Georgia State Representative - serving the communities of Peachtree Corners, Johns Creek, Alpharetta & Roswell

In 2020, SouthState and CenterState came together to provide our clients with more locations, enhanced products, and a cutting-edge digital banking platform that makes our customers’ lives easier and more convenient.SouthState and CenterState will become SouthState on Memorial Day 2021 and will be the 8th largest regional bank in the Southeast – serving customers across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia.SouthState combines a warm, community bank feel with all the banking technology that a business client might ever need.I am passionate about serving businesses in Georgia, who are seeking a highly-responsive Banker with value-add ideas and an ability to provide tailored, lending solutions greater than $1M.

Executive Director for the Georgians First Commission, seeking to fulfill Governor Kemp's vision to cut red tape and streamline state government for the benefit of small business in Georgia. In partnership with a Board of 18 Commission Members, produced a final report, on time and under budget, with recommendations on how to reduce red tape and modernize Georgia's regulatory environment. Served as the Governor's lead liaison into the small business community - traveling across Georgia to meet directly with business owners to listen to their needs and learn how government can serve them better. Our team worked across the $28B enterprise of state government to identify 20% of regulations to cut, technology to unify constituent experience, and increase state spending toward small business.

Relationship Manager providing valuable, holistic financial advice to privately-held commercial clients in Georgia with annual, company revenue between $5M and $200M. Primarily work with CEO/CFO/Business Owner to drive revenue and profitability by offering tailored banking solutions designed to meet their specific needs.

Georgia State Representative for District 95, serving Peachtree Corners, Berkeley Lake, Norcross and Johns Creek.Positive, working relationship with colleagues across both chambers of the General Assembly, leading to six pieces of legislation signed by Governor Nathan Deal over a 2-year period – most of any incoming freshman legislator.Lead sponsor on H.B. 787, the first major re-write of Georgia’s funding formula for state charter schools – leading to an increase in educational options for students and parents in Georgia. Selected by House Leadership for Deputy Whip position and participation in the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Regional Leadership program.

Market leader for Georgia responsible for implementing strategy to source Commercial and Investment Banking opportunities from U.S. Trust and Merrill Lynch Advisory channels. Interfaced directly with high-net worth individuals and families to provide holistic advice around business and personal financial needs.

As Client Manager with the Bank of America Global Commercial Banking Team I consult with small to Mid Market companies in Georgia. I pro-actively work with the business owner, CEO, or CFO to develop new ideas to help their business continue to grow. We provide a variety of solutions including working capital credit facilities, cash management tools, equipment finance, credit card processing, and foreign exchange services among others. I manage an existing portfolio of clients and seek to bring new relationships to the Bank.

Leadership Georgia stands apart as one of the nation's oldest and most successful leadership-training programs for young business, civic and community leaders with the desire and potential to work together for a better Georgia. Its primary purpose is to identify, train, and inspire a network of emerging young leaders. Affiliated with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the organization has fielded numerous highly influential state and national leaders.