Leadership of Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb
Staff:
Andrea Brantley, Executive Director
director@familypromisenfd.org
Andrea came to us from The Center for Children & Young Adults where she was the Director of Development, overseeing fundraising and marketing initiatives. Andrea is a Community Affairs and non-profit executive with a decade of leadership experience in fund raising, marketing, and event planning. Her specialties include corporate donorship, volunteer cultivation, annual fund, and in-kind campaigns. Andrea has expansive experience in organizational leadership, prospect research, conflict resolution and team building. Her expertise is fostering long-term donor and volunteer relationships and fund raising. She is passionate about the mission and collaborative solution of keeping families together. Andrea has one son, Miles and lives in East Cobb. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, hiking with her rescue dog Luna and spending time with family and friends.
director@familypromisenfd.org
Andrea came to us from The Center for Children & Young Adults where she was the Director of Development, overseeing fundraising and marketing initiatives. Andrea is a Community Affairs and non-profit executive with a decade of leadership experience in fund raising, marketing, and event planning. Her specialties include corporate donorship, volunteer cultivation, annual fund, and in-kind campaigns. Andrea has expansive experience in organizational leadership, prospect research, conflict resolution and team building. Her expertise is fostering long-term donor and volunteer relationships and fund raising. She is passionate about the mission and collaborative solution of keeping families together. Andrea has one son, Miles and lives in East Cobb. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, hiking with her rescue dog Luna and spending time with family and friends.
Brittany Mason, Administrative Coordinator
brittanymason@familypromisenfd.org
During the fall of 2018, Brittany served as the Family Promise NFD Intern. After graduating from Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Public Policy with her Master’s in Public Policy, Brittany joined the Family Promise NFD team as the Administrative Coordinator in January 2019. With a concentration in Social Policy and an undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies, Brittany has a passion for Family Promise’s mission.
brittanymason@familypromisenfd.org
During the fall of 2018, Brittany served as the Family Promise NFD Intern. After graduating from Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Public Policy with her Master’s in Public Policy, Brittany joined the Family Promise NFD team as the Administrative Coordinator in January 2019. With a concentration in Social Policy and an undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies, Brittany has a passion for Family Promise’s mission.
Luna, Chief K9 Officer
Luna was rescued from Fulton County Animal Shelter and adopted through Mutt Maddness in 2014. Her and her brother were the only surviving puppies of their litter due to a stressful labor at the shelter. She loves bum scratches, hiking with her mom, playing with her fellow canine cousins and cuddling with any human that will have her. She can be seen many days attending meetings and loving on our families at the Day Center.
Luna was rescued from Fulton County Animal Shelter and adopted through Mutt Maddness in 2014. Her and her brother were the only surviving puppies of their litter due to a stressful labor at the shelter. She loves bum scratches, hiking with her mom, playing with her fellow canine cousins and cuddling with any human that will have her. She can be seen many days attending meetings and loving on our families at the Day Center.
Executive Committee:
Sarah Caverhill, Chairman
Vice President- South Region, Ken Blanchard Companies
Sarah Caverhill practices the principles of Situational Leadership® II. In this role, she fuses over 25 years of experience in sales, leadership, consulting, and human resources with expertise in adult learning and leading-edge business practices.
Sarah captivates and inspires audiences with her energetic style and colorful anecdotes. Her messages cover a variety of topics including consultative selling, leading change, leadership development, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Her extensive knowledge and solid experience combine to make her a versatile speaker, leader, consultant, and facilitator. Seminar and workshop attendees discover vital new concepts and practical applications of proven processes.
Sarah began her career in sales with AT&T, later becoming a Regional Account Manager for BellSouth Corporation. She excelled in sales and eventually became the Director of one of its most successful recruiting programs. She also directed the company’s speaker’s bureau and served as media spokesperson.
After 13 years with BellSouth, Sarah decided to follow her passion and continue on in the world of learning and employee development. She joined Blanchard in 1997 as a Senior Consultant, working with Fortune 500 companies. She took a sabbatical in 2003 to coach sales managers and vice presidents at her old employer, BellSouth. This renewed her interest in sales and shortly thereafter she became the Sales Leader for Blanchard’s Southeastern Region and, later, the Eastern Region. She started and led the Blanchard Federal Government practice until it became large enough to spin off, bringing Blanchard’s philosophy and best practices to the public sector.
