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Team Rubicon and Veterans Empowerment Organization on Georgia Business Radio

Joe Messere

Deputy Director, Southeast at Team Rubicon

Team Rubicon USA

NonProfit Executive, Veteran, Entrepreneur. Making a difference in people's lives every day throughdisaster response and veteran reintegration.

Team Rubicon:

Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.

Team Rubicon’s primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be they domestic or international. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible.

Through continued service, Team Rubicon seeks to provide our veterans with three things they lose after leaving the military: a purpose, gained through disaster relief; community, built by serving with others; and identity, from recognizing the impact one individual can make. Coupled with leadership development and other opportunities, Team Rubicon looks to help veterans transition from military to civilian life.

Serving the Underserved Across the world, disasters are a part of life. No corner of the globe is spared from severe weather – be it crippling winter storms, catastrophic hurricanes, or unchecked wildfires. By focusing on underserved or economically-challenged communities, Team Rubicon seeks to makes the largest impact possible. Disasters represent a massive financial cost, and by providing immediate relief work, free of cost, TR aims to help communities begin recovery sooner.

Topics You Would Like to Discuss:

Veterans Day

For many men and women of our Armed Forces, the desire to serve their country and fellow man does not diminish once they take off the uniform. Continued service helps us build stronger communities and supports transitioning veterans.

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmessere

https://teamrubiconusa.org

https://www.facebook.com/teamrubicon

https://twitter.com/teamrubicon

https://www.instagram.com/teamrubicon

Brian Smith

Insurance Office of America

Insurance Executive-Specializing in Complex Risks-Government Contractors

Brian Smith serves on the Board of Directors for the Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) and the National Defense Industrial Association. Professionally he is responsible for business development with Commercial Risks and Government & Defense Contractor clients. Strategic business development includes revenue growth through partnerships with centers of influence, bid and proposal awareness, government contract education, non-traditional/non-recurring distribution of insurance capital, deployment of alternative risk financing techniques, and delivery of IOA resources.

Lastly, Brian served honorably with the U.S. Army and US Army Reserves for 14 years, retiring in 1999 with the rank of Captain. He had the pleasure of being stationed at Redstone Arsenal during his Ordnance Officer Basic Course in 1991 and subsequently attending his Chemical Officer Advanced Course at Ft. McClellan in 1998.

Brief Description of Product or Service:

We serve homeless veterans throughout the Greater Atlanta area by providing them with shelter, food, and the assistance needed to gain confidence and live a self-sustaining life.

Topics to Discuss:

Veteran affairs

Homelessness

Opportunity to make a difference

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansmith4insurance

https://www.veohero.org

https://www.facebook.com/VEOHERO

https://twitter.com/veohero

https://www.instagram.com/veohero

Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, GBR content is in distribution...

Team Rubicon and Veterans Empowerment Organization on Georgia Business Radio

Joe Messere
Deputy Director, Southeast at Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon USA

NonProfit Executive, Veteran, Entrepreneur. Making a difference in people's lives every day through disaster response and veteran reintegration.   Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.

Team Rubicon’s primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be they domestic or international. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible.

Through continued service, Team Rubicon seeks to provide our veterans with three things they lose after leaving the military: a purpose, gained through disaster relief; community, built by serving with others; and identity, from recognizing the impact one individual can make. Coupled with leadership development and other opportunities, Team Rubicon looks to help veterans transition from military to civilian life.

Serving the Under-served Across the world, disasters are a part of life. No corner of the globe is spared from severe weather – be it crippling winter storms, catastrophic hurricanes, or unchecked wildfires. By focusing on under-served or economically-challenged communities, Team Rubicon seeks to makes the largest impact possible. Disasters represent a massive financial cost, and by providing immediate relief work, free of cost, TR aims to help communities begin recovery sooner.

Topics to Discuss: 
Veterans Day
For many men and women of our Armed Forces, the desire to serve their country and fellow man does not diminish once they take off the uniform.
Continued service helps us build stronger communities and supports transitioning veterans.

