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Top of Mind Co-founder Sherwood Lawrence Steps into Dual Role as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Creative Officer

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced Sherwood Lawrence will take on the role of chief marketing officer in addition to his current position as chief creative officer.

Lawrence has held a number of c-suite roles since the founding of Top of Mind in 2003, including oversight of the firm's finance, technology and creative departments. As chief marketing officer, he will align Top of Mind's marketing strategy with the organization's sales and user adoption goals. Lawrence will also continue to serve Surefire clients as Top of Mind's chief creative officer.

"It's humbling to know that we've built the mortgage industry's number-one CRM almost exclusively by letting our clients' successes speak for themselves," said Lawrence. "Yet we've been hearing from our clients, partners and industry friends that it's time for us to be more vocal about the great work we do together.

Since 2003, we've been creating customers for life by combining an intelligent marketing automation platform, a vast creative library of content, and an ever-evolving array of capabilities and integrations to fully engage customers along their entire customer journey," continued Lawrence. "It's my pleasure to take on this new role and share with the market more broadly how Top of Mind and its partners continue to help our clients win every day. You'll be hearing a lot more from us in 2020."

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) has grown from a bootstrapped post-close, follow-up solution into the leading CRM/marketing automation firm in the mortgage industry. Their Surefire platform is widely regarded as the gold standard in enterprise CRM, automating best practice throughout a borrower's prospect-to-repeat-customer lifecycle.

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Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced Sherwood Lawrence will take on the role of chief marketing officer in addition to his current position as chief creative officer.

Related link: https://www.topofmind.com/

Atlanta Luxury Realtor Debra Johnston Lists an Exquisite Luxury Listing with Colossal Car-collector Steel Showroom

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties presents Georgia's best custom masterpiece estate offered for $15.5 Million. For the epitome of sprawling sophistication, indulgent luxury, and decadent opulence there is none that rival this exceptional Atlanta estate. Ensconced at the heart of 446 rolling emerald green acres, this serene sanctuary, renowned as Georgia's most prized property, boasts all the trimmings you'd expect from such a sumptuous offering. Showcased by a 10,000 square foot exquisite and expertly customized home, three caretaker residences, and a one-of-a-kind 40,000 square foot "car barn," there is simply nothing which can compare to this exceedingly rare, magnificent masterpiece and its majestic surrounds.

More information on 3509 Tanners Mill in Gainesville, GA can be found at: https://debraajohnston.com/homes-for-sale-details/3509-TANNERS-MILL-CIRCLE-GAINESVILLE-GA-30507/5989080/49/

Perfectly positioned just one hour north of Buckhead Atlanta, a stone fence marks the auspicious entry before unveiling a winding driveway which curls its way past manicured lawns and mature trees to where the grand main residence awaits. A meandering river, complemented by gentle waterfalls and a 6-acre lake surrounds this landmark abode, while inviting walkways dotted with intriguing sculptures and a charming covered bridge, will also tempt you to explore the outdoors.

It won't be long until you're drawn towards the stately residence highlighted by an incredibly ornate and intricately carved front door imported from Santa Fe which sets the tone of unrivalled grandeur. Marvel at the views which beckon from every room, along with the flawless finishes throughout - created from only the finest materials. The main level living space exudes a regal splendor, where a stone fireplace and rows of oversized picture windows draws attention to the lofty ceiling height, also echoed in the foyer. A family room oozes cozy appeal and there is a richly wood-paneled billiards and bar room plus a great room off the gourmet kitchen. Infused with a sense of refined country charm, this well-equipped space is designed for culinary delights which can be enjoyed in the distinguished dining room adorned with a glittering Baccarat Chandelier.

The bedrooms have also been carefully cultivated to honor the classic, enduring beauty of this home. The main level master suite, which opens up to the patio, is balanced by a lavish en-suite and a double-sided fireplace that leads through to a graceful sitting room. A sweeping staircase, set under a ceiling created from 100-year-old reclaimed wood beams, delivers you to the next level where four elegant bedroom suites await, including a second master suite.

An expansive 6,000 square feet of covered patios with slate floors wraps itself around three sides of the main residence, where you can sit back and bask in the spectacular handiwork of mother nature and be spellbound by the hypnotic rhythm of soothing waterfalls and rivers.

The shining standout of this enviable offering is the 40,000 square foot 'car barn'. This converted equestrian center proudly hosts a car collection of over 70 vehicles, as well as a stunning office, a 1900's-style saloon, replicas of a period gas station, dealership façade, barber shop, soda shop as well as a movie theater ticket booth and marquee.

Along with the replica of a mahogany bar from a historic hotel in New Mexico, reclaimed beams, wide plank floors and library - the property also boasts a unique red slate roof, specifically selected to enhance the custom doors.

Situated an hour north of exclusive Buckhead, and a short drive from Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, this is the lifestyle many aspire to, but few are privileged enough to enjoy.

For a sneak peek tour of this grand luxury property and estate, visit: https://youtu.be/oMzw_APwJzY

About Debra Johnston:
Debra Johnston is one of Atlanta's top luxury agents with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and is a current Chairman Circle Diamond member for the past 3 consecutive years and the #1 individual agent in the Buckhead Office of Berkshire Hathaway for the past six consecutive years. In 2019, Debra had a record-breaking year selling $42 million in 18 closed transactions representing both luxury buyers and sellers. She continues to surpass client expectations as demonstrated in her sales volume performance year over year serving her extensive clientele network which includes the music and film industry, athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs. Debra is the exclusive 'News Partner Realtor' for the Atlanta real estate market, which uniquely differentiates herself as a leader in utilizing her proprietary cutting edge marketing strategy of using her media connections to get her client's homes featured on high-authority channels like Yahoo Finance, Reuters, Bloomberg, FOX, ABC, NBC, and more. Debra is constantly on the forefront of implementing progressive tactics to get her listings mass exposure through this distinctive complementary blend of press-marketing, search engine optimization, and technology coupled with superb photography and video production. She is known for her genuine enthusiasm for luxury real estate and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. With over sixteen years of experience in the luxury market, Debra is a leader in the real estate field and consistently delivers uncompromising professionalism and ultimately a positive experience for her clients. Representing clients from Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Debra continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Atlanta while delivering exceptional service each and every time.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Atlanta's premier luxury properties, please view Debra Johnston's website at http://debraajohnston.com.

Debra Johnston - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties
Address: 3500 Lenox Road NE #300, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
Contact Name: Debra Johnston
Website: http://www.debraajohnston.com
Email: debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com
Phone: +1-404-312-1959
Facebook: www.facebook.com/debrajohnstonrealtor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdebrajohnston_luxuryrealtor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrajohnston
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Debrajvideos

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Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties presents Georgia's best custom masterpiece estate offered for $15.5 Million. For the epitome of sprawling sophistication, indulgent luxury, and decadent opulence there is none that rival this exceptional Atlanta estate.

Related link: http://www.debraajohnston.com/

LBA Ware Onboards Chris Gassel as Strategic Sales Specialist to Support Release of LimeGear Business Intelligence Platform

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, has appointed Chris Gassel as strategic sales specialist. Gassel was brought on board to support the release of LBA Ware's highly anticipated, turnkey business intelligence (BI) platform, LimeGear.

Gassel brings to bear a successful 14-year career in the residential and commercial real estate industries. Prior to joining LBA Ware, Gassel served as a loan officer at such independent mortgage banks as USA Mortgage and Paramount Bank. Before that, Gassel oversaw the development and management of hotel franchises as vice president of development for Brimark Builders. Gassel spent his early career as a commercial real estate agent at Central Realty.

"As a former originator, Chris has first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by today's lenders, making him ideally suited to introduce lenders to LimeGear's transformative BI capabilities," said LBA Ware Director of Business Development Finn Klemann. "I look forward to working in partnership with Chris to improve our customers' ability to draw insights from their own data and help them build strategies that use this knowledge to produce better operational outcomes."

"I have long been an advocate for leveraging analytics to better understand critical sales performance intelligence, such as referral sources and pull-through rates," said Gassel. "I share LBA Ware's belief that data drives performance and am thrilled to be part of the team."

About LBA Ware(TM):

LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2019 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://lbaware.com.

LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, has appointed Chris Gassel as strategic sales specialist. Gassel was brought on board to support the release of LBA Ware's highly anticipated, turnkey business intelligence (BI) platform, LimeGear.

Related link: https://go.lbaware.com/

FormFree Founder Brent Chandler Commends CFPB Proposal to Eliminate DTI, Citing Ability to Pay as a ‘Best Consumer Borrowing Risk Indicator’

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today responded to this week's news that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger indicated the bureau's decision to propose amending the Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule so as to "move away" from debt-to-income (DTI) calculations as a mortgage underwriting factor:

First, I commend the CFPB for their courage to engage in thoughtful discussion of alternative methods for assessing a borrower's ability to afford a loan and calculating what is affordable for them specifically.

DTI is an archaic evaluation that has outlived its usefulness for consumers, and particularly mortgage-seeking consumers. DTI has left tens of millions of consumers in the cold because they do not meet this threshold, when in fact, based on their actual cash flows, they could afford a loan and possibly even be a superior borrower to someone who does meet it.

With the advent of and 10 years' success using digital data to dependably deliver voluntary 'source truth' on users' personal solvency or money management lifestyle, we can calculate ability to pay definitively based on residual and discretionary income.

In other words, digital financial tools allow us to clearly identify what consumers can afford based on their money management habits better and more transparently than a rigid one-size-fits-all formula. That's why ability to pay is the best consumer borrowing risk indicator.

It is gratifying that the CFPB and the powers that dictate what makes a safe and solvent loan have begun acknowledging technology as a useful tool for creating more efficient, safer, more secure, more accessible models of lending.

Our board member and close industry advisor Faith Schwartz reminds me that the myriad policy considerations driving the CFPB's proposal are not limited to technology-driven advances. While I am not blind to other considerations, I see the world through the lens of how technology is driving positive change. I am fascinated by and ardent about the doorway we are finally stepping through as an industry that lives or dies, fails or thrives, based on its ability to lend responsibly to consumers.

About FormFree

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(tm) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications.

FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

More information: https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree #digitalmortgage

FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today responded to this week's news that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger indicated the bureau's decision to propose amending the Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule so as to "move away" from debt-to-income (DTI) calculations as a mortgage underwriting factor.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

CardTapp and Top of Mind Offer Combined Solution Aimed at Improving Loan Officer Productivity and Lead Response Time

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- CardTapp, your always-on digital assistant, today announced an integration with Surefire by Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry. The integration brings together Surefire's new Power Calls capability with CardTapp's digital assistant solution to increase loan officer productivity and enable speedier borrower outreach.

CardTapp's digital assistant technology connects loan officers, referral partners and borrowers to simplify communications and deliver services just in time. Surefire's new Power Calls feature improves the speed and ease with which loan officers reach out to borrowers, enabling them to convert more leads into loans.

Surefire's modern tech stack enables a rich, bidirectional connection between the two applications, with fully automated delivery of a loan officer's personal CardTapp app to potential borrowers as leads arrive in Surefire.

The integration also supports CardTapp's simplified referral system. Referrals generated in CardTapp are automatically incorporated into Surefire, eliminating the time and potential for error associated with manual data entry.

"The integration between CardTapp and Top of Mind exemplifies the passion both our companies have for exceeding customer expectations and equipping loan officers with tools that both maximize conversion in the short term and contribute to repeat business and referrals for higher lifetime customer value," said Top of Mind Chief Product Officer David Orisini.

"Understanding borrower behavior prior to any mortgage transaction is at the heart of CardTapp," said Ben Brashen, CardTapp's CEO. "Our integration with Surefire by Top of Mind allows companies to leverage that understanding to create more meaningful interactions between consumers and loan officers, ultimately improving the customer experience and closing more deals."

About CardTapp:

CardTapp's mission is to empower individuals and businesses to build stronger personal connections and facilitate mutually beneficial business relationships. We work with sole proprietorships, small businesses, and sales professionals, as well as sales team managers, executives, and enterprises looking for ways to empower their businesses. Our technology provides business leaders with the ability to set themselves apart, close more business, and serve their customers better. For more information, visit https://www.cardtapp.com/.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) has grown from a bootstrapped post-close, follow-up solution into the leading CRM/marketing automation firm in the mortgage industry. Their Surefire platform is widely regarded as the gold standard in enterprise CRM, automating best practice throughout a borrower's prospect-to-repeat-customer lifecycle.

