Pensacola Business Radio- Women In Technology Series Ep. 3

March 22, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio- Women In Technology Series Ep. 3

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Bronwyn Naylor / Techworx

Ashlee Mosley Brown / Training & Culture Development & Facilitator

App River

Robyn S. Philips / Sr. Channel Sales Advisor

App River

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Robyn S. Philips / Sr. Channel Sales Advisor

I am entering my eight year at AppRiver and I continue to manage Channel partner relationships with the highest regard for AppRiver’s phenomenal customer care and response time, which is demonstrated in our Channel growth this past year. AppRiver is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application provider offering award-winning email and Web security solutions to businesses of all sizes. Understanding the need to protect networks from today’s increasingly complex IT threats, AppRiver offers businesses a comprehensive, yet affordable subscription-based solution that incorporates the latest spam and virus protection, email encryption and Web security on the market. In addition, the company provides a complete managed service for Microsoft Exchange, as well as a bundled Office 365 solution. Since its inception, AppRiver has sustained an impressive 93% customer retention rate while growing its customer base to more than 47,000 companies and over 10 million mailboxes worldwide. www.appriver.com

Ashlee Mosley Brown / Training & Culture Development & Facilitator

App River

Training Facilitator & Curriculum Development Specialist

AppRiver

Leveraging my expertise of AppRiver’s Strategic Partnerships, products and culture, I am driven to provide prompt results for all requests that come my way. I specialize in building relationships and creating an ethos of learning and mutual respect across departments and companies; creating and facilitating new hire training for all employees; creating and facilitating product, process and cultural training as needed and having and promoting a culture of fun while doing it

AppRiver has a simple mission – to be Phenomenal.

So what does being phenomenal mean for you? It means you can try out any of our services at no charge for 30 days and make sure they’re right for your business. It means you can cancel your service at any time without penalties. And it means you will deal with a well-trained, experienced team of AppRiver employees – available all day, every day – from your first call and every call thereafter. All of that means you’ll have fewer issues and that the ones you do have will be resolved quickly and accurately. Our job is simply to make your business better.

But just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s easy. We’ve worked hard to earn the trust of over 47,000 customers worldwide, protecting 10 million mailboxes and earning a 93-percent customers retention rate. We’re still working hard to provide the best customer service in the business because keeping our customers happy today (and tomorrow) is all that matters!

Pensacola Business Radio- 03.21.16 Laticia “Action” Jackson / Power of E3 Conference

March 21, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio- 03.21.16 Laticia "Action" Jackson / Power of E3 Conference

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Laticia “Action” Jackson

www.laticiaactionjackson.com

Health and Fitness Expert / 2008 Fitness Olympian Laticia “Action” Jackson has been called one of the most dynamic and energetic personalities in the health promotion, body awareness, behavior change, community health and fitness field.

With an academic success that includes a Master’s Degree in Public Health (M.P.H), B.S. Degree in Exercise Physiology, Certified Master Level Personal Trainer, Certified Weight Loss Counselor and Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialists, it has been proven that Laticia “Action” Jackson has the knowledge, skills and ability to motivate, inspire and cultivate change in the lives of those whom she comes in contact with! She’s received both national and international recognition by being featured as a quest athlete and writer for over 13 national and international health and wellness publications (Oxygen, Muscle and Fitness Hers, Active USA etc.) Her dynamic energy and ability to motivate others has allowed her to be known as the fitness and health expert for television stations such as CW 31.

Her amazing ability to connect with her audience and tell a story has resulted in her being invited to speak at annual women’s empowerment events such as The Emmett Tills Legacy Foundations “Loving from the Inside Out Symposium,” Alpha Kappa Alpha’s “Paint the City Pink Breast Cancer Event” and additional speaking events that provide women with the tools to empower and transform their lives.

She’s the author four health and wellness books including “I’m Not a Size Zero, I’m a Size Healthy” a women’s fitness and wellness training book that focuses on the impact the media has on women and their body image and provides solutions for women to embrace their bodies and themselves. Her successful workshop “Love Your Body, Love Yourself” was created from “I’m Not a Size Zero” and has been sponsored and supported by West Florida Hospital (Ranked Top 100 Hospital in 2015) with rave reviews and consistent positive feedback including event coverage on WEAR Channel 3 and BLAB TV.

