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Angeline Kelly with Caliber Home Loans and Jimmy Lin with The Network

December 5, 2013 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Angeline Kelly with Caliber Home Loans and Jimmy Lin with The Network

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Angeline Kelly/Caliber Home Loans

Caliber Home Loans is a full-service national mortgage lender and agency direct seller/servicer taht offers a variety of loan programs for purchase and refinance such as conforming, jumbo and government products. Caliber also offers innovative servicing solutions for both conforming and non-conforming loans. Caliber is not a bank and they provide a superior service experience for their customers, a fulfilling work environment for their employees, and a track record of quality.

With the numerous regulatory changes that have occurred in recent years, technology has never been more important within the lending industry. In response to this reality, Caliber has made a substantial investment in building their own proprietary, end-to-end loan origination system. H2Online is a single sign-on system that allows you to complete a loan from start to finish with a paperless process designed around today’s mortgage banking industry. They employ a veteran team of mortgage banking technologists to enhance and maintain H2Online. While most national mortgage bankers are struggling to change processes supported by multiple outdated legacy systems, H2Online allows them to gain a competitive advantage through their agility.

Caliber is dedicated to preserving the entrepreneurial spirit of a mortgage bank while ensuring the necessary operational controls to originate and service quality loans and create a company with longevity

Jimmy Lin/The Network

The Network, based in Norcross, is a leading provider of integrated governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions that allow organizations to create better workplaces and ethical cultures. The Network’s Integrated GRC Suite, recognized as the “Apple of GRC” by the research firm GRC 20/20, is the first natively integrated enterprise GRC software platform in the compliance industry, and leverages the way employees retain and apply ethics and compliance information and helps companies prevent, detect and re-mediates non-compliance and unethical conduct.

The Network offers integrated solutions for policy management, training and communications, Code of Conduct, surveys and assessments, and case management, all on a reporting and analytics platform. The Network is privately held and established the first whistleblower hotline in 1982 and today serves thousands of global organizations in every industry, including nearly half of the Fortune 500.

Jimmy Lin is the Vice President of Product Management & Corporate Development at The Network and leads corporate and product strategies for the company’s Integrated GRC Solutions. He is responsible for defining long-term product strategy and managing the product portfolio for the company. Jimmy has more than 15 years of experience in and around software and technology, from implementing software to analyzing new markets and leading product strategies for organizations like Oversight Systems, Manhattan Associates, UPS Supply Chain Solutions and IP2Biz. Jimmy is a Certified GRC Professional (GRCP).

Scott Jacques with Crown Realty & Management and David Garrison with OFL Preservation

December 4, 2013 by Mike

Squawk Talk

Scott Jacques with Crown Realty & Management and David Garrison with OFL Preservation

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Scott Jacques, Kate Schermerhorn, David Garrison

Scott Jacques/Crown Realty & Management

Crown Realty & Management is a full-service real estate company specializing in professional property management services for more than three decades. They service all of the metro Atlanta area providing leasing, property management and lease purchase, as well as sales and acquisition investor services. Crown currently manages over 1,000 single family homes and townhomes, placing over 8,000 tenants. They are members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), the industry’s trade association which helps the public to identify the knowledge and experience of the managers in the marketplace. Their distinct position among their peers includes every designation offered by NARPM including the coveted Certified Residential Management Company (CRMC) as well as the qualifying broker having a Master Property Manager (MPM) designation.

David Garrison/OFL Preservation

There is a growing need for property preservation in the real estate business due to the rapid increase of foreclosures in today’s market. For real estate companies, asset managers and property managers, it can be difficult, time consuming and expensive to find qualified service providers when looking for professionals to cover the broad range of their needs.

OFL Preservation is educated in HUD conveyance preparation, code violation abatement and conveyance condition management. They will ensure that all necessary work required by the regulatory guidelines for the loan type is complete and the property is in conveyance condition. If any work is needed to bring the property into conveyance condition, and can be completed within the published regulatory fee schedule, the work will be completed under this order. If the work cannot be completed for the published fee, an estimate will be provided to bring the property into conveyance condition.

Derrick Harris and Brenda Mitchell with StandBy Talent and Mike Rowan with KPItarget

December 4, 2013 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Derrick Harris and Brenda Mitchell with StandBy Talent and Mike Rowan with KPItarget

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Mike Rowan, Derrick Harris, Brenda Mitchell, Dominick Rainey

Derrick Harris & Brenda Mitchell/StandBy Talent

StandBy Talent is a minority-owned firm originally founded in 2003 by Derrick Harris as an HR consulting and HR staffing company called The Human Resource Department – Atlanta. Despite their success, they decided to change the name to StandBy Talent Staffing Services and broaden their staffing services to include other functional areas such as Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, and Administration to go along with their expertise and strength in staffing for Human Resources. Since this change, they have experienced significant growth and success. This growth led them to be selected by Inc. Magazine in 2013 as the 447th fastest growing company in America on their annual list of the 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America.

StandBy Talent leverages the best and most cutting edge technology available in the industry to source, screen, qualify, place and manage the talent they bring to their clients. They employ social media resources like Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and other lesser known web resources to find and attract the best and brightest talent in the market.

