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Pepe Fundora, Cork & Glass and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant

October 24, 2022 by John Ray

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Pepe Fundora, Cork & Glass and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant

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Pepe Fundora, Cork & Glass and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 555)

Pepe Fundora of sister businesses Cork & Glass and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio. Pepe discussed his Restaurant Manager of the Year award from the Georgia Restaurant Association, his father Tony’s posthumous induction into the Georgia Restaurant Association Hall of Fame, the beginnings of Cork & Glass, how Casa Nuova keeps its employee turnover so low, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Cork & Glass

Take a comfy seat and enjoy a specially curated wine tasting. Experience a wide array of tastes and maybe find your next favorite!

Their wine dinners embody our promise of “Making Wine Accessible”… and not just any wine, but GREAT wine.

C&G’s wine education experiences will help you grow your understanding and appreciation of the nuances of wines from around the world.

Food pairing challenge? Put their team to the test and let them help you find the perfect bottle for your next dinner event.

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Casa Nuova

Casa Nuova is a family-owned gourmet Italian restaurant, owned by Maria Fundora and her son, Jose “Pepe” Fundora. Casa Nuova is a true farm-to-table restaurant and is Trip Advisor’s 2021 Traveler’s Choice in Alpharetta.

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Pepe Fundora

Jose “Pepe” Fundora is the owner of the wine shop Cork and Glass and co-owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant located in Alpharetta, GA, in the northern suburbs of Atlanta.

Pepe is a social Electrical Engineer turned Sommelier. Pepe earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech in 2010 and spent some time in the corporate world before ultimately deciding to return to his roots, his family’s local Italian restaurant.

From a young age, Pepe worked and became fully immersed in the hospitality industry, from dishwashing to serving tables and learning the tricks of the trade from his parents, Maria and Antonio Fundora, longtime restaurateurs in the Atlanta area. Pepe became a co-owner of the family restaurant in 2015.

Pepe always had a deep interest in wine though he affirmed his passion after meeting with reputable winemakers on a business trip taken to California wine country in 2013. Later on, Pepe had aspirations to open his very own wine shop, Cork & Glass, with the idea of “Making Wine Accessible”. His concept includes highlighting various regions to showcase current trends in the wine world, teaching how to pair different flavors together and offering sales on select exclusive wines. His goal is to offer high-quality wines at great, everyday values. Cork & Glass officially opened for business in July 2020!

Pepe is very engaged in the wine world both in the Atlanta area and across the US. Pepe has led over 40 virtual wine dinners with esteemed winemakers from California, Italy, Argentina, and Australia. He was nominated amongst restaurateurs across the country to participate in the prestigious Oregon Pinot Camp in Willamette Valley in 2016. He has volunteered for the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction for several years and the Auction Napa Valley.

Pepe is a Certified Level 2 Sommelier. He is studying to become an Advanced Sommelier (Level 3) and eventually will finish at Master Sommelier (Level 4) in the future.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

Georgia Restaurant Association GRACE awards
Restaurant Manager of the Year Jose “Pepe” Fundora and his father’s inductee into the Hall of Fame posthumously,Mario Antonio “Tony” Fundora
Virtual Wine Dinners
Seasonal Wines
Gift Giving
Wine pairings

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked-from-scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Ronnie Kenyatta, RK Strength Training

October 21, 2022 by John Ray

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Ronnie Kenyatta, RK Strength Training

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Ronnie Kenyatta, RK Strength Training (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 553)

Ronnie Kenyatta, owner and strength coach at RK Strength Training, joined this episode of North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray. Ronnie shared his story of working as a strength and conditioning trainer with the New York Mets and having to quit after a diagnosis of kidney disease. After Ronnie received a donated kidney transplant from a longtime friend, he adapted to become a strength and conditioning coach in his own business. He and John discussed speed training, how he assesses an athlete, mindset, what coaches and scouts are looking for in high school and college athletes, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

RK Strength Training

RK Strength Training utilizes cutting-edge exercises, drills, and concepts to enhance players’ physical and mental capabilities.

By creating age and skill-level-appropriate programming for travel, high school, college, and pro sports organizations, they are striving to advance the field of performance enhancement. However, in order for this to occur it is imperative that each athlete wholeheartedly commits to the player development program.