Action Jackson is often called upon from national organizations such as The American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association and The American Cancer Society to use her expertise for nation-wide health promotion and health awareness events.

Third Annual Day for Women by Women: Educate, Enlighten and Empower

Benefiting Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation for Women in Need of Health Care

Saturday, April 30, 2016

8 am to 4 pm

Sacred Heart Hospital Conference Center

5151 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL

Mainstay Financial Group and Sacred Heart Senior Services are proud to present a Day of Education, Enlightenment and Empowerment for women 55 and over. In its 3rd successful year, the theme for this year’s event is: Wise Women Keep Learning. This women only event will feature Pensacola’s own recognized speaker and author, Kathleen Vestal Logan. Kathleen is the co-author of the award-winning book Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life that Matters after Fifty and has recently published a new book: Women’s Wisdom: Pass It On. Channel 3 anchorwoman Sue Straughn will once again be the MC for this exciting event. Other topics include:

The Value of Financial Wisdom, by Annalee Leonard, Founder & President, Mainstay Financial Group
Health & Vitality: Mid-Life and Beyond, by Suzanne Bush, MD, Sacred Heart Medical Group
It’s Never Too Late to Love Your Body & Yourself, by Laticia “Action” Jackson, Lifestyle & Fitness Expert

Power of E3 is a recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit and all net proceeds will go to the Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation to benefit women in need of health care.

We are asking for your support of this women only event by:

Being an event sponsor;
Having women from your business staff a vendor table at the event;
Being a supporter and/or placing an ad in the program booklet;
Purchasing tickets for female members of your business.

Register online at http://www.powerofe3.com. If you have questions or want more information, please contact us at 850-437-3127, e-mail lynette@mainstayfg.com or visit http://www.powerofe3.com.

Early bird ticket $50 thru April 1st

Regular ticket $60 after April 1st

At the door ticket $65

Breakfast, breaks, and buffet lunch included! Lunchtime bonus: Fashions by Chicos

Pensacola Business Radio-3.17.16 Guests: Dr. Karen Rasmussen/UWF, Jonathan Hoffman/Air Care Wizard

March 17, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio-3.17.16 Guests: Dr. Karen Rasmussen/UWF, Jonathan Hoffman/Air Care Wizard

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Dr. Karen Rasmussen

Associate Director | (850) 474-2301 | krasmuss@uwf.edu

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Instructional Design and Development, University of South Alabama

HER INNOVATIVE PRACTICE

Dr. Karen Rasmussen is the Chief Academic Strategist of the Innovation Institute and Assistant Provost at the University of West Florida. She leads initiatives related to distance learning, academic policy and infrastructure. Dr. Rasmussen leads MyCareerShines, the state of Florida career and readiness tool. As part of the Complete Florida initiative, Dr. Rasmussen works with academic affairs colleagues across the State of Florida to build systems for program completion and data integration. She has worked on the implementation of mobile learning program delivery in the areas of Performance Technology and Technology Systems Support. Dr. Rasmussen holds the rank of professor, teaching courses in Instructional Systems, Curriculum, Performance Technology, and Instructional Technology. Dr. Rasmussen has co-authored a text on web-based instruction and conducts research on the variables affecting learning in distance environments and persistence and success in program completion. Dr. Rasmussen has served as Department Chair and Associate Dean.

Jonathan Hoffman / Air Care Wizard

Air Care Wizard is locally owned and has been proudly serving the Gulf Coast area since 2004. We are active in the community and our team members can been seen at Chamber of Commerce functions, networking events, music festivals, ballgames, sporting events, and of course the Mardi Gras parades.

As long- time residents of the Gulf Coast, all of our team members take pride in doing the best work we can for our neighbors. We believe there are no better people in the world than those who reside along our Gulf Coast.

At Air Care Wizard our motto is “Do the Right Thing.” If it is the “Right Thing” we all are winners.

Air Care Wizard is proud to have been chosen as the Small Business of the Year 2013-2014 by the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award demonstrates our adherence to ethical business practices in dealing with the community.

The Better Business Bureau has accredited us with its highest A+ rating. We received the Super Service Award from Angie’s List in 2013 and 2014.

At Air Care Wizard, we know that when doing business a positive experience is what cultivates customer loyalty and stimulates referrals for more business. It is our belief that your experience is not limited to the indoor air quality of your home or business – it begins with your first call to Air Care Wizard and continues through each sale, installation and service process.