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmessere
https://teamrubiconusa.org
https://www.facebook.com/teamrubicon
https://twitter.com/teamrubicon
https://www.instagram.com/teamrubicon



Brian Smith
Insurance Office of America
Insurance Executive-Specializing in Complex Risks-Government Contractors

Brian Smith serves on the Board of Directors for the Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) and the National Defense Industrial Association. Professionally he is responsible for business development with Commercial Risks and Government & Defense Contractor clients. Strategic business development includes revenue growth through partnerships with centers of influence, bid and proposal awareness, government contract education, non-traditional/non-recurring distribution of insurance capital, deployment of alternative risk financing techniques, and delivery of IOA resources.

Lastly, Brian served honorably with the U.S. Army and US Army Reserves for 14 years, retiring in 1999 with the rank of Captain. He had the pleasure of being stationed at Redstone Arsenal during his Ordnance Officer Basic Course in 1991 and subsequently attending his Chemical Officer Advanced Course at Ft. McClellan in 1998.

Brief Description of  Service: 
We serve homeless veterans throughout the Greater Atlanta area by providing them with shelter, food,

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Smart Meter Technologies and Executive Coaching on Business Developers Network

Malika Givens
Digital Marketing Manager
Landis+Gyr 

Malika Givens is a Digital Marketing Manager with Landis+Gyr. In this role she strategizes and executes on all aspects of digital marketing, including website management, social media, SEO, SEM, branding, email and graphic design. She helps her company navigate through the evolving digital marketing space as their own business evolves. Before joining Landis+Gyr in 2015, Malika worked for 7 years for a range of small to mid-sized b2b businesses in sales and marketing roles. Malika is a skilled marketing professional and holds a double-major bachelor’s in Marketing, and Logistics, Transportation and Supply chain management from the University of Maryland-College Park.

Accomplished digital marketer with extensive background in graphic design, email marketing, website optimization, and marketing strategy.
Specialties: Photoshop, Illustrator, Layout Design, Photography, Email Nurturing, Communications, Social Media, SEO, SEM, SAP, CRM, Direct Mail, Landing Page Optimization Certified, Inbound Marketing, Content Management, Webinars


Brief Description of Product or Service:
Landis+Gyr is a smart meter and smart grid technologies company focused on helping utilities manage energy better.

For more than a century, Landis+Gyr has helped the world manage energy better. Our meters and solutions empower utilities and end-customers around the world to improve their energy efficiency, reduce their energy costs and contribute to a sustainable use of resources. As the largest global player in smart metering with one of the broadest portfolios in the industry, our products, solutions and services empower utilities and consumers with the data necessary to make informed decisions about energy usage and meet worldwide energy challenges today-and tomorrow.

Topics to Discuss:
Organizational buy-in
Digital marketing tools
Digital marketing trends

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:
Website: https://www.landisgyr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/landisgyr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LandisGyr
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landis

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdawnwaller
Twitter: https://twitter.com/malikadidit



Emory Mulling
Chairman 
Mulling Corporation 

Since 1986, Mulling Corporation has provided Executive Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Team Integration, and Conflict Resolution to both large and small organizations in most industries. Served in the US Army as a Military Intelligence Analyst.

Vice President of Human Resources and other HR leadership positions with three Fortune Five Hundred Cos. in manufacturing, distribution, banking, transportation, and food service.

Founder of The Mulling Corporation (1986) that provides Executive Coaching/Leadership Development, Outplacement/Career Transition, Conflict Resolution, Team Integration, Team Building.

