Brandy Swanson Currently, I work with Smith & Howard to find new business opportunities. With over 20 years experience in small business leadership, development and management, I have proven skills in senior leadership, business development, budgeting, recruiting, profitability, accounting, sales, customer service and human resources. I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University and am a proud graduate of Leadership Gwinnett. I am happily married to my best friend & high school sweetheart for 29 years, have a daughter and a son. My hobbies include; reading, gardening, tennis, and traveling. My passion is growing people and businesses, as well as serving my community. I am an active member of the Gwinnett Rotary Club and have been a Rotarian for over 25 years. Their motto, Service above Self is my mantra. Over the years, I have served as president, treasurer, vocational chair, youth services chair and international chair . I am a Stephens Minister and past treasurer for a local Methodist church. Prior to Smith & Howard I was Vice President at Accent Creative Group, Executive Vice President at Sandler Training; the Chief Operations and Financial Officer at Lloyd Pro Group; Vice President of Operations at VIP Auto Care, and a Sales Manager for Administrative Managers, Inc. My financial planning and advanced skills in contract negotiation significantly increased profitability and guided the sale and purchase of several businesses.