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The Paper | Thursday, April 4, 2013
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Jan Cooley inducted into Stephanie Stapler tapped JA Business Hall of Fame as Realtor of Year by I-85 North Board of Realtors Based on his lifetime commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship, Jan Cooley was inducted into the 2013 Business Hall of Fame by the northeast Georgia chapter of Junior Achievement. Cooley is CEO of Pro View Foods, a complete food service poultry producer with three plants in Gainesville and Braselton. Cooley founded Pro View Foods (www. proviewfoods.com) in 2008, having begun his poultry career in the 1960’s. Pro View is a successor company to Kings Delight, Ltd., which became one of the nation’s fastest growing independent further processors of chicken in the United States in 1987. In the Junior Achievement presentation, he was commended for his passion for work and for creating a work environment that is open to new ideas and experimentation. The Burlington, N.C. native was raised in a cotton mill village where his father worked. His poultry industry career began during his high school days and included a stint with the industry-pioneer, J. D. Jewell. “I got really deep into the poultry business (at Jewell’s); that is where the seed was planted,” he admitted. Junior Achievement also acknowledged Cooley mirrored its mission to assist young people reach personal success through education and opportunities. Its core value of “passion for what we do and honesty, integrity and excellence in how we do it” describes this Hall of Fame inductee.
Cooley “It’s been a great experience being able to grow the business in the community and help others through the company,” he added. Cooley and his wife, Betty, have been married for forty-two years and have two daughters and six grandchildren. Active members of Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville, Cooley strives to be a blessing to others through his support of various ministries of his beloved church.
Finnick and Blackburn honored as Realtors of the Year by NAMAR Jessica Frye is Rooklie of the Year The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® (NAMAR) recognized their 2012 Million Dollar Club Recipients at an awards ceremony held at the Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place on March 15. More than 200 members were recognized for their achievement in the Million Dollar Club. Pat Finnick, Managing Broker of RE/MAX Center in Duluth, received the REALTOR® of the Year for Management. Pat has been involved in real estate for more than 20 years and is one of NAMAR’s most successful Brokers. The REALTOR® of the Year for Sales went to Michael Blackburn of Yesway Properties. He is the treasurer for NAMAR this year and serves as the education chairman. Rookie of Year is awarded to an agent who has been licensed for less than two years with either $75,000 dollars GCI or 15 closed transactions. Jessica Frye from Coldwell Banker RMR received this year’s Rookie of the Year. Jessica closed 17 transactions with a GCI of more than $82,000 dollars. Shannon Wilmot of Remax Center received Rookie of the Year Honorable Mention. She received her license in April of 2012 and closed 15 transactions by the end of the year. Captain of Industry is awarded to the REALTOR® with minimum of 10 years in Real Estate and is active in association activities, committee involvement and community service. This year’s Captain of Industry went to Tom Gillett of Century 21 Results Realty. Gillett has been a mainstay in real estate and appraisal education for more than 20 years. Currently, Tom instructs more than 500 classes per year in varied real estate subjects and has been a contributing author for companies such as Prentice-Hall Publishing, Applied Measurement Professionals, The Psychology Corporation, Thomson-
The I-85 North Board of REALTORS® hosted their annual Circle of Excellence Awards on March 19 in Jefferson. Each year members are recognized for the achievements. The Circle of Distinction is awarded to agents who close over $2,500,00 in sales for 2012. Ken Byce of RE/MAX Towne Square, Susan Strickland of ERA Sunrise Realty and Bob Wollaston of ERA Sunrise Realty were recognized in this category. The Circle of Excellence award recognizes those who close more than $1,000,000 in sales. The 2012 winners included Katie Clack of RE/MAX Towne Square; Debbie Robinson, Keller Williams Lanier PartStapler ners; Gina Thrailkill, Re/MAX Towne Square; Ron Wright, RE/MAX Towne Square; and Kristi Young, Norton Mountain Properties. The board also presents several awards that are not based on sales volume, but rather are given to REALTORS® that have contributed significantly to the real estate profession and their community. Katie Clack was awarded the 2012 Committee Member of the Year. The Volunteer of the
Year was presented to Ron Wright. Courtney Casper of Morris|Hardwick|Schneider received the Affiliate Partner of the Year. Gina Thrailkill was presented the Distinguished Service Award. The Meritorious Service award is given to current active member of the Board who has dedicated their time and talents to the advancement of the Board over a period of years. This individual should also have established a personal standard of excellence which has furthered the goals of the I-85 North Board of REALTORS® and has promoted the REALTOR® organization to other real estate agents and to the general public. This year the Meritorious Service Award was presented to Tammy Purcell of Purcell Realty. The 2012 Realtor® of the Year was awarded to Stephanie Stapler of Keller Williams Lanier Partners. She has donated her time, talents and presence throughout the years through numerous committees to the Board. The I-85 North Board of REALTORS® is the voice of real estate for Banks and Jackson counties. For more information, call 770-670-6410 or visit www.i5nbor.com.