CardTapp, your always-on digital assistant, today announced an integration with Surefire by Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry. The integration brings together Surefire's new Power Calls capability with CardTapp's digital assistant solution to increase loan officer productivity and enable speedier borrower outreach.

Related link: https://www.topofmind.com/

Top of Mind Elevates Jonas Kruckeberg to Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Industry Relationships

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced it has elevated Jonas Kruckeberg to executive vice president of strategic partnerships and industry relationships.

After leading Top of Mind's sales function for more than eight years, Kruckeberg will step into a more strategic role with a focus on partner and industry relations and brand ambassadorship. In this position, he will work with industry associations, lender cooperatives and mortgage technology vendors to build out a robust partner ecosystem that benefits Top of Mind clients.

Before joining Top of Mind, Kruckeberg spent nearly a decade as a mortgage loan officer and branch manager serving customers in Southern California at such independent mortgage banks as Watermark Home Loans and First Priority Financial (later acquired by Caliber Home Loans).

"Top of Mind's best-in-class experience would not be the same without our strategic relationships with leading-edge vendors and industry partners," said Kruckeberg. "I look forward to nurturing these vital relationships for the benefit of our clients and their customers."

"Jonas' insight into lenders' needs, his strong representation of the Top of Mind brand and his reputation as an effective, genial working partner make him a shoe-in for developing and strengthening our partner relationships," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. I am proud of Jonas' contributions to Top of Mind and congratulate him on this career advancement."

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) has grown from a bootstrapped post-close, follow-up solution into the leading CRM/marketing automation firm in the mortgage industry. Their Surefire platform is widely regarded as the gold standard in enterprise CRM, automating best practice throughout a borrower's prospect-to-repeat-customer lifecycle.

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced it has elevated Jonas Kruckeberg to executive vice president of strategic partnerships and industry relationships.

Related link: https://www.topofmind.com/

K3 Travel Named Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2020

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- K3 Travel is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2020 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a national leading wedding planning brand and app.

In 2020, only five percent of hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals listed on The Knot received this distinguished award. In its fourteenth annual year, The Knot continues supporting local wedding vendors like K3 Travel with The Knot Best of Weddings 2020, an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals. The Knot analyzed its millions of user reviews across vendor categories, including venues, musicians, florists, photographers, travel agencies, caterers and more, to find the highest rated vendors of the year. These winners represent the best of the best wedding professionals and that engaged couples should consider booking for their unique wedding, travel, and honeymoon needs.

"It's an honor to be recognized and seen as a respected partner by such a trusted industry leader like The Knot. We are so excited to assist newlyweds in creating travel memories for honeymoons and beyond," said Kathy King, CEO of K3 Travel.

The Knot has inspired 25 million couples (and counting!) to plan a wedding that's uniquely theirs. The Knot Best of Weddings gives couples the confidence to find and book the best local vendors like K3 Travel in Atlanta, Georgia to bring their travel and honeymoon visions to life.

About K3 Travel

K3 Travel is a boutique travel agency who for more than 10 years has created amazing travel memories for honeymooners, singles, new travelers and the most seasoned globetrotters. K3 Travel understands firsthand the irreplaceable memories of travel, and it's that passion that drives them to create unforgettable vacations for clients. Whether a weekend getaway, 7-day cruise or month-long passport-stamping trek across the globe, K3 Travel takes away all the stress and laborious work of planning a vacation while giving customers well-informed and appropriate travel advice.

K3 Travel also understands that each and every couple has their own style, budget and destination in mind for the perfect honeymoon. K3 Travel takes the time to learn everything a couple desires and finds the perfect honeymoon destination and adventure while also managing every aspect of their trip.

For more information, visit K3 Travel online at https://www.k3travel.com/ and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/K3Travel and Instagram @K3_Travel.

About The Knot

The Knot is the nation's leading multiplatform wedding resource offering a seamless, all-in-one planning experience-from finding inspiration and local vendors to creating and managing all guest experiences, wedding registries and more. The trusted brand reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through the #1 wedding planning website TheKnot.com and #1 iOS and Android mobile app The Knot Wedding Planner, The Knot national and local wedding magazines, and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that's uniquely them. Visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: Facebook.com/TheKnot and @TheKnot on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Media Contact:
Kathy King
Founder & CEO
K3 Travel
404-457-8032

K3 Travel is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2020 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a national leading wedding planning brand and app.

Related link: https://www.k3travel.com/

Pixie Vacations Named Top Beaches Resort Travel Agency in the United States and Top Ten Agency World Wide at Sandals Star Awards

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- A total of 560 travel agents, media, and special guests from around the world traveled to Turks and Caicos where Sandals Resorts recognized the best of the best in the travel industry. Pixie Vacations was honored to receive several awards at this year's Sandals Star Awards.

Pixie Vacations was honored to receive several awards at this year's Sandals Star Awards. Pixie Vacations was named the number one travel agency in the United States for Beach Resorts. Pixie Vacations was also named the number one travel agency for Club Concierge, for taking care of our concierge's guests, and Pixie Vacations was also honored to be named in the TOP 10 of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resort Travel agencies Worldwide!

Lisa Griswold, Owner of Pixie Vacations and Pixie Honeymoons (https://PixieHoneymoons.com), was recognized again as a Chairman's Royal Club Elite member. "We are honored and excited to receive six awards from Sandals and Beaches Resorts. We want to thanks Sandals and Beaches Resorts for recognizing our Pixie travel consultants hard work and dedication.

"Being named the number one travel agency for Beaches Resorts in the United States, and the Top 10 Agency Worldwide is due to our returning guests that our Pixie travel consultants treat like family. Each Pixie travel consultant gets to know their guests to providing the best possible Honeymoon, Wedding, and All-Inclusive vacation experience possible at Sandals and Beaches Resorts."

Pixie Vacations received Star awards for:
* Best of the Best
* Top Club Concierge Travel Agency
* Top Beaches Regional Travel Agency
* Top Beaches Travel Agency
* Top 10 Travel agencies Worldwide

Sandals Resorts created the S.T.A.R. Awards in 2002 to recognize the top travel agencies selling Sandals, and to showcase the newest in resort product and on-island attractions.

When planning your next vacation, contact a Pixie at Pixie Vacations / Pixie Honeymoons to plan your destination wedding, honeymoon, or all-inclusive vacation.

The Pixies at Pixie Vacations / Pixie Honeymoons have gone through extensive training and onsite inspections, as well as staying at Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts and can provide insider tips, planning advice, and hands on experience to help you plan the perfect vacation.

Pixie Vacations / Pixie Honeymoons is located in Atlanta Georgia, but you can contact a Pixie from anywhere by calling 678-815-1584, or get a free vacation quote request online at https://pixiehoneymoons.com/book-now/

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* Caption: Pixie Vacations takes home several Sandals Resorts STAR Awards.

A total of 560 travel agents, media, and special guests from around the world traveled to Turks and Caicos where Sandals Resorts recognized the best of the best in the travel industry. Pixie Vacations was honored to receive several awards at this year's Sandals Star Awards.

Related link: https://PixieHoneymoons.com

Debra Johnston Offers a Buckhead Atlanta New Construction Estate by Acclaimed Architects Harrison Design

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties presents a new construction estate in Atlanta offered for $3.6 Million. For the pinnacle of prestigious living and entertaining in an esteemed gated Buckhead Estate, there's simply no comparison to this brand-new, exquisitely constructed abode. Brought to life by acclaimed architects, Harrison Design, this stately European inspired residence is infused with a refined and enduring beauty which stands the test of time and acts as a landmark for generations to come.

More information on 3995 Randall Mill Road NW Atlanta, GA 30327 can be found at: https://debraajohnston.com/homes-for-sale-details/3995-RANDALL-MILL-ROAD-NW-ATLANTA-GA-30327/6637831/49/

Flanked by a classic stone and light brick façade and nestled at the heart of just under one acre of lush established greenery, a circular driveway delivers you to a triple garage and large motor court which set the tone for the classic elegance that awaits indoors.

This exceptional estate has an open floor plan that gives it a transitional, consistent feel throughout. Adorned with wide plank oak hardwood floors and floor to ceiling iron and glass doors, the two-story foyer flows into the living room and offers your first tantalizing glimpses of the outdoor serenity. Set under a high vaulted ceiling, the roaring fireplace also adds to the ambience of this superior space which transitions seamlessly with the loggia. The fireside delight continues in this charming covered area, and in summer, sit back under this sheltered sanctuary and watch the frivolities unfold in the pool below.

There is also no better extraordinary example of culinary perfection than with this deluxe kitchen offering. Sure to captivate guests with its fusion of contemporary glamour and flawless finishes, it is showcased by a marble backsplash, quartz counters (including a center island with waterfall edge), Wolf oven and a wall of state-of-the-art Sub-Zero appliances. Accompanied by a butler's pantry with wine cooler and large walk-in pantry, it ensures you can enchant guests with a gourmet feast or enjoy life's simple pleasures and gather here to rejoice in the company of family. There's also a formal dining room to enjoy or gaze out over the enticing pool and manicured grounds from the light-filled breakfast room.

For sumptuous sophistication, the master suite meets your every need. Residing on the main level, and beset with a stunning vaulted ceiling, sitting area and study, its crowning glory is the master bathroom. An extraordinary exercise in elegance, it boasts lashings of marble and brushed brass finishes, large walk-in shower, separate soaker tub, and sprawling his and hers dressing rooms. Upstairs you will find four uniquely designed bedroom suites, another laundry, and upstairs living room. These rooms echo the timeless interiors of this distinguished residence, which also features two stairwells with custom iron railings, elevator, executive office/den, sprinkler system, and utilities located on both the main and upper levels.

The choice for revelry or relaxation continues in the expansive, finished terrace level which gleams with the promise of good times and great memories. It opens up to the beautifully lit rear of the home, which casts a warm glow over the pool and wooded lot beyond the loggias. This level boasts pristine herringbone patterned hardwood floors along with a muted grey toned wet bar and a crisp glass enhanced wine cellar. The unique home cinema completes this delightfully decadent space.

Perfectly placed in the affluent West Buckhead enclave, take advantage of being moments from high-end retail and restaurant options as well as some of the nation's top ranked private schools.

For a full feature video tour of this magnificent property, please visit: https://youtu.be/TKxFTTUvr98

About Debra Johnston:
Debra Johnston is one of Atlanta's top luxury agents with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and is a current Chairman Circle Diamond member for 2017 and 2018 and the #1 individual agent in the Buckhead Office of Berkshire Hathaway for the past five consecutive years. She continues to surpass client expectations as demonstrated in her sales volume performance year over year serving her extensive clientele network which includes the music and film industry, athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs. Debra is the exclusive 'News Partner Realtor' for the Atlanta real estate market, which uniquely differentiates herself as a leader in utilizing her proprietary cutting edge marketing strategy of using her media connections to get her client's homes featured on high-authority channels like Yahoo Finance, Reuters, Bloomberg, FOX, ABC, NBC, and more. Debra is constantly on the forefront of implementing progressive tactics to get her listings mass exposure through this distinctive complementary blend of press-marketing, search engine optimization, and technology coupled with superb photography and video production.

She is known for her genuine enthusiasm for luxury real estate and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. With over sixteen years of experience in the luxury market, Debra is a leader in the real estate field and consistently delivers uncompromising professionalism and ultimately a positive experience for her clients. Representing clients from Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Debra continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Atlanta while delivering exceptional service each and every time.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Atlanta's premier luxury properties, please view Debra Johnston's website at http://debraajohnston.com.

Debra Johnston - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties
Address: 3500 Lenox Road NE #300, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
Contact Name: Debra Johnston
Website: http://www.debraajohnston.com
Email: debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com
Phone: +1-404-312-1959
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/debrajohnstonrealtor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdebrajohnston_luxuryrealtor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrajohnston
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Debrajvideos

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/TKxFTTUvr98

Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties presents a new construction estate in Atlanta offered for $3.6 Million. For the pinnacle of prestigious living and entertaining in an esteemed gated Buckhead Estate, there's simply no comparison to this brand-new, exquisitely constructed abode.

Related link: http://www.debraajohnston.com/

EPIC Adds Todd Randolph in Atlanta, GA

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Todd Randolph has joined the firm as a Principal of its Southeast Employee Benefits Practice.

Randolph will be based in Atlanta and report to Ed Oravetz, Managing Principal. In his new position, Randolph is responsible for new business development and the design, placement, and management of employee benefit programs, providing critical attraction and retention strategies for mid-market and large clients.