We call many of our customers friends and are proud to be a part of this community

Pensacola Office

698 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL 32502
850-471-9400

aircarewizard.com

Pensacola Business Radio 03.16.16 – Guests: Gary Gosch / Success Corporation Ltd., Caitlin Newby / Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Terri Ramos / YEA

March 16, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio 03.16.16 - Guests: Gary Gosch / Success Corporation Ltd., Caitlin Newby / Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Terri Ramos / YEA

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Gary Gosch / Success Corporation Ltd.

Gary is the president of Success Corporation LTD. He has worked with large corporations, small businesses and non-profits to lower costs, increase revenues, and add to the bottom line. His plans and strategies have helped new start-ups generate over $500,000 in sales in their first year and other smaller companies have almost tripled in size in 12 months time. He will give you great advice and feedback that will help your company grow!

Gary has had his own radio show – Success Insight, and run his own business. Several of his relatives were also business owners. He has experience working with a variety of businesses including telecommunications, financial, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation and construction. He has a BA degree from Franklin College and has won national and state awards for communication, public relations, marketing and community service. His customer service training program has received national recognition.

Gary is an avid runner and has coached runners at the youth, high school and adult levels. Many of the high school runners he trained, gained scholarships to college. His adult runners have won numerous age group awards and qualified for the Boston Marathon.

www.successcorporationltd.com

Caitlin Newby/Greater Pensacola Chamber

Program Specialist

Program Manager of Leadership Pensacola, Leadership Pensacola Alumni and Youth LeaP. Coordinate events for the Chamber including Gopher Club breakfast, Business After Hours, Greeters, Seminar Series and ribbon cuttings for new businesses. As a team member of the partnership arm of the Chamber, I work with other staff to ensure each partner is getting the most from their membership

Youth Leadership Pensacola

Youth Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) recognizes the important contribution young adults make in creating a strong, progressive community. Youth LeaP, a program for high school sophomores and juniors, encourages life-long responsible community participation. Through interaction and problem solving with peer and community leaders, students learn about current issues, community resources, and how they can influence the future of the Greater Pensacola area. Youth LeaP began in the 1988-89 school year as a project of LeaP Alumni. It is now guided by two volunteer chairs and a curriculum committee that consists of LeaP alumni. The program has the support of the Escambia County School District. For more information, please contact Caitlin Newby at (850)-438-4081, ext. 235.

Applications for the Youth LeaP Class of 2017 are now open! The deadline to apply is Friday, Apr. 15, 2016 at 3 p.m. Download application here.

Terri Ramos/GBSI

Global Business Solutions, Inc., established in 1995, offers customers a distinctive blend of IT services, education and training resources, and information assurance solutions. Managed by a team of executive leaders experienced in the fields of information technology and training services within industry and government, GBSI prides itself on exceeding expectations. Our award-winning solutions give clients the support tools needed to successfully deliver in evolving environments with confidence.

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Middle and high-school students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties have the unique opportunity to start and launch their own REAL businesses or social movements by participating in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), a program co-sponsored by the Greater Pensacola Chamber and Global Business Solutions, Inc. Applications for the 2016-2017 academic school year have not opened yet.

YEA! Pensacola – Young Entrepreneurs Academy 2015

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a ground-breaking program that takes students through the process of starting and running real businesses over the course of a full academic year.

YEA! students, as a class, visit area businesses, meet successful entrepreneurs, meet with professionals (attorneys, accountants, bankers, graphic designers, web developers, insurance providers, etc.), develop a business or social movement idea and plan, and work with mentors.

Students then pitch their ideas to a panel of investors made up of local business and community leaders with real dollars at stake to obtain funding, and then launch their venture. By the end of the class, students own and operate fully functioning businesses.

Pensacola Business Radio- 03.15.16 Guests: LeAnna Brennan / Life Coach, Galen M. Novotny/ESC Law Firm, Nicole St. Aubin/Pensacola Realty Masters, Heather Reichmann / Moms Making 6 Figures

March 15, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio- 03.15.16 Guests: LeAnna Brennan / Life Coach, Galen M. Novotny/ESC Law Firm, Nicole St. Aubin/Pensacola Realty Masters, Heather Reichmann / Moms Making 6 Figures

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LeAnna Brennan is the Chief Marketing Officer, President of Sales and Head Coach of her own heart-based solopreneur business. LeAnna is a licensed facilitator for the business development program GET CLIENTS NOW! and creator of The WAY, a 12 week personal development program. She personally partners with individuals and small businesses to go from great to EXTRAORDINARY by aligning your values with your life and business. You directly benefit from her unconditional, objective and positive support for your journey.