Sarah holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She has won numerous sales awards and is a two-time winner of Blanchard’s One Minute Manager award. She is an expert communicator, and has won regional and national speech competitions. She co-authored the book “Your Leadership Legacy,” a Berrett-Koehler Publisher best-seller.
Vice President- South Region, Ken Blanchard Companies
Sarah Caverhill practices the principles of Situational Leadership® II. In this role, she fuses over 25 years of experience in sales, leadership, consulting, and human resources with expertise in adult learning and leading-edge business practices.
Sarah captivates and inspires audiences with her energetic style and colorful anecdotes. Her messages cover a variety of topics including consultative selling, leading change, leadership development, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Her extensive knowledge and solid experience combine to make her a versatile speaker, leader, consultant, and facilitator. Seminar and workshop attendees discover vital new concepts and practical applications of proven processes.
Sarah began her career in sales with AT&T, later becoming a Regional Account Manager for BellSouth Corporation. She excelled in sales and eventually became the Director of one of its most successful recruiting programs. She also directed the company’s speaker’s bureau and served as media spokesperson.
After 13 years with BellSouth, Sarah decided to follow her passion and continue on in the world of learning and employee development. She joined Blanchard in 1997 as a Senior Consultant, working with Fortune 500 companies. She took a sabbatical in 2003 to coach sales managers and vice presidents at her old employer, BellSouth. This renewed her interest in sales and shortly thereafter she became the Sales Leader for Blanchard’s Southeastern Region and, later, the Eastern Region. She started and led the Blanchard Federal Government practice until it became large enough to spin off, bringing Blanchard’s philosophy and best practices to the public sector.
Sarah holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She has won numerous sales awards and is a two-time winner of Blanchard’s One Minute Manager award. She is an expert communicator, and has won regional and national speech competitions. She co-authored the book “Your Leadership Legacy,” a Berrett-Koehler Publisher best-seller.
Pam Rosenthal, Vice-Chairman
Owner, Meeting Street South Event Planning
Pam is the owner of Meeting Street South LLC. She has been planning memorable meetings and events for over 20 years, specializing in the corporate and non-profit sector. A native Atlantan, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Marketing.
Pam began her career as a marketing specialist and meeting planner and continued to gain the knowledge, tools, and experience through her professional and volunteer work with several Atlanta-area companies and non-profit organizations.
She is past Board President of Leadership Sandy Springs and currently serves on the Board of Visit Sandy Springs. She is also a member of Meeting Professionals International, Georgia Chapter and the Atlanta Independent Planners Alliance. She has earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Convention Industry Council.
Owner, Meeting Street South Event Planning
Pam is the owner of Meeting Street South LLC. She has been planning memorable meetings and events for over 20 years, specializing in the corporate and non-profit sector. A native Atlantan, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Marketing.
Pam began her career as a marketing specialist and meeting planner and continued to gain the knowledge, tools, and experience through her professional and volunteer work with several Atlanta-area companies and non-profit organizations.
She is past Board President of Leadership Sandy Springs and currently serves on the Board of Visit Sandy Springs. She is also a member of Meeting Professionals International, Georgia Chapter and the Atlanta Independent Planners Alliance. She has earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Convention Industry Council.
Adam Greindl, Treasurer
Reporting Supervisor for Global Accounting Controls & Compliance, UPS
Adam has been a board member since August 2016. I have 27 years’ experience in Finance & Accounting, with 24 of those years working for UPS. At UPS, I am responsible for several reporting functions related to International Accounting & Compliance Controls. I currently live in Roswell, GA with my wife and two daughters.
