EO Atlanta

About EO Atlanta

Born from resilience.
Built for growth.

EO Atlanta members together at a social event

Atlanta is a city built on resilience - a place that has reinvented itself time and again, rising stronger each time. EO Atlanta embodies that same spirit. Here, entrepreneurs don't just join a network; they join a community of diverse founders who share the grit, perseverance, and drive it takes to scale businesses and lives.

At EO Atlanta, access is everything. Members gain entry to global learning adventures, world-class speakers, mentorship, and connections that open doors others can't reach. This isn't just about business growth - it's about resilience, belonging, and shaping what comes next.

What we stand for

PILLARS THAT DEFINE US

Perseverance

Like the city itself, we embody resilience. Entrepreneurs here know what it means to carry the weight, face setbacks, and push through the grind.

Diversity

Atlanta has long been the city too busy to hate. Our chapter reflects that richness - different backgrounds, industries, and perspectives sharing openly.

Exclusive Access

Doors open, minds meet, and experiences happen. Admission is granted to the few, not the many.

Experiences

From intimate dine-arounds to large scale learning trips and social moments in between, EO Atlanta curates moments that become core memories.

Belonging

A trusted group of peers who truly get the pressure, the grind, and the wins. Connection built on candor, not surface-level networking.

Whole Entrepreneur

Members don't just scale companies - they grow as leaders, partners and people, building the perspective and resilience that strengthens every area of their lives.

Chapter leadership

2026-2027 Board

  • Shawn Brown, President, EO Atlanta boardShawn BrownPresident
  • Sarah Tourville, President Elect, EO Atlanta boardSarah TourvillePresident Elect
  • Rhonda Suttle, Executive Director, EO Atlanta boardRhonda SuttleExecutive Director
  • Samantha Phillips Hayes, Accelerator Chair, EO Atlanta boardSamantha Phillips HayesAccelerator Chair
  • Lorrie Thomas, Accelerator Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardLorrie ThomasAccelerator Vice Chair
  • Teresa Murphey, Accelerator Committee, EO Atlanta boardTeresa MurpheyAccelerator Committee
  • Raj Shingadia, Learning Chair, EO Atlanta boardRaj ShingadiaLearning Chair
  • Jeremy Legg, Vice Learning Chair, EO Atlanta boardJeremy LeggVice Learning Chair
  • Danny Donaldson, Finance Chair, EO Atlanta boardDanny DonaldsonFinance Chair
  • Scott MacKenzie, Finance Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardScott MacKenzieFinance Vice Chair
  • ABAllen BrayFinance Committee
  • Aimee Carpenter, Forum Chair, EO Atlanta boardAimee CarpenterForum Chair
  • Les Lewis, Forum Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardLes LewisForum Vice Chair
  • Bret Kempler, GSEA Chair, EO Atlanta boardBret KemplerGSEA Chair
  • Clark Jones, GSEA Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardClark JonesGSEA Vice Chair
  • David Felfoldi, Governance Chair, EO Atlanta boardDavid FelfoldiGovernance Chair
  • John Marsh, Mentorship, EO Atlanta boardJohn MarshMentorship
  • Marlon Grigsby, Member Engagement Chair, EO Atlanta boardMarlon GrigsbyMember Engagement Chair
  • April Lickovitch, Member Engagement Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardApril LickovitchMember Engagement Vice Chair
  • Rachel Eisaman, Member Engagement Committee, EO Atlanta boardRachel EisamanMember Engagement Committee
  • Jeremy Le, Membership Chair, EO Atlanta boardJeremy LeMembership Chair
  • Michael Dames, Membership Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardMichael DamesMembership Vice Chair
  • Brian May, MyEO Chair, EO Atlanta boardBrian MayMyEO Chair
  • Ken Paskins, MyEO Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardKen PaskinsMyEO Vice Chair
  • Scarlett Rosier, Marketing/Communications Chair, EO Atlanta boardScarlett RosierMarketing/Communications Chair
  • Mia Van Wagenen, Marketing/Communications Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardMia Van WagenenMarketing/Communications Vice Chair
  • JRJon RomanSAP Chair
  • David Hern, SAP Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardDavid HernSAP Vice Chair
  • Lisa Lee, SLP Chair, EO Atlanta boardLisa LeeSLP Chair
  • Julia Kempler, SLP Vice Chair, EO Atlanta boardJulia KemplerSLP Vice Chair
  • Kristina Yadao, Chapter Admin Staff, EO Atlanta boardKristina YadaoChapter Admin Staff

From Atlanta's grit to EO's global stage.

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