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Month: May 2017

Josh and Tom Nickell with Nickell Rental

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Nickell Rental

 

Josh Nickell / Nickell Rental
Owner

Initially, Josh wanted to pursue a career in the restaurant business, or as a traveling magician. Even though he was around the rental industry his whole life, Josh had no plans to join his dad – who founded Nickell Rental in 1998. One eye-opening internship later, the course of his decisions changed.  In 1998, Josh started out washing equipment. Later, he climbed the managerial track after graduating Summa Cum Laude in Management from Drexel University. Now he serves as the President of the American Rental Association of Georgia, and has been published numerous times in Rental Management Magazine – including being listed as one of the Top 10 to Watch Under 40. In 2014, the ARA named Josh Person of the Year. In his spare time, Josh volunteers as the PE coach at Carolyn Barron Montessori School.

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Tom Nickell / Nickell Rental
Founder / Owner

Tom Nickell was high school Valedictorian and a die-hard Kentucky Wildcats fan, which put him on the path to a Pre-Med degree from UK. Tom went on to dental school, but changed course two months before graduating and went to work in the rental business with his father-in-law. Tom didn’t intend to stay in this industry; it was just a stop on his journey to find a career that he could be truly passionate about. To Tom’s surprise, that career wound up being the rental business, where he could tie his passion for helping people with his love for family. Tom founded Nickell Rental in 1998, building it from the ground up. He has been in the industry nearly 40 years now and has served at both the local and national level on boards for numerous organizations, including The American Rental Association.

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Special Episode: Market Research

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This week on CEO Exclusive we talk about market research.  Understanding your market is absolutely critical to helping you understand the context in which you are to growing your business, increasing profit margins, developing strategies, and leading your people.

Knowing your market gives you the power to successfully grow your business.  This week we talk about what kinds of information you need, and where to find it, and how to set up structures to manage regular market research as a recurring system in your company.

Albert Blackwelder and Deke Cateau with A.G. Rhodes Health and Rehab

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Albert Blackwelder / A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab
CEO

Al Blackwelder has served as the Chief Executive Officer of A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab since 2012. A.G. Rhodes is a nonprofit organization providing therapy and rehabilitation services, short-term recovery and long-term care at three metro Atlanta locations. Blackwelder is responsible for an operating budget of approximately $40 million, approximately 550 employees and bed space for more than 400 residents and patients.

Prior to A.G. Rhodes, Blackwelder was with Emory Healthcare for 37 years. During that time, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Emory’s Wesley Woods Center, and Chief Operating Officer for Emory Crawford Long Hospital (Emory University Hospital Midtown). Mr. Blackwelder is a member of LeadingAge and a member of Georgia Health Care Association. He is also the President of the Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club. Mr. Blackwelder earned a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and an MBA from Georgia State University.

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Deke Cateau / A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab
COO

Deke Cateau is the Chief Operating Officer at A.G. Rhodes. Cateau directs, supervises and coordinates the overall clinical and business operations for the organization, and manages the administration and coordination of a comprehensive array of services and programs. He also oversees the planning and execution of new initiatives, training and innovations across the organization, concentrating on efforts to improve the model of care for patients and residents.

Cateau has worked in the long-term care industry for more than 15 years. Prior to his current position, he was the Administrator for seven years at A.G. Rhodes’ flagship location in Grant Park, and before working at A.G. Rhodes, Cateau worked in various roles at other long-term care facilities.

In addition to being a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Cateau holds several certifications related to caring for people living with dementia. Cateau holds a Graduate Diploma in International Relations and a B.A. in Political Science and Economic History, both from the University of the West Indies.

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James Marlow and Jamie Porges with Radiance Solar

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Radiance Solar

 

James Marlow / Radiance Solar
President and Co-Founder

Marlow has over 30 years of high tech sales and marketing experience with Computerland, Lotus Development, IBM, and Yahoo!. He is the founder of Internet startup, AnythingSouthern.com, a candidate for United States Congress in the 10th District of Georgia and a Georgia Southern University graduate. He is on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Solar Energy Industry Association, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Energy and Environment Committee, and has been a founding Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Georgia Solar Energy Association. He is also a founding board member of the Technology Association of Georgia Smart Energy Society, a member of The Metro Atlanta Chamber CleanTech Leadership Council, and a board member of The Environmental Fund for Georgia and The Savannah Riverkeeper.

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Jamie Porges / Radiance Solar
CEO and Co-Founder

Mr. Jamie Porges serves as Chief Executive Officer at Radiance Solar. He is also the co-founder of the firm. Mr. Porges leads the company’s financial and strategic planning efforts and oversees the design, engineering and construction on all solar photovoltaic and thermal installations. Prior to Radiance Solar, Mr. Porges founded Riverview Properties. Before that he served as an executive at Turner Broadcasting for more than 13 years. Mr. Porges launched and managed new ventures across multiple divisions, including publishing and licensing. He holds a BA from Emory University.

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Eric Hunger with ElectroBike Georgia and Alan Goodman with Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce

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Eric Hunger / ElectroBike Georgia
President

Eric Hunger is President of ElectroBike Georgia.  A former Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing for several manufacturing and distribution companies, Eric is passionate about clean commuting, outdoor recreation and time spent with family – all of which he enjoys on his ElectroBike.  Having traded in his business suit for a bicycle helmet, Eric is enthusiastically introducing people of all ages to the benefits and fun of owning an ElectroBike.

He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and is married with two grown daughters.  Look for him in one of his stores, at community cycling events, or out on the bike trail.

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Alan Goodman / Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce
President

Alan Goodman has been President of the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce since February of 2016. Committed to the business of Brookhaven, Alan has made an effort to work closely with city government as an advocate for businesses doing business in Brookhaven.

Alan’s 20 year career in residential and commercial lending has provided him with the ability to strategically acquire capital, increase sales through effective marketing, and analyze commercial loan packages. The forming of CM Lenders has allowed Alan to expand his interest in all phases of commercial lending including SBA, Conventional, and investor lending.

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