Congratulations to Anne Wathen on being selected as Senior Legal Counsel for Wheels! Anne brings over 25 years of experience and a background in providing timely and sound legal advice to Fortune 500 and global companies across industries and multiple specialties.
The Grant Partners team extends their congratulations to Anne and Wheels!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude this year, and now, an exciting development adds to our list of reasons to be thankful! The Grant Partners is thrilled to announce our inclusion in the prestigious 2024 Bulldog 100 list, which celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses led or owned by UGA graduates.
This year’s list showcases businesses headquartered in seven states, with an impressive 89 of them situated right here in Georgia. The roster comprises a diverse array of 139 alumni spanning various industries, such as health care, financial services, agriculture, and real estate.
Being recognized on this esteemed list is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible team and the trust placed in us by our valued clients. It is truly gratifying to see our achievements acknowledged by the University of Georgia, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in the business world.
Go Dawgs!
In her role as CEO & President with Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Danielle will provide dynamic leadership and vision to move the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee to a greater level of growth and visibility.
Danielle is a highly experienced and innovative chief executive known for building and leading top-performing teams and driving organizational change. She has a strong track record of results in strategic visioning, culture change, and managing complex multi-billion dollar budgets. In her most recent role as executive director at Ernst & Young, Danielle led the Health and Human Services Practice, overseeing market strategy, business operations, and relationships with state and local government entities.
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is the premier leadership organization for all girls to have the opportunity to pursue greatness, create sustainable change in their communities, and actively transform the world around them now and for future generations.
Keith Manuel is joining BlueLinx as General Manager in Elkhart, Indiana. A senior executive with extensive experience, Keith’s background spans operations, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and management. As General Manager for Eastern Metal Supply in the Missouri region, Keith managed a $200M P&L, overseeing multiple locations and implementing improvements in inventory management, logistics, and sales. Keith also successfully led the turnaround of Eastern Metal Supply in Bristol, IN.
His other past roles include notable companies such as USLBM’s Zeeland Lumber and Supply, PFB Corporation/Insulspan and Craftech Building Systems, Inc., where Keith navigated the businesses through challenging circumstances, by implementing various improvements in office systems, manufacturing processes, and sales strategies, ultimately increasing revenue by over 200% while enhancing the service department’s efficiency and builder satisfaction.
At BlueLinx, delivering success is what their business is all about. As the leading building products distribution company in the industry, BlueLinx provides the building blocks for residential and commercial construction, remodeling and repair, manufacturing, manufactured and modular housing, and homeowner projects.
Look to BlueLinx for quality products, reliable distribution, knowledgeable people and innovative ideas. BlueLinx has the organization and systems to help its customers accomplish their goals, and we invite you to discover how much they can deliver.
In partnership with BlueLinx, The Grant Partners announces Jed Owen’s new role as General Manager overseeing their operations in Wausau, Wisconsin. Leading the Wausau location, Jed is responsible for managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls and driving process enhancements, all aimed at facilitating substantial business growth within the market.
Jed brings a strong track record of success as a high-achieving business leader and a catalyst for change. He possesses a unique ability to analyze existing business and sales operations, pinpoint areas for improvement, and realign staff to focus on priorities. Throughout his career, Jed has demonstrated a consistent track record of implementing technological and operational improvements to optimize productivity and profitability.
At BlueLinx, delivering success is what their business is all about. As the leading building products distribution company in the industry, BlueLinx provides the building blocks for residential and commercial construction, remodeling and repair, manufacturing, manufactured and modular housing, and homeowner projects.
Look to BlueLinx for quality products, reliable distribution, knowledgeable people and innovative ideas. BlueLinx has the organization and systems to help its customers accomplish their goals, and we invite you to discover how much they can deliver.
Holley, an accomplished and innovative leader with extensive experience leading multi-site manufacturing plants, has joined the Hyperion team. He brings experience as a strategist, skilled in transforming strategic plans into practical solutions that not only meet but exceed operational goals. Holley specializes in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and risk management.
