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Angela Robinson

Land Acquisition Manager, Construction Management Services, Cobb County Water System

When the clients come in and tell their stories at the Board meetings. Then I know the program is working. What better way to measure success than by the clients and their true response success stories? Another thing I like about the board is the diversity that is represented. In diversity, I mean in terms of age, race, socioeconomic backgrounds. I am a part of that diversity and bring a different perspective. We all are so different, but there is a common cause, a common thread that draws us together, and that is the recovery and care of our residents. I like seeing us come together in unity for the good of the men and women we serve. We do it well.

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Tammy M. Guelfo, CPA

CPA, HLB Gross Collins

Tammy M. Guelfo is a Certified Public Accountant providing individuals and businesses with income tax planning and business consulting. Tammy earned a B.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University in 1992. After completing her degree, she worked in both public accounting and industry. Her public accounting experience included work in both the tax and audit departments of a regional accounting firm where she worked on a large variety of mid‐sized businesses and not‐for‐profit clients. Her industry experience included working as an internal auditor for Tommy Hilfiger, USA, the apparel manufacturer and designer, where she helped develop their internal audit program.

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Chief Scott Hamilton

Austell Chief of Police

Chief Hamilton began his Law Enforcement Career with the Cobb County Police Department in November of 1995 as a uniform patrol officer at Precinct Three. During his tenure with CCPD he has been afforded the opportunity to serve in several assignments. He served as an Officer and Sergeant on the DUI Task Force. He served as an Corporal on the MCS Cobra Narcotics Team. He Served as a Sergeant in the DPS Training Unit. He served as a Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigations Unit. He served as the Special Operations Commander which he managed Traffic Services, K-9 unit, DUI TF, Mobile Field Force, EOD, DIVE Team, TFO, Honor Guard, and Special Events. Deputy Chief Hamilton earned a Bachelor of Science in Health/Physical Education from University of The Cumberlands (Williamsburg KY) and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Critical Incident Management from Saint Leo University. He is a 2018 graduate of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Police and Command, and in 2022, he became the chief of Austell.

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Mike Unger, MD

Psychiatrist, West Cobb Psychiatry

Having completed his psychiatric residency at NYU/Bellevue in NYC, Dr. Unger was submerged in treating severe substance use and/or mental illness from the onset of his 25-year career. He created his own rotation with the Mobile crisis unit at NYU, which responded to homeless individuals with mental health or substance-related emergencies. Dr. Unger spent many hours with individuals in the subways, streets, and shelters. He learned much about the often marginalized population and has never stopped. He continued in Columbus, Ohio (featured in the PBS Documentary “The Released”) in which he worked with homeless individuals coming out of incarceration with no resources). Now in Cobb County, he has served the same population in emergency rooms; and on a community-based treatment team in Rome, GA. Dr. Unger has a private practice (West Cobb Psychiatry) that provides therapy and medication-assisted treatment for Bipolar disorder, panic, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and all substance-use disorders. When asked why, he simply says, “This is what I do best, and I love watching people get better – I’m so glad to be part of the Extension!”

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Scott Nation

Vice President, United Community Bank

Scott has been in the mortgage industry for nearly 30 years and is currently the Regional Manager for the mortgage department of United Community Bank. He has lived in Cobb County for over 30 years and currently resides in Acworth with his wife and daughter. “I have been a volunteer at The Extension since the mid 1990’s, so long that I cannot remember when I started doing work here. I started with doing Disk Jockey work, then started doing dinners and progressed into doing various work projects, teaching some classes and other things as needed. I have watched many men and women come and go through the program over the years and it has given me great pleasure to run into former residents over the years out in public doing well and living a sober, happy life. I have a heart for the people in recovery and am always glad to do what I can to help them further their recovery and resume life with their families.