Specialties: Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, International Executive Coaching, Executive Coaching for Gen Xers, Career Transition, Outplacement, Conflict Resolution, Team Integration,

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Smart Meter Technologies and Executive Coaching on Business Developers Network

Malika Givens

Digital Marketing Manager

Landis+Gyr 

Malika Givens is a Digital Marketing Manager with Landis+Gyr. In this role she strategizes and executes on all aspects of digital marketing, including website management, social media, SEO, SEM, branding, email and graphic design. She helps her company navigate through the evolving digital marketing space as their own business evolves. Before joining Landis+Gyr in 2015, Malika worked for 7 years for a range of small to mid-sized b2b businesses in sales and marketing roles. Malika is a skilled marketing professional and holds a double-major bachelor’s in Marketing, and Logistics, Transportation and Supply chain management from the University of Maryland-College Park.

Accomplished digital marketer with extensive background in graphic design, email marketing, website optimization, and marketing strategy.

Specialties: Photoshop, Illustrator, Layout Design, Photography, Email Nurturing, Communications, Social Media, SEO, SEM, SAP, CRM, Direct Mail, Landing Page Optimization Certified, Inbound Marketing, Content Management, Webinars

Brief Description of Product or Service:

Landis+Gyr is a smart meter and smart grid technologies company focused on helping utilities manage energy better.

For more than a century, Landis+Gyr has helped the world manage energy better. Our meters and solutions empower utilities and end-customers around the world to improve their energy efficiency, reduce their energy costs and contribute to a sustainable use of resources. As the largest global player in smart metering with one of the broadest portfolios in the industry, our products, solutions and services empower utilities and consumers with the data necessary to make informed decisions about energy usage and meet worldwide energy challenges today-and tomorrow.

Topics to Discuss:

Organizational buy-in

Digital marketing tools

Digital marketing trends

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.landisgyr.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/landisgyr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LandisGyr

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landis

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdawnwaller

Twitter: https://twitter.com/malikadidit

Emory Mulling

Chairman 

Mulling Corporation 

Since 1986, Mulling Corporation has provided Executive Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Team Integration, and Conflict Resolution to both large and small organizations in most industries. Served in the US Army as a Military Intelligence Analyst.

Vice President of Human Resources and other HR leadership positions with three Fortune Five Hundred Cos. in manufacturing, distribution, banking, transportation, and food service.

Founder of The Mulling Corporation (1986) that provides Executive Coaching/Leadership Development, Outplacement/Career Transition, Conflict Resolution, Team Integration, Team Building.

Specialties: Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, International Executive Coaching, Executive Coaching for Gen Xers, Career Transition, Outplacement, Conflict Resolution, Team Integration, Team Building, Speaker on Workplace Issues.

Brief Description of Product or Service:

Executive Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Team Integration, and Conflict Resolution

Topics to Discuss: 

The following are questions that you can ask me about why hiring the right professional is key for any company to achieve their goals:

1.What is the number one reason why hiring the right professional is key to achieving your company’s goals?

2.With the shortage of labor in most industries, what is the one item that future professionals are wanting that will encourage them to work for your company?

3.You say that re-recruiting your employees is critical to your company’s success. Please explain this.

4.What one thing can a company address that will encourage top quality professionals to work for your company?

5.What are some...

SBA National Veterans Small Business Week on Georgia Business Radio

Terri Denison

District Director

SBA Georgia District Office

Terri Denison is the Georgia District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role since May 2002, she is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the SBA’s financial, counseling/training and business development programs for small businesses throughout Georgia.

Terri began her SBA career in 1987 as a Presidential Management Fellow at the Agency’s Washington, D. C. District and Headquarter Offices. Other positions included working with the Agency’s Minority Enterprise Development and One Stop Capital Shop programs and Office of Field Operations.

Terri holds a B.A. Degree in American Government from Cornell University and an M.A. Degree in Urban Studies from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She is also a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Terri currently serves as the President of the Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta and a member of the Cornell University Council. Other personal interests include ballroom dancing and travel.