Doug Wilson, Secretary
Retired, Social Security Administration
Doug received a double major in English and Philosophy from the University of Alabama and a juris doctorate from the University of Alabama Law School, having worked as a weekend counselor for a residential facility for emotionally conflicted children in Tuscaloosa during the final year of law school. Doug served as the sole attorney for the Alabama Developmental Disability Advocacy Program for three years, taught English for a year at Pusan National University in Korea, and was a foreign law consultant for two years with a Korean international law firm in Seoul. Doug has worked for the Social Security Administration’s Office of the General Counsel for nearly 31 years, supervising 15 to 25 line-attorneys for 20 of those years. Doug has been singing with the choir at the Unitarian Universalist Metro-Atlanta North Church since it began in 1997 and has been helping out with Family Promise visits to UUMAN since January. Doug and Lisa, his wife of 37 years, live in Roswell. Their daughter teaches at Riverwood HS and she and her husband are expecting Doug’s first grandchild in January. Doug and Lisa’s son, an ex-Marine, is studying film at the University of California at San Diego and working as a bouncer at a bar on weekends.
Retired, Social Security Administration
Doug received a double major in English and Philosophy from the University of Alabama and a juris doctorate from the University of Alabama Law School, having worked as a weekend counselor for a residential facility for emotionally conflicted children in Tuscaloosa during the final year of law school. Doug served as the sole attorney for the Alabama Developmental Disability Advocacy Program for three years, taught English for a year at Pusan National University in Korea, and was a foreign law consultant for two years with a Korean international law firm in Seoul. Doug has worked for the Social Security Administration’s Office of the General Counsel for nearly 31 years, supervising 15 to 25 line-attorneys for 20 of those years. Doug has been singing with the choir at the Unitarian Universalist Metro-Atlanta North Church since it began in 1997 and has been helping out with Family Promise visits to UUMAN since January. Doug and Lisa, his wife of 37 years, live in Roswell. Their daughter teaches at Riverwood HS and she and her husband are expecting Doug’s first grandchild in January. Doug and Lisa’s son, an ex-Marine, is studying film at the University of California at San Diego and working as a bouncer at a bar on weekends.
George Orlin, Development Committee
Chief Operating Officer, Intelligent Transactions
George is a Roswell-based entrepreneur, technologist, and writer who has been immersed in the fast-paced world of startup business since before his graduation from the University of North Georgia when he founded a software startup with a fraternity brother. While at UNG, George led a community of over 800 Greek students as the Interfraternity Council President. During this time, George was also deeply involved with several non-profit organizations including No One Alone and Habit For Humanity.Since then, he has founded several additional companies, worked alongside internationally recognized thought leaders and innovators, and partnered with several Fortune 500 companies to create disruptive and impactful software.
Some of George’s key accomplishments over the last several years include:
-Growing 5 startups from ground-zero to profitability
-Leading product & engineering efforts for over a dozen technology product launches
-Driving ROI for a handful of international, publicly traded companies
-Securing several software patents & trademarks
-Publishing several articles in trade magazines, including interview pieces with Fortune 500 CEOs, CIOs, and CTOsGeorge Orlin is currently the COO for Intelligent Transactions, a strategic technology consultancy that assists enterprise foodservice and retail brands align the right technology with their top line business objectives.
Chief Operating Officer, Intelligent Transactions
George is a Roswell-based entrepreneur, technologist, and writer who has been immersed in the fast-paced world of startup business since before his graduation from the University of North Georgia when he founded a software startup with a fraternity brother. While at UNG, George led a community of over 800 Greek students as the Interfraternity Council President. During this time, George was also deeply involved with several non-profit organizations including No One Alone and Habit For Humanity.Since then, he has founded several additional companies, worked alongside internationally recognized thought leaders and innovators, and partnered with several Fortune 500 companies to create disruptive and impactful software.
Some of George’s key accomplishments over the last several years include:
-Growing 5 startups from ground-zero to profitability
-Leading product & engineering efforts for over a dozen technology product launches
-Driving ROI for a handful of international, publicly traded companies
-Securing several software patents & trademarks
-Publishing several articles in trade magazines, including interview pieces with Fortune 500 CEOs, CIOs, and CTOsGeorge Orlin is currently the COO for Intelligent Transactions, a strategic technology consultancy that assists enterprise foodservice and retail brands align the right technology with their top line business objectives.
