THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER12,2024
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DR.STEPHANIEJOHNSON
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEPUTY
SUPERINTENDENTOFSCHOOLIMPROVEMENT
Dr. Stephanie S. Johnson is Georgia's Chief Turnaround Officer and Deputy Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education, where she leads School and District Effectiveness, Professional Development, and Alternative Education programs.
She graduated from Washington County High School and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama majoring in Psychology and minoring in English. She earned Master of Education degrees in English and Secondary Education from the University of West Alabama. She earned Educational Specialists' degrees in School Counseling and Educational Leadership from the University of South Alabama. She completed her Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University.
Dr. Johnson and her husband Gary Johnson are proud parents of three children: Taylor, Jacob, and Stephen. Taylor is a University of Alabama Honor Graduate and serves as Atlanta Public School's District Teacher of the Year. During Dr. Johnson's free time, she enjoys volunteering with her church, community service, and spending time with family and friends.
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ohnKennedy EORGIASENATORPROTEM
Senator John F. Kennedy was first elected to the state Senate in 2014 to represent Crawford, Monroe, Peach and Upson counties as well as portions of Bibb and Houston counties. After serving as Governor Deal's Floor Leader in the Senate during his freshman term, his Republican col-leagues elected Senator Kennedy to serve as Caucus Chair-man for the Senate Majority in 2017, and he served that position until he received the nomination to serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate in November of 2022.
Senator Kennedy serves as Vice-Chairman of the Banking and Financial Services Committee. He serves on several key committees.
Senator Kennedy earned a degree in Economics from Mercer University in 1987. He completed his law degree at Mercer University School of Law in 1990.
Senator Kennedy is a Partner at the Macon-based law firm of James-Bates-Brannan-Groover, LLP, and practices in the area of civil litigation, trial work, business advice and fiduciary law.
Senator Kennedy is a Class of 2000 Graduate of Leadership Macon and a 2007 Graduate of Leadership Georgia.
Senator Kennedy and his wife of 30 years, Susan, have two children, Katherine and Will. The Kennedy's are active members of Ingleside Baptist Church.
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J.B.LANDROCHE SENIORVICEPRESIDENT,CORPORATEAFFAIRS GEORGIALOTTERY
AsSeniorVicePresidentofCorporateAffairsfortheGeorgia LotteryCorporation(GLC),JBisresponsibleforexternal corporatecommunicationsHeoverseesthemediarelations, publicandplayerrelations,retailerservicesandinteractive departmentsfortheLotteryCorporation
BeforejoiningtheGeorgiaLotteryCorporationin2000,J.B. workedonnumerousstatewideandnationalpolitical campaigns;withtheGeorgiaStateSenate;andintheofficeof formerUnitedStatesSenatorDennisDeConcini
J.B.receivedhisBachelorofArtsdegreefromIthacaCollegein Ithaca,NewYorkHeisamemberoftheGeorgiaChamberof CommerceGovernmentAffairsCouncilandworkingpartner withtheGeorgiaAllies-apublic-privateeconomic developmententerprise
JBandhiswifeKellyresideinMarietta,GAandhavetwo daughters
Welcome | Recognition of Special Guests
Jessica Walden, President & CEO
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
Invocation
Elertina Thames, 2nd Year Graphic Instructor
W.S. Hutchings College & Career Academy
Land Acknowledgement
Seth Clark, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tem Commissioner-District 5
Presentation of the Colors | Pledge of Allegiance
Howard High Air Force JROTC Color Guard
Recognition of Sponsors
Ivey Hall, Vice Chair of Engagement, Chamber Board & Executive Director, Macon Area Habitat for Humanity
Presenting Sponsor Remarks
Caryn Frey, Market Vice President, Middle Georgia Cox Communications
Introduction of Panel | Panel Discussion
Jessica Walden, President & CEO
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Panel
Georgia Senator Pro Tem John Kennedy
Dr Stephanie Johnson, Georgia Department of Education
Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement
JB Landroche, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Georgia Lottery
Closing Remarks
Jessica Walden, President & CEO
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER12,2024