2015 MS Leadership Class Graduation
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 Cherokee Town and Country Club 155 West Paces Ferry Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305
Creating a world free of MS. This graduation ceremony has been generously underwritten by Elaine and John Carlos.
Graduation Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Guest Speaker
Thursday, May 7, 2015 • 6:00-8:15 PM Cherokee Town and Country Club 155 West Paces Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Program Agenda 6:00 pm
Cocktail Reception
6:45 pm Welcome and Introductions
All Brian DeFrates, Technical Architect Southern Company 2015 MS Leadership Class Chair
Wendy Johnson President, CEO Dale Carnegie of Georgia
As President, CEO of Dale Carnegie of Georgia, Wendy Johnson is responsible for management of the sales, 6:50 pm Invocation Diana Robinson, Project Coordinator delivery and administration for Colliers International- Atlanta Inc. the full range of products and 2014 MS Leadership Class Alum consulting services offered by Dale Carnegie. These services 6:55 pm Dinner All include professional development training and executive coaching programs offered to 7:00 pm Opening Remarks Roy A. Rangel, President such firms as Genuine Parts, The National MS Society, Georgia Chapter Noramco, NAAEI, Centers for Disease Control, GSA, Kroger John W. Somerhalder, II and a host of companies rang Chairman, President & CEO AGL Resources ing in size from 25 to more than 350,000 employees. 2015 MS Leadership Class Honorary Chair Prior to her current position, Ms. Johnson was Global Sales Manager for Carreker Corporation (now Fiserv), a 2015 Video All consulting firm specializing in the financial industry. “The Makings of a Leader”
7:05 pm Dale Carnegie Awards
Wendy Johnson, President, CEO Dale Carnegie of Georgia
7:35 pm 7:40 pm Hall of Fame 2015 Inductees Phillip S Hodges Educated at the University of California, Ms. Johnson is a 2014 MS Leadership Class Valedictorian golfer, tennis player and pianist. Ms. Johnson has one daughter, 7:45 pm 2015 Valedictorian Address Caitlin Hosmer, Administrative Fellow Alexandra, who graduated from Eastside Medical Center, HCA Healthcare Kennesaw State University 2015 MS Leadership Class in Biology. Ms. Johnson has served on the Advisory Board of 7:50 pm Presentation of Awards Annette Mengert the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Senior Vice President, Property Management Commerce, the Advisory Board Colliers International Management – Atlanta of Long Grove Bloodstock LLC, Board of Trustees Chair, Georgia Chapter the Advisory Board of AIESEC Brian DeFrates (a Georgia Tech International Student Organization) and John W. Somerhalder, II the MS Leadership Planning Committee. This graduation ceremony has been generously underwritten by Elaine and John A. Carlos PAGE 1
A letter from the Chair, Board of Trustees Congratulations to you for successfully completing the 2015 MS Leadership Class. You join the ranks of business leaders in our community who display their passion and desire to excel in personal commitments, and who share their business successes with the MS community. From my attendance at several of your events, I know that the 2015 program provided opportunities for you to meet these objectives. I trust your experience was worthwhile and rewarding and that it will serve to enhance your executive leadership strengths. Your generous gifts to the National MS Society will have a long-lasting impact on the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis. Because of you and many others who support our mission, we continue to improve our understanding of scientific mechanisms that lead to disease and symptom management therapies, so that we can stop disease progression, restore function and end MS forever. Your selfless commitment and extraordinary contributions will inspire the research community to connect ideas and vital resources to accelerate the development of new therapies for MS. With no exaggeration, I can say that you are helping our organization change lives, strengthen and deepen relationships to increase revenue and deliver on the Society’s commitment to improve the lives of all those affected by MS. Your active participation allowed you to network through service projects that help us meet our mission. You have seen and heard first-hand the challenges and hardships that people living with MS face. You have heard what it takes to inspire and motivate a superior, loyal staff using proven leadership skills. And you have unlocked some creativity in your commendable fundraising efforts. I join our MS volunteers, staff and people living with MS in urging you to stay involved with the National MS Society beyond your accomplishments in the 2015 Class. Please take a moment to learn more about the MS Leadership Class Alumni Association. We know that your good work has just begun. Lastly, I hope that you will continue to make giving a priority – that you promote a value system grounded on respect for others and a strong belief in self-worth. In a time when self-absorption is prevalent, you instead stepped up and demonstrated leadership values including honesty, integrity, confidence, and compassion. Thank you. Sincerely, Annette Mengert Chair, Board of Trustees National MS Society, Georgia Chapter
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Class of 2015
Landan Ansell Manager- Forensic Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
George Banks Vice President Paces Properties
Timothy Britt President Litchfield Research
Melinda Brown Program Manager Dekra Automotive North America
Tara Chambers Account Executive Travelers Insurance
Catherine Clark Stylist J. Hilburn
William Bazzel Junior Golf Specialist U.S. Kids Golf, LLC
Rachel Brown Manager, Internal Audit Arby’s
Patricia A. Coe Director of Sales Supply Chain Solutions Corbus, LLC
Tainia Beohm Portfolio Specialist Invest Atlanta
Jonatham Brummel Private Banker Wells Fargo
Mary E. Coons Manager of Learning and Development Paradies
Russell Blythe Partner King & Spalding LLP
Stacie Buckley Program Management Consultant Candid Partners, LLC
Elizabeth Crowe Senior Manager of Operations JMH Consulting, Inc.