Board Members:
Amanda Davis, Events Committee
Training and Development Specialist, Graphic Packaging
Amanda is a Learning & Development Manager at Graphic Packaging International focusing on the development and enhancement of employees at all levels of the organization. Amanda has always been involved in the development and growth of others. For over 12 years her career has been centered around Learning and Development which includes working with non-profit organizations to provide GED preparatory training. Amanda has also taken advantage of opportunities to work with various organizational outreach programs to help children and families in the Atlanta area. Amanda has gained a passion for the mission at Family Promise and is excited to help keep families together and support them through a transitional period in their lives.
Training and Development Specialist, Graphic Packaging
Amanda is a Learning & Development Manager at Graphic Packaging International focusing on the development and enhancement of employees at all levels of the organization. Amanda has always been involved in the development and growth of others. For over 12 years her career has been centered around Learning and Development which includes working with non-profit organizations to provide GED preparatory training. Amanda has also taken advantage of opportunities to work with various organizational outreach programs to help children and families in the Atlanta area. Amanda has gained a passion for the mission at Family Promise and is excited to help keep families together and support them through a transitional period in their lives.
Scott Dizon
Chief Operating Officer, Dizon Ventures LLC
Scott helps companies transform their business, improve operational performance, and increase revenues by offering management and technology consulting services for small to medium sized software companies. Services range from strategy through actual execution.
Scott most recently was the Vice President of Client Services at Fiserv, a global leader of Payments and Digital Banking solutions where he was responsible for the client satisfaction and retention programs to increase revenues for some of Fiserv’s largest clients that utilized its mobile and online banking solutions. He has a BS degree in Computer Science from DeVry.
Scott has been married to his awesome wife, Cinnamon, for over 20 years. They have 4 children and reside in Dunwoody, GA. When he’s not working or spending time with the family, he enjoys playing tournament racquetball, cooking, and gardening. Scott and his wife are actively involved in Dunwoody Community Church.
Chief Operating Officer, Dizon Ventures LLC
Scott helps companies transform their business, improve operational performance, and increase revenues by offering management and technology consulting services for small to medium sized software companies. Services range from strategy through actual execution.
Scott most recently was the Vice President of Client Services at Fiserv, a global leader of Payments and Digital Banking solutions where he was responsible for the client satisfaction and retention programs to increase revenues for some of Fiserv’s largest clients that utilized its mobile and online banking solutions. He has a BS degree in Computer Science from DeVry.
Scott has been married to his awesome wife, Cinnamon, for over 20 years. They have 4 children and reside in Dunwoody, GA. When he’s not working or spending time with the family, he enjoys playing tournament racquetball, cooking, and gardening. Scott and his wife are actively involved in Dunwoody Community Church.
Matt Benkert, Finance Committee
Senior Manager of Treasury, The Home Depot
Matt is a finance professional with over 11 years of experience across investment banking, corporate finance, and capital markets. He currently serves as a Senior Manager, Treasury for The Home Depot and has previously worked at Coca-Cola Enterprises and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and an MBA from Emory University. Matt and his wife, Emma, reside in Roswell, Georgia with their young son and spirited dog.
Senior Manager of Treasury, The Home Depot
Matt is a finance professional with over 11 years of experience across investment banking, corporate finance, and capital markets. He currently serves as a Senior Manager, Treasury for The Home Depot and has previously worked at Coca-Cola Enterprises and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and an MBA from Emory University. Matt and his wife, Emma, reside in Roswell, Georgia with their young son and spirited dog.
Nancy Hoehn
CEO, Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce
Nancy Hoehn is the CEO of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, serving one of the most vibrant, high-growth areas in Georgia. Nancy is dedicated to the growth of its membership, strengthening the business community and unifying the goals of this high-tech, family-friendly city. Formerly from an accounting background, Nancy brings to the Chamber more than three decades of experience working with non-profit, corporate, civic and faith-based organizations. She is a Past District Director of Toastmasters International District 84 in Florida, coordinating efforts to develop leadership and growth in more than 200 clubs with over 4,000 members. Her passion is in creating meaningful business relationships, promoting economic growth while enhancing community synergy.
Nancy was involved with Community Resource Network in Orlando, Florida, serving homeless families with resources, guidance and support; getting them into a sustainable situation. Nancy also served on the Board of Eti-Keys, an organization to teach etiquette, kindness and non-bullying among youth.