Email: LeAnnaBrennanCoaching@gmail.com

Office: 850.733.9242

Galen M. Novotny/Attorney

Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon Law Firm

Born and raised in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, Galen Novotny graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelors Degree in History with Honors and High Distinction in 1996. In 1999, he received his law degree from Capital University located in Columbus, Ohio. While attending Capital University, he completed a joint degree program at Ohio University located in Athens, Ohio earning a Masters in Sports Administration in 2000.

After a brief career in professional sports administration, Galen began to practice law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000, and the Pennsylvania Bar in 2002. Over the course of his career, he has practiced in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, worker’s compensation and family law in Northwest Florida. In 2005, he opened the law firm of Galen M. Novotny, P.A., where he practiced as a sole practitioner until joining Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon in January 2016.

Galen is a member of the Florida Bar, the Pennsylvania Bar, the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, the Society of the Criminal Defense Bar and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In addition, Galen serves on the Board of Directors for the Southern Youth Sports Association which serves the inner city youth of Pensacola where he has coached basketball since 2002 along with his board duties.

www.esclaw.com

Nicole St. Aubin/Pensacola Realty Masters

is a Pensacola native, graduate of the University of West Florida, and one of the co-owners of Realty Masters of FL, the largest property management company in the Greater Pensacola area. Nicole has been a Realtor with Realty Masters for 12 years. In addition to being heavily involved in the community, Nicole also serves on several community boards including the Pensacola Association of Realtors, Pensacola chapter of the National Association of Property Managers, and the Pensacola Young Professionals.

www.PensacolaRealtyMasters.com

Heather Reichmann/Moms Making 6 Figures

I hold many hats as most women do! By day, an Account Manager for an International Technology Company, by night a dance teacher and also a wife and mother to two amazing boys. I am a dancer and an artist. As I was introduced to Mom’s Making Six Figures, I found a way to supplement an additional income so that I could start paying off our debt. When you don’t have any debt, you have options. Options lead to freeing up my time, while still having an income that won’t change our lifestyle. Hopefully it will improve it! I am ready to start slowing down and really enjoying my life and my family. The day to day struggles of juggling a high stress career and trying to balance that with family have left me gasping for air at times. Moms Making Six Figures has really opened my eyes to a calm that I didn’t know could exist! www.momsmakingsixfigures.com

Pensacola Business Radio-Women In Leadership Series Ep. 4

March 10, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio-Women In Leadership Series Ep. 4

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Guests: from left to right

Cyndi Warren is the Managing Member of the Pensacola office of Warren Averett, LLC, CPAs and Advisors. She has extensive experience in individual and corporate tax planning and tax code compliance and also specializes in tax and accounting for the construction and manufacturing industries. Cyndi has been a keynote speaker for several local groups including the Associated General Contractors, American Subcontractors Association and the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP). Additionally, she has been a presenter and panelist for various women’s groups, including the American Society of Women Accountants and the Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Pursue Your Passion Annual Conference.

Cyndi is passionate about giving back to the community where she lives and thrives and about leading and mentoring the next generation to be one of generosity. She is actively involved in Momentum Church, is the president of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area and treasurer for the PACE Center for Girls Escambia/Santa Rosa.

Cyndi and her husband Scott live in beautiful Pensacola and they have three children.

Warren Averett, LLC

Our passion for our clients underscores why we do what we do. That passion remains at the core of our promise and mission to help you thrive and accomplish more of what’s important to you, always. We do that by being on and at your side—helping you make the most of opportunities to create, grow and protect value.

As the region’s largest and most resourceful accounting, tax and advisory firm, we’ve expanded to keep pace with client demand across the Southeast.Our Firm recognizes that our clients and the environment in which they operate have become more complex and challenging. Our strategy is to provide them the resources to thrive in this environment.

Resourceful, inventive, accountable, spirited, and yes, competitive. Clients say we share many of their defining traits. We’ll treat your business like our own—from the advice we give, to the commitment we demonstrate and the service we deliver. Winning matters to you and to us. We’re driven to add measurable value with ideas, advice and capabilities that help achieve the results you demand of yourself and others. We have exceptional talent throughout our Firm, and we are focused on making sure each and every client across our organization experiences that value consistently and comprehensively.