Randolph joins EPIC from USI Insurance Services, where he spent the last eight years of his career. As a VP and Employee Benefits Consultant at USI, he was known for implementing value-based benefit programs and specializing in advanced design and funding approaches for group medical (all ancillary lines) - including the appropriate uses of captives, self-funding, HRA/HSAs, private exchanges, and traditional, fully-insured programs.

"We are thrilled to continue the growth of our Employee Benefit operations," said EPIC's Ed Oravetz. "Todd is a well-respected, highly strategic, and consultative employee benefits professional who will deliver great value to our clients and to other EPIC team members. I could not be more excited to have Todd join our team."

"EPIC's operations in the Southeast continue to grow by welcoming power houses like Todd," said Steve Needle, Managing Principal of EPIC's Southeast Region. "This is exciting for all of us, and I look forward to officially welcoming his expertise and watching our clients benefit from our ongoing growth and collaboration."

Todd Randolph can be reached at todd.randolph@epicbrokers.com or 713-705-1485.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. The firm's core retail insurance brokerage business, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, now has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Todd Randolph has joined the firm as a Principal of its Southeast Employee Benefits Practice.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Local Atlanta Brand Bela Will Be Presenting Partner of ‘Yoga By The Water’ at Georgia Aquarium in 2020

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Béla, the Atlanta-based wellness beverage start-up brand from Althea Brands LLC, announced today that it will be the presenting partner of "Yoga by the Water," Georgia Aquarium's monthly yoga event, through 2020. All proceeds from the sponsorship will go towards Georgia Aquarium's research and conservation efforts.

Yoga by the Water is Atlanta's biggest monthly recurring Yoga event, attracting Yoga practitioners from around the metro area. Sessions take place in the magnificent Oceans Ballroom, offering incredible views of manta rays and whale sharks. Classes are led by teachers from local Yoga studios, and with a limited capacity of 225 attendees, it gets sold out every month.

"Giving back to our local community is integral to Béla, and I'm really excited that our first-ever sponsorship will support Georgia Aquarium's research and conservation efforts," said Atul Agarwal, Béla's Founder and CEO. "We have been contributing 1% of revenue to support girls' health and empowerment locally, and I'm grateful to Georgia Aquarium for giving us an opportunity to significantly increase our community support in 2020."

Béla was born out of Atul's efforts to find herbal therapies for his wife's health challenges, which led to a regime of Yoga, exercise and herbal infusions that proved very effective. Inspired by Ayurveda, the ancient sister-science of Yoga, Béla combines ancient ingredients like Turmeric, Tulsi, Ginger and Amla with minerals and vitamins in 0 sugar, 0 calorie blends. Launched in Spring 2018, Béla is now sold in over 50 local Yoga studios, gyms and stores, as well as on Amazon.com, and will be expanding to regional and national retail stores in 2020.

"We're proud to have Bela as our presenting sponsor for 2020's Yoga by the Water events," said Hiroshi Okuda, senior director of strategic marketing and corporate partnerships at Georgia Aquarium. "It's important for us to not only be one of the U.S.'s most engaging aquariums, but to offer opportunities for guests to visit the Aquarium in new and interesting ways that will inspire them about our ocean, all while doing something they enjoy."

About Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium is a leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Atlanta, Ga. that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Georgia Aquarium is committed to working on behalf of all marine life through education, preservation, exceptional animal care, and research across the globe. Georgia Aquarium continues its mission each day to inspire, educate, and entertain its millions of guests about the aquatic biodiversity throughout the world through its hundreds of exhibits and tens of thousands of animals across its seven major galleries.

For more information, visit https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/.

About Béla - Harmony in Hydration

Béla is a brand owned by Althea Brands, founded and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. Althea Brands combines traditional medicine and wellness knowledge with contemporary scientific research to develop natural and healthy foods and beverages. The company is a Certified Minority Business, and a portion of every sale goes to support girls' health & empowerment. The company also offsets 100% of the carbon footprint of shipping finished products to distributors/retailers, and aims to be Carbon Neutral by end-2021.

Learn more about Béla at https://drinkbela.com, and follow on Instagram (@bela_drink) and Facebook (@drinkbela).

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Bela, the Atlanta-based wellness beverage start-up brand from Althea Brands LLC, announced today that it will be the presenting partner of "Yoga by the Water," Georgia Aquarium's monthly yoga event, through 2020. All proceeds from the sponsorship will go towards Georgia Aquarium's research and conservation efforts.

Related link: https://drinkbela.com

Debra Johnston Offers an Atlanta Luxury Estate Recognized as Exceptional and Extraordinary on a National Level

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers a one-of-a-kind estate in Atlanta offered for $7.95 Million. This peaceful, private, and exceptionally rare oasis sets the new high standard in living and luxurious entertaining in the affluent Buckhead enclave. Ensconced at the heart of an 8.4-acre estate and bordered by the protected and lush Chattahoochee State lands and river, you've simply never experienced such exquisite splendor than with this residence of distinction which is also rich with resort style amenities.

More information on 40 Cates Ridge Road in Atlanta, GA 30327 can be found at: https://debraajohnston.com/homes-for-sale-details/40-CATES-RIDGE-ROAD-ATLANTA-GA-30327/6085492/49/

The impeccably maintained main house on this estate's compound boasts palatial interiors consisting of open living spaces with spectacular views masterfully designed by acclaimed Stewart Mohr Designs in Atlanta. This 5-bedroom and 9-bathroom property is perched on elevated grounds and shrouded by a magnificent brick and stone facade with dramatic monochromatic exteriors. Stepping inside, you'll be breathless at the beguiling beauty from the light-filled open spaces and access to the pool area from almost every room. The sumptuous foyer is showcased by a spectacular staircase and accentuated by gentle curves. Multiple havens for relaxation are on choice from the living room or the terrace level entertainment area set under high ceilings and offering a bar, wine cellar, billiards room, gym with spa and sauna as well as easy access to the alfresco terrace with firepit. There is also a home theater with top-of-the-range McIntosh audio/visual equipment that is a perfect replica of Atlanta's Fox Theater.

A dash of glamor comes courtesy of the decadent master suite, decorated in soothing neutrals and featuring his and her bathrooms, including one which integrates seamlessly with the outdoors and boasts a private garden with shower. Upstairs, four-bedroom suites reside, with a completely self-contained guest apartment also attached to the main residence. A charming guest cottage sits on the shores of the glistening lake, and consists of a bedroom suite, full, and half bathrooms, kitchenette, living room, and screened porch. There's even a caretaker cottage or au pair residence at the rear of this completely fenced, luxury compound.

Outdoors, surrender to the spellbinding beauty which awaits. Take advantage of the walking trails which meander through the meticulously manicured gardens, grab a golf cart and make your way to the tennis court, practice your swing in the batting cages, or perfect your chipping or putting on the par three course. You'll also relish the brand-new pool with spa which is set against the backdrop of a natural wonderland, as well as the firepit where you can congregate with loved ones and watch the sun shimmer its way behind the horizon.

The lake is also an idyllic attraction to indulge in. Retreat to the picturesque pergola and be enchanted by the tranquil waterfalls and fountains which sparkle at night or gather with guests in the summer pavilion adorned with a bar and new bluestone patio. The outdoors also plays host to a glorious rose garden with a domed rotunda delivering another enticing outlook across this unsurpassed estate, as well as a custom koi pond and Zen meditation garden where you'll experience infinite serenity.

This no-expense-spared, secure masterpiece also features the latest in state-of-the-art whole house and property Control 4 automation, an executive study, five fireplaces, pristine stone and hardwood floors, whole house generator, multiple wells, and a grand motor court with four car garage accommodation.

Nestled at the end of a gated enclave of exclusive homes, in the highly coveted 30327 zip code, there is even ample space to construct another home on the property which comprises of three lush lots of land. Residents can also make the most of being moments from Buckhead's high-end shopping and dining precincts as well as some of the nation's top ranked private schools.

This stately home, which has graced the covers of 'Unique Homes' magazine is truly one of the finest gated estates in Atlanta. For a full feature video tour of this magnificent property, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr6qLMyDc3s

About Debra Johnston:

Debra Johnston is one of Atlanta's top luxury agents with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and is a current Chairman Circle Diamond member for 2017 and 2018 and the #1 individual agent in the Buckhead Office of Berkshire Hathaway for the past four consecutive years. She continues to surpass client expectations as demonstrated in her sales volume performance year over year serving her extensive clientele network which includes the music and film industry, athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs. Debra is the exclusive 'News Partner Realtor' for the Atlanta real estate market, which uniquely differentiates herself as a leader in utilizing her proprietary cutting edge marketing strategy of using her media connections to get her client's homes featured on high-authority channels like Yahoo Finance, Reuters, Bloomberg, FOX, ABC, NBC, and more.

Debra is constantly on the forefront of implementing progressive tactics to get her listings mass exposure through this distinctive complementary blend of press-marketing, search engine optimization, and technology coupled with superb photography and video production. She is known for her genuine enthusiasm for luxury real estate and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. With over sixteen years of experience in the luxury market, Debra is a leader in the real estate field and consistently delivers uncompromising professionalism and ultimately a positive experience for her clients. Representing clients from Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Debra continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Atlanta while delivering exceptional service each and every time.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Atlanta's premier luxury properties, please view Debra Johnston's website at http://debraajohnston.com.

Debra Johnston - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties
Address: 3500 Lenox Road NE #300, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
Contact Name: Debra Johnston
Website: http://www.debraajohnston.com
Email: debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com
Phone: +1-404-312-1959
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Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers a one-of-a-kind estate in Atlanta offered for $7.95 Million. This peaceful, private, and exceptionally rare oasis sets the new high standard in living and luxurious entertaining in the affluent Buckhead enclave.

Related link: http://www.debraajohnston.com/

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants and Prime Risk Partners Have Joined Forces

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Prime Risk Partners Inc., announced today that they have officially joined forces to continue to build on their national footprint and offer greater specialty support and services to their clients and collaboration among EPIC's colleagues. The transaction previously announced on October 15th has closed.

Prime Risk Partners brings experienced insurance professionals dedicated to providing tailored solutions to help their clients manage a wide range of risks in a rapidly changing and unpredictable world. Prime Risk Partners employs a highly consultative approach to commercial insurance, personal insurance, risk management and employee benefits consulting services. This approach aligns well with EPIC's core beliefs in and strong reputation for service excellence, innovation, community, collaboration and having fun - all in the interest of being a "people first" organization.

"We are pleased the transaction closed exactly as anticipated," said Adam Meyerowitz, Prime Risk Partners' President and Co-Founder. "We are thrilled to begin our EPIC journey with our new partners."

Added EPIC President, Steve Denton, "The cultural fit between Prime Risk Partners and EPIC has been apparent in every interaction we have had with all of their teammates. We are already collaborating to bring the combined expertise and breadth of service offerings to our collective clients."

Prime Risk Partners will initially operate as Prime Risk Partners - an EPIC Company. Prime Risk Partners' operating leadership and insurance professionals will continue to provide service from their existing locations.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. The firm's core retail insurance brokerage business, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, now has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Prime Risk Partners Inc., announced today that they have officially joined forces to continue to build on their national footprint and offer greater specialty support and services to their clients and collaboration among EPIC's colleagues. The transaction previously announced on October 15th has closed.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Rayah, The Royal Poodle Promotes Gender Equality and Healthy Learning and Working Relationships

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Vickie Cox Edmondson, an academic and management strategist, today announced that she has entered into a partnership with actress, Adrienne Unae to introduce Rayah, The Royal Poodle, LLC. to enhance the career opportunities and influence of girls and women of color. Holding to the belief that making sound judgments early on is fundamental to success, the partners plan to infuse art, wonder, into values-based leadership learning and development activities to drive successful personal and organizational outcomes.

Their first objective is to introduce Rayah (Ra-yah), a live character poodle, whose "go high and if I can do it you can too" persona makes her the perfect role model for promoting gender equality, and healthy learning and working relationships - two issues that influence the well-being and success of girls of all ages. November is a month in which many of us give thanks and shift our focus from ourselves to others. It's a great time to bring women of all demographics together to look at problems facing Black and Brown girls in our community and say how can we work together to fix that? Plans are to partner with organizations that struggle to attract and retain members of underrepresented groups, and with social and service organizations that seek to enhance the lives of women.