In her first year with the Chamber, since relocating from Florida, Nancy has created multiple opportunities for member connectivity through morning, noon and evening networking events, community educational events, a new Young Business Professionals group and the “Minds over Matters” mastermind group. “Doing business should never be dull”, Nancy says, “and it’s an honor to serve members of one of the friendliest cities in this country.”
Nancy holds a Master of Arts degree and has earned the Distinguished Toastmaster Award as well as multiple awards for Excellence in Marketing and Program Excellence.
CEO, Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce
Nancy Hoehn is the CEO of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, serving one of the most vibrant, high-growth areas in Georgia. Nancy is dedicated to the growth of its membership, strengthening the business community and unifying the goals of this high-tech, family-friendly city. Formerly from an accounting background, Nancy brings to the Chamber more than three decades of experience working with non-profit, corporate, civic and faith-based organizations. She is a Past District Director of Toastmasters International District 84 in Florida, coordinating efforts to develop leadership and growth in more than 200 clubs with over 4,000 members. Her passion is in creating meaningful business relationships, promoting economic growth while enhancing community synergy.
Nancy was involved with Community Resource Network in Orlando, Florida, serving homeless families with resources, guidance and support; getting them into a sustainable situation. Nancy also served on the Board of Eti-Keys, an organization to teach etiquette, kindness and non-bullying among youth.
In her first year with the Chamber, since relocating from Florida, Nancy has created multiple opportunities for member connectivity through morning, noon and evening networking events, community educational events, a new Young Business Professionals group and the “Minds over Matters” mastermind group. “Doing business should never be dull”, Nancy says, “and it’s an honor to serve members of one of the friendliest cities in this country.”
Nancy holds a Master of Arts degree and has earned the Distinguished Toastmaster Award as well as multiple awards for Excellence in Marketing and Program Excellence.
Patricia Houston
COO/Founder, MMR LIVE
Patricia (Tricia) Houston is an award-winning marketing research expert, experiential marketing aficionado, and innovative entrepreneur. Tricia is the Founder and COO of MMR LIVE (Roswell), a forward-thinking experience strategy group that is redefining the methodology and influence of marketing research. Her resume includes experience with Fortune 50 companies, The Home Depot, and agency work. Tricia is a graduate of Georgia Tech and earned her master’s degree from the University of Georgia. She is married, has two children, and lives in Forsyth county. On a professional mission to improve every experience, being part of Family Promise is an ideal opportunity to help make lives better for children and families.
COO/Founder, MMR LIVE
Patricia (Tricia) Houston is an award-winning marketing research expert, experiential marketing aficionado, and innovative entrepreneur. Tricia is the Founder and COO of MMR LIVE (Roswell), a forward-thinking experience strategy group that is redefining the methodology and influence of marketing research. Her resume includes experience with Fortune 50 companies, The Home Depot, and agency work. Tricia is a graduate of Georgia Tech and earned her master’s degree from the University of Georgia. She is married, has two children, and lives in Forsyth county. On a professional mission to improve every experience, being part of Family Promise is an ideal opportunity to help make lives better for children and families.
Ollie Wagner, Congregational Support
Senior Pastor, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
Ollie serves as Senior Pastor of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (APC), a position he has held for the past 10 years. In addition to his pastoral duties at APC, Ollie is very active in the community, supporting numerous local charitable and civic organizations. He lives in Alpharetta with his wife, Heather, in a new “empty nest” with two children in college and a third in medical school. In his free time, Ollie teaches guitar lessons, plays on the church softball team, tinkers with woodworking and cheers for the Atlanta Braves.
Senior Pastor, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
Ollie serves as Senior Pastor of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (APC), a position he has held for the past 10 years. In addition to his pastoral duties at APC, Ollie is very active in the community, supporting numerous local charitable and civic organizations. He lives in Alpharetta with his wife, Heather, in a new “empty nest” with two children in college and a third in medical school. In his free time, Ollie teaches guitar lessons, plays on the church softball team, tinkers with woodworking and cheers for the Atlanta Braves.
