BENS Southeast
Under the leadership of Bernard Marcus, Director Emeritus of The Home Depot, BENS Southeast has grown to include more than 100 distinguished business leaders. As a member-driven organization, our members set the direction and agenda for our activity throughout the region. In addition to their involvement in BENS’ national activities, BENS Southeast members sponsor other projects and events dealing with homeland security and disaster response. Our activity calendar and contact information is provided below. Conrad (Connie) Busch serves the members as Director and Allison Cheatham as Deputy Director. A major BENS Southeast initiative is the Georgia Business Force …a public-private partnership dedicated to strengthening the capacity of the state and business community to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disastrous events. For information about becoming part of the Georgia Business Force, contact Harry Ferris. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choose a link to follow headings or scroll down to learn more about BENS Southeast:
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mailing Address: Business Executives for National Security Contacts: Conrad H. Busch, Jr., APR, Director, Southeast Region Allison Cheatham, Deputy Director, Southeast Region Harrison Ferris, Deputy Director, Southeast Region Tel: (770) 778-5943 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENS is a "member-driven" organization. Region Executive Committee members help guide and set priorities for BENS in Metro Atlanta and the southeast. Chairman: Bernard Marcus*, Chairman, The Marcus Foundation *Also a member of the BENS Board of Directors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Region Base Economic Development Advisory Group (BEDAG) helps the military reduce overhead and costs in Georgia through the application of private sector best business practices. Chairman: Thomas B. Lamb, Former President and CEO, CP Kelco Co-Chairman: Daniel D. Reardon, President and CEO, North Highland Company -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Develops and executes recruiting and retention plans for the region. Chairman: Nick Pierce, President, Nick Pierce and Associates, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional Communications Committee Develops and executes communications plans in support of Classic and GBF recruiting, retention and policy work. Chairman: Jane Stout, Chairman, Cookerly Public Relations Member: Sam W. Austin, Partner, President & CEO, Event Streams
Member: Connie Engel, Partner-Office Division, Childress Klein Properties -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Develops and executives regional event plans for the region. Chairman: Brian Johnstone, Executive Director of Public Affairs, Lockheed Martin
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