Corporate Sponsors
AIRSPEED IT
Airspeed IT is an Atlanta-based managed IT firm whose story starts at an independent school. Our team brings fifty years of combined education experience, including two decades running a private K-12 school's technology. We support classroom WiFi, Chromebooks, smart displays, and Google Workspace. Across campus, we handle cameras, access control, and low voltage cabling. Behind it all, our helpdesk answers when your staff calls, and our cybersecurity protects yoru school's email, data, and families. Either as your complete IT department or backup to your Director of Technology, you work with one dedicated team that knows your campus.
John Waldrop
Managing Partner
(404) 806-7733
ARCHANGEL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
Archangel Education & Technology - Our passion, coupled with our approach, breathes life into technology. Let's take this journey together. Archangel brings a human touch to technology, blending passion, deep expertise, and a strong community focus to enrich educational experiences. We go beyond delivering tech solutions; we empower educators, inspire students, and foster growth through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches that drive long-term success. With every solution and every initiative we have, we bring purpose, dedication, and a commitment to building a brighter future for all.
Carolina Aristizabal
Business Parner Relations
(954) 762-9181
CARR, RIGGS & INGRAM
CRI is a national accounting and advisory firm driven by relationships to cultivate growth. With a full spectrum of services - from traditional accounting to advanced business and technology solutions - CRI empowers clients to achieve a competitive edge, guided by local advisors you know and trust.
Erin Howell
Partner
(770) 255-6054
CROFT & ASSOCIATES
At CROFT, we design learning environments that support student success and reflect each school's unique mission and culture. For more than two decades, our team of architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers have partnered with educational institutions across the Southeast to create inspiring, functional, and future-focused spaces.
Our private K-12 experience includes campus master planning, academic buildings, STEM and innovation spaces, arts and athletic facilities, student life centers, renovations, and campus infrastructure improvements. We understand the distinct needs of independent schools, faith-based institutions, and schools serving specialized learning populations at every size. From emerging schools to established campuses, we help organizations of every size balance growth, stewardship, and educational excellence.
With offices through the Southeastern United States and headquartered in Georgia, CROFT serves as a trusted partner from visioning and planning through design and construction, creating environments wehere students, educators, and communities thrive. Designing environments where purpose, learning, and community come together.
Amanda Groover
Business Development Manager
(770) 895-5984
EPIC BROKERS & CONSULTANTS
Offering a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty programs insurance, and private client services. EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants is fast becoming one of the top retail insurance brokers in the U.S. With its southeast region office (formerly McCart Group) based in Atlanta, 25 locations across 12 states, and corporate headquarters in San Francisco, EPIC is a nationwide presence. Business Insurance Magazine ranks EPIC as the 23rd largest broker of US business and is also ranked #6 in Atlanta Business Chronicle's Top P&C Brokers and Agents List.
Frederick Langenfeld
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Enterprise
(651) 707-6067
www.gisabenefitscenter.decisely.com
Suzanna Gill
Principal, Employee Benefits
(678) 215-3890
www.epicbrokers.com
findeREC Inc.
findeREC is a secure, AI-supported platform that modernizes emergency contact identity management through centralization and intelligent automation. Organizations synchronize emergency contacts from multiple systems into one unified source, making information easier to access, maintain, and retrieve when it matters most for everyone in your care: students and staff.
Mary Granison
Founder & CEO
(404) 304-9365
FLYNN O'HARA UNIFORMS
Flynn O'Hara Uniforms is the largest privately-owned supplier and retailer of high-quality school uniforms, gym wear, and medical attire in the United States. Since 1972 we have remained family-owned and operated, providing industry-leading quality and customer support to over half a million students each year.
Eireann Flynn
VP Sales & Marketing
(800) 441-4122
www.flynnohara.com
GRAHL CONSTRUCTION, LLC
GRAHL CONSTRUCTION was founded in 2012 with an emphasis on honesty, integrity, and client-focused service. Above all else, our team of professionals is dedicated to quality construction through teamwork and outstanding project execution. With transparency and effective communication, we ensure that our clients receive the greatest value for their investment.