We welcome the opportunity to be a part of your success.

Let’s thrive together,

James W. Cunningham, CPA

CEO

Warren Averett, LLC

Kolleen Chesley – PWGC / Founder

ANNOUNCING MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS FOR POWERFUL WOMEN OF THE GULF COAST!

Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast has formerly existed for 3 years providing benefits to women in business looking to grow personally and professionally. In addition to the monthly meetings in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze and an annual conference, we also publish a quarterly print magazine. However, during this time many of our attendees have requested more opportunities to become more active and gain more exposure within our organization. We also see value in creating a unified front of supporters who are willing to stand together to support women in business. For many reasons, Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast recently announced membership options. Anyone interested can apply for either Traditional Membership or Premier Membership at first year introductory rate offers.

Traditional membership includes the following benefits for $30 per year: Simple listing in PWGC Member App (view online at www.powerfulwomenapp.com), personalized PWGC name tag, recognition at Pursue Your Passion conference, and eligible to be drawn for PWGC Meeting Sponsor role at monthly meeting.

Premier membership includes the following benefits for $15 per month: Premier listing in PWGC Member App (view online at www.powerfulwomenapp.com including member discount offer & clickable buttons for website, pictures, direct dial phone number & direct email), personalized PWGC name tag, recognition at Pursue Your Passion conference, discount at Pursue Your Passion conference, member spotlight in PWGC Magazine annually, and eligible to be drawn for PWGC Meeting Sponsor role.

Men and women can apply and attending the monthly meetings is not a requirement to be eligible for membership.

“The PWGC Member App and the opportunity for a member spotlight in the PWGC Magazine are both examples of great opportunities to be visible within our organization that didn’t exist before we rolled out membership,” said Kolleen Edwards Chesley, Founding Director, Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast. “We wanted affordable options that weren’t tied to having to attend our meetings but still gave members exposure and inclusion in our group.”

For more details or to apply, email directors@powerfulwomengulfcoast.com.

Kolleen’s personal mission is to “be the change you want to see in the world” (Gandhi) and she believes that if we all did what we were most passionate about, the world would be greatly changed. Last October, Kolleen took a leap of faith and left a 25 year career as a Financial Advisor to pursue her passion, running Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast full time. “We are excited about the collaborative culture we have built and can’t wait to see where it takes us and how we can support women in business.”

Angela M. Bottesini RN, CHPN / Executive Director of Major Gifts

Covenant Hospice, Pensacola Fl

My nursing career has proven to be very diverse and unique. The skills that have been most effective for my success are the ability to understand the growth and development of health care as a business and the passion for service excellence in clinical care settings. I have learned to manage multimillion dollar budgets as well and grow strong experience teams, do more with much less, and embrace change for moving into the future of a “new health care environment.” Building empowered and passionate team members/leaders shows to be one of my greatest strengths. I have served under and been mentored by strong, committed, successful and well established leaders in healthcare/ hospice industry.

Covenant Hospice has been providing care for more than 30 years, serving as many as 6,000 patients each year throughout Northwest Florida and South Alabama. Our mission is to ensure our patients live as fully and comfortably as possible, without regard to their ability to pay. We fulfill this mission by providing specialized care for those with a life-limiting illness, offering hospice services wherever the patient considers ‘home.’

For patients who are unable to remain in their own homes, Covenant Hospice partners with more than 200 area nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We are proud to provide a special kind of care at both of our Inpatient Palliative Care Centers – housed at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Florida and at Bay Medical Center – Sacred Heart Health System in Panama City, Florida – along with the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence in Pensacola, Florida.

Our teams have developed exceptional care plans for end-stage cardiac disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Beyond traditional medical care, Covenant Hospice offers specialized programs and services to meet the needs of our patients and families, including the “We Honor Veterans” program; Children and Family Support Services; the award-winning Volunteer “Tuck-In” Program; chaplain services and bereavement care. Covenant Hospice is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing excellence in compassionate care when it counts the most.

Pensacola Business Radio – 03.09.16 Guests: Tim “Motor-Vator” Williams, Joan Irby / Guardian ad Litem

March 9, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio - 03.09.16 Guests: Tim "Motor-Vator" Williams, Joan Irby / Guardian ad Litem

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Tim “Motor-Vator” Williams

About The “Motor-Vator”. . .