Kristin Hunicke Cugnon Product Manager Verizon
Kathryn M. Davidson Consultant Accounting, Economics & Appraisal Group, LLC
Marisa Elliott Marketing Consultant Absolute Marketing Solutions
Adina Espy Communications Manager Synerphase Technology Corporation
Tina Frausto Senior Vice President - Business Transformation Equifax
Patricia Gaddis Senior Business Development Manager Leadership Strategies
Scott Godwin Owner/Director Live Well, Inc.
Aaron Golden Wealth Planning Analyst UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Peter Gutschenritter Financial Advisor Ashford Financial, LLC
Shannon Gwinner Manager, Client Development Accretive Solutions
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Class of 2015 Continued
Stephanie Hansen Attorney DuaneMorris LLP
R. Dale Harper Editor / Producer ECG Productions
Caitlin Hosmer Administrative Fellow Eastside Medical Center HCA Healthcare
Francisco Izurieta Director of Client Services Summit Group
Laura Joines Vice President, Senior Loan Officer SunTrust Mortgage
Dr. Terilyn N. Lake Medical Doctor Residency Candidate
C. Peter MacKenzie Financial Advisor National Financial Services Group
Cameron Martin Practice Leader-Management Liability The Hauser Group
Christopher Maxwell Associate Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Leslie McBride Employee Communications Manager Cox Automotive
Darrick McDuffie Associate King & Spalding LLP
June Park Chief Operating Officer Medical Aid Supply House
Miguel Porto Market Intelligence Specialist Delta Air Lines
Andy Pratt Senior Associate King & Spalding LLP
Cheryl Pressley Database Administrator, Staff Southern Company Services
Randall Ray, JD Law School Graduate Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Andy Roberts Director of Solution Delivery Premier Logic
Tracey Slater-Payne Senior Enterprise Project Manager Cigna Healthcare
Kyle Smith Assistant Vice President The Leavitt Group of Atlanta
Scott Tanger Realtor Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North
Monique Weeks Manager, Implementation Services McKesson Corporation
Taylor Wilkinson Associate Broker Aon Risk Solutions
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MS Leadership Class Hall of Fame Name Company Total Donations* Class 1 Phillip S. Hodges Ernst & Young LLP (Ret.) $ 37,260.00 2014 2 William Curtis Merrill Lynch $ 21,234.02 2014 3 Joe Surber AGL Resources $14,275.00 2012 4 William P. Reddick Celtaxsys $11,250.00 2011 5 William R. Barney, III Targhee, Inc. $10,455.00 2012 6 Brian DeFrates Southern Company $ 8,690.00 2013 7 David Sirna GE Energy $ 7,953.00 2012 8 Elizabeth Rodriguez Cushman & Wakefield $ 7,300.00 2014 9 Wight Mixon Dorsey Alston, Realtors ® $ 6,615.00 2011 10 A. Grant Bell Palmer & Cay $ 6,250.00 2012 11 Tom Holler UPS $ 6,033.25 2009 12 David Alexander ScottMadden, Inc. $ 5,926.03 2013 13 Nancy Jo McDaniel NJM Photography $ 5,825.00 2009 14 Karen Steadman, PhD Leadership Futures, Inc. $ 5,427.00 2013 15 Caitlin Hosmer Eastside Medical Center, HCA Healthcare $ 5,120.00 2015 16 Christopher Maxwell Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP $ 5,110.00 2015 17 Tara E. Murphy 360 Media, Inc. $ 5,025.00 2011 18 Oliver W. Holmes Georgia Commerce Bank $ 5,000.00 2010 19 Michael Wall Troutman Sanders LLP $ 4,718.00 2011 20 Rachel Brown Arby’s $ 4,420.00 2015 21 Jennifer Wright Equifax $ 4,219.00 2014 22 Solomon Nixon, Jr. Franks & Associates Insurance $ 4,114.00 2011 23 Chris Wilson The Home Depot $ 4,100.00 2014 24 Carson Matthews Atlanta Fine Homes, Sotheby’s International Realty $ 4,000.00 2012 25 Randall Ray Loyola University New Orleans College of Law $ 4,000.00 2015 26 Jennifer D. Guarton Atlanta Business Chronicle $ 3,765.00 2011 27 Margaret Daniel College Admissions Assistance $ 3,755.14 2014 28 Ebonie Batson MIV, LLC $ 3,731.00 2014 29 Brian Granville, Esq. The Granville Group, LLC $ 3,702.00 2011 30 Tara Brashear Freeman $ 3,700.00 2012 31 Becky Robinson Chatterhouse Communications $ 3,615.00 2013 32 Terry Brantley Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers LLP $ 3,610.00 2010 33 Chelton D. Tanger PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP $ 3,600.00 2009 34 Bruce Dunlap Southern Company $ 3,580.00 2014 35 Harrison Rohr Exquisite Stationery $ 3,550.00 2009 36 Elizabeth Crowe JMH Consulting, Inc. $ 3,450.00 2015 37 Travis McKeone US Auto Sales $ 3,440.00 2013 38 Timothy Britt Litchfield Research $ 3,400.00 2015 39 Wes Achey Alston & Bird LLP $ 3,390.00 2014 40 Shana DeLuca Liaison Technologies $ 3,350.00 2012 41 Dirk Baxter, PhD Leadership Futures, Inc. $ 3,300.00 2014 42 Edmund Burke Merrill Lynch $ 3,300.00 2013 43 Eileen Ponich Data Symphonics $ 3,270.00 2013
*Fundraising data as of April 20, 2015 Company affiliation may have changed since participation year PAGE 5
MS Leadership Class Hall of Fame Continued Name 44 John Gibson 45 Kristine White 46 Matthew Queen 47 Allen Freisem 48 Cheryl Pressley 49 R. Todd Ellis 50 Catherine Clark 51 Monica Davis 52 Renee Spivy 53 Cassi Woods 54 Ranse Partin 55 Larry Clements, MD 56 Sharon D. Cooper 57 Erin Hall 58 Rebecca Hoke 59 Chris Lingle 60 Kelly Biggs 61 Lisa Lepping 62 Ryan Hurtt 63 Kurt D. Witter 64 Marisa Elliott 65 Paul Mendel 66 Laura Sillins 67 Lee Kolber 68 Patricia Gaddis 69 Jon Howell
Company Total Donations* Duane Morris LLP $ 3,250.00 Hewlett Packard $ 3,250.00 Feiler & Associates $ 3,226.00 Peachtree Village Partners, LLC $ 3,225.00 Southern Company Services $ 3,205.00 NAI Brannen Goddard $ 3,175.00 J. Hilburn $ 3,170.00 Partners Atlanta $ 3,165.00 Medical Doctor Associates, LLC $ 3,165.00 The Home Depot $ 3,135.00 Partin Law Firm, PC $ 3,120.00 Kenmar Pediatrics $ 3,096.28 Opulent Elegance $ 3,080.00 Building Owners & Managers Association $ 3,075.00 Aquesst $ 3,075.00 Wells Fargo $ 3,075.00 Director of Strategic Solutions $ 3,050.00 EnviroScent, Inc. $ 3,045.00 NCR Corporation $ 3,040.00 Sugar Hill Christian Academy $ 3,040.00 Absolute Marketing Solutions $ 3,035.00 Richard Bowers & Co $ 3,004.00 Georgia State University $ 3,004.00 InterContinental Hotels Group $ 3,001.00 Leadership Strategies $ 3000.00 Georgia Health Care Association $ 3,000.00
Class 2014 2013 2014 2014 2015 2009 2015 2011 2012 2014 2009 2009 2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2010 2014 2011 2015 2014 2014 2010 2015 2012
70 Chris White
Cushman & Wakefield
2011
Total
$ 3,000.00 $351,534.02
*Fundraising data as of April 20, 2015
Company affiliation may have changed since participation year
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Congratulations, 2015 MS Leadership Class National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter AGL Resources salutes each and every member of this year’s leadership class. We’ve been honored for more than 150 years to be part of the fabric of the Georgia communities we serve. We commend the class of 2015 for their commitment to making a meaningful impact where they live and work.