"Before women of color can get to the head of the decision-making table, an intentional effort must be made to champion them early on and spark their interest in pursuing careers in attractive top-paying fields where diversity in key decision-making roles is historically lacking. Adrienne Unae's acting skills can be that spark," said Cox Edmondson.

Adrienne Unae replied, "I am very excited to team up with Dr. Vickie Cox Edmondson to awe-inspire girls to be the best they can be as part of Rayah's Royal Kingdom. It is an amazing opportunity for the girls, their moms and supporters, and me."

Fans or Royalists of any age or demographic can join Rayah's Royal Registry by visiting http://www.royalrayah.com/contact-us.

About Rayah, The Royal Poodle, LLC.:

Rayah, The Royal Poodle LLC. is an organization promoting social and economic mobility that leads to gender equality and healthy learning and working relationships. The target audience is "girls of all ages" with a special emphasis on Black and Brown girls and women in leadership positions, and careers in STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. For more information about Rayah, please visit http://www.royalrayah.com/.

About Adrienne Unae - Actress and Performance Improvement Specialist - MBA, and EdD Candidate:

Has historically used her professional theatre, dance, and behavior therapy training to enhance social and life skills of "underserved" and "at-risk" youth and women. Her strengths extend to strategic planning/implementation, capital raise, action research, and ROI analysis. Member of ISPI, Actors Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA. Find more at http://www.AdrienneUnae.com (478) 216-7148

About Dr. Vickie Cox Edmondson - Academic and Management Strategist:

Known as drstrategymom and the author of "The Thinking Strategist: Unleashing the Power of Strategic Management to Identify, Explore and Solve Problems," Vickie Cox Edmondson, Ph.D. is an educator, business consultant and champion of first generation college students and members of historically underrepresented communities. Find more at http://www.vickiecoxedmondson.com/ (404) 513-6970.

Dr. Vickie Cox Edmondson, an academic and management strategist, today announced that she has entered into a partnership with actress, Adrienne Unae to introduce Rayah, The Royal Poodle, LLC. to enhance the career opportunities and influence of girls and women of color.

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Strategic Benefits Advisors Named Among Atlanta’s Top Employee Benefits & Compensation Companies

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of the top 20 employee benefits and compensation companies in Atlanta.

Atlanta-based SBA was recognized for being one of the metro area's top employers of benefit consultants. The firm's staff of 26 consultants and growing is among the most seasoned in the market, serving numerous Fortune 500 companies and other mid- to large-sized clients across North America with services ranging from plan design and administration to vendor search to actuarial services.

"It's an honor to be recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a top provider of employee benefits consulting," said SBA Co-Founder and Principal Andy Adams. "We take pride in helping companies more effectively manage their benefit plans. Our experienced and objective consultants have helped employers save millions of dollars, avoid thousands of hours of wasted effort and dramatically improve participant satisfaction."

About Strategic Benefits Advisors

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits issues for clients ranging from 500 to over 300,000 employees. Founded in 2002 by veteran consultants Mindy Zatto and Andy Adams, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition. With an average of over 20 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry. For more information, visit http://www.sba-inc.com/.

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Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of the top 20 employee benefits and compensation companies in Atlanta.

Related link: http://www.sba-inc.com/

Stephen Walker Appointed to Board of Directors for The National Association of REALTORS

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Association of REALTORS(R) has appointed Stephen Walker as a large brokerage representative to the Board of Directors for 2020 on behalf of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.

Stephen was recognized as the #3 overall Elite Associate in Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties in 2018 and attained the Chairman's Circle Diamond award level representing the top one half of 1% in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network in 2018.

He has previously served in numerous industry and local community roles including Georgia REALTOR(R) of the Year 2017, NAR Hall of Fame 2018, President of the Fayette County Board of REALTORS(R), Fayette County REALTOR of the Year (2017, 2014, 2004), Women's Council of REALTORS(R) at the local and state levels, Georgia Association of REALTORS(R), Kiwanis of Fayette County, Southside Church, and local Fayette county schools. Stephen has successfully attained certifications including ABR, ASR, CRS, GRI, PMN, SFR, SRES, and SRS.

"We are proud to have Stephen Walker represent our company on the NAR Board of Directors," said Dan Forsman, president & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. "Stephen is an accomplished leader and has an outstanding record of serving his clients, customer and fellow REALTORS. He is respected by his peers and we look forward to the difference he can make in this important and prestigious role."

Jan Baker, Regional Vice President at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties and member of the NAR Hall of Fame was the previous company representative as the NAR Director. Due to the outstanding engagement of leaders like Stephen Walker and Jan Baker, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) is uniquely positioned to succeed in serving members, the real estate industry, and real estate clients.

"It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as our company representative to The National Association of REALTORS Board of Directors for the past 8 years," said Jan Baker. "I am delighted to pass this honor to Stephen as he is held in high regard for his professionalism and integrity. I am confident he will have an auspicious future!"

"It has been a pleasure watching Stephen Walker grow as a REALTOR and leader for our industry," said Steve Quinn, Southern Crescent Regional Vice President & Managing Broker for the Peachtree City office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. "Stephen has the experience, insight and passion to truly make a difference in this new role."

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has over 1,650 associates and 26 locations across the Greater Metro Atlanta and North Georgia area. The company generated over $4 Billion in sales volume and 12,016 transaction sides in 2018. Trendgraphix reports that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is ranked #1 in home sales for the Greater Metro Atlanta area.

Led by President and CEO Dan Forsman, the organization offers a full suite of real estate services including residential real estate, luxury real estate, new homes services, condo/ high-rise services, commercial real estate, corporate relocation, property management, mortgage lending, title and settlement services, home warranties and insurance. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Learn more at: https://www.bhhsgeorgia.com/

The National Association of REALTORS has appointed Stephen Walker as a large brokerage representative to the Board of Directors for 2020 on behalf of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.

Related link: https://www.bhhsgeorgia.com/

Depth Public Relations Names Lindsey Neal Vice President of Client Services

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Depth Public Relations, LLC, (DepthPR) a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industry, today announced its promotion of Lindsey Neal to vice president of client services.

Neal, an advisor to mortgage lenders and businesses that provide services and technology solutions to mortgage lenders since 2006, has served DepthPR clients since 2009, first as a contractor before becoming a full-time employee in 2015. Over the last decade, she has been responsible for developing full-service marketing and PR strategies, ensuring their effective execution, and cultivating productive relationships for DepthPR clients.

"Lindsey has been an invaluable member of the DepthPR team for a decade, proving herself an astute counselor and a gifted practitioner at every turn," said DepthPR founder and president, Kerri S. Milam. "As impressed as I have been by Lindsey's business acumen and job performance, I have come to place the highest value on her integrity, her emotional intelligence, her instincts and her trustworthiness - qualities that can't be taught.

"Anyone who has launched a consultative services business knows that in the early days everyone is a utility player and the willingness to wear many hats makes or breaks the enterprise. Lindsey has been indispensable in growing our firm. I have tremendous respect for her and rely on her judgement daily," Milam added.

Neal, a 2006 graduate of Berry College in Rome, Georgia, in 2011 earned her M.B.A. from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.

About DepthPR:

Depth Public Relations, LLC, (DepthPR) is a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industry. Since 2006, the firm has represented a clientele of established and emerging brands serving mortgage lenders, real estate professionals and appraisers. DepthPR is committed to serving the cause of digital innovation and to practicing the pay-it-forward principle alongside The Golden Rule. DepthPR is a member of and supports the Mortgage Bankers Association mission, an active participant in The Mortgage Collaborative, and a proud annual sponsor of the Source Media Digital Mortgage Conference.

For more information, visit https://www.DepthPR.com/.

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Depth Public Relations, LLC, (DepthPR) a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industry, today announced its promotion of Lindsey Neal to vice president of client services.

Related link: https://www.DepthPR.com/

Integrated, High-Quality Health Care for Everyone? It Can Be Done!

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- "GAME OF PROFESSIONALS. HEALTHCARE IN A CREATIVE SOCIETY" global event will be hosted on the platform of ALLATRA International Public Movement on November 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. EDT.

In transforming our society from a consumer-based system to a creative and constructive one, priority shifts to long-term health by creating a healthier society that includes quality health care for every person regardless of nationality, affiliation, or socioeconomic status.

With a consumer-based economic system, profits and consumption are the main driving factors. In a creative and constructive society, the highest value is placed on human life.

The current health care system is driven purely by profit, resulting in care which is unaffordable or altogether unattainable for many in our global family. A creative and constructive society inherently creates a healthy environment that promotes caring for the long-term health of each and every person on the planet. With the actions of society based on fundamental human values such as kindness, compassion, and love, human life and well-being take on the highest value.

"The United States is fast becoming one of the worst health care systems in the world. Not only is it the only industrialized nation that does not provide some form of universal health care to its citizens, but they also have one of the highest rates for health care expenditures." -- From the article "Healthcare Statistics" (https://www.healthcareproblems.org/health-care-statistics.htm).

* Health care expenditures in the United States are the highest of any developed country, at 15.3% of GDP. The country with the next highest spending in Switzerland, at 11.6% of GDP. (Source: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development)

* The United States does not spend health care money efficiently. An estimated one-third of 2006 health care expenditures, about $700 billion or nearly 5% of GDP, did not improve health outcomes. (Source: Congressional Budget Office.)

* Prescription prices for drugs still under patent protections (as opposed to generic medications) are about 35% to 55% higher in the United States than they are in other countries. (Source: Congressional Budget Office).

Our discussion will include the following:
* What should health care be like in a creative and constructive society?
* What can be done on a global scale to make healthcare system free, easily accessible, and of high-quality in every part of the world?
* What do doctors need to help their patients stay healthy?
* How do preventive measures and increased awareness affect the nation's health?
* What can patients do to help the doctor keep them healthy?

ALLATRA International Public Movement is a format of interaction and dialogue outside of politics and religion among people of diverse social status, occupations, and nationalities. We are people from all over the world, more than a million strong, who realize the importance of reviving humaneness in our society and moral values throughout the world community.

"With healthy thoughts, there is a sound spirit and with a sound spirit, there is a healthy body." -- Sensei I by Anastasia Novykh.

This worldwide conference will be attended by physicians from many fields of medicine, pharmacists, economists, and businessmen, as well as representatives of charitable societies and organizations that advocate the protection of human rights. This live video broadcast will bring together caring people from around the world who will highlight proactive initiatives in the transformation of society from a consumer system to a creative and constructive society by peaceful means thus creating conditions for true unification of all humankind!

Join a worldwide conversation as we focus on solutions for today's health care problems and discuss innovative ideas for creating a high-quality, inclusive health care system of tomorrow.

"GAME OF PROFESSIONALS: HEALTHCARE IN A CREATIVE SOCIETY."

To be held on November 2, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT (light refreshments will be served) at the Historic Academy of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia: 875 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

Live broadcast at: https://allatraunites.com/

Atlanta 10:00 | New York 10:00 | London 14:00 | Moscow 17:00 | Kyiv 16:00 | Beijing 22:00

Contact us: info@allatraunites.com

The official website of ALLATRA International Public Movement: https://allatra.org/

The official website of ALLATRA International volunteer TV ALLATRA TV: https://allatra.tv/en/

MEDIA CONTACT:
For media inquiries, please contact:
Marina Ovtsynova
770-317-4768
allatratvusa@gmail.com

We invite all interested and caring people to join our world-wide online conference, as we discuss the challenges with the current healthcare system together with innovative ideas for creating a new environment of health and well-being including an integrated, inclusive health care system as part of a global creative and constructive society. Each person can really do a lot!

THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON THE PERSONAL CHOICE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL!

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"GAME OF PROFESSIONALS. HEALTHCARE IN A CREATIVE SOCIETY" global event will be hosted on the platform of ALLATRA International Public Movement on November 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. ET.

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FormFree Teams Up with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to Revolutionize Digital Mortgage Loan Applications for Borrowers and Lenders

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) has teamed up with LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions to help lenders intelligently pre-fill the Universal Residential Loan Application (Form 65/1003) for mortgage applicants. The combined solution, part of FormFree's Passport(TM) all-in-one verification app, significantly reduces the amount of information a consumer must manually input into a digital loan application, greatly simplifying the application process, minimizing input errors and improving the likelihood of completing the loan application.