The “Motor-Vator” is no ordinary man, which is evident

in his positive energy and confidence. People who know

him say his energy is contagious. For most of his

professional life, The “Motor-Vator” has been

passionate about helping those who are struggling in

their career, business and personal goals. He is a

mentor and Motor-Vator to many who have been

blessed to know him. His journey as a professional

speaker and Motor-Vator began in the automotive sales

industry 23 years ago. It is here where he has become a

top salesman and leader in the auto sales industry.

Early in his journey, he had a burning desire to be the

best and to succeed beyond the normal. The

“Motor-Vator” began putting a plan in place and

invested his time and energy in educating himself on

the many aspects of sales and leadership. His passion

for working his plan lead to him reaching the level of

success he has achieved today. Taking a quote from his

book, “failure is not an option for me”.

tim@themotor-vator.com

info@themotor-vator.com

themotor-vator.com

www.linkedin.com/in/supersalesman

www.facebook.com/TheMotorVator

www.instagram.com/themotorvator/

twitter.com/themotorvator

Joan Irby / Recruitment

Guardian ad Litem

Air Force brat from Atl. Went to the University of Ky (go Blue) , Business owner in Atl, Navarre/ Gulf Breeze area to raise my 3 kids the last 16 years and sell Real Estate. A man came to my church 6 years ago to talk about GAL and I started volunteering. I was so passionate about the program they offered me the Recruiting position 4 years ago. Took me a long time to find my calling but incorporated my Passion for orphans and at risk children and my sales background to replicate myself to bring other advocates in.

Guardian ad Litem standards were developed to inspire and empower volunteers and staff to say, “I am for the Child.”

“I am for the Child” is the theme for the GAL standards. I believe they reflect that we have listened to the children and young adults in foster care and that we heard their voices.

A Guardian ad Litem is so much more to a child than just their court advocate. A GAL volunteer often becomes a role model, mentor, educational surrogate, friend, confidant, and most important, a consistent caring person on whom the child can rely. The standards reflect this high level of empowerment and lay the foundation for guardians and staff to make an even greater difference in the lives of children.

“To the world you are one person, but to one person you are the world.”

As we approach 2015, our 35th anniversary, with the goal of more than 10,000 volunteers, I am looking forward to supporting our dedicated volunteers and staff who are there for the children and young adults not solely because it is their job, but because it’s their passion in life. This document is a living and evolving document with the sole purpose of allowing our volunteers and staff to advocate for a child’s best interest. I welcome your comments and thoughts to improve the standards.

Thanks for the important work each of you do for children. I value your commitment and dedication to ensure children’s voices are heard and children have someone in their corner fighting for them.

These standards will allow each of you to say unequivocally “I am for the child.”

Street Address

Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

The Holland Building

600 South Calhoun Street,

Suite 274 Tallahassee,

FL 32399-0979

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 10628

Tallahassee, FL 32302-3628

Alan Abramowitz, Executive Director of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

Feel Free to share your comments with Alan by emailing him atDirector@gal.fl.gov

Telephone Number

(850) 922-7213

Fax Number

(850) 922-7211

Contact information for individual circuits can be found in the Local Programs section of this website

Pensacola Business Radio – 03.08.16 Guests: Max Zoellner / Zoellner’s Insurance Agency, Dr. Suzanne Bush, MD / Power of E3 Conference, Erik Hansen / Hansen Real Estate Team

March 8, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio - 03.08.16 Guests: Max Zoellner / Zoellner's Insurance Agency, Dr. Suzanne Bush, MD / Power of E3 Conference, Erik Hansen / Hansen Real Estate Team

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Max Zoellner / Zoellner’s Insurance Agency

Owner

As a native 4th generation Pensacola resident I am a 1983 University of West FL graduate. Entering the insurance industry in 2004 as an insurance adjuster then later obtaining my 2-20 insurance license in 2006. You may also recognize the name “Zoellner” as Zoellner’s Music House was established in the early 1930’s. I have worked in the independent insurance industry for several years with a wide array of homeowner’s, auto, and commercial lines carriers. I am an agent of integrity and am dedicated to my clients insurance needs!