With more than 80 years of combined experience, their team of staffing professionals knows how to help you hire, and they know the Atlanta market inside and out. They can lead you to the strongest candidates and the most sought after area employers.

Mike Rowan/KPItarget

KPItarget was founded with one purpose in mind. They want to use the power of the internet and cutting edge interactive marketing techniques to drive real results for their clients. They begin by identifying your KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), which are defined as “a set of quantifiable measures that a company or industry uses to gauge or compare performance in terms of meeting their strategic and operational goals.” They then use their arsenal of tools to drive not only business to your site, but the right kind of business for your needs.

Alex Turrin with NXT Link and Raquel Ornelas-Barlowe with Ornelas Associates

November 26, 2013 by Mike

Business Leaders of Today

Alex Turrin with NXT Link and Raquel Ornelas-Barlowe with Ornelas Associates

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Angel Nowlin, Raquel Ornelas-Barlowe, Tess Turrin, Alex Turrin

Alex Turrin/NXT Link

NXT Link is a full service web design studio catering to small business owners who value quality work at affordable rates. They are passionate about their work and this shows in everything they do!

Based in Newnan, GA, NXT Link offers wide range of small business web services, including website design and maintenance, web hosting, logo design and search engine optimization (SEO). They don’t just build websites; they help you grow your business! Whether you need a brand new website or are just looking to freshen up your current one, NXT Link is here for all your needs. NXT Link offers superior quality customer service not available from larger firms. They also pamper their clients, especially with fast response time to customer service and technical support requests.

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, your business cannot afford to be without a website. Having a web address is more than a status symbol; it is a cost-effective and necessary way to market your business and products.

Raquel Ornelas-Barlowe/Ornelas Associates

Ornelas Associates has provided interior design services for over 28 years. Ornelas and staff offer the attention and needed involvement as skilled Interior Designers. They are pleased with the goals of service, excellence and attention to detail. That has been the cornerstone of successful business. Ornelas’ unique brand of excellence has been recognized through repeated contract awards.

The types of facilities that the firm has been involved with include multigenerational housing, assisted living, AgeSmart housing, senior housing, wellness and recreation facilities, education facilities and medical facilities. Their clients are developers, architects, and various types of consultants.

Donald Lamar with Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint, Greg Cole with Pro Carpet and Chris Horne with Core 3 Networks

November 22, 2013 by Mike

Business Leaders of Today

Donald Lamar with Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint, Greg Cole with Pro Carpet and Chris Horne with Core 3 Networks

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Chris Horne, Angel Nowlin, Greg Cole, Tess Turrin, Donald Lamar

Donald Lamar/Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint – Mall of Georgia

Uncle Maddio’s is the next generation pizza joint. With over 47 toppings, 3 crusts, 6 sauces, and 7 cheeses, including vegan and gluten-free pizza options, the possibilities for delicious and healthy pizzas are ENDLESS!

Greg Cole/Pro Carpet

Pro Carpet is one of Atlanta’s largest full-service carpet and upholstery cleaning companies. They are celebrating their 20th year in business! Beyond carpets and furniture, they also clean tile and grout, air ducts, draperies and even water damage cleanup. They are a BBB credited premier carpet cleaning company that has been a Consumers’ Choice Company 14 times! Their dedication to great customer service, coupled with great pricing, and meticulous staffing requirements, has made them the market leader for well over a decade.

Chris Horne/Core 3 Networks

Core 3 Networks is an application developer located in the Duluth/Johns Creek area. The company specializes in increasing efficiency in the day-to-day business process through the use of desktop, mobile and tablet devices.

Randy Wellborn with Wellborn Heating & Air Conditioning and Steven Julian with Cornerstone Private Client Group

November 21, 2013 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Randy Wellborn with Wellborn Heating & Air Conditioning and Steven Julian with Cornerstone Private Client Group

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Randy Wellborn, Mike Sammond, Steven Julian

Randy Wellborn/Wellborn Heating & Air Conditioning

Wellborn Heating & Air us a third generation family-owned heating and air conditioning contractor business. Randy has been in the industry full time since 1980. He is licensed by the state of Georgia since 1992 as a Conditioned Air Contractor. As the owner since 1993, Randy brings quality heating and air conditioning solutions to the Metro Atlanta area.

Steven Julian/Cornerstone Private Client Group

Cornerstone Private Client Group is a full-service financial services firm committed to helping people pursue their financial goals. They offer highly personalized financial products and services to individuals and business owners. They understand that each client brings their own unique circumstances and experiences to the table. They strive to provide successful financial planning to each client through creative strategies for their needs.

