Corporate Sponsors
EPIC BROKERS & CONSULTANTS
Offering a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty programs insurance, and private client services. EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants is fast becoming one of the top retail insurance brokers in the U.S. With its southeast region office (formerly McCart Group) based in Atlanta, 25 locations across 12 states, and corporate headquarters in San Francisco, EPIC is a nationwide presence. Business Insurance Magazine ranks EPIC as the 23rd largest broker of US business and is also ranked #6 in Atlanta Business Chronicle's Top P&C Brokers and Agents List.
Suzanna Gill
Benefits Strategy Consultant
(678) 215-3890
www.epicbrokers.com
FLYNN O'HARA UNIFORMS
Flynn O'Hara Uniforms is the largest privately-owned supplier and retailer of high-quality school uniforms, gym wear, and medical attire in the United States. Since 1972 we have remained family-owned and operated, providing industry-leading quality and customer support to over half a million students each year.
Eireann Flynn
VP Sales & Marketing
(800) 441-4122
www.flynnohara.com
GRAHL CONSTRUCTION, LLC
GRAHL CONSTRUCTION was founded in 2012 with an emphasis on honesty, integrity, and client-focused service. Above all else, our team of professionals is dedicated to quality construction through teamwork and outstanding project execution. With transparency and effective communication, we ensure that our clients receive the greatest value for their investment.
Jessica Roberts
Marketing Manager
HUDL
CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE THE GAME!
We help athletes, teams, coaches, and communities get the most out of every moment.
Kayla Mount
Sr. Strategic Partnership Manager
(859) 583-8266
MAULDIN & JENKINS, LLC
Our education practice of over 50 professionals offers a significant wealth of knowledge spanning K-12 schools through colleges and universities. We have the experience and aptitude to ensure your institution excels in tackling budgeting, fundraising and grant compliance, regulatory compliance and board governance, unrelated business income tax (UBIT), increased reporting responsibilities, taxable and tax-exempt debt financing, and compliance, alternative investments, student financial aid, and endowments.
Aleisa Howell
Partner
MINGLEDORFFS
Mingledorff's is here to help you navigate the complexities of the HVAC industry. As the southeast's leading distributor of HVAC brands like Carrier, we've helped our communities breathe easier for over 80 years. That’s because we care about more than just providing quality products. Our experienced team is standing by to assist you with quotes, project management, application advice, and everything in between.
Julie Gray
Ancillary Products Specialist
MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING
Musco has shaped the history of sports lighting since 1976. The company’s TLC for LED™ technology delivers unmatched light quality, control, efficiency, and reliability.
Brooke Hermsen
Promotions Lead
(641) 676-2388
www.musco.com
NFHS Network
Digital Broadcasting of High School Sports
Patrick Euart
VP of Sales
TRUTH BOMB T-SHIRTS
Official Apparel Provider of GIAA Sports!
Gene & Karen Harper
(706) 206-3975
www.truthbombtshirts.com
WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is designated as the “Official Ball Supplier of the GISA.”
Craig Kalb
Territory Manager
AdvancementEDU
AdvancementEDU partners with independent schools, colleges, and universities to generate revenue for transformational impact. Our clients are guaranteed a relationship built on integrity, excellence and accountability.
For 24 years, during a time of unprecedented transformation, AdvancementEDU founder Chris Dudley served in leadership positions at High Point University. As Senior Vice President for Development he led a team that raised $450 million in eight years.
Chris Dudley
Founder
(336) 906-3683
www.advancementedu.com
ALIGNED INFLUENCE CONSULTING
Aligned Influence Consulting provides governance consulting based in the Aligned Influence Model which emphasizes defined and aligned roles for both the Executive and the Board of Directors. Aligned Influence Consulting services include empirical assessments, development of governance structures, policies, and calendars, ongoing governance support, executive coaching, and strategic planning.
Ken Schuetz
CEO and Founder
(303) 257-1794
www.alignedinfluence.com
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
The Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs are service-learning programs that give elementary, middle, and high school students the opportunity to feel good while doing good. It is a way for you to better your life - all while changing someone else's.
Elizabeth Ellis
Youth Market Director
(404) 218-7984
http://heart.org
ATLANTA'S PAINT DOCTOR
We are more than painters - we are partners in creating environments where students thrive. Atlanta's Paint Doctor offers specialized services for schools, combing craftsmanship with character. From gymnasiums to faculty lounges, we ensure every details supports your educational goals with professionalism and care.
Estefania Valero Mazzoli
Executive Coordinator
BCJ BUILDING SERVICES
A locally owned and operated full service janitorial cleaning company based in Atlanta and also, operating in Nashville, TN and Charlotte, NC specializing in K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Colleges, Universities, City Centers, Museums, Churches, Open Air Shopping Destinations, Malls, Commercial Class AA office buildings and High End Multi-Family properties.
