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UNCG Entrepreneur Day Speaker ProfilesRick EdwardsPresidentCityScape Consultants, Inc.Boca Raton, Fla.cityscapegov.comGEO 358: Geographic InformationSystemsPing Yin12:30-1:45 PMGraham Building 104Richard L. Edwards and is the director of CityScape’s engineering group with over 40 years of experience in allissues relating to telecommunications. His specialty is creating new, effective and creative methods for deployment ofwireless infrastructure.Rick is often sought as an expert on telecommunications matters, and has been a consultant to many of America'sand the world's most complex communications events that includes the Olympic Games, several Super Bowls, andNational Political Conventions. He has designed and constructed wireless facilities for radio, television, radio commoncarrier, cellular and PCS throughout the nation. He has also been responsible for AM stations to 50,000 watts, FMstations to 250,000 watts, television stations (VHF and UHF) to 5 million watts and tower construction up to 2000 feet.Rick has also lobbied Congress to assist in relief of United States AM stations battling illegal offshore interference,and successfully chaired a special Committee of South Florida Broadcasters before Congress in an attempt toimprove communications service to all of South Florida. Rick and his staff are recognized throughout thetelecommunications, broadcast tower and legal industry as experts in Radio Frequency engineering.Steve FlemingPresident and CEOWell SpringGreensboro, N.C.well-spring.orgRCO205 - Envisioning your OldAgeRebecca Adams2:00-3:15 PMFoust Building 318Steve Fleming is the president and CEO of Well Spring, a not-for-profit LifeCare retirement community located inGreensboro, North Carolina. Well Spring was opened in 1993 by a coalition of nine local churches whose vision wasto establish itself as a community with services and amenities second to none.A North Carolina native, Steve received his undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at ChapelHill, and his MBA from Appalachian State University. In addition to his work with , he was recently elected to theBoard of Directors for LeadingAge, a national association of 5,600 not-for-profit organizations, that advances policies,promotes practices and conducts research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.Mickey Freeman ‘88President and CEOEducation Funding Partners, Inc.Denver, Colo.edufundingpartners.comMGT 491: Business Policy andStrategyJoe Erba09:30-10:45Bryan Building 104Mickey Freeman has 20 years of professional experience in private, public and non-profit management. Hisbackground includes Fortune 100 marketing, branding, product management and strategic planning, as well aslaunching and operating entrepreneurial startups and large-scale non-profits. He is the former president ofSchoolpop, Inc., an innovative online fundraising program for schools and former president of Outward BoundWilderness, the leading provider of experiential education. He was a founding chairman of AXL Academy, a publiccharter school in Aurora, Colo. Mickey has an MBA from Harvard Business School and BA from UNCG. He is anoutdoor enthusiast and lives in Golden, Colo.In 2010, Mickey co-launched Education Funding Partners (EFP), an innovative for-profit social enterprise andcertified “B Corporation” whose mission is to provide large-scale, sustainable Fortune 500 corporate marketingsponsorships to major K-12 public school districts nationwide. EFP acts as an exclusive agent for large ( 50kstudents) revenue-constrained public school districts to identify, value and package assets and inventories toeducation-friendly Fortune 500 corporations in exchange for branding, naming and signage rights on schoolproperties, then manage the sponsorships. In year one, EFP has 1m students and 1,000 schools under contract inCalifornia, Texas, Florida, Virginia and Tennessee with a national district network exceeding 6.5m students.UNCG Entrepreneur Day 2013 – Page 5

Kristi GriggsPresidentG-Force Marketing SolutionsGreensboro, N.C.gforcemarketinginc.comART 442: Image Sequencing3:00- 6:00 PMandART 446 - Graphic DesignChristopher Cassidy6:00- 9:00 PMGatewood Studio Arts Center 132Kristi is a marketing veteran with in-depth knowledge of all marketing communications practices; including marketingstrategy, media planning, events, web communications, and creation of business development centers. If case youhaven’t guessed it already, she’s also great at multi-tasking. Kristi is a native of the Tarheel State where she earnedher Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a concentration in Advertising from the University of North Carolina atChapel Hill. She also attended the Kenan-Flager Business School Executive Management Marketing Program atUNC-Chapel Hill and acquired Leadership Training through CAI. Kristi’s other full-time job is wife and mom.Stephen HassenfeltChairman and CEOGranville Capital IncGreensboro, N.C.granvillecapitalinc.comFIN442 : InvestmentsDayong