Jessica Roberts
Business Development Manager
MAULDIN & JENKINS, LLC
Our education practice of over 50 professionals offers a significant wealth of knowledge spanning K-12 schools through colleges and universities. We have the experience and aptitude to ensure your institution excels in tackling budgeting, fundraising and grant compliance, regulatory compliance and board governance, unrelated business income tax (UBIT), increased reporting responsibilities, taxable and tax-exempt debt financing, and compliance, alternative investments, student financial aid, and endowments.
Aleisa Howell
Partner
MINGLEDORFFS
Mingledorff's is here to help you navigate the complexities of the HVAC industry. As the southeast's leading distributor of HVAC brands like Carrier, we've helped our communities breathe easier for over 80 years. That’s because we care about more than just providing quality products. Our experienced team is standing by to assist you with quotes, project management, application advice, and everything in between.
Scott Buchberger
Manager - Vertical Market Team
(678) 717-8652
MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING
Musco has shaped the history of sports lighting since 1976. The company’s TLC for LED™ technology delivers unmatched light quality, control, efficiency, and reliability.
Brooke Hermsen
Promotions Lead
(641) 676-2388
www.musco.com
NFHS Network
Digital Broadcasting of High School Sports
Patrick Euart
VP of Sales
OUR FUNDRAISING SEARCH
While navigating times of growth and expansion can be daunting, you have a partner. The team at Our Fundraising Search brings the experience and wisdom to help your organization thrive. Our suite of services include: Search services for development & executive positions, Leadership coaching & board development, Campaign counsel & strategy, Strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions.
Ailena Parramore
Principal & Director of Practice
(706) 424-2659
PARRISH CONSTRUCTION GROUP
Established in 1995, Parrish Construction Group, Inc. is a full service construction management firm. Parrish is built on the goal of becoming GREAT and letting growth follow that goal. In doing so, Parrish has continued to grow annually and as a team, has created a portfolio with more than 89% of projects for repeat clients. Parrish specializes in delivering projects within the K-12, higher education, healthcare, municipal, and industrial markets. We complete projects through a variety of delivery systems, including construction management at-risk, design-build, and general contracting. Parrish strives to build “great” in more ways than constructing schools, healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, and municipal buildings. We also pride ourselves in building great futures, leaders, and communities.
Matthew Gambill
Business Development
(478) 361-3200
www.parrishconstruction.com
PENCO HOLDINGS
Penco Holdings is the parent company for PENCO Restoration and PENCO Clean. PENCO Restoration specializes in 24/7 emergency clean-up and restoration, including fire, water, storm damage, and mold remediation. PENCO Clean (powered by PENCO Restoration) meets all property cleaning needs, from residences to large commercial facilities, specializing in tile/grout, air ducts, carpet, and upholstery.
Andrew Copeland
Strategic Accounts Manager
SOUTHEASTERN SECURITY PROFESSIONALS, LLC
Southeastern Security Professionals (SSP) is a Georgia-based security systems integrator helping independent schools create safer, more secure campus environments. SSP specializes in access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm systems, and ongoing service support.
We partner with school leaders, facilities teams, and IT departments to design practical security solutions that improve campus visibility, simplify daily operations, and support long-term safety planning. With a focus on responsive service, trusted technology, and lasting relationships, SSP helps schools protect their students, staff, visitors, and facilities.
David English
VP
(404) 427-3782
SOUTHERN BLEACHER COMPANY
Since 1946, SOBCO has set the standard for high school bleachers, college stadiums, fairgrounds, and more. Fans in every U.S. state and Canada cheer from SOBCO grandstands.
With more than three million seats to our name in the past five years alone, no one comes close to our experience. Financially sound with no influence from investors, our customers rest easy knowing we will be here for decades to come.
By not outsourcing our aluminum or steel fabrication, we control both quality and schedule, and a project manager is your single point of contact, your advisor and ally, from your complimentary design through your stadium build and beyond.
Sarah Lundgren
Director of Administration
(254) 977-2609
SYNERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS OF GEORGIA
Synergy provides copy, scan, and print solutions for schools.
Two ways that Synergy is proving to be an industry disrupter by changing some of the copier norms in the client's favor are by providing:
Unlimited (unmetered) B&W prints included in the agreement
Tiered colored printing so you are not paying 0.060 or 0.080 per image
Christopher Roupp
Senior Account Manager / Partner
(404) 655-1235
SUBBEY, INC.
