Corporate Sponsors

2022-2023 CORPORATE SPONSORS

(July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)

If you have any questions about sponsorship,
please contact Stan Whitlock
Tel: (404) 558-1079
Email: [email protected]
Thank you!

GISA truly appreciates the following Corporate Sponsors
and all they do to support our Member Schools!

Be sure to contact them to assist you with any of their fine products and services.

Platinum Level 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.

CEO

[email protected]

(703) 981-7732

www.arch-te.com

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.

Benefits Strategy Consultant

[email protected]

(678) 215-3890

www.epicbrokers.com

FORMETCO SPORTS

Formetco Sports designs, manufactures, and installs a turn-key LED Video scoring solution and fan experience for outdoor and indoor applications. Sports packages feature multi-sports scoring software, sound systems, control rooms, video cameras, and instant replay packages.

Sports System Sales Representative

[email protected]

(770) 845-8290

www.formetcosports.com

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.

Partner

[email protected]

(800) 277-0080

www.mjcpa.com

NFHS Network

Digital Broadcasting of High School Sports

VP of Sales

[email protected]

307-699-2731

https://nfhsnetwork.com

ATAVUS

ATAVUS educates coaches to teach a safe, high-performance tackling technique. Resources such as drill videos, practice plans, coaching tips, and practical how-to advice are designed to give high school coaches the tools needed to increase player safety and improve performance.

Executive Director of Tackling Certification

[email protected]

(877) 428-2887

www.atavus.com

ExQ, LLC

ExQ is a multi-year, AI-based, individualized digital Executive Function curriculum ready for supported launch for grades 6-12. ExQ helps improve self-awareness, knowledge of strengths and challenges, self-devised strategic thinking, and growth mindsets so that every child can take responsibility for their own learning through self-reflection. ExQ can be implemented as part of a “study skills” to aid in the mastery of “Learning HOW to Learn.”

Founder & CEO

[email protected]

(404) 493-0962

https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com

HOMETOWN TICKETING

HomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in K-12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, college conferences, high school conferences, and state associations at NO COST. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown's in-house developed proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of the schools and governing bodies.

Relationship Manager

[email protected]

(614) 964-2810

www.hometownticketing.com

METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENT

Culinary Dining and Environmental Services Management Company.

[email protected]

(678) 972-5927

www.metzculinary.com

TRUTH BOMB T-SHIRTS

Official Apparel Provider of GIAA Sports!

[email protected]

(706) 206-3975

www.truthbombtshirts.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."

Senior Director, Institutional Retirement Plan Consulting

[email protected]

(704) 502-5014

http://www.compassfp.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.

VP Sales & Marketing

[email protected]

(800) 441-4122

www.flynnohara.com

LIGHTHOUSE COUNSEL

Lighthouse Counsel partners with respected nonprofits to develop and implement strategies that increase mission awareness, organizational effectiveness, and philanthropic support.

President

[email protected]

(706) 543-0865

www.lighthousecounsel.com

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.

Ancillary Products Specialist

[email protected]

(770) 354-2472

www.mingledorffs.com

WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is designated as the “Official Ball Supplier of the GISA.”

Territory Manager

[email protected]

(678) 428-4489

www.wilson.com

Gold Level Sponsors

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 want with no upfront cash and pay over time at a low-interest rate within their existing budget.

Sales Director

[email protected]

(706) 988-8655

http://www.abm.com

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.

Sales Director

[email protected]

(470) 702-7517

http://www.aristacg.com

COMMUNICATIONS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Providing Excellent Customer Experience Including:

Projection Systems Access Control
Interactive Displays Safety & Monitoring
Student Response Digital Signage
Distance Learning Video Conferencing
Sound Reinforcement Intercom and Bell Systems
Broadcast & Streaming Asset Tracking

Business Development

[email protected]

(706) 300-2208

www.ceiav.com

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.

Business Development

[email protected]

(561) 350-5429

www.flikisd.com

HUDL

CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE THE GAME
More than 200K teams across 40 sports use Hudl to capture, analyze and learn from video and data.

www.hudl.com

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.

Asst Director of Advertising & Promotion

[email protected]

(678) 547-6462

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.