Huang12:30-1:45 PMBryan Building 132Steve is the founder of Granville Capital and has over 25 years of experience in the investment managementbusiness. He was the chairman and CEO of NCT Opportunities, Inc., a subsidiary of U.S. Trust Corporationspecializing in hedge fund advisory services and has been the portfolio manager of Granville Multi-Strategy Partnerssince its inception in 1995. During his career, he has served in senior executive positions with N.C. Trust Company(which he co-founded in 1983) and its successor U.S. Trust Company of North Carolina as well as U.S. TrustCorporation. From October 2000 to June 2003, Steve founded and managed the Excelsior Hedge Fund of Funds I,L.L.C., an SEC registered investment company, for U.S. Trust. He graduated from the University of North Carolina atChapel Hill in 1972 with a BS in business and from Wake Forest University Law School in 1976 with a JD (cumlaude). He is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Life Underwriter.Granville Capital is a privately-owned SEC Registered Investment Advisor that specializes in providing managedportfolios of alternative investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, not-for-profits and otherinstitutional investors. In addition, Granville Capital manages an investment-driven family office limited to a selectnumber of existing clients.Granville Capital serves as the investment manager and general partner for several hedge funds of funds and oneprivate equity fund of funds for the family office. The goal of Granville Capital is to provide its investors withexceptional risk-adjusted returns that are uncorrelated to equity and fixed income markets. The Granville Capitalteam has a 17 year track record in managing hedge fund of funds portfolios.Herb HugillMember of Board of Directors, Luna Pops, LLCMember of Board of Directors, Arbovax, Inc.Chairman of the Board, Phthisis DiagnosticsGreensboro, N.C.MGT 491: Business Policy andStrategyJoe Erba2:00-3:15 PMBryan Building 104Herb Hugill is the former chairman and CEO of The Qualicaps Group, a global pharmaceutical capsule manufactureracquired by The Carlyle Group in 2005. In addition, he has held senior leadership positions during his more than 25year career in the global pharmaceutical CMO and CRO sectors, including, president, Americas at WestPharmaceutical Services, the leading global manufacturer of injectable drug packaging components and systems,president, RP Scherer, North America, a leading drug delivery systems company and the world's leading developerand manufacturer of pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsules and chief operating officer at Collaborative ClinicalResearch, a specialized clinical trials services company. The geographic scope of these prior roles included Northand South America, Eastern and Western Europe and Japan. Herb is currently serving as chairman of the board atPhthisis Diagnostics, Inc., a molecular diagnostics development company in Charlottesville, VA and is an AdvisoryBoard member of the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Hereceived his BS degree in Zoology (Hons.) from San Diego State University.

UNCG Entrepreneur Day Speaker ProfilesAdrienne Cregar Jandler ‘92PresidentAtlantic WebworksGreensboro, N.C.atlanticwebworks.comHSS 300: GlobalEntrepreneurship ExperienceBryan Toney2:00-3:15 PMBryan Building 112Adrienne is a brand builder who takes a strategic and collaborative approach to marketing. As president of AtlanticWebworks, she work closely with clients to develop a strategy for building their brands across multiple channels –from their websites, to social media and traditional media. Adrienne says, “The role of the Web has changed the waywe all do business and I work closely with our clients to identify opportunities for maximizing the use of technology tostreamline and integrate operations through the use of the web. We design and deliver the kind of brand planning andexecution that companies need most: agile, flexible and actionable.“ She is passionate about Internet technology andmarketing and also loves ethnic and regional foods and interesting conversation and also enjoys scuba diving,boating and international travel.Atlantic Webworks provides comprehensive website development and lifecycle services, which include: web strategy,consulting, design & development; intranet, extranet and custom application development; interactive marketing,SEO, PPC; social media strategy, training, coaching and execution services; web hosting; multimedia development;instructional design & eLearning development.Scott JenningsDevelopment ManagerInmates to Entrepreneursinmatestoentrepreneurs.orgSOC 324: CriminologyGwen Hunnicutt08:00-9:15Graham Building 106Scott Jennings is the development manager with Raleigh-based Inmates to Entrepreneurs. The mission of thisorganization is to reduce recidivism among former inmates while growing the number of successful small businessesin the region.The Inmates to Entrepreneurs program was specifically created to help