Georgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark joins Sully and Brett in the studio to discuss leadership and the business climate in Georgia. A Georgia native, Chris Clark, has served as the President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce since 2010. Chris previously served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, and as Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Economic Development among other positions. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and Georgia College and State University. In 2023, Chris published his first book, The CEO Imperative, and made his debut Tedx Talk, Servant Hearted Leadership. Chris and his wife, Tiffany, and their son, Christian, live in Peachtree City and attend Dogwood Church. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the voice of the business of engineering in Georgia. ACEC Georgia advocates for public policy and legislation that will improve the business climate for the engineering industry, promote economic development and protect the integrity of the engineering profession. ACEC Georgia programs and events provide unique business development opportunities, information on current trends and best practices as well as leadership training to develop the next generation of engineering industry leaders.

ACEC Georgia Board Chair, Kenneth Fluker of CERM, shares his leadership journey and why he loves ACEC Georgia. Kenneth Fluker, PE serves as the Principal Engineer and Manager of CERM's Engineering group and has more than 25 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, engineering inspections, construction materials testing, and quality assurance and control. His field of expertise consists of the design of shallow/deep foundations, sheet pile walls, retaining walls, stable slopes, and pavements. Mr. Fluker has managed a variety of project categories including single-family and multi-family structures, large retail facilities, heavy industrial facilities, commercial office/warehouse facilities, dock facilities, bridges, parking decks, truck and railroad facilities, levees and embankments, and pavements. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from Auburn University. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the voice of the business of engineering in Georgia. ACEC Georgia advocates for public policy and legislation that will improve the business climate for the engineering industry, promote economic development and protect the integrity of the engineering profession. ACEC Georgia programs and events provide unique business development opportunities, information on current trends and best practices as well as leadership training to develop the next generation of engineering industry leaders.

Recorded at the 2024 Georgia Engineers Summer Conference, Frank Lazaro joins Brett and Sully to discuss the impact of AI on A/E/C firms. Frank Lazaro is a leader with over 20 years of experience in marketing, technology, and strategy, focusing on AI-driven content creation. He is a published author of AEC Marketer's Guide to Artificial Intelligence, Fu*ck Them Turtles: The Illusion of Impact and Let Me Be Frank with You. Frank's expertise in AI is evident in his work, where he merges his marketing, technology, and strategy knowledge with AI-driven content creation methods. Learn more about Frank at https://franklazaro.ai/ The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the voice of the business of engineering in Georgia. ACEC Georgia advocates for public policy and legislation that will improve the business climate for the engineering industry, promote economic development and protect the integrity of the engineering profession. ACEC Georgia programs and events provide unique business development opportunities, information on current trends and best practices as well as leadership training to develop the next generation of engineering industry leaders.