Brief Description of Product or Service:

Federal Government Agency

Provides programs and resources to support small business creation and expansion

Topics to Discuss:

National Veterans Small Business Week

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:

www.sba.gov/ga

https://twitter.com/sba_georgia

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-denison-952b37b

Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaBusinessRadio.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

SBA National Veterans Small Business Week on Georgia Business Radio

Terri Denison
District Director
SBA Georgia District Office

Terri Denison is the Georgia District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role since May 2002, she is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the SBA’s financial, counseling/training and business development programs for small businesses throughout Georgia.

Terri began her SBA career in 1987 as a Presidential Management Fellow at the Agency’s Washington, D. C. District and Headquarter Offices. Other positions included working with the Agency’s Minority Enterprise Development and One Stop Capital Shop programs and Office of Field Operations.

Terri holds a B.A. Degree in American Government from Cornell University and an M.A. Degree in Urban Studies from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She is also a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Terri currently serves as the President of the Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta and a member of the Cornell University Council. Other personal interests include ballroom dancing and travel.

Brief Description of Product or Service:
Federal Government Agency
Provides programs and resources to support small business creation and expansion

Topics to Discuss:
National Veterans Small Business Week

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:
www.sba.gov/ga
https://twitter.com/sba_georgia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-denison-952b37b


Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:
Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer
Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova
https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaBusinessRadio.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Authors Neil Howe, Jane Bishop and Brian Prince on Author Talk Show

Neil Howe
Best selling author and entrepreneur, Neil Howe, helps professionals leverage their knowledge to gain authority status in their industry, then uses “Authority Marketing” to get them national media attention.

Neil is a contributing writer for Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine. He has been featured in major media outlets including FOX, ABC and CNN. Neil also hosts Business Authority Radio, Expert Profiles Atlanta podcast, and The Trust Factor Radio shows.

Brief Description of Product or Service:
Authority Positioning
The #1 problem is Obscurity

Topics to Discuss:
How to Capture Attention
Convince You're The Trusted Authority And Close With No Pressure.
Industry trends
Video/Story

Business Model:
Convert stories via interview format to Best Selling book and TV appearance.

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links
http://TheAuthorityArchitect.com
http://NeilHoweTrustFactor.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/howeneil
https://www.facebook.com/TheTrustFactor



Jane Bishop
Take The Next Step

I am passionate about investing in others to help them move forward and achieve their "It" so they can be a greater influence to those around them.  I listen, learn and connect through individual and group coaching, training (on site and virtual), consulting, and speaking.

When we work together, I leverage 25+ years of experience, education and training to help you achieve your desired outcome. Highlights of my "tool kit" include deep listening, leadership development, team development, how to shift mindset, coach approach training, emceeing events and project development.

What you will receive when we work together is a customized plan/approach, encouragement, accountability, and someone who is invested in your success. What you will not receive from me is a plug-n-play template approach. We will work intentionally and have fun in the process.

Brief Description of Product or Service:
I work with individuals, teams and organizations to close gaps and go for their it. I work with clients from the inside out (mindset, character, values, emotional intelligence) knowing that our input determines our output; i.e. behavior. When the gap is closed, people can be a greater influence to those around them.

Topics to Discuss:
What it takes to become a published author
Event Speaker
Leadership Development/Coaching
Business and Life coaching
DiSC assessment tool for understanding how behavior impacts work and relationships
The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team assessment tool facilitator
A Coach Approach to Leadership Trainer

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:
www.takethenextstepcct.com
www.facebook.com/takethenextstepcct
twitter.com/rjanebishop
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-bishop



Brian Prince

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Authors Neil Howe, Jane Bishop and Brian Prince on Author Talk Show

Neil Howe

Best selling author and entrepreneur, Neil Howe, helps professionals leverage their knowledge to gain authority status in their industry, then uses “Authority Marketing” to get them national media attention.

Neil is a contributing writer for Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine. He has been featured in major media outlets including FOX, ABC and CNN. Neil also hosts Business Authority Radio, Expert Profiles Atlanta podcast, and The Trust Factor Radio shows.

