Corporate Sponsors
ARCHANGEL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
Archangel Education & Technology is the preferred supplier of technology and services to private schools. We strongly believe in the concept of partnership to achieve lasting relationships.
Sarthe Venerin
Executive Tech Advisor
(561) 710-4456
www.arch-te.com
COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS
A nationally recognized industry leader, Compass Financial Partners provides independent, objective retirement plan consulting and investment advisory services to plan sponsors across the United States. "Our fundamental philosophy in providing retirement plan consulting services is guided by developing a fiduciary process for everything we do and executing that process with passion in order to yield extraordinary results."
Jake Connors, AIF, CPFA
Senior Director, Institutional Retirement Plan Consulting
(919) 302-8872
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
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
NFHS Network
Digital Broadcasting of High School Sports
Patrick Euart
VP of Sales
Precision Momentum Contracting
Precision Momentum Contracting is a full-service company that sands, and recoats all types of sports floors across the southeast. We also fulfill any volleyball and pickleball needs. We believe in only using the best materials and providing something that you and your company can be proud of. We are small, which is the only way to insure a quality product.
Darren Mitchell
Owner
706-297-3902
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
ZEST CULINARY SERVICES
ZEST Culinary Services is a leader in the hospitality and dining service industry with over 50 years of experience. As a privately owned company, we take pride in being able to offer customized food service solutions to meet your goals. Our partners include schools, universities, healthcare facilities, senior living facilities, and businesses.
Joey Poole
Senior Director of Business Development
(601) 946-9683
A3 COMMUNICATIONS
A3 COMMUNICATIONS helps organizations like yours increase productivity and get more out of the technology you invest in. We specialize in solutions that safeguard and protect your data, staff and assets as well as help keep operations running smoothly.
Kaylee Lee
Business Development
(404) 934-2066
www.a3communications.com
ABM Building Solutions LLC
ABM partners with our clients to help cash flow facility upgrades such as infrastructure, technology, roofs, and athletic facilities. We help our clients get financing and use guaranteed energy and operational savings to help make payments. Our clients are able to fund facility needs and wants with no upfront cash and pay over time at a low interest rate within their existing budget.
Katherine Peoples
Account Manager
(470) 249-0581
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
ARISTA CONSULTING GROUP
Arista Consulting Group's mission is to lead school employees to financial security by educating them to make better health and retirement benefit decisions.
We have been partnering with schools on this mission since 2009, creating more productive employees that deliver a better student experience.
Darren Ross
Sales Director
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
CARTER ENGINEERING
A civil engineering firm founded in 2004 based right outside of Athens, Carter Engineering offers in-house landscape architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering, land surveying, construction management, and site planning as institutions look at how best to use current and potential property. Carter Engineering's full-service approach allows clients to work directly with the firm from land use due diligence to construction completion.
Houston Gaines
Director of Business Development
(706) 424-9897
www.carterengineering.com
COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM
Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all students become readers, writers, and thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect one another. Our evidence-based programs help children develop as proficient readers and writers, appreciate the ideas and opinions of others, learn to agree and disagree respectfully, think critically about big ideas, and become responsible citizens of the world.
Katharine Bonasera
Manager of Educational Partnerships
CROFT
CROFT - Architecture, MEP Engineering, Interior Design
Amanda Groover
Business Development Manager
(770) 895-5984
www.croftae.com
CYBERCLAN
CyberClan has dedicated teams throughout the United States to provide first-class Incident Response & Breach Response services. Cyber Extortion, Ransomware, eDiscovery, tailored Risk Management Consultancy services, and unparalleled Managed Security Services.
Jane Vardzel
Account Executive
(843) 422-5093
www.cyberclan.org
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
FLIK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DINING
Flik Independent School Dining is a family-style company that strives to provide healthy, nutritious menus to school children and their communities. We are here to fuel students' minds. We treat every meal as a moment to eat, share, and connect. It is our mission to empower a community of kindness through great food, with respect for each other and our amazing planet.
