Power Players

Sean McMillan is the University of Georgia’s new economic development officer, based in Atlanta and charged with making the university’s resources more accessible to communities and development agencies.

Wells Fargo VP Chris Pettis calls himself a professional networker. He played a part in a deal that promises to bring a film and entertainment complex to Fayette County.

Writer and St. Simons native Jingle Davis was a natural to write a book on the island’s history.

Silverman Construction Program Management’s Arnie Silverman says when his company serves as liaison with the developer, the architect and general contractor, communication is key.

New UGA President Jere Morehead embarks on “the job of a lifetime” and feels a responsibility to faculty, staff and students.

UGA Grady College benefactor and communications guru Dick Yarbrough hopes the Chair of Crisis Communication Management he established will raise a generation of external counselors with skill and judgment.

AirWatch Chairman Alan Dabbiere says one of Atlanta’s real strengths in recruiting technology companies is the ready supply of affordable talent.

Parker Companies CEO Greg Parker believes in focusing on the customer experience in his convenience stores and in making a contribution to the communities they serve.