North Georgia Business Spotlight 2021

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INSIDE: EXOVATIONS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA CUMMING HOME MINISTRIES TED QUINN PAINTING HOPEWELL ROOFING

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EXOVATIONS Founded April 1996 Home exterior remodeler (siding, roofing, windows, doors, decks, porches, facelifts and more)

60 team members 770-205-2995 www.exovations.com 2

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2525 YEARS OFOF STRESS-FREE REMODELING 25 YEARS OF STRESS-FREE REMODELING YEARS STRESS-FREE REMODELING

Roone Unger founded what is in 2001 the EXOVATIONS brand about in remodeling. nowRoone EXOVATIONS® in Aprilwhat of iswas in launched.

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA Founded 1873 140+ programs of study go.ung.edu/spotlight2

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LIVING THE DREAM UNG program director Christian Bello Escobar helps students break the cycle of poverty through education and realize their dreams are possible Growing up, Christian Bello Escobar watched his parents, who immigrated to the United States from Mexico for a better life, work two jobs each to provide for their family.

“My parents worked first shift in the mornings at factories, and they cleaned offices in the evening,” said the director of migrant programs and services at the University of North Georgia who leads the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at UNG. As a teen, Bello Escobar joined his parents as they cleaned office buildings.

“I would walk into these offices and see enough degrees to cover the wall. I thought, ‘That’s what I want for myself,’” he said. “I knew cleaning offices was an honorable job, but I didn’t want to do it for the rest of my life. That pushed me to do well in high school and to succeed in higher education.”

Now, Bello Escobar is living his dream.

Two degrees adorn his office wall at UNG’s Gainesville Campus – a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University and a master’s degree from University of West Georgia. This year, Bello Escobar will earn a third degree for his wall. As an instructor in UNG’s University College, he will soon complete his doctorate in higher education leadership from Valdosta State University.

During his higher education journey, the Lawrenceville, Georgia, resident found a job he loves. As a director of HEP and CAMP, he helps students whose parents were migrants and seasonal farm workers to earn a GED or transition and succeed in college.

“It allows me to be a servant-leader,” Bello 2021

Escobar said. “The programs also focus on students who are under-represented in higher education, and that’s my passion.”

The native of Acapulco, Mexico, discovered his passion when he was a member of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity at Georgia State University. With his fraternity brothers, Bello Escobar volunteered to work with high school students and other college students, becoming a role model for them.

“I was doing things I liked to do and enjoyed it,” he said. “My fraternity adviser noticed and said, ‘You know, you can do that for a living.’”

It was a revelation that changed Bello Escobar’s trajectory. Instead of pursuing a

terminal degree in psychology, he switched to an education post-graduate degree.

“I wanted to help people like myself obtain their degrees and find their dream career and realize that their dream is possible through education,” he said.

He worked for several years in admissions and student affairs roles at other institutions before joining UNG in 2014 as coordinator of Multicultural Student Affairs & Latino Success. When UNG later established its CAMP program, Bello Escobar applied to lead the program and has been its director ever since. More than 50 CAMP programs are on campuses across the nation, and UNG is one of three institutions in Georgia with a CAMP program.

“We provide these students a chance to break the cycle of poverty through education,” he said. “I do believe that by changing one individual’s world, they can change their world in the manner they see fit.”

As this issue went to press, Bello Escobar assumed a new role as Director of Academic Engagement & Community Partnerships for UNG’s College of Education, where he will establish initiatives to increase student success while building and maintaining partnerships to increase the college’s enrollment, outreach, development and overall success.

The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia and is designated as a State Leadership Institution and The Military College of Georgia. UNG is one of just six senior military colleges in the nation and more than 750 men and women in its Corps of Cadets, the award-winning Boar’s Head Brigade. With about 20,000 students across five campuses located in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee, UNG is one of the state’s largest public universities.

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CUMMING HOME MINISTRIES 678-456-5544 cumminghomeministries.org

EVERYONE DESERVES A ‘SECOND CHANCE’ Make a Difference TODAY Are you or someone you know experiencing addiction, mental health issues or hopelessness?

