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Amy Adams

Owner & CEO, Southern Hospitality Liquidation

Amy Adams is the owner and CEO of Southern Hospitality Liquidation, located in Cartersville serving the needs of independent hotels and real estate investors nationwide, in search of an affordable option for quality, secondhand furniture. As a proud alumna of the Extension, Amy has been free from addiction since Aug. 27, 2017. As a business owner, mother, and grandmother, she credits The Extension for completely restoring relationships with her family, a strengthened faith, and the professional tools needed to launch and grow her successful business during the most challenging of economic times.

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John Alday

Partner

John is one of the partners at Johnson & Alday, a boutique personal injury and worker’s compensation firm located in the Marietta Square. He’s been a practicing attorney for almost 20 years and practices all over the state of Georgia. He graduated from Berry College with honors, has a Master’s Degree in English from Georgia Southern University, and went to law school at the University of Georgia. In his spare time, he coaches the Marietta High School mock trial team, serves on the board of advisors for the Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, and volunteers as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate with the Cobb County Juvenile Court.

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Douglas M. Anderson

StrongTower Associates, LLC

Douglas M. Anderson, PharmD, BCPS, currently serves as Founder and Principal at StrongTower Associates, LLC, a consulting firm providing custom Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations services to the global healthcare space. Prior to establishing StrongTower, Douglas was an Executive Director at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals where, as an early employee in Medical Affairs, was responsible for establishing and leading various teams and functions including field medical services and medical education grants. He also served in similar roles at Amgen and AstraZeneca. Doug began his career in healthcare as a clinical pharmacist and was Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at Kennestone Regional Healthcare System (now WellStar) in Georgia, specializing in critical care and holding clinical faculty appointments with the University of Georgia and Mercer University Schools of Pharmacy. Doug earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University and completed a post-graduate residency in Clinical Pharmacokinetics. Doug was one of a small group of pharmacists who were the first in the nation to earn added credentials in clinical pharmacy and become a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Doug is an author on several original research publications and reference texts related to pharmacotherapy. Doug and his wife, Sherry, reside in Kennesaw, Georgia and are the parents of two adult children. Doug and Sherry are followers of Christ and are active members of Sanctuary Church in Kennesaw.

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Amanda Arnold

Director of Community Outreach

Amanda began her career with Credit Union of Georgia in 2003 and currently serves as the Director of Community Outreach where she oversees the newly established Credit Union of Georgia Community Foundation, Business Development, and member engagement. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a focus in Marketing from Kennesaw State University.

In recent years, Ms. Arnold has been awarded numerous Diamond Awards for Marketing Campaigns at Credit Union of Georgia from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council, was published in the Fall Edition of Connections, a quarterly magazine for Georgia Credit Unions, and has been the face of Credit Union of Georgia in commercials and magazine articles.

For over 20 years, Ms. Arnold has been married to her high school sweetheart, Bill. They have two daughters, Ella Reece, 16, and Bailey Grace, 12. As a lifelong Georgian, Ms. Arnold enjoys spending her free time with family and friends on their boat at Lake Allatoona, watching her oldest daughter compete in competition and sideline cheer, her youngest daughter play softball and cheering on her Dawgs on Saturdays in the Fall.

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Phil Barber

Managing Principal

Phil Barber is Managing Principal at Geo-Hydro Engineers, where he provides administrative management and corporate leadership. A licensed engineer, he specializes in geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and construction materials testing. Phil earned a degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Southern College of Technology, now Kennesaw State University. Under his leadership, Geo-Hydro has expanded to six offices across Georgia and North Carolina, achieved double-digit growth, advanced employee ownership, and completed a smooth internal leadership transition. He is recognized for his commitment to quality, client service, community involvement, and team mentoring.

A Cobb County native and Leadership Cobb alumnus, Phil serves on committees and boards for the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Kennesaw Parks Foundation, and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia).

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Flynn Broady

Legal Advisor

Flynn comes from a family with a tradition of service. In World War II, his grandfather served with the famed Red Ball Express, and his father served 20 years in the U.S. Army. Flynn followed in their footsteps, serving in the U.S. Army. His 26-year career included three overseas tours. In Operation Iraqi Freedom, he led 157 soldiers in combat as an Infantry First Sergeant.

