As President and CEO of Synovus, Kessel Stelling provides leadership in establishing the overall business objectives, policies and strategic plans to accomplish profitability, efficiency and growth for Synovus and its divisions. A 1978 Terry College graduate, Stelling leads the company's strategy for creating long-term shareholder return on investment, managing risk, facilitating deposit growth and caring for team members and customers. Stelling began his career with Synovus in March 2006, when the company purchased Riverside Bancshares and merged it with Bank of North Georgia. At that time Stelling was selected as the president and COO of the newly combined banks. In 2008, he was promoted to Synovus Regional CEO for the Atlanta market. In February 2010, he was named Synovus President and Chief Operating Officer. In October, he was named President and Chief Executive Officer. Stelling became Chairman of the Board in December 2011.

Since founding the company in 2005, O'Kelly has become a sought-after expert in workplace flexibility. She has been recognized in national media outlets and honored by the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women program and the Working Mother and more. Before founding Mom Corps, O'Kelly was in a fast-track management program at Toys "R" Us, where she had various roles including launching the original Babiesrus.com website and running an $11 million store. She began her career in public accounting at KPMG Peat Marwick. She received her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BBA in Accounting from the University of Georgia. Allison is a CPA, licensed in Georgia, and the mother of three little boys who appreciate their mom's flexible schedule.

A 10-time winner of the Georgia Sportscaster of the Year Award, Van Wieren worked in Binghamton, NY, Toledo, Ohio, and Norfolk, VA, before arriving in Atlanta. Known to fans as "The Professor" for his extensive preparedness and knowledge of baseball, Van Wieren was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Georgia Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2012. In addition to his work with the Braves, Van Wieren served as play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Hawks basketball from 1991 to 1994. He also covered the Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League, the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Falcons pre-season football. He has also served as a sports reporter for CNN.

Former sports broadcaster Pete Van Wieren called Atlanta Braves games for 33 years, from 1976–2008.

A 10-time winner of the Georgia Sportscaster of the Year Award, Van Wieren worked in Binghamton, NY, Toledo, Ohio, and Norfolk, VA, before arriving in Atlanta.

Known to fans as "The Professor" for his extensive preparedness and knowledge of baseball, Van Wieren was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Georgia Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2012.

In addition to his work with the Braves, Van Wieren served as play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Hawks basketball from 1991 to 1994. He also covered the Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League, the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Falcons pre-season football. He has also served as a sports reporter for CNN.

John Heyman oversaw Radiant Systems' growth from the emergence of a start-up company to its sale to Atlanta-based NCR Corp for $1.3 billion. Since its sale, John formed Actuate Partners, an investment firm focused on the technology sector. He also is the Chairman of MEDSEEK, Inc. a provider of technology to the health care industry. Prior to founding Actuate, Mr. Heyman served as CEO of Radiant Systems, Inc. During his 17-year tenure, Mr. Heyman led the company through its early growth phase, a public offering and its evolution to a $400 million business. At the time of its sale, the company was the leading provider of technology solutions to the retail and hospitality industry. Mr. Heyman led the growth of the business by entering new vertical markets, enabling the company to reach the small business community, expanding globally, launching new products and acquiring over 15 companies, including 3 outside the U.S.

Starting, Building and Selling a Business—From Zero to a Billion: The Story of Radiant Systems

John Schuerholz was named president of the Atlanta Braves in 2007, having served for 26 years as a general manager in major league baseball (including 17 with Atlanta). Under his leadership, the Braves have reached unprecedented levels of success by winning 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants and one World Series as well as compiling the best record in baseball over the 17 years from 1991 to 2007. Schuerholz serves on Major League Baseball's Playing Rules Committee and co-chairs the Commissioner's On-Field Committee. Prior to his work with the Braves, he worked for years with the Kansas City Royals. For his commitment to sport, Schuerholz was inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame in 2008, and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum recognized him as the National League Executive of the Year with its Andrew "Rube" Foster Award in 2001, 2002 and 2005. The Braves 400 Club bestowed its Ivan Allen Jr. "Mr. Baseball" Award, presented to "the person who has contributed significantly to the promotion of baseball in the Atlanta area" to Schuerholz in 2000.

Since 2001, Dan T. Cathy has served as president and chief operating officer for one of the nation's largest family-owned businesses, Chick-fil-A. Cathy, whose father started the company, is renowned for leading Chick-fil-A from the front lines. He spends the majority of his time traveling to grand openings of new restaurants and interacting with their operators, employees and customers. He travels out of a belief that working in the field provides a clearer understanding of the wants and needs of Chick-fil-A customers.

Since 2001, Dan T. Cathy has served as president and chief operating officer for one of the nation’s largest family-owned businesses, Chick-fil-A.

Cathy, whose father started the company, is renowned for leading Chick-fil-A from the front lines. He spends the majority of his time traveling to grand openings of new restaurants and interacting with their operators, employees and customers. He travels out of a belief that working in the field provides a clearer understanding of the wants and needs of Chick-fil-A customers.

Several marketplace awards have affirmed Chick-fil-A’s customer commitment. Chick-fil-A was the only chain out of 52 measured to rank in the top five of all six key categories measured by Technomic’s 2012 Customer Restaurant Brand Metrics study, which polled 38,000 consumers. In early 2008, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates named Chick-fil-A among the top 25 “Customer Service Champs.” It ranked 22nd overall, and was one of only two restaurant concepts listed.

Cathy’s nearly lifelong career at Chick-fil-A began at age 9, when he sang songs for customers and did radio commercials for the chain's original "Dwarf House" restaurant in Hapeville.

Carol B. Tomé has served as chief financial officer since May 2001 and was named executive vice president of corporate services at The Home Depot in January 2007. Before joining The Home Depot in 1995, she was vice president and treasurer of Riverwood International Corporation. Carol began her career as a commercial lender with United Bank of Denver (now Wells Fargo) and then spent several years as director of banking for the Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to her responsibilities at The Home Depot, Carol is also a member of the UPS board of directors and serves as chair of its audit committee. In addition, Carol currently serves as the deputy chair of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Board of Directors.