Performance Training: regimented exercise program with progressive intensities aiming to maximize athleticism for any given sport and encompassing:

Joint Maintenance/Injury Prevention
Sports-Specific Weight Training
Speed/Agility/Quickness
Mental Toughness
Core Strength
Flexibility
Mobility
The RK fitness program is designed to accommodate all demographics. Clients receive customized strength, cardiovascular, flexibility/mobility programs. These programs are designed with the following goals in mind.
- To develop metabolic training. programs directed toward the client’s goal BMI/ Body fat composition.
- To safely and efficiently develop appropriate muscle mass.
- To enable our clients to look and feel absolutely amazing
- To enhance our client’s movement quality.

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Ronnie Kenyatta MS,CSCS,PES,CES, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Owner, RK Strength Training

Ronnie is originally from Cheverly, Maryland. He moved to Atlanta in 1998. His Strength and Conditioning career began as an intern at Georgia Tech for Men’s Basketball during the Bobby Cremins era.

As a lifelong baseball fan, Ronnie moved to professional baseball. He worked for the NY Mets for 12 years as the Assistant Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator from 2001-2013. During this time, he worked with players such as Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey, Jose Reyes, current San Diego Padres Manager Andy Green, Justin Turner, and Daniel Murphy.

Based out of Alpharetta, Georgia Ronnie now trains athletes of all sports from middle school to the professional level. He graduated from Radford University and has A Masters in Exercise Science.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

How do I improve my athlete’s speed?
What EXACTLY are college and professional scouts/coaches looking for in today’s athlete?
What’s the best way to stand out as an athlete?
How do I minimize injuries?
What is your “make up”?

Randy Hain, Serviam Partners, and Author of Upon Reflection: Helpful Insights and Timeless Lessons for the Busy Professional

October 18, 2022 by John Ray

Randy Hain, Serviam Partners, Upon Reflection

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Randy Hain, Serviam Partners, and Author of Upon Reflection: Helpful Insights and Timeless Lessons for the Busy Professional

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Randy Hain, Serviam Partners, and Author of Upon Reflection: Helpful Insights and Timeless Lessons for the Busy Professional (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 552)

Executive coach and author Randy Hain joined host John Ray on this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio” to discuss his latest book, Upon Reflection: Helpful Insights and Timeless Lessons for the Busy Professional. Randy shared why he wrote the book (his ninth), the value of reflection in a world built on busyness, why kindness is more prevalent in the world than we think, living a life of generosity, and more. Randy also discussed his coaching practice and his work with C-suite executives.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Serviam Partners

Serviam performs executive coaching and leadership consulting work for individual business leaders, teams, and companies. Serviam Partners blends deep experience, refreshing candor, and strong values in our consulting/coaching offerings.

They offer executive and career coaching, and leadership development.

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Randy Hain, Founder and President, Serviam Partners, and Author of Upon Reflection: Helpful Insights and Timeless Lessons for the Busy Professional

**Randy Hain, President and Founder, Serviam Partners, Co-Founder, Leadership Foundry**

Randy Hain is the founder and president of Serviam Partners (ServiamPartners.com) and the co-founder of the Leadership Foundry (MyLeadershipFoundry.com). With a successful 30+ year career in senior leadership roles, corporate talent and executive search, he is a sought-after executive coach for senior leaders at some of the best-known companies in the U.S. who are seeking candid and expert guidance on how to identify and overcome obstacles to their success or develop new leadership skills.

He is also an expert at onboarding and cultural assimilation for senior leaders as well as helping senior leadership teams improve trust, collaboration, and candid communication. Randy also offers consulting/coaching for companies, teams and individual business leaders looking to develop more authentic and effective business relationships both inside and outside their organizations. His deep expertise in business relationships is a true area of differentiation for him and Serviam Partners. He is an active community leader and serves on the boards of the causes he cares about most. Randy has earned a reputation as a creative business partner and generous thought leader through his books, articles and speaking engagements.

Randy is the award-winning author of nine books, including Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation, Something More: The Professional’s Pursuit of a Meaningful Life, LANDED! Proven Job Search Strategies for Today’s Professional and Special Children, and Blessed Fathers: Encouragement for Fathers of Children with Special Needs.

His latest book is Upon Reflection: Helpful Insights and Timeless Lessons for the Busy Professional.