Senior Fundraising Consultant

[email protected]

(706) 424-2649

www.ourfundraisingsearch.com

THE PREMO SOURCE, LLC

The Premo Source provides premium athletic flooring and weight room equipment for athletic facilities. We transform facilities into true environments of excellence to better serve its coaches and athletes. Contact us today if you are interested in transforming your athletic facilities.

Owner & President

[email protected]

(678) 925-8562

www.thepremosource.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.

Founder & CEO

[email protected]

(855) 444-7698

www.schoolgrowth.com

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.

Chief Executive Officer

[email protected]

(678) 923-2629

www.shieldcampus.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.

Communications Director

[email protected]

(940) 549-0733

www.southernbleacher.com

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

[email protected]

(404) 655-1235

www.mysynergyss.com

THREAT ADVICE

Threat Advice is focused on providing world-class cybersecurity solutions through its flagship service, ThreatAdvice Breach Prevention Platform. The solution serves to maximize a school's cybersecurity posture and is complemented by a standalone cybersecurity education solution. The platform includes continuous vulnerability scanning, security dashboards, detailed reporting, remediations, and phishing.

Technology Consultant

[email protected]

(770) 451-1111

www.threatadvice.com

ACT, INC.

ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. Grounded in more than 60 years of research, ACT is a trusted leader in college and career readiness.

ACT Account Executive, Georgia

[email protected]

770-510-3922

www.act.org

CAMCOR

Camcor provides audio-visual, instructional technology, and STEM solutions

Georgia Territory Manager

[email protected]

(770) 324-5561

www.camcor.com

dB INTEGRATIONS

dB Integrations designs builds and manages integrated audio, video, lighting, and control systems. We partner with athletic programs at schools of all levels and sizes to provide LED video and scoreboards alongside PA systems and integrated controls. Our systems are designed to energize your team and engage every fan who walks through the door.

Sports Sales Manager

[email protected]

(404) 985-6097

https://dbintegrations.tech

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.

Data Scientist

[email protected]

(813) 285-3742

www.fwdataworks.com

IFG ATLANTA

Independent insurance consultants who are focused on being a trusted resource to GISA Member Schools. We offer both individual and group products to both schools and their employees. These products include Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance.

VP

[email protected]

(678) 644-7466

www.askifg.com

MMI DINING

MMI Dining 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.

[email protected]

601-946-9683

http://mmidining.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.

AE, Strategic Partnerships

[email protected]

(804) 405-9309

http://paymerang.com/industries/k-12/

QBIX ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

When you outsource your accounting to Qbix, you can be confident that your dedicated team brings the expertise and credentials to ensure your school’s mission is viable today and down the road. Our knowledge in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, governance, assurance, and more, is unmatched. If you’re toying with the idea of outsourcing your accounting, consider Qbix — consultations are always free of charge.

CEO

[email protected]

(478) 787-0532

www.qbixas.com

SCHOOL WINDOW, LLC

School Window provides advanced integrated payment solutions for all departments and all payment types. Provides parents with a customized Amazon-like eStore module, allowing them to easily make payments using a single web portal. Staff can securely take office payments, run reports, and reconcile collections using a single customer portal. We are the payment leader in the state of Georgia serving over 117 of our counties.

Account Executive

[email protected]

(843) 696-8769

www.schoolwindow.com

SMITH + HOWARD

Independent schools around the country rely on the enterprising, values-driven accountants and advisors of Smith and Howard to provide guidance on accounting, governance, and operations, legislative updates, industry trends and so much more. Our team focuses on what’s best for your organization, bringing a fully integrated approach that leverages our expertise across the board.

Partner

[email protected]

(404) 874-6244

www.smith-howard.com

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.

President

[email protected]

(434) 295-9122

www.southernteachers.com

TALZENT

Talzent is an education sourcing company locating the best international educators to teach in classrooms across the United States. We take a rigorous approach to finding passionate and talented educators that are ready to inspire and educate classrooms. We can place an educator in as quickly as a month and provide support before, during, and after placement.

Founder

[email protected]

(843) 271-3384

www.talzent.com

USI INSURANCE SERVICES

USI is a leading local and national insurance brokerage and consulting firm delivering customized property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk and retirement solutions.