Brief Description of Product or Service

Authority Positioning

The #1 problem is Obscurity

Topics to Discuss

How to Capture Attention

Convince You're The Trusted Authority And Close With No Pressure.

Industry trends

Video/Story

Business Model:

Convert stories via interview format to Best Selling book and TV appearance.

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links

http://TheAuthorityArchitect.com

http://NeilHoweTrustFactor.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/howeneil

https://www.facebook.com/TheTrustFactor

Jane Bishop

Company Name:

Take The Next Step

PURPOSE: I am passionate about investing in others to help them move forward and achieve their "It" so they can be a greater influence to those around them.

HOW: I listen, learn and connect through individual and group coaching, training (on site and virtual), consulting, and speaking.

When we work together, I leverage 25+ years of experience, education and training to help you achieve your desired outcome. Highlights of my "tool kit" include deep listening, leadership development, team development, how to shift mindset, coach approach training, emceeing events and project development.

What you will receive when we work together is a customized plan/approach, encouragement, accountability, and someone who is invested in your success. What you will not receive from me is a plug-n-play template approach. We will work intentionally and have fun in the process.

Brief Description of Product or Service:

I work with individuals, teams and organizations to close gaps and go for their it. I work with clients from the inside out (mindset, character, values, emotional intelligence) knowing that our input determines our output; i.e. behavior. When the gap is closed, people can be a greater influence to those around them.

Topics to Discuss:

What it takes to become a published author

Event Speaker

Leadership Development/Coaching

Business and Life coaching

DiSC assessment tool for understanding how behavior impacts work and relationships

The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team assessment tool facilitator

A Coach Approach to Leadership Trainer

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:

www.takethenextstepcct.com

www.facebook.com/takethenextstepcct

twitter.com/rjanebishop

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-bishop

Brian Prince

I make quality creative content inspired from my life experiences, with the purpose of telling a story. Sequential Art graduate (Savannah College of Art and Design) from Atlanta, GA, SAG-AFTRA Stunt Actor, MomoCon Director, people person and 6-Feet 10-Inches tall.

Website: baprince.com

Blog: thebaprince.tumblr.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theBAPrince

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaprince

linkedin.com/in/brian-a-prince-35384a29

Author Talk Show

Interviews with authors about their journey of writing a book, the mission, story and what they learned during the process and more! Live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, content is in distribution across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment...

Two Under-Served Areas of the Insurance Marketplace on Buckhead Business Show

Buz McOmber
McOmber Insurance 
My family began in the insurance business in 1893 with my grandfather, Fred T. McOmber. He and my father built one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Michigan through their focus on honesty, great customer service, community involvement and making policy holders the center of everything they did. That’s the world I grew up in and those are the values I carry forward with me to this day. My business career in multiple industries over 45 years has as its foundation the desire to make my clients more effective, their businesses function more successfully and always doing the right thing on their behalf.

I have a degree in investment finance from Miami University (Ohio) and spent my first five years out of college as a Naval Officer serving shipboard out of Norfolk, VA and as base Supply Officer & Comptroller at the ammunition depot on Guam. I spent 28 years in the technology industry, working in large systems for IBM, followed by a role as a leader in a desktop systems integration and leasing firm and then finally as a sales leader managing relationships with Gartner, Inc.’s largest clients including GM, Sara Lee, Ford, Chrysler and Coca Cola.

I was driven to enter the “family business” by my desire to help those who struggle to find affordable health insurance as well as long term care insurance that makes financial sense. I take community involvement seriously having served on the inaugural Executive Board of the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce, working on Habitat for Humanity home builds, and mission work in Tanzania.

My wife Kimberly & I have been married for 46 year and are the parents of three wonderful children and now enjoy six grandchildren.

Brief Description of Product or Service:
Focused on two under-served areas of the insurance marketplace:

1) Health coverage for the small/medium sized business (5 & up) and also those larger business where they have individuals who can't afford the group plan offered by the employer. I also serve larger companies that are self-funded to help them manage there routine medical costs which fall straight to the bottom line.