individuals through the inherent challenges ofreintegrating into society and the workforce. By providing a combination of educational seminars on entrepreneurshipand one-on-one mentoring, Inmates to Entrepreneurs prepares offenders and ex-offenders to start their ownbusinesses.Dawn Johnson ‘04 MSWCEO and Co FounderYouth Haven ServicesReidsville, N.C.youthhavenservices.comHDF 212-02: Families/CloseRelationshipsDaniel Perlman09:30-10:45Stone Building 142Dawn Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker and has been a social worker in Rockingham County for 15 years.Dawn has a strong commitment to Rockingham County. Dawn serves on the steering committee with the CenterPointProvider’s Council and is also a member of the Rockingham Community Collaborative as the training chairperson.Dawn and her father, James, began Youth Haven 10 years ago, as a single residential facility for boys with mentalhealth diagnoses. Since inception, Youth Haven has recognized the needs of the Rockingham County communityand responded by adding new services each year. Youth Haven currently offers clinical/diagnostic assessments,outpatient therapy, day treatment, intensive in-home services, respite, targeted case management, residentialtreatment as well as therapeutic and traditional foster care services.Youth Haven offers quality services that strive to develop positive social interactions, self-discipline, impulse control,respect for themselves and others, increased self-esteem and anger management skills as well as academic andoccupational success. The services are culturally sensitive, child and family centered and are developmentallyappropriate. Youth Haven utilizes a best practices model which emphasizes supportive, therapeutic relationshipsbetween providers, consumers and families/caregivers while addressing and implementing specific interventions fromthe consumer's person centered plan.UNCG Entrepreneur Day 2013 – Page 7

George Johnson ‘88 MBAPrincipal, NexGA Aircraft, IncPresident, Carolina Aircraft Leasing, Inc.Greensboro, N.C.nexga.comcarolinaaircraft.comCST 105: Intro to CommunicationStudiesJacqueline Downing09:30-10:45Guilford Residence Hall 119George brings over 34 years of Beechcraft sales experience to the company. He was one of the top Beechcraftsalesmen in the country, earning numerous achievement awards such as: Salesman of the Year - 1984 (most newBeechcraft airplanes sold), 1987 (most new Beechcraft King Airs sold) and in 1986 (most new Beechcraft Bonanzassold). George has a "Special Love" for Beechcraft Bonanzas and Barons. He is known worldwide as "The BonanzaMan" for his expertise in this market. If you plan to buy or sell a late model Bonanza or Baron, George is the man tocall.George holds a World and US Speed Record he set in 1985 flying a Beechcraft Baron 58. He earned his BA fromCatawba College and his MBA from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is president of CarolinaAircraft Leasing, Inc. an aircraft financing and leasing company. He is on the board of the Catawba College AlumniAssociation and on the Aviation Advisory Board for Guilford Technical Institute. George has three children who haveworked for Carolina Aircraft. His youngest son, Adam, currently films and edits the Carolina Aircraft, Inc. videos andtakes marketing photos. George is involved in various church and community activities.Princess Howell Johnson ‘07Founding DirectorRoyal Expressions Contemporary BalletGreensboro, N.C.royalexpressions.orgDCE 621: Dance AdministrationDuane Cyrus09:30-10:45Health and Human PerformanceBuilding 338Princess Howell Johnson is a native of Greensboro, NC. Her passion for dance started at a very early age, but shebecame very serious about pursuing a career in the dance field during her high school years when she was a part ofthe Dudley Modern Dance Company at James B. Dudley High School under the instruction of Amma Waddell.Princess attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and graduated with honors with a B. A. in DanceStudies with a concentration in Studio Teaching and a B. S. in Business and Economics with a concentration onSmall Business Management / Entrepreneurship. During her time at UNCG, she was the treasurer, captain, andchoreographer for Ebony in Motion, a student-run production and dance organization in which she choreographedover 15 new works. Her dance technique includes ballet, contemporary, lyrical, liturgical, jazz, and hip-hop.Niveen Kattan ‘03PresidentAtlantic Contracting CompanyGreensboro, N.C.atlaniccontractinginc.comCST 105: Introduction toCommunication StudiesTessa Dubois2:00-3:15 PMSchool of Education Building 217Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. (ACCI) was established in September of 2005 as a company that would meet andexceed the expectations of its clients and maintain a high level of excellence and integrity. ACCI is a woman-ownedhighway, building and public utility general contractor and is a specialized subcontractor for heavy highwayconstruction projects throughout North Carolina.