How It Works

The LexisNexis Digital Mortgage Application Prefill solution works behind the scenes to verify the consumer's device, providing an initial layer of fraud defense before the transaction begins. Once the device is authenticated, consumers who opt to authenticate their identity and use the Passport electronic verification service can view, confirm and edit loan applications that have been prefilled with their personal information, including two year address history; assets and other real estate owned; employer information from Passport; monthly income; and combined housing expense information.

Value for Lenders

The combined solution allows lenders to provide a significantly improved online loan application experience. Benefits for lenders include:
* Improved mobile channel experience for consumers
* Minimized customer friction during the loan application process
* Seamless mitigation of fraud risk through fortified device and identity authentication
* Minimized operational costs through use of validated applicant data

"Passport gives customers an exceptionally streamlined way to apply for a loan, boosting efficiency and pull-through for lenders in a competitive market," said Brent Chandler, CEO of FormFree. "FormFree is advancing the industry's digital mortgage transformation to meet the evolving expectations of today's consumer. We're proud to offer our lender customers access to a capability that is so well aligned with our mission."

"Offering the LexisNexis Digital Mortgage Application Prefill solution to mortgage lenders through FormFree's Passport delivers a faster, mobile-ready and superior consumer experience while helping lenders showcase their differentiated digital mortgage capabilities," said Nick Larson, senior director for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "Our combined service provides cleaner electronic data from trusted sources to lenders who in turn can offer consumers a quick and easy application experience. Seamlessly authenticating the consumer's device up front provides next-level consumer data privacy and identity fraud prevention."

Up-front device authentication is powered by LexisNexis(R) Digital Identity Network(R), a crowdsourced, cross-industry digital identity intelligence network comprised of some of the world's most trusted eCommerce, financial services and payments brands that enhances fraud and authentication decisioning while reducing friction for end users.

To request a demo of Passport by FormFree featuring LexisNexis Digital Mortgage Application Prefill, visit https://www.formfree.com/passport or stop by FormFree's booth #621 at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo being held October 27-30 in Austin, Texas.

About FormFree(R)

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(TM) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/or follow FormFree on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/formfree-holdings-corporation/).

About LexisNexis Risk Solutions

LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based and analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit https://www.risk.lexisnexis.com/ and https://www.relx.com/.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @LexisNexisRisk #URLA #Form1003 #digitalmortgage

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FormFree has teamed up with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to help lenders intelligently pre-fill the Universal Residential Loan Application (Form 65/1003) for mortgage applicants. The combined solution significantly reduces the amount of information a consumer must manually input.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

Debra Johnston Offers a Masterpiece Buckhead Atlanta Estate Located in Coveted Chastain Park

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers an exceptional property in Atlanta offered for 5.675 Million. If you've ever dreamed of living under the Tuscan sun, this exquisite, European-inspired Buckhead estate built in 2005 can make this wish a reality. Custom built by Harrison Design, it boasts breathtaking views from every room and epitomizes resort style living thanks to the expansive alfresco loggia which hugs this magnificent home.

Indulge in the finest in indoor-outdoor living, with the alfresco area fitted with a gas grill, prep area and deep sink, plus a TV and fireplace so you'll never miss a minute of the big game. The supersized pool, with cascading waterfall, spa and stunningly landscaped surrounds is the ultimate outdoor centerpiece and promises endless hours of entertainment. Set back from the street and tucked away at the heart of two spectacular acres, this is a masterpiece which is without comparison.

More information on 4875 Jett Road in Atlanta, GA 30327 can be found at: https://debraajohnston.com/homes-for-sale-details/4875-JETT-ROAD-ATLANTA-GA-30327/6592878/49/

A winding driveway with motorcourt delivers you to the gleaming, solid mahogany double front doors of this residence of distinction. Adorned with a Ludowici tile roof and stucco construction, welcome to a peaceful and private paradise where you'll enjoy an enviable lifestyle. Stepping inside the flawlessly finished two-floor foyer, accentuated by stone floors and a coved ceiling, your eyes will be immediately drawn towards the dramatic dome skylight which hovers high above. A signature wide staircase and views which stretch out to the pool will vie for your attention, and you'll be spoiled for choice where to unwind or entertain.

A family room sits beneath a beautiful, wood beamed 10-foot ceiling and will keep you warm with its stone gas fireplace, while the formal living zone looks out towards the lush front yard and is ablaze with one of the seven spectacular fireplaces within the home. For a nightcap, select between the wet bar tucked between the handsome study with wooded walls and living room with its hand-cut herringbone floor, or retreat to the terrace level where a second bar awaits, along with an inviting home theater, wine cellar, billiards room plus a home gym with spa.

Kitchen perfection is also apparent, with an opulent space comprising of stone counters and island, double oven, gas cooktop and range, wine rack, and pantry. Breakfast is always better with a beautiful view, and this inviting space delivers just that, opening directly onto the loggia via tall doors which also fringe the kitchen and living zones. A fabulous formal dining room with butler's pantry and fireplace comfortably accommodates 12 and offers enticing views to the front yard.

The sumptuous master suite is an impressive haven for your senses. Complemented by pristine hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, fireplace, and sitting area, you'll also be tempted with direct access onto the pool loggia. Decadent dual master bathrooms and dressing rooms also take center stage in this suite, with four spacious secondary suites with private bathrooms completing the picture.

Other superior features of this smart home include 14-inch thick walls, elevator, generator, professional lighting indoors and out, an oversized 4 car garage plus unfinished guest quarters above the garage.

Perfectly positioned in an ultra-exclusive Buckhead community, you're also mere minutes from Chastain Park, with its horse park, golf course, tennis courts, pool, playgrounds and jogging paths close by, along with its acclaimed musical amphitheater.

For more information on this magnificent estate, please experience a full tour feature video via Debra's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxl49IJplUc

About Debra Johnston:
Debra Johnston is one of Atlanta's top luxury agents with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and is a current Chairman Circle Diamond member for 2017 and 2018 and the #1 individual agent in the Buckhead Office of Berkshire Hathaway for the past four consecutive years. Debra continues to surpass client expectations as demonstrated in her sales volume performance year over year serving her extensive clientele network which includes the music and film industry, athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs. Her exceptional marketing consists of superb photography and video production as well as a prominent internet exposure that translates into maximum exposure for her clients.

She is known for her genuine enthusiasm for luxury real estate and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. With over sixteen years of experience in the luxury market, Debra is a leader in the real estate field and consistently delivers uncompromising professionalism and ultimately a positive experience for her clients. Representing clients from Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Debra continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Atlanta while delivering exceptional service each and every time.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Atlanta's premier luxury properties, please view Debra Johnston's website at https://debraajohnston.com.

Debra Johnston - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties
Address: 3500 Lenox Road NE #300, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
Contact Name: Debra Johnston
Website: https://debraajohnston.com/
Email: debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com
Phone: +1-404-312-1959
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebraJohnstonRealtor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraajohnston
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrajohnston
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Debrajvideos

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Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers an exceptional property in Atlanta offered for 5.675 Million. If you've ever dreamed of living under the Tuscan sun, this exquisite, European-inspired Buckhead estate built in 2005 can make this wish a reality. Custom built by Harrison Design.

Related link: http://www.debraajohnston.com/

The Nation’s 34th Largest Retail Insurance Broker Prime Risk Partners Joins EPIC

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Prime Risk Partners Inc. and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, announced today that they have entered into an agreement to join forces. Prime Risk Partners, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a growing national firm of experienced insurance professionals dedicated to providing tailored solutions to help their clients manage a wide range of risks in a rapidly changing and unpredictable world.

Ranked among the top 35 retail insurance brokers in the United States, Prime Risk Partners employs a highly consultative approach to commercial insurance, personal insurance, risk management and employee benefits consulting services.

EPIC, founded in 2007, has grown to become one of the 15 largest U.S. retail insurance brokers and the nation's 9th largest privately-held insurance brokerage, with core beliefs in and a strong reputation for service excellence, innovation, community, collaboration and having fun - all in the interest of being a "people first" organization.

"Our partners have been delivering strategic guidance and service around the risk management, insurance and benefit consulting needs of our clients for decades," said Prime Risk Partners' Chairman & CEO Bret Quigley. "Joining EPIC will allow us to deliver an even broader and deeper set of capabilities and added value to our clients with the same commitment to excellence that has always been a hallmark of our partners."

"Our vision for Prime Risk Partners is to build a superior national insurance platform. Joining EPIC allows us to accelerate that vision rapidly with like-minded leadership we know well and respect," added Adam Meyerowitz, Prime Risk Partners' President and Co-Founder. "We are thrilled to join forces with such a unique and highly successful company as EPIC."

Prime Risk Partners will initially operate as Prime Risk Partners - an EPIC Company following closing. Prime Risk Partners' operating leadership and insurance professionals will continue to provide service from their existing locations. Adam Meyerowitz will join EPIC's executive leadership team.

Said EPIC President, Steve Denton, "Bret Quigley and Adam Meyerowitz have built Prime Risk Partners the right way by bringing together brokers and agents with great reputations and specialties in the markets they serve. Their team fits perfectly with our existing New York and New Jersey operations, adds a substantial presence to our Boston business and opens up a sizable new region for us in the Midwest. We are thrilled be able to partner with Prime Risk Partners and we look forward to the future together."

"We are delighted for Prime Risk to join the EPIC family, a unique platform in the insurance brokerage market focused on being the best home for producers and driving best-in-breed organic growth. Prime's integrated business fits well within EPIC and further bolsters our northeast hub, which has been a critical focus during our partnership with EPIC," said Steve Puccinelli, Partner at Oak Hill.

"We could not have asked for a better management team than the Prime Risk Partners team, led by Bret Quigley and Adam Meyerowitz, to help us take Prime Risk Partners from the idea stage to become the successful and growing top brokerage firm it is today," said Ganesh Rao, Managing Director at Thomas H. Lee Partners, Prime Risk Partners' original equity sponsor. "They have been fantastic partners and we are gratified to know that Prime Risk Partners will be well positioned to continue growing by joining forces with EPIC."

Barclays and Waller Helms Advisors acted as financial advisors and Weil, Gotshal & Manges acted as legal advisor to EPIC. Reagan Consulting acted as financial advisor and King & Spalding acted as legal advisor to Prime Risk Partners.

About Prime Risk Partners - an EPIC Company

Prime Risk Partners, headquartered in Atlanta, is a growing national firm of experienced insurance professionals dedicated to providing tailored solutions to help our clients manage a wide range of risks in an unpredictable world. Recently ranked among the top 35 brokers in the United States, Prime Risk Partners employs an ongoing consultative approach to meet commercial, personal, and employee benefits insurance needs. For additional information, please visit https://primeriskpartners.com.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. The firm's core retail insurance brokerage business, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https//epicbrokers.com.

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Prime Risk Partners Inc. and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, announced today that they have entered into an agreement to join forces. EPIC, founded in 2007, has grown to become one of the 15 largest U.S. retail insurance brokers and the nation's 9th largest privately-held insurance brokerage.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Atlanta Real Estate Insider Lindsay Levin Offers Historic Golfer’s Paradise in the Heart of Buckhead

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- A beautiful estate, with one of a kind English architecture, situated on an estimated 2 gated acres was just listed in Buckhead. Lindsay Levin of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties represents the listing of 3645 Nancy Creek Road NW with an asking price of $3.8 million.

Includes an 8-hole putting green with sand traps and three tee boxes so that you can perfect your short game and practice your back swing to be St. Andrews ready.

This breathtaking estate boasts classic 1940's architecture, giving it all of the charm and comfort of an early 1900's English country home. The historic facade offers a weeping brick mortar, slate roof, copper gutters and downspouts with a touch of patina. Ideal for indoor and outdoor entertaining, the large great room includes immaculate details such as soaring beams, stage, and a dramatic stone fireplace. Entertain and cook with ease in the fully equipped chef's kitchen with endless storage space and expansive island big enough to do homework, arrange flowers, eat and cook all at the same time.

The Owner's Suite is situated for privacy in its own wing of the home and wide windows with beautiful views of the outdoors bathe the room in light. The unique upstairs has two separate play areas and amazing storage, making for an exciting game of hide and seek. This departure from an ordinary, predictable upstairs is what bedtime stories were written about.

Aside from the golfer's paradise, the backyard also contains a gorgeous Pebble Tec Saltwater pool, large field, pool cabana and kid's clubhouse. This is a rare opportunity to own beautiful acreage and unique history in the heart of Buckhead, perfectly located close to the city and near many of Atlanta's top schools.