Randy is passionate about promoting opportunities for adults with autism in the workplace. He is also a board member of Growing Leaders, an international non-profit focused on developing leadership and character in young people, and an advisory board member for the Brock School of Business at Samford University. Randy is a frequent presenter to the students of the business school at Samford University and is a 1989 graduate of the University of Georgia.

He has been married for over 25 years and has two sons.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

Randy Hain’s newest book, Upon Reflection: Helpful Insights and Timeless Lessons for the Busy Professional
Tell us about you, your work, and why you wrote this book
Who is this book written for?
How do you find time to write such interesting books and still run a thriving executive coaching and leadership consulting business…and be a husband and father?
Why is reflection important in today’s world?
I love the way you organized the book and the various topics. Tell us about Upon Reflection and what the reader can expect
I loved the first chapter which is titled Savoring the Moments. Tell us about it.
I am really drawn to your last section of the book which is Being Good Human Beings. The stories you share are incredibly compelling. Why is being good human beings so important in today’s world?
Where can listeners find the book?
What would you like our listeners to know about you or your work as close out today?

Arlene Stearns, The ImageUp™ System

October 17, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Arlene Stearns, The ImageUp™ System

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Arlene Stearns, The ImageUp™ System (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 551)

Arlene Stearns, the owner of The ImageUp™ System, was the guest on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. She detailed the way her system works, how appearance impacts perception, how to dress to enhance your natural beauty, the importance of color, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The ImageUp™ System

Is your image a deficit or an asset? Engaging ImageUp™ is one of the best investments you can ever make, producing returns for years to come.

It takes less than a second to make a lasting first impression, which can change the entire course of your business life. Your image makes a powerful statement about your capability and credibility and impacts your career and lifestyle.

A study called “Work Your Image: The Importance of Appearance on the Job”, reported that 76% of participants agreed that a woman’s appearance affects whether she is taken seriously, asked to participate in meetings with upper management, or is well regarded by colleagues and supervisors. 64% believed appearance plays a significant role in raises and promotions.

ImageUp™ is customized to help you discover and express your personal style – a style that is polished, reflects a healthy, confident sense of well-being, and a positive outlook. Your image is more than a reflection in the mirror; it represents who you truly are, your best self.

Arlene Stearns, CEO of ImageUp™, believes it is your turn to look and feel fabulous. It’s your turn to have the life and career you love! ImageUp™ – it’s your turn NOW!

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Arlene Stearns, Owner, The ImageUp™ System

Arlene Stearns is a leading image consultant, artist, and public speaker, who helps those who want to uplevel their income to make an impact in the world. She creates a distinctive personal style for entrepreneurs and professionals that boosts their confidence and revenue.

As the founder of The ImageUp System, she guides her clients to cash in on lucrative opportunities they’ve previously missed by enhancing their appearance, presence, and image. The comprehensive system addresses all aspects of the client’s inner and outer persona, so the brilliance on the inside radiates on the outside, too.

With almost 20 years in the fashion industry, and as a recipient of four national awards, Arlene understands the powerful connection between how you look and your success. Her proven system helps men and women look like a leader, so they are paid like a leader. Arlene lives in Atlanta with her husband Randy and has a grown son.

When she is not working with a client, you’ll find her in her garden, painting with watercolors, or traveling the world. Her goal of visiting every state and continent is almost a reality! You’ll also find her as the ImageUp System on all social media.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

Why did you start ImageUp?
What is your background in fashion?
What is the difference between fashion and style?
Many people want to lose weight before they buy new clothes. Does that make sense?
Can you look professional and be comfortable at the same time?
Isn’t it expensive to buy a new wardrobe?
How does your appearance impact your income?
Can the way you dress impact other areas of your life?

Ken Adcox, Palmer House Properties

October 14, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Ken Adcox, Palmer House Properties

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Ken Adcox, Palmer House Properties (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 550)

Ken Adcox, “Realtor Guy Ken” and Realtor with Palmer House Properties, joined host John Ray to discuss the current residential housing market, specifically in North Fulton. Ken talked about how to evaluate schools, the downsides of downsizing, points for sellers to consider, interest rates, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Ken Adcox, Realtor, Palmer House Properties

Ken Adcox, “Realtor Guy Ken,” is a residential real estate professional with PalmerHouse Properties.