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David McKoy

Retired USMC

Retired US Marine and Georgia Educator Residence: In the City of Marietta, GA Education: Masters: Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, Southern Polytechnic State University-2005 BS: Management, Park University, Parksville MO-1999 AA: Liberal Arts, St Leo University, Saint Leo, FL-1997 Current: *President- Kennesaw State University Alumni Board of Directors *President- Marietta Civitan Club *Substitute Teacher, Cobb County School District *Volunteer Bus Driver Marietta HS Athletic Dept US Marine Corps (1977-1999 – 22 years Active Service), retired Master Sergeant – E-8 Highlights: *Presidential Honor Guard, Washington DC (1980-1983) *Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1989-1990) *Marine Corps JROTC District Inspector: GA, FL, NC, SC, AL, MS – 1983-1986 * Supply Analysis Inspector, Marine Forces Reserve, NOLA -1990-1993 * Inspector/Instructor – Marine Forces Reserve Combat Logistic Group, Marietta, GA 1993-1997 Civilian Profession (2000-2019) Contracting Officer/Inventory Control Officer , Southern Polytechnic State University 2000-2009 Adjunct Professor – Southern Polytechnic State University, taught Graduate courses in “Statistic” and “Operational Management (Adjunct 2006-2008) Teacher – Allatoona High School (2009-2019) Community Services National Chairman of the Board 2004-2007, Marine Corps Youth Program, “Young Marines” serving 30,000 youth ages 8 – 16 and 250 Units nationally, HQ Washington DC Past President, current Board Member; Marietta Civitan Club Awards Chairman – Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Greater Georgia Married to Benita Price-McKoy of Marietta Ga, three daughters and two granddaughters. Home Town: Born and raised in Clinton, North Carolina.

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John Scaduto

Retired CPA

My name is John Scaduto. I have been involved with activities at the Extension for over 12 years. For the last 3 years I have been fortunate to serve as a board member. I moved, with my wife and two children, to Cobb County, Georgia over 21 years ago from New York. Four years ago, after working as an accountant/tax professional for over 47 years I retired. I still have a small tax practice to keep me busy. In addition to the tax practice and my work with the extension I am on the board of a small organization, Give Homeless Hope, that provides food, clothing and supplies to the homeless. Working with the individuals at the Extension and the homeless has made me realize how fortunate and blessed I am. One of my main goals in life now is to try and help these individuals realize that they can become valuable members of society and enjoy a healthy relationship with their family and loved ones.

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Paul Stewart

Former Board Chair, Executive Committee Member

Owner, Stewart Brokers

Paul Stewart, is originally from England. Paul founded and operated a successful commercial cleaning and maintenance business in London, called The Octopus Group. When he married his American wife, Marta, she moved from Atlanta to live in London. After a few years and three children, Paul and Marta decided that the long term prospects in the USA were more promising than the UK. In 1984 they moved to Metro Atlanta. Paul and Marta started and formed Stewart Brokers and Traffic Commercial Real Estate. They are now almost retired and have two grown daughters who now manage brokerage, their third daughter is a real estate attorney. Paul is the past board Chairman and now serves on the Executive committee of The Extension. He feels it is important to give back to the community and serve others, especially those in dire need of help in making their lives drug and alcohol free.

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Greg Stone

Owner & CEO, Greg Stone Media Consulting

Greg Stone is currently the owner of Greg Stone Media Consulting, serving the broadcasting and cable industries in the areas of strategic competitive planning, general management and sales management, programming and marketing. Greg’s experience includes running WSB-TV, the nations’s number one major market television station affiliate in Atlanta for 16 years. He also led another Cox ABC affiliate, WSOC – TV in Charlotte to the top position in its’ market. He ran the east coast sales organization for Tele-Rep, the country’s leading television station rep firm and supervised the Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and Miami offices. “I was recommended to the Board by Guy Millner and interviewed and accepted by Skip, Tyler and others. I was impressed by the purpose, scope and dedication of The Extension as I learned about it even before I began my tenure on the board. My early personal exposure to staff and clients afforded me by Tyler (before Covid) helped me to quickly understand the very special nature and culture of this wonderful place. As a board member over the past year I have really come to stand in awe of the committed staff, the outstanding board members I am privileged to serve with and, most of all, the clients themselves who are lifting themselves back up through this great program. I am honored to be a part of it.”

