Harlan Bradford
Account Executive
Pegasystems
Harlan Bradford is a Principal Account Executive with Pegasystems, an enterprise AI decisioning and workflow automation platform that unlocks business-transforming outcomes with real-time optimization. He has over twenty-five years of progressive sales experience with demonstrated success in the areas of direct sales, program development, account management, contract negotiations, and client development.
Prior to joining Pegasystems, Harlan worked for Salesforce and Accenture helping clients solve complex business challenges through various software solutions. Harlan was the founder and former Executive Officer of The Bradford Group, LLC, a full service personal and commercial mortgage brokerage servicing the needs of personal buyers, real estate investors and business owners through providing a variety of mortgage programs and advisory services. Harlan developed quality control modules and fraud prevention programs that ensured compliance with company and Georgia Banking and Finance policies and standards. Harlan co-created the Customer Reconciliation System that assessed client needs against program deliverables to improve overall service delivery and customer retention.
Alycia Foggs-Anderson
Witherite
Attorney
Alycia Anderson is an attorney practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been a member of the bar since 1997. She currently practices with the Witherite Law Group as counsel handling tractor trailer litigation in northern and central Georgia. For almost 17 years, Mrs. Anderson was employed in the Corporate Law Department of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Prior to beginning her employment with State Farm, Mrs. Anderson was clerk to the Honorable Constance C. Russell with Fulton County Superior Court for 5 years. She was in private practice from 1997 to 2001 handling a variety of legal matters. Before entering the legal field, Mrs. Anderson was a public school teacher for six years teaching in both elementary and middle schools. Mrs. Anderson is a licensed minister of the Church of God, Anderson, IN and very involved in ministry on both the state and local levels.
Christine Forsythe
The Forsythe Law Firm, LLC
Managing Trial Attorney
Christine Forsythe is a Georgia and Florida Licensed Attorney with ten plus years of litigation and trial practice experience spanning insurance defense, commercial litigation, and most recently as In-House Corporate Counsel overseeing the Claims Department and all litigation for a national company. In her most recent role, prior to starting The Forsythe Law Firm, she managed auto liability, general liability, workers compensation, employment law, and business litigation. Mrs. Forsythe has practiced extensively in both Georgia and Florida, and has a broad understanding of litigating in many other jurisdictions. She has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict and taken and defended hundreds of depositions. Mrs. Forsythe is also a skilled negotiator, who understands the benefits of dispute resolution pre-litigation.
Callie Green
OneTen
Director Strategy and Process, Operations
Callie Green is an experienced human capital leader with focus on data driven results, executing company initiatives through human capital impact strategies. She has extensive experience in human resources, program and project management, transforming key objectives and cultural initiatives in public, private and non-profit sectors. Mrs. Green is a servant leader, devising effective strategies to guide processes, prioritize goals and autonomy for teams to have effective execution. She maximizes company success and the bottom line. Mrs. Green wholly recognizes the importance of people strategy directly interrelating to company success.
Brian A. Haugabrook
Deloitte
Specialist Leader
Brian Haugabrook is a technology and analytics leader that has focused his career on making an impact across the state, local, and higher education sector leveraging his passion for data and innovative technologies. In recent years, Mr. Haugabrook has supported contact center operations ranging from a few hundred to over 2,000 concurrent online agents. Additionally, he supported a data management initiative to help a state agency centralize data from hundreds of organizations to develop comprehensive insights across all regions and populations. Before joining Deloitte , Mr. Haugabrook was named among Computerworld’s 2015 Premier 100 IT Leaders for his role as chief information officer, leading innovations across IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, data warehousing, and contact center. Mr. Haugabrook’s work has led to numerous leadership, analytics, technology, contact center, and service awards. Mr. Haugabrook blends strategy, innovation, and technical expertise to define and deliver an organizational-wide vision and strategic plan for technology and administrative services.
Nathaniel Haugabrook
Haugabrook and Associates
Managing Partner
Nathaniel Haugabrook, II is a partner in the firm of Copeland, Haugabrook & Walker. In 1987, Mr. Haugabrook graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia Law School in 1990. While at the University of Georgia Law School, he received the Regent’s Opportunity Scholarship. As a third-year law student, he began trying criminal cases with the Clarke County Public Defender’s Office under the supervision of his professor.
Jayla Smith
Zebra Magazine
Account Assistant and Graphic Designer Account
Advertising Graduate | Brands | Digital Marketing | Project Coordination
Jayla Arianna Smith graduated with honors from Dooly County High School. She attended the University of Georgia and earned a bachelor's in Advertising focusing on digital marketing and creative direction. Since graduation, Ms. Smith has worked for Zebra Magazine designing the latest issue of their magazine specializing in showcasing black local businesses and the history of Athens, GA. She has now launched her creative agency, JayBby Studio, specializing in brand identity and social media marketing.
Tara Surratt
Manager
IGS Energy
Tara Surratt is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the utility regulatory sector. With a career spanning over thirty years, Ms. Surratt has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of utility regulation, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Known for a strategic approach and a keen ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
Throughout her career, Ms. Surratt has held various positions, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise. Her work in the utility regulatory field has involved collaborating with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and consumer advocacy groups to ensure the fair and efficient regulation of utilities. Ms. Surratt has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing regulatory frameworks that balance the needs of consumers with the sustainability and growth objectives of utility companies.
R. David Ware
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Partner
David Ware is a first-chair trial attorney with experience representing clients in all aspects of personal injury, employment litigation, sports, government relations and investigations and complex legal disputes. He provides legal counsel on matters related to sports and entertainment rights, licensing and contractual matters and government affairs. Mr. Ware has the distinguished honor of “The Best Lawyers in America.” He serves as a mediator/arbitrator to assist with the resolution of disputes. Mr. Ware is a former Pro Hac Judge, sitting by designation in State and Superior Court.
Sharon W. Ware
State Farm Mutual Insurance Company
Associate General Counsel (Retired)
Sharon Ware was an Associate General Counsel at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Prior to her current role, she served as Lead Counsel in the Claim Litigation Section. Formerly, Mrs. Ware served as Managing Attorney for the Atlanta Claim Litigation Counsel Office. She began her career with the Law Students Civil Rights Research Council (LSCCRC) and worked in private practice with the State of Georgia. Mrs. Ware fondly remembers her time as a Staff Attorney for Atlanta Legal Aid Society, where she represented indigent clients in landlord tenant disputes, as well as domestic and senior citizens' issues. This began her continuing passion for pro bono efforts and her dedication to professional and community service.