As a licensed REALTOR® and Broker, he is committed to serving buyers and sellers in the Alpharetta, GA area, where he has lived for over 13 years.

Ken lives in Alpharetta with his family.

Company website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

Atlanta housing market
Fulton County school redistricting
Recent trends
Downsizing
Predictions for the future

John Winstanley, Fort Safety

October 12, 2022 by John Ray

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John Winstanley, Fort Safety

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John Winstanley, Fort Safety (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 549)

Inspired by personal experience, John Winstanley, Founder and CEO of Fort Safety, founded a nonprofit to assist families with internet safety for their children. He spoke with North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray about the three C’s of internet safety, his passion for this work, the kinds of problems present online, how the Fort Safety system works, partnering with groups and brands, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Fort Safety

Fort Safety provides families and communities with practical instruction and preventative measures to address the daily challenges of internet safety, online harassment, and technology-born addictions.

Fort Safety shines the light of awareness and hope on to what we do, see, and feel while online.

Fort Safety strives to provide every parent and caregiver in America the knowledge and power to protect their kids from online threats.

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John Winstanley, Founder and CEO, Fort Safety

Inspired by the courageous life of his daughter Laura Gwen and motivated by the frustration of seeing children of all ages fall victim to online toxicity, John Winstanley founded FortSafety in 2013, in Monroe, Georgia. With the support of his wife and family, John left his career as an engineer behind to start a nonprofit focused on protecting kids and strengthening families.

Featured in multiple publications, podcasts, radio, and TV shows and awarded commendations for their outstanding public service, John and the Fort safety aims to make internet use safe for children and empower their families to make healthy decisions for their internet use. John’s unique style of presentation uses stories of his own struggles with depression, self-esteem, and a technology-born addiction to teach his audiences how to create an internet safety plan, protect and empower kids to deal with bullying, or care for a child that has been exposed to harmful content by accident, for example.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

How did Fort Safety get started?
Where are you from?
Should parents throw their internet devices in the trash…why not?
What are the 3 c’s of internet safety?
What is your mission, your guiding light?
What do you want parents/educators to know about internet safety and their kids?
How can parents, schools, churches, or businesses get involved with FortSafety?

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Karen Schwank, KEE Designs, Inc.

October 10, 2022 by John Ray

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LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Karen Schwank, KEE Designs, Inc.

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LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Karen Schwank, KEE Designs, Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 548)

Karen Schwank, President of Kee Designs, Inc. joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray at the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament, LIVE at Brookfield Country Club. They discussed KEE Designs, Inc., interior design, the Roswell Rotary, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament at Brookfield Country Club in Roswell, Georgia, on September 12th, 2022.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Karen Schwank, KEE Designs, Inc.

Karen is the President of KEE Designs, Inc. KEE Designs, Inc. provides unique interiors across the southeastern United States.

With a degree in interior design from Virginia Tech, Karen Schwank, KEE Designs, Inc.’s Principal, has many years of experience designing commercial interiors. Kee Designs, Inc. specializes in dental office design.

Whether contemporary, traditional, transitional, or themed, we provide the service and attention your project demands.

Website | Karen Schwank LinkedIn

Roswell Rotary

Roswell Rotary has been serving the community for over 70 years and is one of the largest service organizations in the southeast. Their members come from all walks of life and combine to provide a diverse group of servant-minded business leaders. Their mantra of putting “Service Above Self” is easy when you do it alongside some of your best friends. With numerous service projects within their community and abroad, you can be sure that you will find a place to give back and have fun doing it.

This year the Rotary International theme is “Imagine Rotary” and Roswell Rotarians are using their imaginations to make the community and world a better place. With over 1.4 million members internationally focusing on water/sanitation, mental/child health, basic education/literacy, economic/community development, the environment, disease prevention/treatment and peace and conflict prevention/resolution, you can be assured that Rotary is changing lives in the community and the world.

Roswell Rotary’s signature event is the Aubrey Greenway Golf and the Hagan Cup Tennis Tournaments. These tournaments serve as their main fundraiser and engage our 240 members in a one-day event that includes a full day of golf, a tennis tournament, an after party, and silent/live auctions. The event typically raises over $150,000. Proceeds fund an annual Community Impact Project as well as provide grants to various charities during the Rotary year; helping organizations large and small fulfill their charitable missions.