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MS Leadership Class Hall of Fame The MS Leadership Hall of Fame is a distinguished group of business men and women who earn special recognition for their fundraising efforts exceeding $3,000. These members lead the way in our community as a driving force behind our vital global MS research funding.
Phillip S. Hodges
Joe Surber
William P. Reddick
William R. Barney, III
David Sirna
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Wight Mixon
A. Grant Bell
Brian DeFrates
David Alexander Tom Holler
Christopher Maxwell
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William Curtis
Jennifer Wright
Tara E. Murphy
Solomon Nixon, Jr.
Nancy Jo McDaniel
Oliver W. Holmes
Chris Wilson
Karen Steadman, PhD
Michael Wall
Carson Matthews
Caitlin Hosmer
Rachel Brown
Randall Ray
MS Leadership Class Hall of Fame Continued
Margaret Daniel
Ebonie Batson
Terry Brantley
Chelton D. Tanger
Elizabeth Crowe
Travis McKeone
Timothy Britt
Wes Achey
Dirk baxter, PhD
Edmund Burke
Eileen Ponich
John Gibson
Matthew Queen
Allen Freisem
Cheryl Pressley
Renee Spivy
Cassi Woods
Jennifer D. Guarton
Becky Robinson
Monica Davis
Tara Brashear
Brian Granville, Esq.
Bruce Dunlap
Harrison Rohr
Shana DeLuca
Kristine White
R. Todd Ellis
Catherine Clark
Ranse Partin
Larry Clements, MD
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MS Leadership Class Hall of Fame Continued
Sharon D. Cooper
Erin Hall
Rebecca Hoke
Chris Lingle
Kelly Biggs
Lisa Lepping
Ryan Hurtt
Kurt Witter
Marisa Elliott
Paul Mendel
Jon Howell
Chris White
Patricia Gaddis
Laura Sillins
Lee Kolber
Congratulations MS Leadership Class 2015!
The Andrew C. Carlos MS Institute at Shepherd Center has extensive experience treating people with MS and related disorders. We treat thousands of people annually using a wide range of neurological, rehabilitative and wellness services.
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2015 MS Leadership Class Planning Committee Chair: Brian DeFrates Southern Company 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30308 404.506.3990 BDeFrate@Southernco.com
Advisory Council Members Ronen Arad PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 1075 Peachtree Street, Suite 2600 Atlanta, GA 30309 678.419.7309 ronen.arad@us.pwc.com Ercell Charles Dale Carnegie of Georgia 4151 Ashford Dunwoody Road Suite 525 Atlanta, GA 30328 404.601.6086 ercell_charles@dalecarnegie.com Margaret Daniel DIRECPATH 2451 Cumberland Parkway Suite 3203 Atlanta, GA 30339 678.361.5505 margaretdaniel@comcast.net
Bruce Dunlap Southern Company Services 241 Ralph McGill Blvd Atlanta GA 30308 404.506.3749 bedunlap@southernco.com Phillip S. Hodges Ernst & Young LLP (Retired) P.O. Box 5503 Atlanta, GA 31107 404.918.4955 phillip.s.hodges@gmail.com Wendy Johnson Dale Carnegie of Georgia 4151 Ashford Dunwoody Road Suite 525 Atlanta, GA 30328 404.634.8100 wendy_johnson@dalecarnegie.com Wight Mixon Dorsey Alston, Realtors® 100 West Paces Ferry Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305 404.234.1003 wightmixon@dorseyalston.com Elizabeth Rodriguez TRANSWESTERN 3445 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 220 Atlanta, GA 30326 305.807.5707 lrodriguez30319@gmail.com
Jennifer Wright ExecWright 602 Woodcliff Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770.712.9806 Jennifer@Execuwright.com
Key Chapter Staff Roy A. Rangel President roy.rangel@nmss.org 678.534.3648 Nicole Hill Executive Vice President / COO nicole.hill@nmss.org 678.534.3649 Tricia Passuth, LMSW Director of Clinical and Chapter Programs tricia.passuth@nmss.org 678.534.3586 Bill Barney Director of Development william.Barney@nmss.org 678.534.3587 Terri Cool Senior Development Manager terri.cool@nmss.org 678.534.3642 Trina Samuels Marketing Specialist trina.samuels@nmss.org 678.534.3650
CONGRATULATIONS to the Top Three Fundraisers! You’ve Earned a Certificate to a Dale Carnegie Course