UNCG Entrepreneur Day Speaker ProfilesMarty Kotis ’96 MBAPresident and CEOKotis Properties, Inc.Greensboro, N.C.kotisprop.comCST342: Public RelationsPatricia Fairfield-Artman09:30-10:45Curry 309HTM 456: Issues and Trends inHospitality and TourismErick Byrd3:30-4:45 PMBryan Building 110Marty is the president and CEO of Kotis Properties, a real estate development firm that invests in retail andrestaurant real estate. Kotis has developed over 230 restaurants and 50 shopping centers in the Carolinas,Alabama and Ohio. Marty brings over twenty-five years experience in upscale commercial real estate development tohis role at Kotis Properties.Marty is also the CEO of Restaurant Investors. Kotis acquired and then re-launched the last remaining Darryl’s WoodFired Grill at 3300 High Point Road after a 2 million renovation. The company now owns and operates severalrestaurants including Yo Daddy Dessert Bar, Marshall Free House, Burger Warfare and Pig Pounder Brewery.Additionally, Kotis provides the restaurant industry with site selection, development and investment capital services.Kotis represents multiple restaurant chains including Golden Corral, Tilted Kilt, Pizza Fusion, Which Wich and others.Julie LutherFounder and PresidentPurEnergy Health and Wellness ServiceGreensboro, N.C.julieluther.comKIN 471: Internship PreparationFitness LeadershipNancy Stoudemire3:30-4:45 PMFoust Building 111Julie is the founder and president of PurEnergy Health and Wellness Services. When it comes to health and fitness,Julie has been there and done it. For over 25 years Julie has created innovative fitness programs, taught fitness andSpinning classes, and lectured on a huge variety of health and fitness topics. Julie stays on top of all the latest fitnessresearch and incorporates what "works" into everything PurEnergy does. For Julie Luther, health and fitness is morethan an interest or a job - it is a passion.Megan Metzger ‘05OwnerPreferred Child CareWinston-Salem, N.C.preferredchildcare.comTED 516: Emergent Literacy andLiteratureMelody Zoch5:00-7:50 PMBryan Building 216Megan founded Preferred ChildCare, Inc. in 2001. Megan has worked with children for over fifteen years as a nanny,a KinderMusik educator, a preschool teacher and an experienced childcare provider. Megan studied business andchildhood development at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After receiving her degree, Meganrealized there was a growing need for quality childcare in the Triad. She incorporated her business and assembled anever-growing team of highly talented childcare providers to become the “Triad’s Preferred Choice In Child Care.”Preferred ChildCare, Inc. recognizes that parents view childcare as an investment in their children's futures and thecompany is dedicated to providing superb service and care to its clients. The company guarantees professional anddependable childcare service, matching client families with Preferred ChildCare Specialists who are committed toproviding loving care to their children. With only one phone call and at least 48 hours notice, clients are guaranteedone of the company’s highly- qualified ChildCare Specialists. Preferred ChildCare, Inc. utilizes an exclusive 10-tierscreening process for all ChildCare Specialists and further matches ChildCare Specialists’ attributes to the child’sinterests and personality. Today, Preferred ChildCare, Inc. serves hundreds of families throughout the PiedmontTriad. With more than 150 ChildCare Specialists, the company has become the most exclusive and trustworthynetwork of childcare providers in the area.UNCG Entrepreneur Day 2013 – Page 9

Endy MendezFaith Action International HouseGreensboro, N.C.faihouse.orgSPA315: Intermediate SpanishCompositionSarah Carrig12:30-1:45 PMBryan Building 205Endy Mendez is a key part of Faith Action International House, which serves thousands of Greensboro’s n

Grant Chilton is the owner of Kids R Kids of Greensboro. After graduating from UNCG in 1992 with a degree in finance, Grant worked in banking and investments for a few years. In 1996, Grant partnered with his wife Maizi, who has a degree in Early Childhood Education, to build Kids 'R' Kids in Piedmont Centre. In 1998, they opened a second