Jeff Ruehman with Fidelity Bank Mortgage, Don Walters with The Ephraim Group, Brett Duffy with Coldwell Banker and Jeff Foster with Keller Interiors

November 20, 2013 by Mike

Squawk Talk

Jeff Ruehman with Fidelity Bank Mortgage, Don Walters with The Ephraim Group, Brett Duffy with Coldwell Banker and Jeff Foster with Keller Interiors

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Jeff Ruehman, Don Walters, Kate Schermerhorn, Brett Duffy, Jeff Foster

Jeff Ruehman/Fidelity Bank Mortgage

Fidelity Bank Mortgage is a division of Fidelity Bank. Fidelity Bank was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest community banks in metro Atlanta. Fidelity Bank provides a wide range of personal and corporate financial services, including consumer, commercial, construction, and mortgage lending, traditional deposit and other credit services, and a credit related insurance product. Fidelity Bank has 32 branches throughout metro Atlanta, a branch in Jacksonville, FL and 17 Mortgage offices throughout Georgia, Florida, Maryland and Virginia.

Don Walters/The Ephraim Group

The Ephraim Group is an independent insurance agency providing great value for its clients through education, products and service. The Ephraim Group’s motto is “We Represent the Insurance Companies… But We Work For You!”

Brett Duffy/Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Brett Duffy is the managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Dunwoody Office. The Dunwoody office is the #1 residential real estate company in Dunwoody. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is a leading residential real estate company with 13 offices and over 800 sales associates serving the communities of Greater Atlanta. Worldwide, the Coldwell Banker network includes 3,100 offices with over 82,000 sales associates spanning more than 50 countries. Every day, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage properties are exposed to 16 million buyers on more than 575 high-traffic websites. For more information or to view local properties, visit CBAtlanta.com. To learn more about a career in real estate with Coldwell Banker, visit careers.cbatlanta.com. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is a subsidiary of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company

Jeff Foster/Keller Interiors

Keller Interiors reputation is founded on quality flooring installation and professional service. Since 1991, they have provided consistent and reliable results for all of their partners. By having the best craftsmen in the flooring industry, they have established themselves as the “go to” guys for some of the largest contractors in construction. It is their mission to continue to provide installation services that are a cut above the rest in performance and value. Their mission is to be the market leader in floor covering installation and professional customer service through achieving excellence in installation and service.

Dr. LaBrita Cash-Baskett with Fundamental Focus and Dan Styf with Piedmont WellStar HealthPlans

November 20, 2013 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Dr. LaBrita Cash-Baskett with Fundamental Focus and Dan Styf with Piedmont WellStar HealthPlans

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Dominick Rainey, Dr. LaBrita Cash-Baskett, Dan Styf, Nikole Toptas

Dr. LaBrita Cash-Baskett/Fundamental Focus

Fundamental Focus is a boutique training and development firm located in Atlanta, GA specializing in business communication services. They are dedicated to interpersonal effectiveness, performance management, communication competence and developing a stronger workforce. They are dedicated to success.

Fundamental Focus provides comprehensive services to professionals, for-profit and nonprofit businesses, government entities and academic institutions. Their programs and services support business, organizational, workforce and economic development initiatives. The Fundamental Focus Team administers well researched and validated assessments, speech training and coaching, as well as business communication skill development coaching and training.

Dan Styf/Piedmont WellStar HealthPlans

A comprehensive plan designed to do more than just take care of you when you are sick. Imagine a health plan, created by your doctors and focused on helping you stay well and live better. That’s the promise of the new Piedmont WellStar HealthPlans.

Piedmont Healthcare and WellStar Health System have been leaders in providing quality healthcare across Georgia. Now, these two healthcare systems have come together to create a whole new kind of health plan, designed by the doctors and nurses you already know and trust. Piedmont Healthcare and WellStar Health System have been caring for Georgians for decades – Piedmont Healthcare was founded in 1905 and WellStar Health System was founded in 1993. Today, Piedmont Healthcare and WellStar Health System represent a combined total of 10 hospital facilities across Georgia. There are over 1300 physicians and medical professionals that are a part of the Piedmont and WellStar provider networks.

Piedmont WellStar HealthPlans was founded in October 2012, and will be available to Georgia residents in the coming months. Their plans will offer options for people in all stages of life. Piedmont WellStar HealthPlans will focus on delivering comprehensive healthcare through a new patient experience, focused on better supporting the relationship between patients and healthcare professionals.

William Lawson with Metropolitan Capital Funding Group and Dr. Leslie S. Gaskill, MD, LLC

November 19, 2013 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

William Lawson with Metropolitan Capital Funding Group and Dr. Leslie S. Gaskill, MD, LLC

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Mike Sammond, Dr. Leslie Gaskill, William Lawson, Steven Julian

William Lawson/Metropolitan Capital Funding Group

Metropolitan Capital Funding is a commercial finance consulting and intermediary firm that assists qualified small businesses with conventional and alternative business capital. In addition to local and regional banks, MCF also works with several non-bank commercial finance institutions that provide several products and services not offered by the local lending community.

Dr. Leslie S. Gaskill, MD, LLC

Dr. Leslie Gaskill is a board certified Family Medicine physician in Duluth, GA. She is the owner of her private practice, Leslie S. Gaskill, M.D., L.L.C., and the Founder and CEO of Plaque Busters, L.L.C. (www.plaquebusters.net). She is graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in Augusta, GA. She has a passion for prevention. Throughout her years of private practice, she has participated in community health fairs and screenings involving high blood pressure, high cholesterol, strokes, heart attacks, obesity, diabetes, breast cancer, and anti-tobacco counseling.