To learn more, visit: https://lindsaylevin.bhhsgeorgia.com/3645-nancy-creek

For more information, contact Lindsay at 404.667.3232 or Lindsay@AtlantaRealEstateInsider.com.

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A beautiful estate, with one of a kind English architecture, situated on an estimated 2 gated acres was just listed in Buckhead. Lindsay Levin of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties represents the listing of 3645 Nancy Creek Road NW with an asking price of $3.8 million.

Related link: https://lindsaylevin.bhhsgeorgia.com/

Five New Partners Enhance BDR Senior Leadership

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- BDR is delighted to announce the addition of five new Partners to its Senior Leadership Team. Anna Forgey, Hector Morales, Katie Leonard, David Benson and Jesse Frasier have been appointed as partners to enhance the specialization and focus of the Atlanta-based consulting team.

In their 12th year of existence, BDR has experienced exponential growth and development. That growth was reflected internally to establish the organizational platform from which BDR can efficiently operate and expand in the years ahead. With the expansion of senior leadership, BDR is firmly positioned to expand its delivery of world-class program management services. The quality of service provided to clients will improve by further engaging the individuals who exemplify and embody the collaborative culture of BDR.

Anna is a Georgia Tech grad with a Building Construction degree. She joined the firm in 2012 and will now be in charge of business development. With 25 years of experience including nine years with BDR, Hector will be the leader in resource allocation. Talent development will be managed by Katie Leonard who also has a BS from Georgia Tech and serves as a Board Member for the Georgia Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. David Benson will provide his expert knowledge to enhance business intelligence and solidify BDR as a thought leader. Jesse brings 17 years of experience and connections as the industry liaison to elevate and promote the organizational brand.

Speaking on behalf of the existing four partners, Kim Cook (Chief Strategy Officer) remarked that, "These individuals offer the unique strengths and passions to position BDR to take full advantage of the growth opportunities ahead."

ABOUT BDR:

Based in Atlanta, BDR oversees the planning and execution of today's most complex facilities and transforms them into iconic, efficient assets that maximize engagement and ROI. Their project management staff includes architects, engineers, contractors, and clinical operational specialists who make up a multi-disciplinary consultant team uniquely suited to provide turnkey support for capital projects.

Learn more at: http://www.bdrpartners.com/

BDR is delighted to announce the addition of five new Partners to its Senior Leadership Team. Anna Forgey, Hector Morales, Katie Leonard, David Benson and Jesse Frasier have been appointed as partners to enhance the specialization and focus of the Atlanta-based consulting team.

Related link: http://www.bdrpartners.com/

Debra Johnston Offers an Atlanta Estate Representing the Epitome of Quality and Design Centric Architecture

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers the epitome of unrestrained luxury, architectural precision, and flawless finishes culminated in a breathtaking 17,000+ square foot Buckhead estate, exquisitely designed for those who demand excellence. Set back from the street and gated to ensure your supreme seclusion, this custom-built masterpiece in the coveted Tuxedo Park enclave is the paragon of luxury.

More information can be found at: https://debraajohnston.com/homes-for-sale-details/421-BLACKLAND-ROAD-NW-ATLANTA-GA-30342/6608241/49/

Rising up from behind a gated facade, this unrivaled estate that took two years to masterfully build commands instant attention upon first glance of its hand-cut Texas Limestone exterior. A grand, circular driveway delivers you to the unique mahogany front door before a resplendent foyer greets you. Conceived by acclaimed Stewart Mohr Designs, it is accented by venetian plaster, honed travertine flooring along with a marvelous double helix staircase that is embellished with tailored custom iron railings. From here, step into the extravagant living room, where true glamor awaits. Highlighted by an impressive double height ceiling, pristine wide plank walnut floors, Donghia lighting, and a cozy fireplace, it's framed by a succession of rich mahogany doors which deliver views of the award-winning grounds, pool and spa.

The custom chef's kitchen, brought to life by Stewart Mohr Designs, will delight your culinary senses. Showcased by a tile barrel ceiling by Ann Sacks, Design Galleria cabinetry, Sub Zero and Wolf appliances, its views encompass the lush gardens and glass tiled pool which glistens in the sun. Coffee connoisseurs will rejoice at having their own dedicated café style bar at their disposal, while a breakfast bar and breakfast room are ideal for casual meals and family catch-ups. For the ultimate indoor dinner event, gather in the dining room, with a full butler's bar.

The seven bedrooms also echo the elegance which emanates throughout this residence, and all enjoy views which capture the lush landscaping and have custom tile work from Walker Zanger. The sophisticated master suite, located on the main level, is infused with natural light, fringed with a coved ceiling and doors which lead to the pool and landscaped grounds. Its accompanying master bath features Hollywood white Calcutta marble, faucets in polished nickel and black onyx by Jaime Drake with THG, heated flooring, bespoke cabinetry, a supersized shower and steam room plus the decadent dressing room of your dreams. The remaining bathrooms deliver high-end indulgences, while a separate guest wing with living room, terrace, and pool views spans the length of the garage and promises peace and privacy.

Masterfully sculpted to deliver multiple entertaining spaces, you'll also be enchanted by the upper level, light-filled living area, study and patio along with the terrace level which has a deluxe home theatre with German leather seating, McIntosh equipment and mahogany trim details, wet bar, billiards room, gym with sauna, a refined living space with limestone fireplace as well as a wine cellar for the avid sommelier. Outdoors will cater to your luxury expectations as well, with two superior loggias, including one which boasts an alfresco kitchen and fireplace. At its heart, a custom 37-foot infinity edge pool and spa glides effortlessly into the unrivaled, award winning landscape and gardens acting as the crowning glory to this architectural work of art, while a vast lot awaits beyond the pool ripe for exploration and play.

Other features include an elevator, Holly Hunt lighting, 12-foot ceilings, slate roof system, a large motor court at the front and another at the side of the home, a gym, sauna, whole house automation, Crestron home management plus energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling.

Located in Atlanta's most prestigious neighborhood, this is an incomparable estate, two years in the making, where no expense has been spared. Experience its opulence today, visit:
https://youtu.be/RLsgR-WYqTs

About Debra Johnston:

Debra Johnston is one of Atlanta's top luxury agents with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and is a current Chairman Circle Diamond member for 2017 and 2018 and the #1 individual agent in the Buckhead Office of Berkshire Hathaway for the past four consecutive years. Debra continues to surpass client expectations as demonstrated in her sales volume performance year over year serving her extensive clientele network which includes the music and film industry, athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs. Her exceptional marketing consists of superb photography and video production as well as a prominent internet exposure that translates into maximum exposure for her clients. She is known for her genuine enthusiasm for luxury real estate and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. With over sixteen years of experience in the luxury market, Debra is a leader in the real estate field and consistently delivers uncompromising professionalism and ultimately a positive experience for her clients. Representing clients from Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Debra continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Atlanta while delivering exceptional service each and every time.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Atlanta's premier luxury properties, please view Debra Johnston's video page at: http://debraajohnston.com/videos

Debra Johnston - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties
Address: 3500 Lenox Road NE #300, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
Contact Name: Debra Johnston
Website: http://www.debraajohnston.com
Email: debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com
Phone: +1-404-312-1959
Facebook: www.facebook.com/debrajohnstonrealtor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraajohnston
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrajohnston
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Debrajvideos

Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers the epitome of unrestrained luxury, architectural precision, and flawless finishes culminated in a breathtaking 17,000+ square foot Buckhead estate, exquisitely designed for those who demand excellence. Set back from the street and gated to ensure your supreme seclusion, this custom-built masterpiece in the coveted Tuxedo Park enclave is the paragon of luxury.

Related link: http://www.debraajohnston.com/

Greyling – a Division of EPIC adds Lionel Bejean in Georgia

ALPHARETTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Lionel Bejean has joined the firm's Greyling Division, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, as Senior Vice President.

In his new position, Bejean will be responsible for serving the risk management, professional liability and property/casualty insurance needs of Greyling clients as well as developing new business for the firm.

Bejean's risk management and insurance career spans 25 years, focusing on the unique needs of design firms for 20 of these years. He has a deep understanding of design business risk issues and has been a strong partner to many leading A&E firms.

Bejean joins Greyling from Beazley, where he spent the past 13 years working with many of the nation's top design firms. In addition to operating from the Dallas area, where he is based, Bejean also worked in the London market for a number of years.

Prior to Beazley, Bejean worked in the Washington, D.C. area as both a broker for Marsh and as an underwriter for Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc.

Originally from France, Bejean is a graduate of the Universite de Bourgogne. He also interned with the French Department at Colgate University for a year.

"We are thrilled to continue growing our operations and further strengthening our commitment to Design Firms with Lionel's addition," said Dave Collings, Managing Principal of Greyling. "He is a well-respected, knowledgeable, highly consultative professional who will deliver great value to our clients and to other Greyling and EPIC team members. I could not be more excited to have Lionel join our team."

Lionel Bejean can be reached at lionel.bejean@greyling.com or (469) 270-6773 x26773.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Lionel Bejean has joined the firm's Greyling Division, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, as Senior Vice President.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC Holdings Inc. adds Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center dba EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants) today announced the addition of insurance investment banking veteran Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer of its parent company EPIC Holdings, Inc. Nay will be based in Atlanta, Ga. and report to EPIC Holdings CEO, John Hahn.

Nay brings to EPIC more than 15 years of mergers & acquisitions, capital markets and business development experience and success.

As Chief Acquisition Officer of EPIC Holdings, Inc., Nay will partner with John Hahn, Steve Denton, President of EPIC Holdings, Pete Garvey, CEO of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, EPIC's Regional Presidents and other senior leaders across the country to source, develop and drive mergers & acquisition activity across EPIC's core retail brokerage business as well as the firm's Specialty Programs and Products groups.

Nay will also focus on leveraging EPIC's core competitive advantages to develop new avenues for growth in areas like small business and warranty. In addition, he will be responsible for helping to coordinate post transaction integration support.

Said John Hahn, "We are excited to have Bill lead our M&A strategy as well as participate as a member of our investor/capital markets relationship team. He has been a great partner and valued consultant to EPIC over the years and we look forward to him driving differentiated growth for us as we continue to expand and scale our business."

"I've had the pleasure of knowing John and the EPIC team since the Company's founding and have always admired their unique, client first approach to the insurance distribution market," said Nay. "I'm excited and honored to have the opportunity to build on such a strong foundation and look forward to finding ways to make a difference."

Prior to joining EPIC, Nay had a 16-year career at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (a division of SunTrust Banks, Inc.) where he most recently led the firm's insurance investment banking efforts. In his capacity at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Nay consulted with and advised insurance services and carrier businesses on a variety of M&A and capital market solutions.

Nay attended the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Bill Nay can be reached in Atlanta, Ga. at bill.nay@epicbrokers.com or 678-324-3337.

About EPIC:

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. The firm's core retail insurance brokerage business, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

With run rate revenues greater than $600 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com.

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EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center dba EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants) today announced the addition of insurance investment banking veteran Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer of its parent company EPIC Holdings, Inc. Nay will be based in Atlanta, Ga. and report to EPIC Holdings CEO, John Hahn.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

New Advancement Allows for Septoplasty Procedure with Minimal Downtime

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Aaron Rogers and Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Associates, a leading Atlanta-based Otolaryngology medical practice, announces further advancement in office-based nasal surgery. New techniques allow for a full spectrum of corrective nasal surgery to now be done in the office with just minimal recovery.

The medical industry is constantly evolving with new techniques and technologies that improve the recovery process and results for patients. One of the newest advancements to hit the market is the development of an incisionless septoplasty that is minimally invasive and has a much faster recovery period than traditional septoplasty procedures. Dr. Aaron Rogers, based in the Metro Atlanta Area, has perfected this technique in order to help patients with nasal allergies, sinus infections and other nasal problems.

No-Scalpel septoplasty is a new procedure that is performed under local anesthesia utilizing the the Acclarent Relieva TRACT(R) device. The procedure utilizes pressurized inflatable dilators to remodel the nasal septal spurs and deflection that lead to nasal blockage. It takes just a few minutes, as opposed to traditional septoplasty procedures that require general anesthesia and are performed over the course of a few hours in an operating room.

The no-scalpel technique can be performed alongside other nasal procedures including balloon sinuplasty, turbinate reduction or nasal valve collapse repair. This procedure is recommended for adults who have nasal congestion or suffer from allergies, as well as patients who have had prior septoplasty but a residual spur.