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Kim Gresh

President, S.A. White Oil Company

Kim Gresh has been President of a third generation, family-owned and operated company, S.A. White Oil Company, Inc since 1984. The first supplier of Biodiesel, an environmentally friendly fuel, in the State of Georgia, S.A. White has been in operation since 1929 and supplies some of Cobb County’s and Metro Atlanta’s largest commercial contractors and most of Metro Atlanta’s local municipalities. Kim serves currently on The Extension Building Solutions Capital Campaign, and additionally on the boards of WellStar Foundation, liveSAFE Resources, Friends of the Strand, Boy Scouts of America Atlanta Area Council, Cobb Community Foundation, Sweetwater Mission, Gateway Marietta CID, and is also a member of Marietta Metro Rotary Club.

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Amy Adams

Owner & CEO, Southern Hospitality Liquidation

Amy Adams is the owner and CEO of Southern Hospitality Liquidation, located in Cartersville serving the needs of independent hotels and real estate investors nationwide, in search of an affordable option for quality, secondhand furniture. As a proud alumna of the Extension in 2018, Amy celebrates 5 years of sobriety on Aug 27th. As a business owner, mother, and grandmother, she credits The Extension for completely restoring relationships with her family, a strengthened faith, and the professional tools needed to launch and grow her successful business during the most challenging of economic times.

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Ellen Kennerly

CEO, Kennerly Digital Directions

Ellen Kennerly’s experience includes extensive work in digital and print design, writing, editing and strategy. She has worked as the design director of the largest newspaper in the Southeast. Freelance writer for the Congressional Quarterly Researcher. Director of Content Development and Operations for ajc.com. Freelance writer and editor for PricewaterhouseCoopers. Olympics news Editor. Ellen has worked with numerous small businesses in metro Atlanta bringing all those skillsets together to write, edit and design effective websites.

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Mazi Mazloom

Attorney, Mazloom Law Firm, LLC

Mazi Mazloom was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1998. He began his practice in the areas of Consumer Bankruptcy, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Immigration and Defense. He was then appointed as an Assistant Solicitor General for the Cobb Judicial Circuit. With this, Mr. Mazloom became the first Iranian-American prosecutor in the State of Georgia. He was sworn into office and handled thousands of misdemeanors, traffic violations, and DUI cases as prosecutor in the State Court of Cobb County. Mr. Mazloom was the appointed as an Assistant District Attorney for the Cobb Judicial Circuit. He was sworn into office, and handled felony cases as a prosecutor on behalf of the State of Georgia in the Superior Courts of Cobb County. Mr. Mazloom has served The Cobb Library Foundation, Reconnecting Families, MUST Ministries, The Strand,YWCA, Ga Metropolitan Dance, to name just a few.

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Nathan Poulnot

Dixie Exterminators

Nathan Poulnot is an alumnus of The Extension since 2020. He is married to Lindsey Poulnot who is also an alumna since 2019. Together they have four children and have been happily married since October 3rd, 2021. The Extension has given them renewed relationships with their children and the ability to purchase their first home. Nathan is currently working for Dixie Exterminators as a Pest Management Professional, while his wife is General Manager and Catering Director for DAS BBQ in Atlanta, GA. He is the male liaison fort The Extension’s Alumni Association and his wife, Lindsey, is the Vice President. Nathan has a real passion for sharing his experience, strength, and hope. He enjoys sponsoring men in the program and participating in power hour among other meetings and events. The Extension has given him a purpose, to give back what was so freely given to him and show men at the extension that the program works.

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Joshua Loud, CEPA, AAMS

Wealth Advisor and Certified Exit Planner

Born and raised in the greater Atlanta area, Joshua Loud is a graduate of Rhodes College where he earned a degree in Business with a concentration in finance and marketing. Joshua joined Raymond James in 2019 as the first Advisor to ever be hired directly out of college. Joshua has earned the designations of Accredited Asset Management Specialist and Certified Exit Planning Advisor along with completing the Securities Industry Exam, Series 7 and Series 66. Today, LOUD Wealth Management of Raymond James serves almost 50 families and specializes in working with transitioning business owners.