Trusted in 21 states and 3 countries, Subbey eases the chaos of finding substitutes with one seamless, intuitive app - built just for your school. Subs claim jobs instantly via real-time notifications, teachers chat directly with subs in-app, every absense lives on one user-friendly calendar for admins to monitor and run payroll-ready reports in a click.
Shea McGee
Founder
(267) 408-0151
TRUTH BOMB T-SHIRTS
Official Apparel Provider of GIAA Sports!
Gene & Karen Harper
(706) 206-3975
www.truthbombtshirts.com
WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is designated as the “Official Ball Supplier of the GISA.”
Craig Kalb
Territory Manager
ACT, INC.
ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. Grounded in more than 60 years of research, ACT is a trusted leader in college and career readiness.
Lydia Griffin
ACT Account Executive, Georgia
AdvancementEDU
AdvancementEDU partners with independent schools, colleges, and universities to generate philanthropic revenue for transformational impact. Our clients are guaranteed a relationship build on integrity, excellence, and accountability.
We have expertise in building high performing fundraising teams, assessing fundraising programs, major gift fundraising, annual giving and giving day strategies, prospect research, portfolio management, stewardship, engagement, leadership coaching and training (administration and board), and campaign studies and strategy.
AdvancementEDU is founded by Chris Dudley, former senior vice-president at High Point University.
Chris Dudley
Founder
(336) 906-3683
www.advancementedu.com
ALIGNED INFLUENCE CONSULTING
Aligned Influence Consulting provides governance consulting based in the Aligned Influence Model which emphasizes defined and aligned roles for both the Executive and the Board of Directors. Aligned Influence Consulting services include empirical assessments, development of governance structures, policies, and calendars, ongoing governance support, executive coaching, and strategic planning.
Harold Tessendorf
Accredited Consultant
(478) 363-9111
www.alignedinfluence.com
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
American College of Education
Brian Foulks
Partner Engagement Administrator
AMERICAN READING COMPANY
American Reading Company (ARC) is an employee-owned education company committed to ensuring all students read and write at or above grade level. ARC provides K-12 curriculum, assessments, and professional learning rooted in the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning. Its flagship program, ARC Core®, along with intervention and bilingual solutions, equips schools nationwide to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Gin Munoz
Regional Account Manager
(704) 981-4109
BEYNON SPORTS SURFACES, INC.
Beynon Sports is proud to be the national leader in track and field installations, serving projects ranging from K-12 schools to world-class venues such as Hayward Field, home of the U.S. Olympic Trials. With U.S.-based manufacturing and in-house, factory-trained installations crews, we ensure exceptional quality control and consistency on every project. Our portfolio reflects a legacy of excellence, innovation, and performance-driven solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Serge Silva
Regional Sales Manager
(315) 436-8892
BJU PRESS / PRECEPT MARKETING GROUP
Precept Marketing Group specializes in advancing Christian education by providing excellent customer service and quality products that contain academic rigor, Biblical worldview, critical thinking, and many technology resources. These products include BJU Press textbooks, Boxlight and Newline classroom technology, and Trajectory computer curriculum.
Brian Keith
Territory Manager
(770) 815-5418
BOOST MY SCHOOL
Boost My School is the only advancement platform built for K-12 teams, big and small, who want to beat their giving and events goals. Schools that switch to Boost raise 20% more dollars from 25% more donors for their giving and events. Run all of your fundraising initiatives in one place with Boost's easy-to-use platform.
Lily Shaw
Senior Events & Partnerships Marketing Manager
(919) 642-1420
THE BUDD GROUP
The Budd Group is a family-owned and operated company that has provided exceptional services and solutions to facility managers for over 60 years. With more than 4,000 highly trained service associates, we can provide virtually any service required within a facility and are adept at integrating our services to create cost-effective solutions to our customers.
Hanna Essick
Sales & Marketing Representative
(336) 912-3302
C2H AIR & ELECTRIC
C2H, a FirstCall Company, is a premier provider of HVAC, electrical, building controls, and plumbing solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Located in Georgia, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality services and building long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your systems run efficiently and reliably, meeting all your facility's needs with expertise and excellence.
