Get Involved! Join an ABL Committee Today!!

Joining an ABL Committee is a great way to both contribute to the development of ABL programs and events as well as grow your business and expand your network. Below we would like to introduce you to each committee and the respective Vice-Chairs. If you are interested in joining a committee, e-mail the appropriate Vice Chair directly or contact the ABL office at (404) 584-8126, and we will send you notifications of upcoming committee meetings.

 Business Opportunity Committee

     Vice Chair:  Cynthia Jones Parks
     President & CEO, Jones Worley Design, Inc.
     E-Mail Cynthia

Responsible for the development and implementation of programs for ABL members that would increase access to business development opportunities and the expansion of business relationships.

Education Committee

Vice Chair:  Edward Menifee 
President & CEO, Southeastern Management and Business Development Company
E-Mail Ed

Responsible for the development of continuing education programs to include seminars and training based on members’ needs. Topics range from human resources and personnel issues to bidding.

Technology Committee

Vice Chair:  Laron Walker
President, Scriberus
E-Mail Laron

Responsible for developing and initiating programs and services that educate members about technology usage and opportunities, while increasing the Atlanta community’s awareness of the League’s efforts that support community technology initiatives.

Marketing & Public Relations Committee

Vice Chair:  Sharmen Gowens
Former Community Engagement Manager, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
E-Mail Sharmen

This committee is responsible for developing and implementing the organization's brand identity to ensure a positive and consistent community image.

Public Policy Committee

Vice Chair:  Joseph R. Hudson
President, Hudson Strategic Group, Inc.
E-Mail Joe

Monitor and coordinate legislative and governmental affairs of concern to the constituent body of the organization. Create and maintain a legislative and governmental awareness of ABL, its programs and activities.

• Annual DC Fly-In: Three day trip to the nation's capital to meet with Georgia's congressional delegation and department heads of various federal agencies to discuss legislative matters and business opportunities.

Membership Committee

Vice Chair:  Yvonne Bryant Johnson
President & CEO, Bryant & Associates, LLC
E-Mail Yvonne

Responsible for planning and implementing programs and events designed to recruit and retain members. The committee recommends and evaluates products and services, which provide direct enhancements and tangible benefits to the membership.