One of the most attractive benefits of this treatment is the fast recovery period that lasts just a couple of days with mild discomfort and minimal bleeding. Patients can go to work the following day and costs are lower than traditional surgeries because anesthesiology and facility costs are avoided.

Dr. Rogers of Advanced Ear, Nose and Throat Associates is one of the first doctors in the Atlanta area to offer this new advanced technique. He has seen firsthand the increased benefits it provides to patients.

According to Dr. Rogers, "Treating deviated septum in the office is finally a practical reality, opening to doors to comfortable and comprehensive in-office nasal surgery."

More information: https://AdvancedENTpc.com/incisionless-septoplasty-with-dr-rogers/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/qts5WGeDrsg

Dr. Aaron Rogers and Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Associates, a leading Atlanta-based Otolaryngology medical practice, announces further advancement in office-based nasal surgery. New techniques allow for a full spectrum of corrective nasal surgery to now be done in the office with just minimal recovery.

Related link: https://advancedentpc.com/

Tax Specialty Firm KBKG Hires New Director of Research and Development Tax Credits

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG adds Research & Development Tax Credits Director Jonathan Tucker to their Atlanta team of experts. Jonathan brings over 15 years of experience providing federal business tax advisory services to clients in various industries including technology, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, retail and consumer products, hospitality, media and entertainment, financial and other professional services industries.

Prior to KBKG, Jonathan spent nearly 15 years at Big Four firms leading advisory and specialty tax groups. He provided support to clients with the implementation of specialized tax consulting projects including research and development tax credit studies, tangible property capitalization, section 199 deductions, meals and entertainment studies, cost segregation studies, transaction cost analysis, as well as various tax accounting methods including revenue and expense recognition. Jonathan received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting as well as a Master's in Taxation from the University of Georgia.

"We are all elated to have Jon join the KBKG team. Jon's experience will further strengthen our team and help to deliver value to our clients and CPA partners both in the Southeast and nationally. His background, personality, and experience fit in perfectly with all that we are trying to accomplish," remarked Kevin Zolriasatain, KBKG R&D Tax Credit Principal.

KBKG's Southeast practice is comprised of a team of engineers and specialists based out of the firm's Atlanta office and led by Principal John W. Hanning. In addition to research and development services, KBKG offers cost segregation, transfer pricing, green building tax incentives, and other tax specialty services to businesses in and around the southeast region including Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, as well as nationally. KBKG's Southeast office is located at 44 Milton Avenue, Suite 101, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

About KBKG:

Established in 1999 with offices across the U.S., KBKG provides turn-key tax solutions including research and development tax credits, cost segregation, green building tax incentives, transfer pricing, and more to CPAs and businesses nationwide. Learn more at https://www.kbkg.com/.

Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG adds Research & Development Tax Credits Director Jonathan Tucker to their Atlanta team of experts. Jonathan brings over 15 years of experience providing federal business tax advisory services to clients in various industries including technology, manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare.

Related link: https://www.kbkg.com/

Orchestrated Audiovisual Inc. Introduces New Brand and Logo

19-828-oav-services-696x522.jpg /ScoopCloud/ -- Orchestrated Audiovisual and Production Services today announces their new name brand and logo. The updated brand reflects the broadened scale of services and equipment offered to meeting planners, show organizers, and event professionals.

Originally founded in 1992, Orchestrated Audiovisual Inc. (OAV) is an Atlanta based full service audiovisual and production services company.

OAV provides audio, lighting, video, staging, and general AV services for conferences, meetings, conventions/trade shows, awards banquets, and other events.

OAV's extensive inventory of equipment and experienced team of technicians, project managers, and executive management, ensures extremely high levels of customer service for all types and sizes of events.

"Providing show production and AV Services is not just a job for us, it is our lifestyle," said VP of Business Development, Randall Dunn. "In my 30-plus years in this business I have not seen a company display this kind of compassion to make every event a success for our clients and an unforgettable experience for each guest."

In 2017 OAV doubled the size of their facility/warehouse.

OAV is constantly adding inventory in order to always be ready to provide customers with the latest in audiovisual technology.

For more information please visit: https://oavatlanta.com/

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Orchestrated Audiovisual and Production Services today announces their new name brand and logo. The updated brand reflects the broadened scale of services and equipment offered to meeting planners, show organizers, and event professionals.

Related link: https://oavatlanta.com/

Top Atlanta Realtor Debra Johnston Offers a Superb New Construction Chastain Park Residence

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers a brand new, superb stone and brick residence of distinction that delivers a divine new benchmark in luxury living and entertaining for $2.539 Million. Neighboring multi-million dollar masterpieces and nestled on a flat corner lot in the heart of beautiful Buckhead, there's no mistaking why this is the pinnacle of elegance and exclusivity.

From the minute you step through the stunning, stone flanked entry, a captivating scene greets you. Soaring double height ceilings, high-end lighting fixtures, pristine Pella windows, hardwood floors, and the soothing neutrality of the interiors will enchant you, as will the lavish infusion of natural light which bathes this transitional house in sunshine. Add in inviting loggias, a poolside paradise in the backyard, plus an open plan design which encapsulates effortless entertaining and everyday living and you'll be completely enamored with this modern marvel.

More information can be found at: https://debraajohnston.com/homes-for-sale-details/4417-JETT-ROAD-NW-ATLANTA-GA-30327/6589573/49/

Once you can avert your gaze from the elevated ceilings and stunning stairway, be tempted by kitchen perfection, which is an ideal haven to create an easy family meal or masterful culinary creations. Every chef's dream, it boasts acclaimed Sub Zero and Wolf appliances plus sublime two toned cabinets and a stone center island. A wine cooler and pantry are also in use, with the adjacent sunny breakfast room acting as the perfect place for casual meals, overlooking the backyard and pool. From here, you'll also enjoy the ease of the open plan living on offer, with a cozy family room and formal living both beckoning. Take your choice whether to soak up the ambiance of a fireside relaxation zone or indulge in the double height, soaring ceilings and multitude of windows which punctuate the formal living space and flood it with natural light.

Further spoiling you is the option of two exquisite master suites. The first resides on the main level and is as grand in size as it is appearance. Adorned with intricate ceilings, oversized windows and a gas, wood-burning fireplace, it also opens up to the patio where you can drink in views of the lush gardens and glistening pool. An en-suite with deluxe soaking tub, spacious shower and double marble vanity complete this decadent space, as does a sizable master closet delivering ample storage options for your treasured clothes and accessories. A second sprawling master suite sits upon the top floor, showcased by a lush leafy outlook and lashings of natural light, and is complemented by a high-end en-suite. Three more en-suited bedrooms await on this level, with the residence also presenting with a total of 5.5 sophisticated bathrooms.

Outdoors, a gunite inground pool dominates the peaceful, private backyard and promises hours of summertime fun. Gather with guests in the terrace level patio or the upper level balcony which overlook this verdant space and relish making memories in this magical home. Additional superior features include a refined study accented by wainscoting, a graceful formal dining room with adjoining butler's pantry, a main level mudroom, three car garage, and a spray foam insulation circular driveway.

Situated close to the finest schools in Atlanta and Buckhead's premier shopping and dining precinct, you are also a short stroll from the ever popular, 268-acre Chastain Park. Spend your spare time indulging in the abundance of amenities, including jogging/walking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, equestrian park, golf course and swimming pool. You might even like to take in a concert at the amphitheater just walking distance from the front door of this exquisite estate.

For a video tour of this landmark residence, please visit: https://youtu.be/NpmefnhWTSA

About Debra Johnston:

Debra Johnston is one of Atlanta's top luxury agents with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and is a current Chairman Circle Diamond member that was awarded the Top 5 individual agent in Atlanta in 2017. In 2019, Debra became a member of the SportStar Relocation network for Atlanta. She continues to surpass client expectations as demonstrated in her sales volume performance year over year serving her extensive clientele network which includes music and film industry, athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs. Her exceptional marketing consists of superb photography and video production as well as a prominent internet exposure that translates into maximum exposure for her clients.

She is known for her genuine enthusiasm for luxury real estate and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. With over fifteen years of experience in the luxury market, Debra is a leader in the real estate field and consistently delivers uncompromising professionalism and ultimately a positive experience for her clients. Representing clients from Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Debra continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Atlanta while delivering exceptional service each and every time.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Atlanta's premier luxury properties, please view Debra Johnston's video page at: http://debraajohnston.com/videos

Debra Johnston - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties
Address: 3500 Lenox Road NE #300, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
Contact Name: Debra Johnston
Website: http://www.debraajohnston.com
Email: debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com
Phone: +1-404-312-1959
Facebook: www.facebook.com/debrajohnstonrealtor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraajohnston
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrajohnston

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/NpmefnhWTSA

Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers a brand new, superb stone and brick residence of distinction that delivers a divine new benchmark in luxury living and entertaining for $2.539 Million. Neighboring multi-million dollar masterpieces and nestled on a flat corner lot in the heart of beautiful Buckhead, there's no mistaking why this is the pinnacle of elegance and exclusivity.

Related link: http://www.debraajohnston.com/

FormFree Throws Its Support Behind California MBA’s Inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced its support as a premier sponsor of the California Mortgage Bankers Association's inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference, being held August 11-13, 2019 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. FormFree will demo its Passport(R) all-in-one verification service, and attendees will have two opportunities to hear from the company's visionary Founder and CEO, Brent Chandler.

Chandler will speak in the panel session "Strategic Digital Trends for Lending," taking place Tuesday, August 13, from 8:30-9 a.m. Designed to equip mortgage lenders with effective strategies for leveraging digital mortgage technology, the panel will also feature Blue Sage CEO Joe Langner, Tavant CEO Sarvesh Mahesh and Avenu CEO Dave Zitting.

Chandler will again take the stage at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday to deliver a "Tech Talk" addressing the latest innovations in consumer credentials and the future of digital lending.

"Brent and FormFree have a great perspective on digital trends in the mortgage industry, and we're excited to add his voice to our conference agenda," said Chuck Iverson, California MBA conference chair and board member. "As lenders map out their strategy in an increasingly digital marketplace, it is crucial to get expert input from leaders like Brent."

"We welcome this opportunity to support the California MBA and contribute to an industry dialogue that helps lenders select the right digital mortgage strategy for advancing their business goals today and in years to come," said Chandler.

The California MBA Mortgage Innovators Conference will feature three days of high-energy content from mortgage executives and technology experts on topics including borrower experience, machine learning and technology disruption. Attendees will have the opportunity to view cutting-edge products demonstrations and network with influential industry professionals. To learn more, visit http://www.mortgageinnovators.com/.

About California Mortgage Bankers Association

For over 60 years, The California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) has been the leading statewide advocate for the residential and commercial real estate finance industry, representing its members before all government and regulatory agencies. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, The California MBA promotes fair and ethical lending practices through a wide range of educational programs, services and industry publications.

The California MBA provides its members a competitive edge by effectively aggregating political, economic and marketing power. Its membership of companies includes all elements of real estate finance-residential, commercial/multi-family, and industry service providers.

About FormFree(R)

FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over 1.25 million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree #MortgageInnovators19 #digitalmortgage @CAMortgBankers

FormFree(R) today announced its support as a premier sponsor of the California Mortgage Bankers Association's inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference, being held August 11-13, 2019 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. FormFree will demo its Passport(R) all-in-one verification service, and attendees will have two opportunities to hear from the company's visionary Founder and CEO, Brent Chandler.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

First Priority Group Adds Rick Huskey as Territory Sales Manager in Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- First Priority Group, LLC (FPG), a diversified manufacturer, dealer, up-fitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles announced they are pleased to welcome Rick Huskey to its salesforce as Territory Sales Manager in Georgia.

"Rick brings more than 35 years of expertise in the EMS industry and will help us serve our existing customers as well as strengthening our presence in Georgia. I am extremely excited to have Rick join us as we continue to grow and evolve as a company," said Alex Cherepakhov, Chairman & CEO of First Priority Group.

Rick Huskey has a long-proven history of excellence in the region including previous positions such as Vice President of Atlanta South EMS, Director of Operations for Metro Ambulance Service and Vice President of Central EMS and Central Air Ambulance.

"I am honored to join First Priority Group, a company that goes above and beyond to serve their customers," said Huskey. "First Priority Group and Demers Ambulances have so much to offer in the EMS industry and I look forward to continue taking care of our first responders who risk their lives every day to protect us, our families and our communities."

