DeMarco A. Miller
I am originally from Cleveland Ohio. My career as a photographer began as my career in Corporate America was came to an end. In 2012 I lost my 9-5 job and had no idea what to do next. At the time, jobs were not too plentiful. Photography was always a serious hobby of mine. I shot a wedding and a birthday party for fun and the feedback I got was really good, good enough that I had people wanting to pay me for my work. Read More>>
Josh Sloan
I’m a third generation painter- my dad/grandpa were also painters. Growing up I worked alongside my Dad learning the trade – allowing me experience in the industry for 30+ years so it just comes natural to me. I’ve always wanted to own my own company- with my previous knowledge in painting it seemed to make the most sense. Read More>>
Todd Latson
I started in the Jewelry industry in 2001 as sales support for a big box retailer. In 2004 I went to work for a high end jeweler in Buckhead before being recruited by a diamond wholesale company in 2006. From 2006-2010 I was a sales rep servicing independent jewelry retailers throughout the southeast. I left the jewelry industry when my son was born so that I would be able to be home more often. Read More>>
Marc Morrison
After practicing law for a 15 years, Marc Morrison started Animal Land Pet Movers. Animal Land is now one of the premier pet relocation services providing services for companies such as Coca Cola, Home Depot, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft and Google. Read More>>
Ashley Carestia
Ashley Daniele Carestia is a Florida native and has been a successful fashion model since age four. She is currently signed with CLICK models and has been making headlines and covers with her business venture, Bark Fifth Avenue, a luxury dog boutique in Buckhead Atlanta. With Ashley’s strong passion for fashion and dogs, she has created a world where upscale pet owners can treat their four-legged family members to only the best in fashion, travel, and accessories. Read More>>
Michael O’Kane
Located in Chamblee, Simple Finds Interiors and Antiques, the newest member of Chamblee’s Historic Antique District almost 4 years old! Simple Finds Interior & Antiques is a familiar concept within the antiques, dealer booths, interiors and vintage retail world with a unique twist. There are three consignment showrooms of furniture throughout the almost 25,000 square foot space along with approximately 130 dealer booths that house unique items. Their motto is: “What Would You Like To Find”? Read More>>
Tyasia Lavender
I am a 23 year old, African American female born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I moved to Georgia in the 8th grade. I went to college and received my degree in pre-dental hygiene. I currently work as a lead dental assistant. I’ve always visioned working for myself so one day I was researching different businesses that I felt like I would be interested in and having a professional cleaning service sounded like the best fit for me. Read More>>
Mariann Hefner
I grew up in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. In the 1980’s my grandparents moved to Stone Mountain for work. My mother was a single parent so each summer I would come to Georgia and spend the summer with my grandparents. I attended college in West Virginia at Glenville State College where I received a Bachelor in Business Administration and Business Marketing. Read More>>
Moss Robertson
Moss Robertson decided against retirement in 2013. After closing his successful family business of 30 years, Moss Robertson Cadillac-Mazda in Gainesville, Robertson was looking for a way to combine his personal interest in health and fitness with a new family enterprise. He found exactly what he was looking for in a national brand that was new on the scene, The Exercise Coach. Based on cutting edge exercise science and data-driven technology, The Exercise Coach was just the business endeavor that Moss was looking for. Read More>>
Tom Landrus Lanny Leemaster
After Lanny was displaced in the economic slump in 2009, the process to find a business we could purchase and grow seemed the most desirable option. Through working with a Franchise Broker we selected Big Frog Custom T-Shirt & More for several reasons, one that it was a new concept of “Custom Retail”, and the fact that the owners of the franchise were extremely successful and most down to earth people you could ever meet. We signed up! Tom being self employed as an “Interim CFO” allowed him to also take the time to focus on the opening of the business. Read More>>
Barbara Collins
I began in the field of early childcare in 1982. I have worked for corporate childcare companies and operated a home childcare center. Open Arms is the first faith-based center that I have operated. During my 35 career years, I have held positions as a teacher, director, professional development director, regional director, and a state approved early care trainer. I have served on the early childhood advisory board at Southern Crescent Technical College. Along with my duties as the executive director with Open Arms, I also am a adjunct instructor at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in the early childcare education department. Read More>>
Jonathan Mukunta
Jonathan Mukunta started learning the art of furniture design, craftsmanship, and restoration at an early age. Working as an apprentice under the skillful eye of his father in Zambia. Jonathan developed a strong passion for the craft. He went on to study at the Pretoria Institute of Upholstery and Art Design in South Africa where he received a degree in Practical Furniture Design, Custom Furniture, and Furniture Design. Read More>>
Charles Nevinson
Having left London after fifty-four capital developments completed in two years in Central London, I commenced working on the Faneuil Hall project in 1979 and then decided to open Architectural Accents in 1981. The company started by leasing a small house on the corner of Maple Dr. and East Paces Ferry; the other notable inhabitant having been Dick Van Dyke. Within a year and a half, we needed something bigger and so we moved into the 30,000 square foot building we are in now, sitting on three acres in Buckhead. Read More>>