Outside of LOUD Wealth Management, Joshua serves as an Ambassador for the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the chamber’s Cobb Young Professionals Steering Committee. Joshua also serves as a community coach for The Lovett School’s freshman football team. Joshua is active within Passion City Church where he serves as a Door holder and Woodstock City Church where he has been leading a small group of high school boys for 3 years.

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Sasha Ugi

Vice President

Sasha Ugi serves as a Vice President for Croy, a Marietta-based consulting firm with offices across the Southeast. In this role, she leads the strategic direction and oversight of the firm’s external marketing efforts, as well as supports internal operations and communications. Her experience spans traditional and non-traditional marketing efforts, including collateral development, email marketing, event promotion, community engagement activities, media outreach, and social media campaigns.
Prior to joining Croy, Sasha served as the Director of Marketing for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia), an advocacy organization that works to promote the business of engineering. In this role, Sasha also served as the Editor-in-Chief for Engineering Georgia, a bi-monthly magazine with a reach of 10,000 people across the state. Sasha’s career also includes time leading marketing and public relations efforts for Partnership Gwinnett – a public-private partnership and initiative of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce that promotes economic and community development in the County.
Sasha is actively involved in the Cobb community and is a 2022 graduate of Leadership Cobb. She serves on various committees and Boards, including Advance Atlanta, Cobb Executive Committee (CEW), Engineering Georgia Magazine Editorial Board, American Society of Highway Engineers of Georgia (ASHE Georgia), the City of Chamblee’s Design Review Board, and The Extension.

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Matt Giddens

Director, IT Engineering and Architecture

Matt Giddens is an Atlanta area native and resident of Cobb County since 2007.  He lives in West Cobb with his wife, Allison.   He earned his Master of Science in Information Technology from Kennesaw State University and a Bachelor of Information Technology from Clayton State University.  Matt serves as the Director of IT Engineering and Architecture for the Atlanta Braves.  In this role, he is responsible for all IT infrastructure at Truist Park and The Battery.  Prior to joining the Braves, he served as the IT Manager for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

In addition to The Extension, Matt serves on the Board of Directors for the Dave Krache Foundation as Vice Chair, on the Computer Science Advisory Committee for the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, and on the Technology Subcommittee for LiveSafe Resources. He is also a graduate of the Cobb Chamber’s Leadership Cobb Class of 2023.

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Sean Ferrell

Chief Financial Officer

Georgia boy from Warner Robins, GA. BBA in Accounting from GA Southern, MBA from Mercer University. Sean started his credit union career at MidSouth Federal Credit Union in Macon, GA in 2003. Currently serving as CFO at LGE Community Credit Union (voted Best Credit Union in Georgia 2023) Sean leads the Accounting and Finance teams and oversees Cards and Payments and the credit union’s Workday integration. He has also led Collections, IT, Contact/Call Center, Facilities, Investment Services, Enterprise Risk Management and an Insurance CUSO over the course of his 20+ year career.

Currently, Sean chairs the GA Credit Union Accounting and Finance Council, is a Member of LSCU Council Executive and Golden Key Finance Committees and serves on a number of other non-profit boards. Sean is married to Marla Ferrell, and they have 3 amazing children,  Christian (17), Orion (6) and Sean Jr. (5)

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John Alday

Partner

John is one of the partners at Johnson & Alday, a boutique personal injury and worker’s compensation firm located in the Marietta Square. He’s been a practicing attorney for almost 20 years and practices all over the state of Georgia. He graduated from Berry College with honors, has a Master’s Degree in English from Georgia Southern University, and went to law school at the University of Georgia. In his spare time, he coaches the Marietta High School mock trial team, serves on the board of advisors for the Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, and volunteers as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate with the Cobb County Juvenile Court.