Stephanie Scurlock
Senior Director, Business Development
(864) 360-7778
BJU PRESS / PRECEPT MARKETING GROUP
Precept Marketing Group specializes in advancing Christian education by providing excellent customer service and quality products that contain academic rigor, Biblical worldview, critical thinking, and many technology resources. These products include BJU Press textbooks, Boxlight and Newline classroom technology, and Trajectory computer curriculum.
Brian Keith
Territory Manager
(770) 815-5418
THE BUDD GROUP
For over 50 years, The Budd Group has developed and executed facility solutions for clients in education, medical, government, corporate, manufacturing, commercial, retail, religious, and hospitality facilities. Our solutions are carefully customized to the needs of each customer and facility. Whatever your facility needs, contact us today and let us develop a customer solution for you.
Amber Wooten
Sales & Marketing Support Specialist
(336) 409-8406
www.buddgroup.com
CROFT
CROFT - Architecture, MEP Engineering, Interior Design
Amanda Groover
Business Development Manager
(770) 895-5984
www.croftae.com
FACTS MANAGEMENT
FACTS serves more than 11,500 schools with a suite of services that includes tuition management, student information system, financial needs assessment, and online admissions/enrollment solutions.
Sarah Starr
Regional Vice President
(704) 860-4987
FORTIFY FOUNDATION
Fortify Foundation exists for the purpose of financially sustaining the future of Christian education. How is this possible? We provide a platform whereby every K-12 Christian school can establish an endowment fund and grow it exponentially faster through our economy of scale. Let’s take advantage of what colleges and universities have known for decades and ensure our mission continues from now until Kingdom come!
Brandon Allen
Executive Director
FORWARD DATAWORKS
Led by a former independent school teacher, Forward Dataworks has unparalleled expertise in the ability to understand how schools function. From Development and Admissions to curriculum analysis and community feedback, Forward Dataworks uses data to help schools with strategic planning, answering questions that arise in pedagogy, school administration, and in school communities.
James Riley
Data Scientist
JCI CONTRACTORS
JCI Contractors provides Construction Management, Design-Build and General Contracting services, specializing in K-12 facilities.
Ashby Autry
Director of Marketing
(229) 454-3265
www.jcicontractors.com
LIGHTHOUSE COUNSEL
Lighthouse Counsel partners with respected nonprofits to develop and implement strategies that increase mission awareness, organizational effectiveness, and philanthropic support.
Jeff Jowdy
President
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Mercer University is a private research university, nationally recognized for excellence in education delivered in class and online throughout the state of Georgia.
Nick Driver
Asst Director of Advertising & Promotion
(678) 547-6462
METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENT
Culinary Dining and Environmental Services Management Company.
Don Redmond
VP of Business Development
(678) 972-5927
MORRIS & TEMPLETON INSURANCE
Morris & Templeton Insurance is a Trusted Choice independent agency dedicated to property and casualty risk management and insurance solutions. We have developed a program for GISA schools to address their complex needs. Through our carrier partners and years of experience, we have worked to deliver solutions that will deliver long-term savings and stability through risk management techniques, consulting, on-premise assessments, and practical training.
Brooks Ziegler
Producer
(912) 355-4549
www.morristempleton.com
MUTUAL OF AMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP
Mutual of America, founded in 1945, provides comprehensive retirement solutions for employers with 401(k) and 403(b) plans. With over $20 billion in assets, mostly from non-profits, we serve educators and administrators in Georgia. We handle all aspects of retirement planning, including administration, plan design, education, and fiduciary services, with a non-commissioned approach for better value.
Josh Carter
Retirement Plan Specialist
(678) 893-6679
http://www.mutualofamerica.com
OUR FUNDRAISING SEARCH
At Our Fundraising Search, we help schools build and grow high-performing teams using proven strategies for fundraising excellence. Our Fundraising Search will deliver high-quality service in a cost-efficient manner in a timely fashion.
Ailena Parramore
Senior Fundraising Consultant
(706) 424-2649
www.ourfundraisingsearch.com
PARRISH CONSTRUCTION GROUP
Established in 1995, Parrish Construction Group, Inc. is a full service construction management firm. Parrish is built on the goal of becoming GREAT and letting growth follow that goal. In doing so, Parrish has continued to grow annually and as a team, has created a portfolio with more than 89% of projects for repeat clients. Parrish specializes in delivering projects within the K-12, higher education, healthcare, municipal, and industrial markets. We complete projects through a variety of delivery systems, including construction management at-risk, design-build, and general contracting. Parrish strives to build “great” in more ways than constructing schools, healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, and municipal buildings. We also pride ourselves in building great futures, leaders, and communities.
Matthew Gambill
Business Development
(478) 361-3200
www.parrishconstruction.com
PENCO HOLDINGS
Penco Holdings is the parent company for PENCO Restoration and PENCO Clean. PENCO Restoration specializes in 24/7 emergency clean-up and restoration, including fire, water, storm damage, and mold remediation. PENCO Clean (powered by PENCO Restoration) meets all property cleaning needs, from residences to large commercial facilities, specializing in tile/grout, air ducts, carpet, and upholstery.
