed to discuss and make recommendations on how black 2004, its overall purpose is to support organizations that require businesses and consumers can effect a greater contribution to the help meeting the social, educational and welfare needs of the economic impact on the metro area by increasing business with community. black consumers and each other.

ANNUAL MEETING DINNER MEN OF INFLUENCE RECEPTION The Atlanta Business League Annual Meeting Dinner serves as a & INDUCTION CEREMONY yearly recap, acknowledging the strides that the ABL and its member The Atlanta Business League publishes its annual list of Atlanta’s have created throughout the year. It also recognizes African American Influential Black Men during an evening affair. In addition to owned businesses that have conducted continuous business for 25 professional accomplishments, the “Men of Influence” have years or more and serves as the induction ceremony entering them demonstrated their commitment to the citizenry of Metro Atlanta by into the ABL Business Hall of Fame. maintaining significant involvement and participation in community and civic activities. THE BRIDGE The (ABL) Bridge consists of young entrepreneurs and professionals STUDENT-BUSINESS SHADOW PROJECT ages 21 to 40. It serves as a connection uniting the existing ABL The Atlanta Business League seeks to provide high school juniors structure to a new wave of younger entrepreneurs through various and seniors with hands-on, real-world access to African-American programming that gives added attention to their needs. The goal business owners and their companies for the purpose of encouraging of The Bridge is to be the platform that brings together young them to explore careers in the business arena. The Student-Business professionals and those who have already blazed the trail for a Shadow Project (SBSP) is designed to bring these youth in contact unified exchange of ideas and resources. with a variety of professionals in corporate America, minority business owners and their employees.

BUSINESS ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES (BESS) SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE The Atlanta Business League utilizes the Business Enrichment Seminar The Atlanta Business League provides workshops and training for Series (BESS) to insure that the League provides its membership with participants and recognizes African-American female business educational experiences, training and consultations that will allow owners and professionals from all walks of life. The Super Tuesday the members to enjoy significant opportunities for personal as well Conference is a program designed to host business owners and as individual business growth. professionals, especially women, from throughout the metro Atlanta community. BUSINESS POWER FORUM (BPF) The Atlanta Business League hosts its Business Power Forums (BPF) TUESDAY TALKS WITH ABL CEOS the third Tuesday of the month. The Forums are an informative The Tuesday Talks with ABL CEOs is a new initiative that affords gathering where attendees are given the opportunity to hear members the opportunity to visit and hear from CEOs and community from some of the local and national entrepreneurs and CEOs of leaders in Metro Atlanta in small group settings. The Tuesday Talks major corporations. Attendees have the opportunity to hear the are quarterly roundtables held for 90 minutes throughout the day experiences of a seasoned business professional; gain valuable tips typically at the office of the CEO. ABL members register to meet in the areas of business management, marketing, and/or technology; with one of the participating CEOs with a maximum of 10 members and enjoy a networking opportunity with speakers and ABL member per session. During the talks, CEOs engage ABL members in a candid businesses. exchange of ideas and information.

WOMEN OF VISION BREAKFAST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) The Atlanta Business League published its inaugural list of “Atlanta’s APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Top 100 Black Women of Influence” in 1994. The WOV Breakfast The Atlanta Business League recognizes local Chief Executive Officers provides an educational opportunity for individuals at all levels (CEO) for outstanding participation in minority vendor development representing grade school to corporate America to meet and and community activities. The honors we confer are based in part on interact with women in leading positions throughout Metro Atlanta. the willingness of extremely busy executives to take on work vital to For many it is a source of hope displaying living examples and an carrying forward the agenda of the Atlanta Business League and the enlightening experience to know that opportunities avail themselves business community, which is establishing and building economic for African-American women. equality for minority enterprises. Want your company to connect with over 9,000 mid to upper income African Americans in metro Atlanta? Members of the Atlanta Business League have 26 channels to do so (21 for FREE).

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