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 Scott Williamson, Marathon HR

It is the president's job to run the weekly meetings and preside over the leadership team.
Vice President Tom Bradford, Wireless One 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 - Chris Hines, SmartER Clinix
Tina Van Why, Sit Happens Dog Training
Paul Lavelle, State Farm Insurance
Kristi Cook, Phase 3 Promotions
Michael Seibert, The Sign Bros
Rob Ortega, Souther Pines Assisted Living

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 - Bonnie Short, Wesley's Drywall
Mahaley Dorsey, COX Radio
Antonio Martin, Athens Professional Septic & Drain

Greeter

Cici Mercer, Timmons, Warnes and Anderson  - it is the role of the Greeter to meet each guest when they enter the meeting and answer their questions.

New Member Mentor

Cynthia MacDonald, AthensGuy.com Websites - the new member mentor is the "go to" person for new members with questions about our Athens BNI group. She follows up with new members after they have joined to make sure they are adjusting to the group well.

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.

Event Coordinator

Luke Turner, Hopewell Tire and Automotive - the event coordinator manages the list of 10 minute presenters for each week's meeting and organizes all social events for the group.