Christine McGoldrick
Business Development
(561) 350-5429
www.flikisd.com
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
GENERIS
Generis is a generosity consulting firm that provides capital campaigns, annual funds, and generosity culture coaching to K-12 Christian schools, faith-based non-profits, and churches.
Alan Wildes
Vice-President
(404) 435-5755
www.alanwildes.com
HOPE SQUAD
Did you know struggling students are more likely to confide in a peer than an adult? 98% of schools with Hope Squads agree that their students know HOW and WHERE to get help for peers. Don't allow your students to fall through the cracks with Hope Squad's peer-to-peer suicide prevention programming.
Grace Babula
Director of Marketing
(845) 701-6440
www.hopesquad.com
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
MILNER
For decades, Milner has committed to helping organizations innovate with technology solutions to address today's challenges. Milner is one of the largest independent office technology dealers in the Southeast, with offices in Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. We deliver a full suite of products and services from multifunctional copiers and printers to IT solutions, document management software, and business telephones.
Mario Astorga
(770) 734-5382
www.milner.com
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
NGS
NGS is the largest dealer and installer of 3M solar and security films, Riot Glass access denial products, and ballistic glazing security products in America. We complete over 7,000 installations annually and lead the industry in government and K-12 installations with hundreds of school districts serviced across the country.
Jesse Chase
VP of Marketing
jesse.chase@filmsandgraphics.
(470) 869-9344
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
PAYMERANG
Paymerang provides a streamlined invoice and payment automation platform that brings Accounts Payable (AP) departments into the modern age. Paymerang's platform saves AP departments thousands of hours annually, enhances visibility, increases accuracy, improves efficiency, and earns rebates while reducing paper, fraud risks, and operating costs.
Saman Aghaebrahim
AE, Strategic Partnerships
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
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
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
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
SHIELDCAMPUS, LLC
ShieldCampus is a software platform that manages attendance and accountability, behavior, wellness, crisis planning, and management, all from a single platform.
ShieldCampus increases the visibility of your entire student population by showing you exactly where your students are at all times while at school and during off-campus events, and identifies behavior and wellness issues.
Jackie Littlefield
Chief Executive Officer
(678) 923-2629
www.shieldcampus.com
SCHOOL OUTFITTERS
At School Outfitters we are dedicated to bringing your learning space visions to life, whether it is new construction or renovated classrooms. We pride ourselves on enterprise-level project services like expert space planning and hassle-free installation. And with our ready-to-ship inventory, your project will get done on time and on budget.
Nicole Hilliker
Sales Manager
(866) 619-5303
www.schooloutfitters.com
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
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
SOUTHERN TEACHERS AGENCY
Southern Teachers is the premier agency for independent schools in the South. We offer teacher recruitment, head & leadership search, and consulting services. Our mission is to support our member schools so that they may offer the best possible education to their students.
Carey Goodman
President
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
YANCEY BUS SALES & SERVICE
Yancey Bus Sales & Service is Georgia’s largest full-service school and activity bus dealer with service and warranty locations throughout the state. On-site service technicians are also available by appointment.
Brantley Sims
Commercial Bus Account Manager
VERACROSS
Veracross is the one-person, one-record school management platform for K-12 private and independent schools. With one single-record database, the Veracross platform enables schools to access one shared source of truth to provide the data schools need, anytime, anywhere. More than 3200 private and independent schools in more than 60 countries run on Veracross solutions to support improved communication, enhanced learning, and a unified school experience.
Jason Mitan
Enterprise Account Executive
(781) 303-1120
veracross.com
VS AMERICA
VS America is a classroom furniture manufacturer committed to manufacturing and providing furniture resources that truly act as an aid in the learning process and support your teachers and students. We are best known for our thought-leadership around advancing learning spaces, our high quality and engineering, as well as providing truly dynamic solutions for agile spaces.
Karina Kentsis
Territory Manager
(704) 561-1186
http://vsamerica.com