Flynn held the position of Veterans Treatment and Accountability Court Coordinator for Cobb County. Helping our veterans overcome issues of substance abuse, PTSD, and behavioral issues. Helping them reintegrate back into society as productive citizens. Flynn currently serves as Legal Advisor to Cobb County Sheriff, Sheriff Craig Owens. Flynn has recently been nominated and appointed to be the first Municipal Court Solicitor for the City of Mableton.

Flynn and his wife Monique live in Marietta, Georgia where they are members of historic Zion Baptist Church in Marietta, where Flynn serves on the Board of Trustees, the Men’s Ministry and along with his wife they serve on the leadership team for the Marriage Ministry and Co-facilitate a Small Group Bible Study. Flynn and his wife have two daughters, the eldest is a graduate of Armstrong State University living in Rockville, MD, while the youngest attends Mount Paran Christian Academy.

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Scott Butzen

Civil Engineer, Retired Executive Vice President

Mr. Butzen is a Civil Engineer recently retired from a 40-year career with HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure consulting firm, as Executive Vice President responsible for the firm’s contracting, project delivery, and cash management. Throughout his career he has led many projects involving highway design, traffic engineering, and the planning, preliminary, and final design of transportation facilities. He has served as President of HNTB’s Southeast Division, Chief Operating Officer, President of the firm’s Corporate Business Services division, and principal-in-charge of HNTB’s Wisconsin offices. In these roles he has been responsible for the firm’s operational standards and performance including project development and delivery, office performance, leadership development, and training for project management and marketing.

Mr. Butzen earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and is a registered professional engineer in three states.

Mr. Butzen currently serves on the City of Acworth’s Planning and Zoning Commission. He is also a board member for the Acworth Arts Alliance. Finally, he serves as a member of the Vestry of Christ Episcopal Church in Kennesaw, with a prior focus on Lay Ministry.

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Bobby Cork

Project Manager

Born and raised in Kennesaw, Bobby Cork pivoted to construction in early 2025 after a decade in the medical device industry. A Georgia Tech graduate with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, he spent ten years in roles spanning product design, investigations, quality, regulatory consulting, and business development. Now, Bobby works for the family business, Cork Howard Construction, and officially acts as a project manager while continuing to wear multiple hats – preparing estimates, scheduling, and dedicating extensive time to outreach and new business. Outside the office, he serves as a voting member for the Dodd Trophy board and has long been active in community service through City of Refuge, MUST Ministries, hospice programs, street outreach, and youth ministry at Christ the Redeemer Church. He lives near the Marietta Square with his wife, Gretchen, and their one-year-old daughter, Louise, and enjoys golf, songwriting, and traveling.

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Matt Giddens

Director, IT Engineering and Architecture

Matt Giddens is an Atlanta area native and resident of Cobb County since 2007.  He lives in West Cobb with his wife, Allison.   He earned his Master of Science in Information Technology from Kennesaw State University and a Bachelor of Information Technology from Clayton State University.  Matt serves as the Director of IT Engineering and Architecture for the Atlanta Braves.  In this role, he is responsible for all IT infrastructure at Truist Park and The Battery.  Prior to joining the Braves, he served as the IT Manager for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

In addition to The Extension, Matt serves on the Board of Directors for the Dave Krache Foundation as Vice Chair, on the Computer Science Advisory Committee for the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, and on the Technology Subcommittee for LiveSafe Resources. He is also a graduate of the Cobb Chamber’s Leadership Cobb Class of 2023.

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David Haskett

Vice President- Tax

David Haskett is the Vice President – Tax Genuine Parts Company, a Fortune 200 global distributor of automotive and industrial parts. He has held several management positions in his 38 years with GPC, including the following.
Accounting & Credit Manager
Financial Services Manager
Payroll/Benefits Manager
Director of Financial Reporting
Vice President – Controller
He previously served on the Board of Directors for MUST Ministries and is currently serving the Arthritis Foundation.
He holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a BBA from Appalachian State University.

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Joshua Loud, CEPA, AAMS

Financial Advisor

Born and raised in the greater Atlanta area, Joshua Loud is a graduate of Rhodes College where he earned a degree in Business with a concentration in finance and marketing. Joshua joined Raymond James in 2019 as the first Advisor to ever be hired directly out of college. Joshua has earned the designations of Accredited Asset Management Specialist and Certified Exit Planning Advisor along with completing the Securities Industry Exam, Series 7 and Series 66. Today, LOUD Wealth Management of Raymond James serves almost 50 families and specializes in working with transitioning business owners.