FPG's EMS Division provides new and refurbished ambulances along with keeping a fleet of in-stock remounts available for immediate delivery. The customer base includes a wide range of emergency response agencies across the United States. The company's EMS Division is one of the largest in the country and provides new and refurbished ambulances along with keeping a fleet of in stock ambulance remounts available for immediate delivery.

Contact Information for Risk Huskey:
Email: rhuskey@1fpg.com
Mobile: 404-729-7601

About First Priority Group:

First Priority Group (FPG) is a diversified manufacturer, dealer, upfitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles. Established over 20 years ago, FPG's range of expertise encompasses design, manufacturing, service and sales to provide our customers with comprehensive one-stop solutions across their emergency and specialty vehicle needs.

FPG's EMS Division provides new and refurbished ambulances along with keeping a fleet of in-stock remounts available for immediate delivery.

Our customer base includes a wide range of emergency response agencies across the U.S. FPG's Conversion Division is one of the largest upfitters of emergency command and specialty vehicles, providing custom solutions to law enforcement, emergency and commercial customers throughout the U.S.

First Priority Group is proud to be a distributor for Demers Ambulances, Braun Ambulances and KME Fire Apparatus.

Learn more at: https://www.1fpg.com/

First Priority Group, LLC (FPG), a diversified manufacturer, dealer, up-fitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles announced they are pleased to welcome Rick Huskey to its salesforce as Territory Sales Manager in Georgia.

Related link: https://www.1fpg.com/

Luxury Atlanta Realtor Debra Johnston Lists an Exceptional Residence in the Heart of Buckhead

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers an exceptional Peachtree Battle residence offered for 1.69 Million. The sweet simplicity of a life well lived beckons in the heart of Buckhead with this as-new abode. Capturing the essence of serenity with stunning neutral interiors, soaring ceilings, wide plank floors, flawless marble and quartzite countertops, wide stairs, solid doors, an elevator shaft and high-quality lighting, it boasts exceptional finishes throughout the sprawling 7,500 square foot floorplan, and is sure to spoil you for anything else!

More information can be found at: https://debraajohnston.com/homes-for-sale-details/935-PEACHTREE-BATTLE-AVENUE-NW-ATLANTA-GA-30327/6561985/49/

Set out over two elegant floors and infused with sunlight and soul, gleaming hardwood floors adorn the lower level, where a light and bright living room will tempt you on entry. Set under 10-foot beamed ceilings and fringed by wooden doors which link with the loggia, curl up fireside or congregate in the adjoining gourmet kitchen. Showcased by a marble backsplash, quartzite counters and island, double ovens, a large gas range with hood plus Viking and Thermador appliances, there is also a walk-in pantry and butler's pantry with glass display cabinets (perfect for displaying your finery!). A cheerful breakfast nook, framed by six windows, offers enticing glimpses of the lush gardens, while a formal dining room with stately paneled walls is the perfect place to host intimate family gatherings or grand dinner soirees.

The main level master suite is an extension of the timeless sophistication this house exudes. Vaulted ceilings are the crowning glory of this sumptuous sanctuary, while the outdoors is invited in with French doors integrating with the loggia. The master bathroom is a refined pamper zone, accented by a charming, freestanding bathtub plus sleek white marble counters, floors, and a vast walk-in shower; while the master closet ensures storage is king. Four more bedrooms await on the upper level, all of which have high ceilings and open up to the wide hallways with its cozy sitting area. The bathrooms are also modern, with quality finishes, while a guest bedroom with a stone ensuite is situated over the garages and will give visitors peace and privacy.

In 2018, this home also evolved to welcome a terrace level, ideal for effortless entertaining or relaxing. Expansive rooms will encourage you to unwind in them, including the living space, games room plus a kitchen and bar (and there is even space for a wine cellar!), while a fully equipped fitness center affords you the opportunity to work out in the comfort of your own home.

It's the outdoors which will truly entice. Three covered loggias await, with one accessed off the living room and main bedroom. This alfresco oasis, with stone floors and wooden ceilings, surrounds the brick wood burning fireplace, and is ideal for summer parties, while another walk-out patio flanked by brick flooring looms off the terrace. A flat, fully fenced walk-out yard is also ready for the finishing touch to be put on this professionally landscaped and lit area. Architect Tony Rueden has provided renderings for a pool, which would be the ultimate addition to this superior residence.

Other features to take advantage of include a home office with custom cabinetry, laundry on each level, a guest bathroom off the living room, mudroom with a surplus of storage, forced air and central cooling, 3 car garage with charging station plus a large parking pad at the top of the driveway.

Nestled within a desirable zip code, where stately tree-lined avenues punctuate the topography, the home is also ensconced within the finest restaurants, schools, and shops of Buckhead, Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, Midtown and the West side affording you to easily access all the luxuries Atlanta has to offer. All there is left to do is simply move straight in to this traditional luxury home and enjoy! You're invited to take a sneak peak of this spectacular property via this link: https://youtu.be/W2s-Jxj1ih8

About Debra Johnston:
Debra Johnston is one of Atlanta's top luxury agents with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and is a current Chairman Circle Diamond member that was awarded the Top 5 individual agent in Atlanta in 2017. In 2019, Debra became a member of the SportStar Relocation network for Atlanta. She continues to surpass client expectations as demonstrated in her sales volume performance year over year serving her extensive clientele network which includes music and film industry, athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs. Her exceptional marketing consists of superb photography and video production as well as a prominent internet exposure that translates into maximum exposure for her clients.

She is known for her genuine enthusiasm for luxury real estate and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. With over fifteen years of experience in the luxury market, Debra is a leader in the real estate field and consistently delivers uncompromising professionalism and ultimately a positive experience for her clients. Representing clients from Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Debra continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Atlanta while delivering exceptional service each and every time.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Atlanta's premiere luxury properties, please view Debra Johnston's video page at: http://debraajohnston.com/videos

Debra Johnston - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties
Address: 3500 Lenox Road NE #300, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
Contact Name: Debra Johnston
Website: http://www.debraajohnston.com
Email: debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com
Phone: +1-404-312-1959
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debrajohnstonrealtor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraajohnston
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrajohnston

https://youtu.be/W2s-Jxj1ih8

Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers an exceptional Peachtree Battle residence offered for 1.69 Million. The sweet simplicity of a life well lived beckons in the heart of Buckhead with this as-new abode.

Related link: http://www.debraajohnston.com/

Level One Bank Enlists CompenSafe to Automate Incentive Compensation After Doubling Its Mortgage Division

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated incentive compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, announced today that Level One Bank (NASDAQ: LEVL) has chosen CompenSafe(TM) to automate incentive compensation for mortgage loan originators and support staff across the community bank's mortgage loan center and branch locations.

The decision to move from manual, spreadsheet-based commission calculation to a full-featured compensation management platform was spurred in part by the bank's rapid growth. After acquiring several banks and absorbing MB Financial Bank's mortgage division in July 2018, Level One's own mortgage team effectively doubled in size. The increased number and complexity of compensation plans made the calculation of commissions earnings and periodic bonus payouts more time-consuming .

"CompenSafe created significant efficiencies for our payroll department, saving countless hours of manual labor and eliminating the risk of human error," said Level One Bank Executive Vice President, Consumer Banking Officer, Timothy R. Mackay. "Additionally, it has improved compensation transparency with our loan originators who now have the ability to login and view their pipeline and payroll information at any time."

"Before CompenSafe, I spent a full day running commissions every two weeks," said Level One Bank Senior Accountant Christen Inchaustegui. "Now it takes me 10 minutes to pull together my reports. CompenSafe has also made incentive compensation more transparent for loan originators, who can log in and look at their pipeline and payroll snapshot at any time."

"As a community bank that embraces technology and always looks for ways to do things better, Level One Bank saw right away how CompenSafe could improve both routine commissions processes and long-term compensation plan management," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "We were proud to help Level One manage its growing pains by getting CompenSafe up and running in a matter of just a couple months."

About Level One Bank

Level One Bank (NASDAQ: LEVL) is a full-service, 5-star BauerFinancial rated commercial and consumer bank headquartered in Michigan with assets of approximately $1.5 billion. It currently operates eleven full-service banking centers located throughout Southeast Michigan and West Michigan. Level One Bank's success has been recognized both locally and nationally as the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 'Community Lender of the Year' and 'Export Finance Lender of the Year', one of S&P Global's Top 10 'Best-Performing Community Banks' in the nation, and one of American Banker Magazine's 'Best Banks to Work For'. Level One's Commercial Division provides a complete menu of products including lines of credit, term loans, leases, commercial mortgages, SBA loans, Export-Import Financing, and a full suite of Treasury Management and Private Banking services. The Consumer Division offers personal savings and checking accounts and a complete array of consumer loan products including residential mortgages, home equity, auto, and credit card services. Level One Bank offers a variety of online banking services and a robust mobile banking application for individuals and businesses. Level One Bank offers the sophistication of a big bank, the heart of a community bank, and the spirit of an entrepreneur. For more information, please visit www.levelonebank.com.

About LBA Ware

Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that are essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We are a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organizations. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency. For more information about LBA Ware and our software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare @LevelOneBank #mortgagebanking #digitalmortgage #CompenSafe

Ticker: NASDAQ:LEVL / NQ: LEVL

LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated incentive compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, announced today that Level One Bank (NASDAQ: LEVL) has chosen CompenSafe(TM) to automate incentive compensation for mortgage loan originators and support staff across the community bank's mortgage loan center and branch locations

Related link: https://lbaware.com/

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Top of Mind Co-founder Sherwood Lawrence Steps into Dual Role as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Creative Officer

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FormFree Founder Brent Chandler Commends CFPB Proposal to Eliminate DTI, Citing Ability to Pay as a ‘Best Consumer Borrowing Risk Indicator’

CardTapp and Top of Mind Offer Combined Solution Aimed at Improving Loan Officer Productivity and Lead Response Time

Top of Mind Elevates Jonas Kruckeberg to Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Industry Relationships

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Top of Mind Expands Mortgage Compliance Solutions with CCPA Readiness Ahead of January 1 Deadline

Pixie Vacations Named Top Beaches Resort Travel Agency in the United States and Top Ten Agency World Wide at Sandals Star Awards

Debra Johnston Offers a Buckhead Atlanta New Construction Estate by Acclaimed Architects Harrison Design

EPIC Adds Todd Randolph in Atlanta, GA

Local Atlanta Brand Bela Will Be Presenting Partner of ‘Yoga By The Water’ at Georgia Aquarium in 2020

Debra Johnston Offers an Atlanta Luxury Estate Recognized as Exceptional and Extraordinary on a National Level

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants and Prime Risk Partners Have Joined Forces

Rayah, The Royal Poodle Promotes Gender Equality and Healthy Learning and Working Relationships

Strategic Benefits Advisors Named Among Atlanta’s Top Employee Benefits & Compensation Companies

Stephen Walker Appointed to Board of Directors for The National Association of REALTORS

Depth Public Relations Names Lindsey Neal Vice President of Client Services

Integrated, High-Quality Health Care for Everyone? It Can Be Done!

FormFree Teams Up with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to Revolutionize Digital Mortgage Loan Applications for Borrowers and Lenders

Debra Johnston Offers a Masterpiece Buckhead Atlanta Estate Located in Coveted Chastain Park

The Nation’s 34th Largest Retail Insurance Broker Prime Risk Partners Joins EPIC

Atlanta Real Estate Insider Lindsay Levin Offers Historic Golfer’s Paradise in the Heart of Buckhead

Five New Partners Enhance BDR Senior Leadership

Debra Johnston Offers an Atlanta Estate Representing the Epitome of Quality and Design Centric Architecture

Greyling – a Division of EPIC adds Lionel Bejean in Georgia

EPIC Holdings Inc. adds Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer in Atlanta

New Advancement Allows for Septoplasty Procedure with Minimal Downtime

Tax Specialty Firm KBKG Hires New Director of Research and Development Tax Credits

Orchestrated Audiovisual Inc. Introduces New Brand and Logo

Top Atlanta Realtor Debra Johnston Offers a Superb New Construction Chastain Park Residence

FormFree Throws Its Support Behind California MBA’s Inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference

First Priority Group Adds Rick Huskey as Territory Sales Manager in Georgia

Luxury Atlanta Realtor Debra Johnston Lists an Exceptional Residence in the Heart of Buckhead

Level One Bank Enlists CompenSafe to Automate Incentive Compensation After Doubling Its Mortgage Division