Katherine Peoples
Business Development Manager
(470) 417-2012
CARTER ENGINEERING
As a civil engineering and land planning firm, Carter Engineering's personalized approach to customer satisfaction has resulted in satisfied clients throughout Georgia, including many K-12 schools. Our full-service approach allows our clients to work directly with us from land use due diligence to construction completion.
Carter Engineering is your full-service, one-stop-shop partner -- with civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying all in-house. Our senior level team personally manages each of our client relationships -- that is who you will deal with every single day. That is why we have had success throughout Georgia and the country since 2004.
Houston Gaines
Director of Business Development
(706) 424-9897
CASIE
CASIE expands innovative practices that educate for active global citizenship. CASIE has professional development options for every educator and for every career stage. We provide a range of professional development opportunities designed to inspire and equip educators at every level, including educator conferences, tailored consulting, IB professional education workshops, IB coordinator support, leadership development, blogs, and resources.
Founded in 1999, CASIE is a non-profit organization that promotes multi-language programs, the International Baccalaureate, and international understanding in K-12 schools in the United States and abroad. We aim to strengthen the U.S. education system as it readies students for more competitive global economy by equipping them with a broader world view and cross-cultural communications skills. CASIE believes in supporting educators' work and all children's access to education. We offer a full range of workshops and consults with schools around the world in a wide variety of fields relating to international and multi-language education.
Odette Schuler
Deputy Executive Director
(404) 848-9044
COTTON HOLDINGS
Cotton Holdings, Inc. is a national business continuity and infrastructure support company. The company helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from business disruptions, including natural disasters, fires, water losses, and other catastrophic events. Cotton provides a full suite of services including:
Disaster recovery and restoration (water, fire, mold, and storm damage)
Construction and reconstruction services
Temporary workforce housing and mobile office solutions
Catering and culinary services
Environmental and remediation services
Roofing and exterior services
Business continuity planning and emergency response
Michael Fennelly
Business Development Manager
(713) 887-2557
CRITICAL RESPONSE GROUP
Critical Response Group, Inc. comprises a team of US Special Operation veterans, public safety professionals, technical experts, and business executives that use our collective experiences to improve the national state of emergency preparation and response. Our company's origins are grounded in thousands of real-life direct-action raids conducted by the United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF) over the past 20 years and dozens of country-wide deployments domestically over the past five years. These experiences are used to create Collaborative Response Graphics®, common operating pictures to aid first responders plans.
Stephen Herold
Regional Director - Southeast
(404) 290-9237
FACTS MANAGEMENT
FACTS delivers K-12 SaaS technology and services that aligns school operations, data, and decision-making around supporting families and students. Through the FACTS intelligence framework, school leaders gain the insight they need to anticipate change, modernize workflows, and elevate family experiences. Enrollment, student information, tuition and financial aid, Title services, communication, all work together in a data-driven ecosystem that connects the entire school community.
Sarah Starr
Regional Vice President
(704) 860-4987
FLIK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DINING
Flik Independent School Dining (FISD) is a premier foodservice provider dedicated exclusively to independent schools. We partner with schools to deliver exceptional dining experinces through chef-driven menus, nutrition-focused programs, personalized service, and innovative dining solutions that strengthen community and support student success.
Kathy Mozur
Director of Business Development
(813) 352-3849
LIGHTHOUSE COUNSEL
Lighthouse Counsel partners with respected nonprofits to develop and implement strategies that increase mission awareness, organizational effectiveness, and philanthropic support.
Jeff Jowdy
President
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Mercer University is one of America's oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, with more than 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.
Meg Taylor
Marketing
(678) 547-6051
METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENT
Elevating Campus Dining with Customized Culinary Excellence and Sustainable Practices.
Metz Culinary Management delivers a diverse range of foodservice programs that enhance the academic environment. They pride themselves on customized dining solutions that meet the unique needs of independent educational institutions, ensuring that every meal fosters nutrition and supports the overall well-being of students and staff. Their offerings are characterized by a commitment to culinary excellence and innovation, which is evidenced by the consistent positive feedback from their clients and partners.
