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2024
Editorial
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Laura Chambliss Octavius Jackson Anita Carter
TROY Continuing Education and Outreach
Laura Chambliss is the Director of Continuing Education and Outreach with Troy University where she helps public , private and nonprofit organizations explore the personal and professional development opportunities that Continuing Education and Outreach offers . Chambliss and her husband , Matt , live in Pike Road and have two children , Sara Collins and Cole .
Recommended Read : You Don ’ t Need a Title to be a Leader by Mark Sanborn
Favorite Song : “ Truth be told ” by Matthew West
Best Biz Advice : “ Life is 10 % what happens to me and 90 % how I react to it . And so it is with you — we are in charge of our attitudes .” - Charles Swindoll
O . Maynard Jackson & Associates , LLC
Octavius Jackson is a business and economic development consultant with O . Maynard Jackson & Associates , LLC ., and serves as a special advisor to Mayor Steven L . Reed . Outside of work , he serves on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and the Executive Board of the Troy Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity , Inc . He and his wife , Serena , have two children , Hayden Alexis and Harper Alexander .
Favorite Song : “ So What ” by Miles Davis
Best Biz Advice : “ Be yourself . People don ’ t care how much you know until they know how much you care !”
If you could have dinner with anyone , dead or alive , who would it be ? The creators of the Great Pyramids of Egypt to learn how they truly did it .
Jim Wilson & Associates , LLC
Anita Carter has worked with Jim Wilson & Associates , LLC for the last 35 years and is currently the Vice President . She is responsible for the development , sales , marketing and daily operations of JWA residential properties , including New Park and Wynlakes . She has been the VP for the past 16 years . She is married and has three children , Delaney , Harrison and Wilson
Recommended Read : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R . Covey
Best Biz Advice : Keep evolving and learning , and make sure you have a work / family balance .
First Job : Jim Wilson & Associates , LLC
10 CentrAL Inc ! !