Outside of LOUD Wealth Management, Joshua serves as an Ambassador for the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the chamber’s Cobb Young Professionals Steering Committee. Joshua also serves as a community coach for The Lovett School’s freshman football team. Joshua is active within Passion City Church where he serves as a Door Holder and Woodstock City Church where he has been leading a small group of high school boys for 4 years.

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Peter Lynch

Associate

Peter A. Lynch is an Associate at Henssler Financial. Responsible for managing client accounts on a day-to-day basis, Mr. Lynch analyzes client data and provides recommendations based on the firm’s strict investment criteria. Prior to joining Henssler, Mr. Lynch was a relationship Manager at Fidelity Brokerage Services Private Wealth Management and an Associate Financial Consultant with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Mr. Lynch has earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. He is is a Registered as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) with Series 65 qualification, and Georgia Life, Accident, and Sickness Insurance Products Licensed.

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Caric Martin

Director of Statewide Engagement

A long-time resident of Cobb County, Caric Martin is employed as the Director of Statewide Engagement for Georgia’s Own Credit Union and he is a partner in the company that operates Dogwood Golf Club. Many volunteer activities keep him busy as well including several positions at Kennesaw State University including Past President of the Alumni Association, a member of the Board of Trustees and emeritus member of the Athletic Association Board. He also serves as moderator-elect of the Noonday Association of Churches and is an active member of Mission Church Roswell Street. He is married to Grace and has 3 adult children, 8 grandchildren, and one great grandson.

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Wayne McGary

Vice President

Wayne McGary is a Vice President with CROY Engineering and a licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia with more than 30 years of experience in engineering, project management, and municipal development. He earned his degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University and has spent his career working on residential, commercial, transportation, and public infrastructure projects throughout Georgia.

Wayne has a strong commitment to serving his community and has been involved with a number of civic, educational, and nonprofit organizations across Cobb County. He currently serves with the Kennesaw State University Alumni Association, the Miss Cobb County Scholarship Program, and the North Cobb Civitan Club. He is also a graduate of the Cobb Chamber’s Honorary Commanders program and Leadership Cobb and continues to support leadership development efforts throughout the community.

Originally from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Wayne served in the U.S. Army and Georgia Army National Guard as a helicopter mechanic, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He has lived in Cobb County for more than 30 years and is proud to call it home.

When he’s not working or volunteering, Wayne enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. Additionally, Wayne is pursuing his Master in Public Administration and expected to graduate in May 2027.

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David McKoy

Retired USMC

Retired US Marine and Georgia Educator Residence: In the City of Marietta, GA Education: Masters: Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, Southern Polytechnic State University-2005 BS: Management, Park University, Parksville MO-1999 AA: Liberal Arts, St Leo University, Saint Leo, FL-1997 Current: *President- Kennesaw State University Alumni Board of Directors *President- Marietta Civitan Club *Substitute Teacher, Cobb County School District *Volunteer Bus Driver Marietta HS Athletic Dept US Marine Corps (1977-1999 – 22 years Active Service), retired Master Sergeant – E-8 Highlights: *Presidential Honor Guard, Washington DC (1980-1983) *Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1989-1990) *Marine Corps JROTC District Inspector: GA, FL, NC, SC, AL, MS – 1983-1986 * Supply Analysis Inspector, Marine Forces Reserve, NOLA -1990-1993 * Inspector/Instructor – Marine Forces Reserve Combat Logistic Group, Marietta, GA 1993-1997 Civilian Profession (2000-2019) Contracting Officer/Inventory Control Officer , Southern Polytechnic State University 2000-2009 Adjunct Professor – Southern Polytechnic State University, taught Graduate courses in “Statistic” and “Operational Management (Adjunct 2006-2008) Teacher – Allatoona High School (2009-2019) Community Services National Chairman of the Board 2004-2007, Marine Corps Youth Program, “Young Marines” serving 30,000 youth ages 8 – 16 and 250 Units nationally, HQ Washington DC Past President, current Board Member; Marietta Civitan Club Awards Chairman – Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Greater Georgia Married to Benita Price-McKoy of Marietta Ga, three daughters and two granddaughters. Home Town: Born and raised in Clinton, North Carolina.