Andrew Copeland
Strategic Accounts Manager
PNC BANK
PNC Bank delivers both traditional bank products and capital market solutions to private and public K-12 institutions. Our holistic approach is organized around client, not products. We strive to identify opportunities for our clients to embrace technology and efficiency in their day-to-day banking operations and PNC’s relationship managers and capital markets team work to solve even the most complex debt structures.
Fadzai Konteh
Vice President
(404) 877-5884
www.pnc.com
PSI BACKGROUND SCREENING
PSI is a PBSA-accredited background check company that provides employers and organizations with everything they need to properly manage the introduction of a new member to their team. As one of the top third-party background check companies, we provide professional background searches on your current and prospective employees and volunteers to ensure that they possess whatever requisite qualifications are necessary for their roles.
Christopher Brown
General Manager
(706) 235-7574
www.psibackgroundcheck.com
PLAYSOUTH PLAYGROUND CREATORS
We provide and install commercial playground equipment, outdoor fitness courses, site furnishings, shade structures, and other related outdoor products.
Andy Bryant
President
(678) 488-6572
www.playsouth.net
SavATree
Protecting the value and enhancing the appeal of your commercial property is our priority. With SavATree's professional tree care and landscape maintenance, we help you manage your outdoor spaces, ensuring they thrive and remain visually stunning. Our expert team collaborates with you to create a customized, cost-effective plan tailored to your landscape’s specific needs.
Justin Shield
Business Development
SCHOOL GROWTH
Whether your goal is to increase enrollment, fundraising, academic quality, board performance, campus safety, or all of the above, you have come to the right place. We grow schools and the people who have the courage to lead them. We do this through organizational audits, professional development, and consulting (design) services.
Scott E. Barron
Founder & CEO
SCHOOL UNIFORMS BY TOMMY HILFIGER
School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger is the fastest-growing school uniform vendor in the U.S. We offer a better program, better products, and better prices. Students love the updated uniform styles and parents appreciate the quality and value. You will enjoy not spending time administering your school's uniform program. Contact us to learn more.
Mark Maloney
Regional Sales Manager
(800) 217-7761
www.globalschoolwear.com
SG CONTRACTING INC
Founded in 2003, SG Contracting is a Georgia Corporation that is based in Atlanta. SG Contracting is a leader in providing general contracting and construction management services. We achieve this by attending to the needs of our clients and keeping their ultimate goals for the project in mind. SG Contracting strives to maintain our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Commitment every day.
Greg Gentry
Director of Preconstruction
SOUTHERN BLEACHER COMPANY
Since 1946, SOBCO has set the standard for high school bleachers, college stadiums, fairgrounds, and more. Fans in every U.S. state and Canada cheer from SOBCO grandstands.
By not outsourcing our aluminum or steel fabrication, we control both quality and schedule, and a project manager is your single point of contact, your advisor and ally, from your complimentary design through your stadium build and beyond.
Sarah Lundgren
Communications Director
SYNERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS OF GEORGIA
Synergy provides copy, scan, and print solutions for schools.
Two ways that Synergy is proving to be an industry disrupter by changing some of the copier norms in the client's favor are by providing:
Unlimited (unmetered) B&W prints included in the agreement
Tiered colored printing so you are not paying 0.060 or 0.080 per image
Christopher Roupp
Senior Account Manager / Partner
(404) 655-1235
www.mysynergyss.com
TECHNOLOGY LAB
Technology Lab is a leading IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) focused on independent schools, specializing in Managed IT Services, Technology Strategy Services (Virtual CIO), Security Services, and Products & Services that keep schools compliant and thriving. Founded in 2009, Technology Lab is an award-winning Microsoft and Apple-certified MSP, Google for Education Partner, E-Rate Certified, Channel Futures MSP 501, and CRN Fast Growth 150 company.
James Pope
Chief Revenue Officer
(615) 338-9830
www.technologylab.com
TODDLE
Loved by 100,000+ educators around the world, Toddle is an all-in-one teaching & learning platform for independent schools. Toddle empowers teaching teams to work together and better for curriculum planning, student portfolios, assessments, reports, family communication, and streamlined accreditation - all from one intuitive interface, now powered by AI.
Natasha Mellini
Project Manager
(305) 491-6476
www.toddleapp.com
VANGUARD COMMERCIAL FLOORING
Vanguard Commercial Flooring is a leading flooring contractor who focuses on partnering with customers to provide consistent timely and quality installation. We assist customers as needed at every phase of the construction process from site review, to design construct, quantity and budget estimating, troubleshooting, to installation, and follow up.
Andrew Balick
Sales Manager
(302) 562-7656
www.vanguard-cf.com
