What is EO - Entrepreneurs’ Organization?

Atlanta’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship is a journey that promises great rewards but also comes with its own set of challenges. As a member of EO Atlanta, entrepreneurs gain access to a network of like-minded individuals who understand the struggles and successes of building a business from scratch. Through EO Atlanta, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and learn through shared experiences.

Additionally, EO Atlanta offers valuable educational opportunities and access to exclusive events that allow entrepreneurs to expand their knowledge and develop key business skills. With its focus on growth, learning, and community, EO Atlanta is an ideal resource for entrepreneurs seeking to achieve long-term success.

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2026 - 2027 Board Members

  • Samantha Phillips Hayes

    Accelerator Chair

  • Lorrie Thomas

    Accelerator Vice Chair

  • Teresa Murphey

    Accelerator Committee

  • Raj Shingadia

    Learning Chair

  • Jeremy Legg

    Vice Learning Chair

  • Danny Donaldson

    Finance Chair

  • Scott MacKenzie

    Finance Vice Chair

  • Allen Bray

    Finance Committee

  • Aimee Carpenter

    Aimee Carpenter

    Forum Chair

  • Les Lewis

    Forum Vice Chair

  • Bret Kempler

    GSEA Chair

  • Clark Jones

    GSEA Vice Chair

  • David Felfoldi

    Governance Chair

  • Shawn Brown

    President

  • Sarah Tourville

    President Elect

  • Rhonda Suttle

    Executive Director

  • John Marsh

    Mentorship

  • Marlon Grigsby

    Member Engagement Chair

  • April Lickovitch

    Member Engagement Vice Chair

  • Rachel Eisaman

    Member Engagement Committee

  • Jeremy Le

    Membership Chair

  • Michael Dames

    Membership Vice Chair

  • Brian May

    MyEO Chair

  • Ken Paskins

    MyEO Vice Chair

  • Scarlett Rosier

    Marketing/Communications Chair

  • Mia Van Wagenen

    Marketing/Communications Vice Chair

  • Jon Roman

    SAP Chair

  • David Hern

    SAP Vice Chair

  • Lisa Lee

    SLP Chair

  • Julia Kempler

    SLP Vice Chair

  • Kristina Yadao

    Chapter Admin Staff

Our Impact.

Our members create nearly $1.5 billion dollars of direct economic value in Metro-Atlanta, making us collectively the 10th highest-revenue private company, on par with Jackson Healthcare.

Our members employ nearly 9,200 employees, making us collectively the 5th largest private company employer in Atlanta, on par with #2 highest revenue private company in Atlanta -- RaceTrac Petroleum.

230

MEMBERS & ACCELERATORS

9,111

TOTAL EMPLOYEES

48

AVERAGE AGE

$7.9M

AVERAGE REVENUE

$1.4B

TOTAL REVENUE

50

AVERAGE # EMPLOYEES