Mike Schelke
Vice President, Business Development
(305) 803-8375
NSI INSURANCE GROUP
The Education Practice at NSI and URA supports 450+ schools with insurance, benefits, and risk services -- including Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Retirement Consulting, Global Medical/Accident, and Compliance. Many schools participate in our proprietary Group Purchasing Programs leveraging collective buying power to reduce costs and improve outcomes. For GISA Members, the ISBC Health Insurance Consortium offers 105+ schools a cost-effective, enhanced benefits solution across 24 states.
David Owen
Vice President
(216) 496-8120
PLAYSOUTH, LLC
We provide and install quality commercial playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade structures, and related products for your school. Our number one objective is to build long term relationships with our customers by providing exceptional customer service...every time! The same trained, certified and experienced consultant that meets with you initially will walk through the entire process start to finish with you to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Andy Bryant
President
(678) 488-6572
PSG Energy Services
At PSG Energy Services, we specialized in comprehensive energy solutions that span from initial surveys and audits through installation and support. Our process is designed to prioritize your needs and ensure a seamless experience, delivering turnkey solutions across a variety of sectors such as interior, exterior, and sports lighting.
Stewart Tanner
Director of Energy
(404) 667-7720
PSI BACKGROUND SCREENING
PSI is a PBSA-accredited background check company that provides employers and organizations with everything they need to properly manage the introduction of a new member to their team. As one of the top third-party background check companies, we provide professional background searches on your current and prospective employees and volunteers to ensure that they possess whatever requisite qualifications are necessary for their roles.
Christopher Brown
General Manager
(706) 235-7574
SCHOOL GROWTH
Whether your goal is to increase enrollment, fundraising, academic quality, board performance, campus safety, or all of the above, you have come to the right place. We grow schools and the people who have the courage to lead them. We do this through organizational audits, professional development, and consulting (design) services.
Scott E. Barron
Founder & CEO
SOUTHERN CLEANING SERVICES
Southern Cleaning Services mission is to be a company of excellence. We believe in honoring God, Family, and our Organization. We strive to meet our customers' needs, offer opportunity for employee growth, and contribute to the communities we serve.
Matt Morrison
CEO
SOUTHERN TURF CO. LLC
Create an enriched, welcoming environment for students, members, and visitors with artificial turf installed by Southern Turf Co. Educational institutions are shifting away from conventional sod to embrace artificial grass for their campus landscapes and play areas. This growing preference proves ideal for playgrounds, sports fields, expansive lawns, community meeting areas, and more.
Rachel Rothschild
Commercial Sales
SUNBELT SPORTS
At Sunbelt Sports, we specialize in the construction, rehabilitation, and resurfacing of asphalt-based running tracks, delivering systems engineered for performance, safety, and durability. Our services include subgrade assessment, base correction, asphalt track paving, and preparation for track surfacing installation.
Our experienced team also evaluates existing tracks to identify structural deficiencies, drainage issues, or surface failures and implements corrective solutions that extend service life while minimizing disruption and future maintenance costs.
Marissa Bello
Marketing Coordinator
(305) 281-9290
SUCCESS SPORTS SURFACING
SSS furnishes, installs, and maintains hardwood gyms, synthetic gyms, tracks, turf, weight rooms, dance, and stage floors.
Dave Wengryn
President
(678) 761-7289
www.successsports.net
TrekAI
TrekAi is an education-focused AI platform designed to help schools personalize learning, support teachers, and improve student outcomes. Unlike traditional AI tools focused primarily on productivity, TrekAi provides students with personalized, curriculum-aligned learning experiences while giving educators tools to differentiate instruction, create engaging content, provide meaningful feedback, and better support individual student needs.
Built specifically for education, TrekAi works alongside a school's existing curiculum and instructional approach, helping educators use AI in a purposeful, responsible, and student-centered way.
Jessica Rosario
School Partnership Manager
(470) 523-4236
YANCEY BUS SALES & SERVICE
Yancey Bus Sales & Service is Georgia’s largest full-service school and activity bus dealer with service and warranty locations throughout the state. On-site service technicians are also available by appointment.
Brantley Sims
Commercial Bus Account Manager