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Tod Miller

Owner

Tod Miller took over operations of JRM Management Services in September 1990 when his father passed away. He was a 22-year-old 5th year senior playing on a basketball scholarship at Georgia Southern University. He packed up his college life, moved back to Kennesaw, and took over JRM. The day after his father’s funeral, Tod opened the North Georgia State Fair, and has been fair manager ever since. Tod has built JRM Management into a premier full-service event management company organizing and facilitating over 50 events a year in the metro-Atlanta area. JRM also manages three of the area’s largest business associations – the Marietta, Kennesaw, and Acworth Business Associations.

Tod has been married to his wife, Missy, for 28 years. They have 2 boys, Casey and Brady, both graduates of Georgia Southern University. They are the third generation of Millers to work for JRM.

JRM creates sponsorship opportunities and activates these with both local and national organizations, orchestrating some of the largest events in the area from the ground up — coordinating logistics, security, vendors, parking, advertising, set-up and tear down, and on-site management. JRM’s 2026 events include the Georgia Food + Wine Festival, Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival, Smyrna Jonquil Festival, Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays, Smoke On The Lake BBQ Festival, The Great Anderson County Fair, City of Marietta 4th of July Celebration, Cobb EMC Annual Meeting, North Georgia State Fair, Cumming Country Fair & Festival, Taste events for Marietta, Smyrna, Acworth, and Kennesaw, Christmas at Piedmont, Smyrna Crafts & Drafts Festival, and the Northeast Cobb Egg Drop.

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Scott Nation

Vice President, United Community Bank

Scott has been in the mortgage industry for nearly 30 years and is currently the Regional Manager for the mortgage department of United Community Bank. He has lived in Cobb County for over 30 years and currently resides in Acworth with his wife and daughter. “I have been a volunteer at The Extension since the mid 1990’s, so long that I cannot remember when I started doing work here. I started with doing Disk Jockey work, then started doing dinners and progressed into doing various work projects, teaching some classes and other things as needed. I have watched many men and women come and go through the program over the years and it has given me great pleasure to run into former residents over the years out in public doing well and living a sober, happy life. I have a heart for the people in recovery and am always glad to do what I can to help them further their recovery and resume life with their families.

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Michael Paris

President and CEO

Michael Paris, a Cobb County native, took the Council’s helm in late 2003 and has worked to expand the Council and to spread its mission of promoting balanced and responsible growth throughout the metro region. The Council advocates for the growth and development industry with local and state governments seeking solutions for provision of robust infrastructure and land use policy that will ensure continued economic strength. With a degree in real estate from Georgia State University, Michael has more than 45 years of experience in real estate development, brokerage, land-use planning, and association management.

Michael is involved in numerous community and professional activities. His affiliations include the Board of Directors for the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, an Association Member of the Board of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, and a graduate of both Leadership Cobb and Regional Leadership Institute. He is also involved with several community endeavors including the Metro YMCA and The Extension in Marietta.

Michael and his wife Kim live in Marietta and have two grown children.

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Nathan Poulnot

Owner and Operator

Nathan Poulnot is a proud alumnus of The Extension, graduating in 2020. His wife, Lindsey, is also an alumna, graduating in 2019. Together, they have built a life centered around faith, family, recovery, and service.

The Extension has played a significant role in transforming their lives, restoring relationships with their children and helping them reach milestones they once never imagined—including purchasing their first home.

 Today, Nathan is the owner and operator of FireLine Pest Control in Dallas, Georgia, and Overwatch Pest Management in Newnan, Georgia. Lindsey is a partner in DAS BBQ in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, they continue to build their businesses while making their family and service to others a priority.

 Nathan has a deep passion for sharing his experience, strength, and hope with others. He enjoys sponsoring men in the program, participating in Power Hour, attending meetings, and staying connected to the recovery community.

 Nathan believes his purpose is to be available to others as they walk through their own journey toward discovering their spiritual truth. The Extension has given him more than sobriety—it has given him a purpose and a desire to give back what was so freely given to him. He hopes to be a source of encouragement, guidance, and hope for others as they discover that their lives can change and that a relationship with God can become the foundation for a new way of living.