Insurance has become a very important aspect for many people. There are a lot of things that go wrong in this world and you need to have a soft landing in case it happens. There might be instances where you might view insurance as a liability, but in the real sense, it is an invaluable assets that will help you have a stress free life.

The insurance industry has changed over time. More and more products have been created to satisfy every market they can. There are emerging markets that have been catered for, and you can be sure you will get a product that fits your budget and lifestyle. The products cover assets and provide a cover in case the policy holder dies. Others will cover the health cost of all the family members, depending on the cover.

There are different insurance products that you can buy. There are some that combine more than one policy into a product to provide with a tailor made policy for you. This has made more and more consider insurance as an investment, not only for them, but also for their families. The cover will give you a sense of security and you will have the chance of focusing on other things. There are different types of insurances you can get from an insurance company. Below are some of the insurance covers you can get from Zoellner’s Insurance Agency.

Auto Insurance

If by any chance you are involved in an accident and don’t have an insurance, you will have to spend a lot of money on injury liability and legal issues arising from the accident. The auto insurance will help you reduce or cover property damage costs, medical expenses, road-side assistance and much more.

Buying a good policy will save you and our family a lot of money and have a cover that will meet your budget. There are many option to choose from depending on your needs and the budget you set. The clients gets a specific policy that is tailor made for him/her. There are many insurance companies that provide a “one size fits all” insurance cover. A good cover will be your savior if the other driver decides to take any legal action.

Life Insurance

This is one of the most important investment you will make. This is an investment for you and your family because it provides a cover for your family when you aren’t not there. The life insurance policy can ago a long way in helping pay off debts and estate taxes, provide money for any continuing mortgage payments and keep the business up and running after you pass.

Homeowners Insurance

This provides cover for your house and possessions. This gives you peace of mind knowing that in case anything bad happens, it will be taken care of. It also covers insurance for any injuries or property damage caused by you or your family members.

Business Insurance

Every business should have an insurance cover, regardless of the size. Whether you are starting a business or long time business owner, you need a cover. There are many products that fit you and your business.

So if you are looking for a reputable insurance company in the Pensacola, FL area, look no further than Zoellner’s Insurance agency at 2101 Creighton Rd, Pensacola Fl 32504 and call us today at (850) 475-4255

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Dr. Suzanne Bush MD, FACOG, NCMP

Clerkship Director, OB/GYN Pensacola Regional Campus

Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, Div. OB/GYN

Florida State University, College of Medicine

After graduating from UAB School of Medicine and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola Florida and Tulane Charity Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana. In the years after residency, Dr. Bush turned her focus to establishing a private practice. Within five years, she became the managing partner and guided her group into a 10 provider group with nearly 50 employees. During this time she maintained an adjunct faculty appointment teaching resident physicians. In 2002, D. Bush was approached to return, part time, to academic medicine to help start a new medical school at Florida State University with a regional campus in Pensacola. That role soon expanded to teaching the resident physicians with her duties as the Clerkship Director for OB/GYN for the undergraduate medical education in the panhandle of Florida. Dr. Bush has recently retired from private practice and is focused on academic medicine adding the role of Educational Director in Obstetrics and Gynecology for the six FSU campuses. Along the way there have been many awards and recognitions for teaching and leadership both regional and national. Her current focus is teaching adult learners clinical reasoning skills and meaningful feedback techniques. Both interests have been nationally recognized in faculty development seminars. Although teaching general obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Bush has additional certification in Menopause Medicine. She became a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) in 2006, and loves to educate anyone who will listen on the topic of health issues in women of midlife and beyond.

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Erik Hansen – Realtor / Team Leader & Golf Committee Chairman

Hansen Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Gulf Coast — Cokesbury Church Golf Tournament

A little about me and my family: I am a true Pensacola native, and have lived only one other place in my entire life. In 2001, my wife (Angie) and I moved to Orlando to start college and life as a married couple. I jumped into real estate while I was still in college at the University of Central Florida in Orlando back in 2003. After a year learning the real estate business and finishing up at UCF, I joined up with Keller Williams Realty in East Orlando and began really building my business. I partnered up with a Team Leader which catapulted me to the top in a very short time period. In the summer of 2013, after being back in Pensacola since 2009, I jumped back into real estate. In January 2016, I rejoined Keller Williams Realty with my entire team. Since that summer of 2013, I have built a successful real estate team that consistently produces in the TOP 10 of real estate teams in Pensacola. We currently have 4 Buyer Specialists (Cathy Paulsen, Rusty Mack, Renee Decker and Jane Oberbeck), a full time Transaction Coordinator (Carly Murphy), Listing Coordinator (Angie Hansen), and a part time Runner (Janice Paulsen). The team approach gives a level of service unmatched by the average single agent. Our staff and Buyer Specialists have the skills and experience to handle all your real estate needs! In 2015, our team closed 90 transactions and are on track for 150 transactions in 2016.