2) The long term care market has been in disarray because of carriers leaving the market and large increases in premiums. I offer a hybrid life/long term care product from a large A+ rated company that provides 2x the face value of the underlying life policy for a price only slightly above what a life policy costs. It's also guaranteed issue for groups of 5 employees & up - up to $100K ($200K LTC). This provides smaller companies with the ability to offer a benefit that few others do and for the average person who thought they couldn't afford either life or long term care insurance to have both.

Our insurance products are excellent fits for the markets I have identified because they all struggle with offering affordable, accessible and simple to use health coverage. The hybrid Life/Long Term Care product addresses the shrinking number of providers and the many broken promises of affordable premiums to help people in their later years.

Topics to Discuss: 
State of both health ins mkt and Long Term Care mkt
Who we serve, why & how we add value
Why limited medical plans
Why hybrid Life/LTC
What sets us apart

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links: 
www.mcomberinsurance.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/buzmcomber




The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta...

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Two Under-Served Areas of the Insurance Marketplace on Buckhead Business Show

Buz McOmber

McOmber Insurance

Guest BIO:

My family began in the insurance business in 1893 with my grandfather, Fred T. McOmber. He and my father built one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Michigan through their focus on honesty, great customer service, community involvement and making policy holders the center of everything they did. That’s the world I grew up in and those are the values I carry forward with me to this day. My business career in multiple industries over 45 years has as its foundation the desire to make my clients more effective, their businesses function more successfully and always doing the right thing on their behalf.

I have a degree in investment finance from Miami University (Ohio) and spent my first five years out of college as a Naval Officer serving shipboard out of Norfolk, VA and as base Supply Officer & Comptroller at the ammunition depot on Guam. I spent 28 years in the technology industry, working in large systems for IBM, followed by a role as a leader in a desktop systems integration and leasing firm and then finally as a sales leader managing relationships with Gartner, Inc.’s largest clients including GM, Sara Lee, Ford, Chrysler and Coca Cola.

I was driven to enter the “family business” by my desire to help those who struggle to find affordable health insurance as well as long term care insurance that makes financial sense. I take community involvement seriously having served on the inaugural Executive Board of the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce, working on Habitat for Humanity home builds, and mission work in Tanzania.

My wife Kimberly & I have been married for 46 year and are the parents of three wonderful children and now enjoy six grandchildren.

Brief Description of Product or Service

I'm focused on two under-served areas of the insurance marketplace:

1) Health coverage for the small/medium sized business (5 & up) and also those larger business where they have individuals who can't afford the group plan offered by the employer. I also serve larger companies that are self-funded to help them manage there routine medical costs which fall straight to the bottom line.

2) The long term care market has been in disarray because of carriers leaving the market and large increases in premiums. I offer a hybrid life/long term care product from a large A+ rated company that provides 2x the face value of the underlying life policy for a price only slightly above what a life policy costs. It's also guaranteed issue for groups of 5 employees & up - up to $100K ($200K LTC). This provides smaller companies with the ability to offer a benefit that few others do and for the average person who thought they couldn't afford either life or long term care insurance to have both.

Our insurance products are excellent fits for the markets I have identified because they all struggle with offering affordable, accessible and simple to use health coverage. The hybrid Life/Long Term Care product addresses the shrinking number of providers and the many broken promises of affordable premiums to help people in their later years.

Topics to Discuss:

State of both health ins mkt and Long Term Care mkt

Who we serve, why & how we add value

Why limited medical plans

Why hybrid Life/LTC

What sets us apart

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:

www.mcomberinsurance.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/buzmcomber

The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The Buckhead Business Association and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, CoFounder

Pro Business Channel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

For more info about the BBA visit:

www.BuckheadBusiness.org

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.OnAirGuest.com

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