Cumming Home Ministries (CHM) is here for YOU, we believe everyone deserves a ‘Second Chance’. Over the past year CHM has made a lot of changes and have expanded the Ministry Model to serve men and women throughout Georgia. CHM offers Christianbased counseling along with treatment assessments to best learn about the person and what steps to take next. Once the individual has been matched with a recovery program partner, by CHM’s CADC Counselor, their sponsorship is paid for them. The out-of-pocket fees can range from $800 to $2,000 just to get in the door, CHM is here for people who are ready to take that step and just do not know where to begin.

Are you passionate about helping people that are struggling with addiction? Join us by becoming a Partner for ‘Second Chances’. Your donation whether monthly or one-time, big, or small will help someone begin their second chance.

Our Mission: Cumming Home Ministries, Inc. (CHM) supports and sponsors those experiencing hopelessness, through residential and rehabilitation, recovery, and treatment programs, Christianbased spiritual mentoring and counseling, life skills training, and resources infused with Godly hope needed for positive long-term life changes.

Cumming Home Ministries hours: MondayFriday 10a.m. - 5p.m. Phone: 678-456-5544, Ext. 2.

CHM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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TED QUINN PAINTING Open since 2001 678.908.6496 www.tedquinnpainting.com

TED QUINN PAINTING Experienced Professionals Ted Quinn painting has proudly served Northeast Georgia since 2001 and continue to expand throughout the Southeast.

We pride ourselves on our expertise with all commercial, industrial and residential painting jobs, and we intend all painting projects to be of the highest quality.

Our team is thoroughly trained, screened, fully insured and bonded, and is happy to accommodate your schedule for work times.

Ted Quinn Painting is experienced in a variety of commercial jobs including painting, tilt-up construction and commercial caulking. We specialize in churches, schools, hospitals, retirement communities, retail centers and small businesses.

We are also experienced in a wide variety of industrial jobs and facilities such as factories, plants and tanks. We specialize in painting overhead decking, joists, beams, conduits and ceilings, dry fog paint, epoxy coatings and more.

Ted Quinn Painting provides expert service in all areas of residential painting, new construction and remodeling. Call us today to discuss your project and receive a free quote. We use only premium paints and coatings and all projects are serviced with sustainability in mind.

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TED QUINN PAINTING Commercial | Industrial Paints & Coating

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HOPEWELL ROOFING & RESTORATION 678-771-5372 www.hopewell-roofing.com

WHO IS HOPEWELL? There are certain things you expect when you are seeking the best North Georgia roofing company. And at Hopewell Roofing & Restoration, we are confident we will exceed your expectations every time. How do we do it? By placing high priorities on exceptional, attentive customer service, the highest quality materials, and roofing expertise that is second to none.

Who Is Behind Hopewell Roofing & Restoration?

Owner Andy Morrison founded Hopewell Roofing & Restoration in 2009, but only after spending multiple years working with a builder as a superintendent and as a roofing sales manager. Andy’s experiences sparked a passion in him to start Hopewell to serve the families and businesses of the North Georgia area.

The business name comes from Hopewell Road located in the Milton/Alpharetta area where Andy grew up—a tribute to the longstanding roots Andy, his wife Katie, and the team have in that community, as well as Cumming, Dawsonville, and Gainesville. In fact, at Hopewell Roofing & Restoration, we strive to create lasting relationships within the North Georgia roofing industry and the community.

To our team, roofing services go far behind qualified roof installation and repair. We view what we do as a way to keep our local families and businesses safe, secure, and flourishing. Let us help you to protect your investment in your home or business and add tremendous value with our roofing and restoration services.

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Hopewell: Your GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor Have you ever heard of GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractors? Possibly not, because they only make up about 2% of the total roofers nationwide. The elite status is very difficult to achieve. However, at Hopewell Roofing & Restoration we are proud to have received the GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor certification.

In order to receive the GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor certification and distinction, a company must meet the following qualifications: • Properly licensed to provide roof replacement and repair.

• A minimum of seven years in business as well as one year in GAF’s certified program.

• Fully insured, offering full coverage that includes at a minimum one million dollars general liability.

• Possess a strong reputation and good workmanship record among local homeowners and business owners.

• Committed to continued professional training to ensure the company is offering the highest level of roofing services in the industry.

It’s time to experience the Hopewell difference! Find out for yourself what it means to work with a GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor. Get in touch with our team at Hopewell Roofing & Restoration today for your free consultation.

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