Art has a long track record of success. His passion is providing dynamic leadership using a formula of: (1) strategic planning, (2) best practice processes with continuous improvement, (3) accountability, (4) strong leadership, (5) growing strong teams.

Art has extensive experience in many industries including:

• IT Services
• High Tech Software
• Data Center
• Staffing
• Telecommunications
• Equipment Resale (Large Inventory)
• Healthcare
• Others (Worked with companies at an Atlanta Based Incubator)

Art also has a long line of success in leading the overall financial operations of Atlanta based companies from early stage to exit with some of his accomplishments listed below:

• Sale of a large ISP business to a Venture Capital Firm in California
• Sale of a high growth software company in Atlanta to a public company in Arizona
• Sale of a Healthcare company to HBOC-McKesson
• Acquisition of a Managed Service Provider located in Atlanta, GA

In his past roles, Art has been the top financial manager responsible for increasing company value and providing a strong financial organization. This includes a strong skill set in setting up systems and processes that provided:

• Strategic Planning
• Cash Management
• Leading People and the overall Financial Operations
• Accurate and Timely Financial Information
• Financial Planning and Budget Management
• Management of Audits with Independent Auditors and Tax Strategies
• Information needed for ESOP's
• Vendor Relations and Expense Reduction
• Mergers and Acquisitions (Exit Strategy)

A native Georgian, Art graduated from Kennesaw State University with a MBA in Finance and from Mercer University with a BBA in Accounting. When not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons, coaching youth sports and traveling to new places.