Caitlin Hosmer Christopher Maxwell Rachel Brown Effective Communications and Human Relations/Skills for Success course will help you master the organizational communication skills demanded in today’s tough business environment. You’ll learn to strengthen interpersonal relationships, manage stress and handle fast-changing workplace conditions. You’ll develop more effective communication skills and be better equipped to perform as a persuasive communicator, problem-solver and focused leader. And you’ll develop a take charge attitude, initiated with confidence and enthusiasm. PAGE 13
To Join, Contact: Alumni Association Chairman Bruce Dunlap Southern Company 404.404.4004 Bedunlap@southernco.com
The MS Leadership Class Alumni Association
Georgia Chapter Staff Terri Cool Senior Development Manager 678.534.3642 Terri.Cool@nmss.org
Congratulates the graduates of the 2015 MS Leadership Class We encourage you to continue your volunteer engagement with the National MS Society through the MS Leadership Class Alumni Association. PAGE 14
2015 Board of Trustees National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Georgia Chapter OFFICERS: Chair Annette Mengert Colliers International Management-Atlanta Vice Chairman Keith Keller Grant Thornton LLP Secretary Denise T. Dauphin AEA Accounting Group Treasurer Phillip S. Hodges (ret.) Ernst & Young Immediate Past Chair William J. Holley, II Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP TRUSTEES: Elaine Carlos National Distributing Company, Inc. .
John A. Carlos National Distributing Company, Inc
Chelton D. Tanger The Tanger Consulting Group, LLC
Weyman T. Johnson, Jr. (retired) Paul, Hastings LLP
Ben Wade Thrower, MD Andrew C. Carlos MS Institute at Shepherd
Rena Kilgannon Kilgannon Group, LLC
Mitzi Joi Williams, MD MS Center of Atlanta
Neil Lava, MD Emory University Department of Neurology
W. Tal Wright W.T. Wright Communications Roy A. Rangel, President Georgia Chapter
Jeff Lund Deloitte. Greg Michels Travelers Wight Mixon Dorsey Alston, Realtors ®
2015 Board of Trustees Nominees • Ronen Arad, Class of ‘11 • Brian DeFrates, Class of ‘13
Paul J. Murphy King & Spalding LLP Robert C. O’Leary (retired) Cox Enterprises, Inc.
CONGRATULATIONS!
MS Leadership Class 2015 Graduates “My clients count on me to be trustworthy, patient, adaptable, creative, a good problem-solver and negotiator. My only concern is to serve them well.” ~Wight M. Mixon
MS Leadership Class 2013 Co-Chair MS Leadership Class 2011 Program President, Atlanta Board of Realtors® Executive Roundtable Atlanta Board of Realtors® Phoenix Award Recipient A Leader in Atlanta Real Estate Arther P. Beattie
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President Southern Company
Wight Mixon
Sales Associate, Dorsey Alston, REALTORS® 404.234.1003 Cell | 404.352.2010 Office | wightmixon.com One Hundred West Paces Ferry Road • Atlanta, Georgia 30305 • dorseyalston.com
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Special Thanks Elaine and John A. Carlos National Distributing Company Robert C. O’Leary Cox Enterprises, Inc. (Retired) John W. Somerhalder II, Chairman, President and CEO AGL Resources Andrew C. Carlos MS Institute at Shepherd Ben W. Thrower, MD Deborah Backus, PhD Emily Cade City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Joel G. Baker Joy M. Tribble
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chelton Tanger Ronen Arad The Home Depot Foundation Gaven Gregory Brock Darby Chris Wilson
Dale Carnegie of Georgia Wendy Johnson Ercell Charles Georgia Tech University Sonia Alvarez-Robinson, PhD
MS Leadership Class Executive Roundtable Program Arthur P. Beattie Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President Southern Company David Peterson Chairman - Emeritus Northhighland Janet Sherlock Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer Carter’s
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