Community Convener

Community Convener is the official podcast of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, where we bring you the voices shaping our business community. This podcast is designed to help you grow, lead, and connect. Each episode features local leaders, updates on Chamber initiatives, upcoming events, and the stories driving Henry County forward. So grab a coffee, and let's dive in!

Contributors

Host

Joseph B. Henning

President/CEO of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce

Producer

Trinity Archer

Communications Coordinator at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce

Guests

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Abigail Watkins

Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Intern,

Henry County Chamber of Commerce

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Amy Miller

April Ambassador of the Month and Branch Manager for Ameris Bank

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Mentorship, Membership, & Ambassadors Who Lead

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Anita Hsu

Co-Owner,

Gezzo's West Coast Burritos, Lazy Betty, Sweet Auburn BBQ, & Tio Lucho's Coastal Peruvian

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Perspectives Across Generations

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Anja Mathews

President & CEO

AJB Construction Group, Inc.

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Building Stronger Businesses Through Culture

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Barbara Ingram

Director of Communications, Henry County Chamber of Commerce

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Baris Turker

Partner Relations & Visitors Manager, Visit Henry

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Brandon Hutchison

Executive Vice President & General Manager,

Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Charles Moon

VP, Financial Inclusion Leader

Truist

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Cheri Hobson-Matthews

County Manager,

Henry County Government

https://www.henrycountyga.gov/287/County-Manager

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Chris Wood

VP Economic Development & External Affairs,

Snapping Shoals EMC

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Christy Chewning

Community Engagement Coordinator,

Central Georgia EMC

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Clayton Carte

SPLOST Public Relations Specialist

Henry County Government

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The Future of Work Starts Here

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Cornelius Gamble

Founder,

Pressure Tested Global

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

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Dana Howard

Owner,

DNA Med Services

2025 Chamber Ambassador of the Year

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Darius Williams

Emergency Management Coordinator

Piedmont Henry Hospital

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Resilient Henry: Disaster Preparedness Part 2

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David Kent

CEO

Piedmont Henry Hospital

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Resilient Henry: Disaster Preparedness Part 2

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Deidre Boykins

Founder,

Triple J Global Solutions

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Built to Thrive: The Support System Leaders Need

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Dodie Cason

Co-Chair,

Women's Leadership Council

Management & Sales Professional,

Southern States LLC

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Guided Growth: EmPOWERing Women & Future Leaders

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Don Dunlap

Executive Director,
Our World School

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Tax Credits & Culture: Investing in Students and Great Workplaces

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Donald Lamar

CEO,

The DRL Group

https://www.drlgrp.com/

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Seats at the Table and Goals in the Field

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Dr. Heather Ross

Leader, Speakerpreneur, Consultant

Solutionists International Consulting

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Dr. John Pace

Superintendent,

Henry County School System

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Building What Lasts: Business, Education, and Community Impact

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Dr. Nancy J. Lewis, MS, SHRM-CP, PHR RCC

Owner/CEO,

Progressive Techniques, Inc.

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Innovation Starts with Trust

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Dr. Paula N. Bloom, PsyD

Psychologist,

Kaiser Permanente

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Innovation Starts with Trust

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Dr. Reginald Turner

Executive Director of CAPE,

Clayton State University

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Emotional Intelligence, Chamber Reflections, & Mentorship in Motion

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Dr. Rodney Clark

Head of School,
Creekside Christian Academy

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Tax Credits & Culture: Investing in Students and Great Workplaces

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Dr. Severine Bryan

Mentee,

Henry County Chamber's Mentorship Program - 1st Cohort

Accredited Financial Counselor® & Financial Educator,

Sev Talks Money

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Guided Growth: EmPOWERing Women & Future Leaders

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Elaine Robinson Beattie

Elaine Robinson Beattie LLC

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Strengthening the Leadership Pipeline

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Geni Reed

AVP, Branch Manager

Ameris Bank

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Strengthening the Leadership Pipeline

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George Crews

Area Manager,

Georgia Power Company

2026 Engagement & Inclusion Chair

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Hal Wiley

Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience

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Shaping What’s Next: Gen Z, Tourism & Teen Entrepreneurs

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Holly Cobb

President,

Henry County Schools Foundation

Chair,

Youth Leadership Henry

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Bridging the Gap: Leadership, Mentorship, & Business Growth

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Hon. Judge Stephen Knights Jr.

Judge,

State Court of Henry County, GA

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Leading Henry: Building Roads and Leaders

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Jacqueline Taylor

Business Customer Experience Team Lead,

Georgia Power

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Let's Dive Back In: A New Year of Community Conversations

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Janna Szeto

Director of Development,
Creekside Christian Academy

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Tax Credits & Culture: Investing in Students and Great Workplaces

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Jerry Freeman

Business Development Officer,
Delta Community Credit Union

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Judy McMurtry

CEO of JM EXCEL Consultant LLC

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Keri Colson

Human Resources Business Partner,

VyStar Credit Union

Owner,

Goddess Keri

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Innovation Starts with Trust

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Kevin Johnson

Deputy County Manager,

Henry County Government

https://www.henrycountyga.gov/287/County-Manager

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Kimber Armstrong

Strategic Partnerships Lead,

BBB Atlanta & NE Georgia

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Bridging the Gap: Leadership, Mentorship, & Business Growth

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Laura Luker

Director of Tourism for Visit Henry

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Leonard Robinson

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Lisa Thurston

CEO,

Thurston Business Services

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Emotional Intelligence, Chamber Reflections, & Mentorship in Motion

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Lola Symone Stanley

Founder,

Dough Beauty

https://www.doughbeauty.com/

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Economic Mobility, Local Stars, and Big Builds

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Lyndsay Theado

Strong Rock Christian School

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Perspectives Across Generations

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Mike McElwaney

Chair,

Leadership Henry

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Leading Henry: Building Roads and Leaders

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Milton Little Jr.

President & CEO,

United Way of Greater Atlanta

https://unitedwayatlanta.org/

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Montina Young Fraiser

Founder & President,

CIA Media Group LLC

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

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Head First: Policy, Progress, and What's Moving Henry Forward

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Morrelle McCrary

2025 Board Chair and CEO of RAM-Tech PC Solutions

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Nalhlie Daly

Owner & Insurance Agent,

Nalhlie Daly State Farm Agency

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Bridging the Gap: Leadership, Mentorship, & Business Growth

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Peighton Freeman

Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Intern,

Henry County Chamber of Commerce

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Richard Schnitker

Business Consultant, Small Business Development Center

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Shanna Amoah

CEO,

Amoah Enterprises

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Building What Lasts: Business, Education, and Community Impact

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Sharon Ponder

Vice President of Finance at Bennett International Group

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Let’s Dive In: Leadership, Tourism & Milestones

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Subramanya Hariprasad

2026 Chamber PIN Intern and Georgia Tech Student

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Perspectives Across Generations

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Sydney Kate Lewis

Marketing Coordinator,
Visit Henry

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Shaping What’s Next: Gen Z, Tourism & Teen Entrepreneurs

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Thomas Williams

External Relations,

Kaiser Permanente

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From the Right Thing to the Smart Thing

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Tony Carnell

General Manager,

Henry County Water Authority

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From the Right Thing to the Smart Thing

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Traci Wright

Visitor Services Coordinator, Visit Henry

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SBDC, Tourism, & Explorers on the Move

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Trinity Archer

Communications Coordinator & Community Convener Producer,

Henry County Chamber of Commerce

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Wanda Bailey-Jenkins

First Vice President,

NAACP

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Let's Dive Back In: A New Year of Community Conversations