Shehzaan Chunara, a graduate of Emory’s Goizueta School of Business, joined the family business full time in 2014, following in the footsteps of his father and mentor. He currently serves as Vice President of Development for the Chunara Group of Companies, overseeing the expansion of partnerships… Read More
William Pate is the President of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), where he leads efforts to maintain tourism as a major economic driver for the city. Before joining ACVB, he was President of Career Sports & Entertainment and Chief Marketing Officer for BellSouth. Pate has… Read More
A Georgia native, Chris Clark has served as the President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce since 2010. Clark previously served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, and as Deputy Commissioner for… Read More
Allen Hodges serves as the president of Hodges Land and Timber, Inc., a fourth generation family-owned, forest-related business. Formerly a lumber manufacturer, the company dates back to 1919, and it has managed a portfolio of company and family timberland since 1981. Hodges received his bachelor’s… Read More
Daryl Ingram is the Sr. Vice President of External Affairs for Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG), overseeing strategic planning for Economic & Community Development and Legislative & Regulatory services. He and his team recruit businesses to Georgia and assist with community marketing… Read More
Mitch Malcom is the owner of Collegiate Construction in Watkinsville. He is a graduate of Oconee County High School and the University of Georgia. Malcom and his wife Susan have two children. They reside in Watkinsville.
Drew Ellenburg is the owner of The Ellenburg Chair Company, a wholesale furniture manufacturer founded in 1998. His expertise and experience in supply chain spans from manufacturing to the retail consumer. His small business family history in Georgia goes back five generations. Both sides of his… Read More
Walt Farrell is Vice President of Community and Economic Development for Georgia Power, where he leads efforts in business recruitment, community development, workforce development, and education. Previously, he was Manager of Statewide Economic Development at Georgia Power, overseeing business… Read More
Marisa Simpson is the Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs at Atlanta Gas Light (Southern Company Gas). Simpson was previously the Director of Community Relations and Economic Development for AGL Resources Southern Operations. Simpson is a former staffer for U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss… Read More
State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) represents Georgia’s 164th District and is the Chairman of the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee. He has served in the House for 21 years and is also a member of the Appropriations, Rules, and Ways and Means Committees. Rep. Stephens… Read More
