Atlanta tech CEO joins FourBridges
Doug Johns, chairman and former CEO of HDJ Wireless Enterprise LLC, has joined the FourBridges team as senior advisor. Johns, who helped operate the Atlanta-based global technology firm NIVIS, expands the investment banking firm’s industry focus to include technology and telecommunication in the Southeast.
“Atlanta continues to set the pace for innovation in the region as the sixth fastest growing market for technical talent in the U.S.,” said FourBridges managing partner Frank Williamson. “With Doug as an anchor in the city, we’ll be able to better serve the growing needs of entrepreneurs and investors in this high-growth sector across the entire region. Doug’s leadership in the tech scene and his experience founding and operating successful companies makes him sensitive to the unique and evolving needs of our technology clients.”
Johns will advise technology companies in the Southeast regarding transaction needs, including selling or acquiring a company, restructuring and obtaining financing.
“I embrace FourBridges’ mission to champion Southeastern business owners who are considering or preparing for important transactions, and I look forward to carrying this out for clients in Atlanta’s world-class technology community and beyond,” Johns said.
Golden to lead Habitat store
Glen Golden has been named the operations manager of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area’s 13,000- square-foot home improvement retail store, the ReStore. Golden, formerly the assistant manager at Home Depot, brings more than 15 years of retail manager experience to Habitat for Humanity. Golden also held leadership positions at 84 Lumber.
As the ReStore’s operations manager, Golden will be responsible for managing the overall operation and performance of the Chattanooga affiliate’s retail and donation operation.
A native of Washington, D.C, Golden is a graduate of Lipscomb University. He and his wife have three daughters and reside in Hixson.
Glowacki joins Rev’n sales team
Luken Communications has added Ken Glowacki, a veteran in automotive and aftermarket advertising, to the Rev’n sales force in the Detroit market. Glowacki officially joined the team in August and is focusing his time on large accounts in addition to the original equipment market.
Glowacki has more than 30 years of experience helping clients achieve their strategic development and sales objectives.
Prior to beginning his publishing and sales career, Ken was a senior executive at national advertising agencies where he helped develop brand marketing and advertising campaigns for Jeep, Chrysler, Lincoln-Mercury and other automotive nameplates.
Rev’n, a network geared toward the performance enthusiast, launched in December 2014 as a TV network dedicated to all things revving including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, events, auctions and more.
Maudlin & Jenkins adds two
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC has added two new partners in Chattanooga.
Matt Hill, CPA, graduated with a master of accounting and BBA in accounting from the University of Georgia in 1999. Hill has more than 16 years of experience in public accounting, all with M&J, serving a wide range of clients in the public services industry. His experience with the firm covers a variety of state and local government organizations.
Christian Bennett, CPA, graduated in 2000 from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and a concentration in accounting. He provides auditing, accounting and consulting services for financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations and employee benefit plans. Bennett and his wife, Lisa, live in Hixson with their four children.
Ladd joins Partnership as COO
The board of directors of the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults has named Pam Ladd as chief operating officer.
In her new job, she will focus on community relations and new business development. She is also stepping into the position of interim CEO until the board of directors hires a new CEO. This assures effective executive leadership for the agency when the current CEO, Sandra Hollett, retires at the end of September.
Ladd was an assistant vice president at Unum, started and ran her own business for many years and served on the Chattanooga City Council. Ladd also provided interim executive leadership to the Women’s Fund of Chattanooga during its CEO search. Ladd received the “UnBought and UnBossed” award in 2013 and is a Chattanooga Woman of Distinction.
Tapp to head art for Widgets & Stone
Liz Tapp has joined Widgets & Stone as art director.
Tapp has an 11-year history of print, digital and presentation design, most recently as a graphic designer at BAR Architects in San Francisco. She previously worked in Chicago as lead designer for Oral Health America, a national nonprofit, and for Sponge Chicago with clients such as Opportunity International, AutoZone and Cracker Barrel. Through her career, she has created work for such organizations as the American Heart Association, The Royal Order of Experience Design, the ACLU of Illinois, Auburn Seminary and Volunteers of America.
“We are fortunate to have Liz join our team,” said Design Director Mandy Meredith. “Her expertise, creative energy, intellect and integrity will be an asset for our colleagues, our clients and our community.”
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