Leadership Team

The Leadership Team for this Athens BNI group are all dedicated volunteers who serve the group to help it function smoothly, improve and grow. They serve a 12 month term starting in October of each year. This year's team includes:

Leaders

President Cynthia MacDonald, AthensGuy.com Web Design & Hosting

It is the president's job to run the weekly meetings and preside over the leadership team.

Vice President Luke Turner, Hopewell Tire and Automotive It is the vice president's job to track the performance of the group and supervise the membership committee.
Sec/Treasurer Jonathan Schwartz, First American Bank It is the secretary tresurer's job to manage the group's finances and invoice it's members.

Membership Committee

It is the role of the membership committee to review all applications to our Athens BNI group and settle any member disputes.

Head of Committee - Bob Slocum, LoanSouth Mortgage
Tina Van Why, Sit Happens Dog Training
Peter Wood, Servpro
Paul Lavelle, State Farm Insurance
Chris Hines, Partner Technology

Visitor Host Team

It is the role of the visitor host team to greet all visitors to our Athens BNI group, sign them in, and setup before each meeting.

Head of Team - Antonio Martin, Athens Professional Septic & Drain
Scott Willamson, Marathon HR
Callie Waller, Bulldog Baskets
Kelly Jones, Weekday Gourmet

Greeter

Scott Williamson, Marathan HR - it is the role of the Greeter to meet each guest when they enter the meeting and answer their questions.

Website Manager

Cynthia MacDonald, AthensGuy.com Websites - the "web wench" manages the Athens BNI website and assists members when needed. She also prepares the personalized table tents for each member.

Education Coordinator

Lois Kemper, AIC Insuring America - the education coordinator gives a brief "education moment" each week with neworking and general business tips. She also organizes the training classes.
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Event Coordinator

Mahaley Dorsey, Southern Broadcasting - the event coordinator manages the list of 10 minute presenters for each week's meeting and organizes all social events for the group.

New Member Mentor

Peter Wood, Servpro - the new member mentor is the "go to" person for new members with questions about our Athens BNI group. He follows up with new members after they have joined to make sure they are adjusting to the group well.