In his role as Vice President of Operations Systems & Components, Steve will optimize Hyperion’s operational activities, enhancing efficiency and ensuring profitability for the organization. He will collaborate closely with the executive leadership team and cross-functional units to develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals, ultimately driving excellence and innovation.
Hyperion Solutions connects trusted and respected brands to create premier integrated providers of systems and components, digital solutions, and technical services for the vertical transportation industry.
A technology driven elevator solution provider, Hyperion Solutions is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Innovative offerings include elevator field technology from FieldX, New Elevator System Designs, Customized Modernization Solutions, and Integrated Elevator Components and Sub-Systems.
As the Director, Commercial Sales at North Georgia Brick, Doug will shape the strategic direction and introduce innovative approaches to fuel growth within the commercial business segment while providing leadership to the sales team in achieving company objectives. A former leader at Oldcastle Infrastructure, Doug held the pivotal role of overseeing all operational functions in Georgia. His tenure was marked by the successful development and implementation of strategic initiatives that consistently surpassed both financial and non-financial objectives. Doug brings a wealth of executive experience to the table, underscored by his exceptional ability to foster relationships, both internally and externally, driving profitability in dynamic industries. His skill set extends to team building, coaching, mentoring, and strategic leadership, consistently producing top-performing teams.
For over 40 years, North Georgia Brick has partnered with top brick manufacturers to provide beautiful, high-quality bricks, pavers, and stone veneer to builders, contractors, and masons throughout the Southeast.
They proudly offer one of the most diverse selections of bricks in the nation and provides customers with cutting-edge service built on proprietary distribution technology.
In his capacity as Vice President of Sales, David will lead Newton Crouch’s sales strategy aimed at expanding the business across the Americas and nurturing relationships within both the direct-to-consumer and dealer sales networks. David possesses a strong sales background, marked by his pivotal role in expanding Trimble Agriculture Division’s presence in the Western U.S. and Rockies through the development of dealer and sub-dealer distribution networks, driving substantial revenue growth in precision agriculture technology. Additionally, he has led teams in Latin America & the Caribbean, Western North America, and the U.S. North Central Region.
Newton Crouch Co., LLC has served the agricultural industry since 1940 as a spreading and spraying equipment innovator. Newton Crouch equipment is used throughout the United States and the world. Service, dependability, and quality construction are their priority.
The Grant Partners is excited to share LiftNet’s addition of Souli Intounas to their team, as Operations Leader. Souli will lead operations for the organization that installs and supports the LiftNet Elevator Management System. He brings over 15 years’ experience as an operations leader, mostly recently working with Fagor Automation, one the world leaders in the machine-tool sector.
Hyperion Solutions connects trusted and respected brands to create the premier integrated provider of Systems & Components, Digital Solutions, and Technical Services for the Vertical Transportation industry. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the Hyperion family of brands includes Capital Electric Motor, Elevator Equipment Company (EECO), EMI Porta, Integrated Display Systems (LiftNet), McIntosh Industries, Standard Elevator Systems (Torin Drive North America), Texacone, Titan Machine, Vator Accessories, and ZZIPCO. Hyperion has manufacturing and distribution facilities in California, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Texas. For more information, visit www.hyperion-solutions.com
Congratulations to Alli Carlson on her new role as Director of E-Commerce Analytics & Optimization with Unclaimed Baggage. Alli is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a strong track record of contributing to the operational excellence of organizations such as Hodinkee and Eileen Fisher. She is known for leading multi-member teams and building product portfolios resulting in significant corporate growth.
Unclaimed Baggage is the only store in America that buys and sells lost luggage from airlines. They’re one of Alabama’s top shopping and tourist attractions, hosting nearly a million visitors each year. Unclaimed Baggage has thousands of items arriving in their store every day, you never know what you’ll find!
Congratulations to Alli and Unclaimed Baggage! We wish you continued success!
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