House of Clay opening House of Clay, the latest scheduled by groups, clubs National Council on Edubusiness to open in historic and families. cation for the Ceramic Arts downtown Braselton, is Compton has been teach- in Houston, Texas. House opening Saturday, April 6. ing ceramics from elemen- of Clay can be reached at You can come and create tary to college level for houseofclaybraselton@ a piece of pottery or pur- many years. She was re- gmail.com or by calling chase an item between the cently selected to display 770-519-8900. grand opening hours of 10 one of her pieces at the a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 5117 Highway 53, House is Clay will be occupying what was formerly the town’s post office to showcase original, hand- Great Food in a Casual Family Atmosphere crafted pottery by owner Sue Compton. From her studio, Comp- $ ton will offer classes, indiwith purchase of 2 entrees Valid on purchases of $25 or more Mon-Tue only Mon.-Thurs. Only vidual wheel instruction Offers may nOt be cOmbined. Offers may nOt be cOmbined. and bisque painting, and a summer children’s camp DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS SpecialS Mon.-ThurS. 3-8pM Kids Meals will be offered. Private happy hour Mon-ThurS 4-8pM painting events can also be 5391 Hwy. 53 in Olde Towne • Braselton 706.654.0070
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Pat Finnick, Managing Broker of RE/MAX Center in Duluth, received the REALTOR® of the Year for Management. Computaught, Thomson South-Western, Dearborn Publishing and the Georgia Real Estate Commission. The Affiliate of the Year award distinguishes a NAMAR Affiliate who has helped the organization move forward during the past year. Phil LeBlanc with ProTech Home and Property Inspections was recognized as the 2012 Affiliate of the Year. In addition to their regular sponsorship, they have provided assistance with hosting many educational classes throughout the past year. This year, NAMAR added four new categories to their Top Producer awards totaling eight categories. Mark Teytel of Realty 1st was the Top Producer in the Residential Individual Category. Peggy Clouse and Tracie Shaw both of Dream Homes Realty of Georgia tied for first in the New Homes Category. George Jessee, Jessee & Associates won for Commercial. Sierra Nobels of Atlanta communities Real Estate won the REO Individual Category. Re/Max Legends’, Larissa Benson - The Service Team, was the top producing REO Team Category. Dawn Gober of RE/MAX Five Star won for Partner Team Category.
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Mid-Size Team top producer was Douglas Ferguson - The King Team, Atlanta Communities Real Estate. And, Tamra Wade of Re/ Max Center won for the Mega Team Category. NAMAR is honored to recognize these members for their hard work and dedication to the real estate industry. For a complete list of winners, visit the NAMAR website at www.namar.org. Established in 1969, The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® promotes professionalism and ethical real estate practices. One of the largest Realtor® associations in Metro Atlanta, the association is dedicated to the real estate industry and private property rights. For more information, call 770-495-7300 or visit www.NAMAR.org.
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