Looking to purchase your first home or downsizing into a smaller home? We can help. Thinking about investing in real estate to build wealth and a retirement? We have the plan for you. Seeking an experienced team to sell your home using a proven marketing approach? We offer a full service listing and marketing plan to get your home sold quickly, with the fewest problems and for the highest possible price. Selling real estate is a science and we have the system in place to get you the most money for your home!

In addition to being passionate about real estate, I love giving back to my community, traveling with the family to explore new destinations, watching football with friends in the fall, relaxing on Pensacola Beach in the summer, and occasionally playing (attempting to play) golf! My wife, son Peyton and I attend Cokesbury United Methodist Church here in Pensacola. I am the current Golf Tournament Committee Chariman and we recently raised over $10,000 for three local charities. My wife, Angie, is on the Board at Cokesbury Children’s Center, where our son attends pre-school. I am also a member of the Northeast Pensacola Sertoma Club, which raises over $50,000 for local charities every year at events such as HogFest in the Spring and Dragon Boat Festival in the summer. We have a ton of fun giving back to our community and want to teach our son the importance of faith, family and community involvement.

Contact The Hansen Team today to learn more about how we can best serve your Pensacola area real estate needs! (850) 377-2201 or send email to ContactHansenTeam@gmail.com. We guarantee to provide you with a professional level of service no matter what your needs, and we look forward to meeting with you soon!

www.PensacolaHansenTeam.com or www.CokesburyChurchGolf.com

Pensacola Business Radio: 03.03.16 – Guests: CDR Michael Kohler and Mark Harden / Rock n Fly Half Marathon, Ben Murphy / Murphy Werx Productions

March 4, 2016 by Keith

CDR Michael S. Kohler / NBHC Belle Chasse

Rock N Fly – Promoter

The Blue Angels Rock N Fly Half Marathon and 5K will begin at 8 a.m. Both races start and finish in the heart of NAS Pensacola on Radford and Fred Bauer (at the Starbuck sign). The half marathon course takes you through and around various landmarks such as the glorious Barrancas National Cemetery, the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Light House, Sherman Cove, and great waterfront views of Pensacola Bay and the entry to the Gulf of Mexico. It may be too much for some but for a Rock N Fly runner could it get any better?

Every participant in the half marathon or 5K will receive a t-shirt and poster! In addition, half marathon athletes will take home a finishers medal. Start training today for this event. The Rock N Fly Hippie tour will surely sell out in 2016.

For participants just wanting to show off hippie or rocker gear we are ready to see what you got. Just remember these awards only go three deep for the best hippie and rocker costume awards. In addition, we will have the hula championship for the longest individual to hula hoop. After the race, stick around for our huge post-race party!!! Jam out with our bands and enjoy food, fun, and music! You think you have what it takes to Rock N Fly?

Rock N Fly proceeds will benefit the Navy Ball and Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. If running for a cause matters when picking your racing events then the Rock N Fly is must event to schedule into your calendar.

www.runrocknfly.com

Ben Murphy / Murphy Werx Productions

Owner

We believe in ‘Authenticity has an Audience’ and with the continual expansion of social media, our lives becoming more virtual, consumers hunger for something genuine. AsMedia Marketing Professionals our mission is to showcase your business (or real estate property) with professional photography, and video production services. We help you tell your story of why, in this ‘consumer to business’ driven world, you stand out from the rest.

Mark Harden / Boots Up

About Us

Boots Up™ is dedicated to fixing the divide that exists in our nation between transitioning veterans and the companies, educational institutions, and people who want to help them succeed. We envision our nation working together to repay those who have sacrificed and served with support through any means necessary or needed tailored to the individual veteran.

We are offering honorably discharged veterans opportunities to join us and our partners (their advocates) in unique experiences and ways to network and transition.

Our ultimate goal is to make the connectins through education, employment, and support to create a positive impact on the American economy.

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