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Questions and Topics in the Interview:

About KEE Designs, Inc.
Interior design
The Roswell Rotary

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Hal Coleman, Coleman Services

October 10, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Hal Coleman, Coleman Services

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LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Hal Coleman, Coleman Services (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 547)

Hal Coleman, President of Coleman Services, joined host North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray at the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament, LIVE at Brookfield Country Club. They discussed Hal’s community service, his coaching program, business networking, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament at Brookfield Country Club in Roswell, Georgia, on September 12th, 2022.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Hal Coleman, Coleman Services

Hal Coleman is a full-time speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, mentor, and entertainer. He brings his humorous and provocative presentations that are meant to disorient and dislodge old styles of thinking, clearing the way for new growth.

Hal’s expert ability in delivering precision information with humor drives the new information and the fresh, counter-intuitive information home into long-term memory for lasting change. His laid-back, conversational delivery skills, combined with his vast knowledge of Neuromarketing and Psychological Selling, are designed to turn the average marketer and salesperson into laser-sharp, motivated, effective sales producers. Hal’s knowledge of how to unlock the center of the brain that invites change rather than resist change is remarkable, and his mesmerizing delivery makes him a much sought-after speaker.

Hal has been honing his craft of HUMOR over the years earning him (Nov. 2001) induction into The Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame for both his songwriting and for his characterization (his alter-ego) as storyteller extraordinaire Milton Crabapple! After turning his one-man pest control business into a million-dollar enterprise he turned his attention to becoming a coach and trainer, becoming the MENTOR he wished he’d had when he first started his business.

Website | LinkedIn

Roswell Rotary

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Questions and Topics in the Interview:

About Hal’s community service
His coaching program
Business networking

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Jerry Orlans, BIS Benefits

October 10, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Jerry Orlans, BIS Benefits

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LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Jerry Orlans, BIS Benefits (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 546)

Jerry Orlans with BIS Benefits sat down with host North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray at the Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament to chat about Roswell Rotary, its impact locally and globally, his work at BIS Benefits, the tournament, and more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament at Brookfield Country Club in Roswell, Georgia, on September 12th, 2022.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

BIS Benefits

Employee benefits and insurance for your business or non-profit organization can be a maze—especially with healthcare reform and compliance. You need a trusted advisor.

One with the experience and knowledge to structure a strategic insurance and employee benefit plan that’s cost-effective yet works to keep your employees healthy, productive and satisfied. Instead of cookie-cutter offerings, you want customized options. A team of benefits experts providing the latest technology solutions to help you save time and increase communication with your employees. Your search has led you to the right place: BIS Benefits.

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Jerry Orlans, Consultant, BIS Benefits

Jerry is President of RBC Benefits, Inc., and a recognized expert in employee benefits administration for small to mid-sized companies. He has over 35 years of industry experience and attributes his continued success to placing his clients’ needs first and foremost.

In 2013 Jerry connected with Ray Bachman and BIS Benefits, Inc., in a strategic partnership for the benefit of their clients. Jerry is now a consultant working with BIS Benefits. Jerry and Ray offer almost 80 years of combined experience in the Employee Benefits arena.

Prior to starting RBC Benefits, Inc., he served as Regional Director for a National Brokerage and Consulting firm and as a Regional Sales Manager for two major national insurance companies. He has supported small, medium, and large employers by consulting in all areas of employee benefits. His expertise covers health care, including self-funded health plans, dental and vision benefits, long-and-short term disability, and 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plans.

Jerry is currently serving his fifth term as an elected City Councilman in Roswell, Georgia. He served nine years on the Board of Directors of North Fulton Regional Hospital and rotated off in January of 2011. He has previously served on the Boards of North Fulton Community Foundation, the Rotary Club of Roswell, and the North Fulton YMCA. He is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters and keeps abreast of legislative issues impacting his clients. Additionally, he is actively involved in the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Roswell Rotary Club. In recognition of his leadership in the community, he was invited by the Atlanta Regional Commission to participate in the Regional Leadership program in 1997.

Jerry graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan with a degree in Finance. He obtained the designation of FLMI (Fellow Life Management Institute) from LOMA. LOMA (Life Office Management Association) has set the standard in Insurance education for over 70 years.