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Jason Saliba

Chief Assistant District Attorney

Jason Saliba is the Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Paulding Judicial Circuit.  Jason is a career prosecutor, previously serving as a Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney for Cobb County where he oversaw narcotics and organized crime, grand jury, juvenile court, officer misconduct and officer use of force cases.  He serves as the vice-chair of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualification Commission Investigative Panel.  Jason also serves on the Smyrna Downtown Development Authority and is a member and past chair of the boards of LiveSafe Resources and Cobb Safety Village.

Jason is an alumnus of Leadership Atlanta, Leadership Cobb and the Honorary Commanders programs.  Jason focuses his volunteer work on public safety and children and has served as co-chair of the ABA Parole and Probation Committee, president of the Metropolitan Marietta Kiwanis Club, and chair of the Cobb Youth Leadership program.  He has also served as a legal observer to the terrorism detainee proceedings in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He is a graduate of Auburn University and the Emory University School of Law.

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John Scaduto

Retired CPA

My name is John Scaduto. I have been involved with activities at the Extension for over 12 years. For the last 3 years I have been fortunate to serve as a board member. I moved, with my wife and two children, to Cobb County, Georgia over 21 years ago from New York. Four years ago, after working as an accountant/tax professional for over 47 years I retired. I still have a small tax practice to keep me busy. In addition to the tax practice and my work with The Extension, I am on the board of a small organization, Give Homeless Hope, that provides food, clothing and supplies to the homeless. Working with the individuals at The Extension and the homeless has made me realize how fortunate and blessed I am. One of my main goals in life now is to try and help these individuals realize that they can become valuable members of society and enjoy a healthy relationship with their family and loved ones.

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Daniel Scruggs

Daniel Scruggs joined AssuranceAmerica, a personal auto insurance company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2009 and has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company since 2012. Daniel has over 25 years of financial and accounting leadership experience. He began his career as an auditor working for public accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand before leaving to work in the private sector. Prior to joining AssuranceAmerica, Daniel served as Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Assistant Treasurer for ChoicePoint (a publicly traded insurance data and analytics company acquired by LexisNexis owner Reed Elsevier). Daniel attended Troy State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1994. He is a licensed CPA in the state of Georgia. Daniel is married with three children, a member of Saint Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek, and resides with his family and two cats in Alpharetta. His interests are golfing, fishing, and watching his children play sports. Daniel also served as Treasurer on the Board for The Extension. Why I chose to serve at The Extension: I’ve been searching for an opportunity to give back to the community and to do something more to help those in need. In 2018, I was introduced to The Extension while touring their Marietta campus with some co-workers. After sharing a meal with some of the residents and hearing their life-saving testimonies, I knew The Extension was a special place and also my opportunity to serve.

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Paul Stewart

Former Board Chair, Executive Committee Member

Owner, Stewart Brokers

Paul Stewart is originally from England. Paul founded and operated a successful commercial cleaning and maintenance business in London, called The Octopus Group. When he married his American wife, Marta, she moved from Atlanta to live in London. After a few years and three children, Paul and Marta decided that the long term prospects in the USA were more promising than the UK. In 1984 they moved to Metro Atlanta. Paul and Marta started and formed Stewart Brokers and Traffic Commercial Real Estate. They are now almost retired and have two grown daughters who now manage brokerage, their third daughter is a real estate attorney. Paul is the past board Chairman and now serves on the board. He feels it is important to give back to the community and serve others, especially those in dire need of help in making their lives drug and alcohol free.

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Sasha Ugi

Client Service Leader

Sasha Ugi serves as a Client Service Leader at KeckWood Engineering. Her experience spans traditional and non-traditional marketing efforts, including collateral development, email marketing, event promotion, community engagement activities, media outreach, and social media campaigns.
Prior to joining KeckWood, Sasha served as the Director of Marketing for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia), an advocacy organization that works to promote the business of engineering. In this role, Sasha also served as the Editor-in-Chief for Engineering Georgia, a bi-monthly magazine with a reach of 10,000 people across the state. Sasha’s career also includes time leading marketing and public relations efforts for Partnership Gwinnett – a public-private partnership and initiative of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce that promotes economic and community development in the County.
Sasha is actively involved in the Cobb community and is a 2022 graduate of Leadership Cobb. She serves on various committees and Boards, including Advance Atlanta, Cobb Executive Committee (CEW), Engineering Georgia Magazine Editorial Board, American Society of Highway Engineers of Georgia (ASHE Georgia), the City of Chamblee’s Design Review Board, and The Extension.