USI's Education Practice identifies business issues and develops risk management solutions for schools and higher education institutions. Our team works with clients to assess operational risks, safety and hazard exposures and other related issues that can affect profitability and reputation.

Property & Casualty Consultant

[email protected]

(470) 428-9753

www.usi.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.

Youth Market Director

[email protected]

(404) 218-7984

http://heart.org

COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM

With creativity at the heart of educational spaces, implementing 21st Century school design benefits teachers and students, giving them more shared areas to collaborate, new technology with different ways to use it, and flexibility to modify spaces for all educational needs. With educating the next generation at the center of our purpose, we build places to learn, dream, experiment, grow, connect, and be inspired.

Manager of Educational Partnerships

[email protected]

(980) 322-9031

www.collaborativeclassroom.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.

Regional Vice President

[email protected]

(404) 433.0911

www.FACTSmgt.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.

Marketing Manager

[email protected]

(470) 246-2154

http://grahlconstruction.com

J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION

With creativity at the heart of educational spaces, implementing 21st Century school design benefits teachers and students, giving them more shared areas to collaborate, new technology with different ways to use it, and flexibility to modify spaces for all educational needs. With educating the next generation at the center of our purpose, we build places to learn, dream, experiment, grow, connect, and be inspired.

Senior Project Manager

[email protected]

(678) 656-3936

www.jedunn.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.

Producer

[email protected]

(912) 355-4549

www.morristempleton.com

PLAYSOUTH PLAYGROUND CREATORS

We provide and install commercial playground equipment, outdoor fitness courses, site furnishings, shade structures, and other related outdoor products.

President

[email protected]

(678) 488-6572

www.playsouth.net

RENAISSANCE

Renaissance is a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts. We are committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help students build a strong foundation for success. Our portfolio includes solutions for assessment (Star Assessments and myIGDIs for Preschool); practice (Accelerated Reader, myON, Freckle, and Lalilo); data-driven insights (Schoolzilla); and teacher-facilitated instructional delivery (Nearpod).

Regional Marketing Manager

[email protected]

(561) 962-5314

www.renaissance.com

SHAW CONTRACT

At the heart of Shaw Contract, we design flooring products and provide solutions with our customers in mind. Everybody counts. Sustainability is what unites us. It is our foundation and our purpose: our equal rights, our shared experience, and our hopeful future. It is the air we breathe and the earth we stand upon.

Account Manager

[email protected]

(770) 871-8662

www.shawcontract.com

SOIL3

Soil3 provides superior quality OMRI-listed compost for outdoor spaces, school gardens, classroom use, and landscaping. We have fully developed lesson plans to accompany our kits, good for STEM and STEAM learning. We help with landscaping, provide sod or soil for current or new development, as well as provide classroom hands-on learning kits.

Community Coordinator for Soil3

[email protected]

(919) 608-6575

http://soil3.com

SPORTS FIELD PARTNERS, INC.

We are a new entrant in the synthetic turf industry. We have a unique system in that we are eco-friendly, eco-forward (all recyclable), and use an organic in-fill mix and not black crumb rubber. We marry our eco-friendly message with one of performance and match all leading metrics of performance against the competition. Our hope is to "Bring Science to the Surface" when schools are making their choice for new synthetic turf.

CEO

www.sportsfieldpartners.com

TEAM ASSURE

Over the past 35 years, Team Assure has evolved to be one of the leading full-service insurance companies, specializing in zero-deductible student-athlete insurance. Our mission is clear - to deliver quality programs and insurance products to our clients with a high level of service, responding to the challenges of the client's needs and budget. And to work towards earning lasting relationships built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, and trust.

President

[email protected]

334-395-8000

www.teamassure.net

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.

Commercial Bus Account Manager

[email protected]

(478) 361-0774

http://yanceybus.com

Silver Level Sponsors

DENNIS Uniform

For over 100 years, DENNIS has led the school uniform industry designing top-quality products and delivering best-in-class service to schools, families, and communities across the country. Our mission? To make it easy for schools to meet their goals and values through their uniform programs, and to provide families with a seamless shopping experience. DENNIS makes school uniforms easy. ™

Marketing Coordinator

[email protected]

(503) 852-1870

http://dennisuniform.com