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Men We Admire

Steven Dunbar

A few years ago, Stephen Dunbar and his family moved to Atlanta and soon learned about the realities of sex trafficking that plague the city. Upon being introduced to Wellspring Living, they immediately jumped in and got involved in the mission of raising awareness. Since 2018, both Stephen and his wife Jamie have served in various capacities, including on the board of directors. In 2020, with his passion for fitness, Stephen and his son, Gordon, completed their fundraiser, 50 For Freedom – a 50 mile run on the Silver Comet Trail. Their efforts raised over $7,000 for the cause.

Eric Howard

As the General Manager of the Southeast's luxury leader in shopping, Phipps Plaza, Eric Howard is always looking for ways to expand its iconic status. His passion for building on the property’s footprint for more than four decades has led to the redevelopment called One Phipps Plaza. Its status as a world-class destination will only strengthen with this transformation when it opens this fall. A Johns Creek resident, his family is active in their church and will send their oldest child off to University of Georgia later this year.

Mickey Gerve

Mickey Gerve currently serves as the Director of Operations for the recently opened Hyatt Centric Hotel in Buckhead.  Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta provides travelers and residents a launchpad for exploration and the opportunity to discover the magic of one of Atlanta's most luxurious neighborhoods. Having worked for the Hyatt brand for over 12 years, starting out as a houseman, Mickey is a testament to hard work and dedication. He and his wife and three kids currently reside in the ever-growing community of Woodstock.

Jeff Gentry

Jeff Gentry is an Employee Benefits Practice Leader for USI Insurance Services Atlanta. A 35-year Employee Benefit veteran, he is proud to call Atlanta his home. In his free time, he is a community coach for high school football and plans on doing more charity based work when he retires on July 1. He and his wife of 39 years, Betsy, are college sweethearts and have two grown children. 

Andrew Ibbotson

Andrew Ibbotson is CEO of an early-stage Atlanta technology company called RatingsMD. Andrew enjoys mentoring first-time entrepreneurs and regularly speaks throughout the country to promote entrepreneurship. He sits on a number of boards, including Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial & Systems Engineering where he graduated with high honors. In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife Nikki and third grade son, John.

Dr. Khalid Shash

Dr. Shash is a cardiologist for Kaiser Permanente here in Georgia, with a passion for helping others. He currently sits as a board member for the Odyssey Atlanta Summer Education Program that targets Atlanta Public School students from underserved communities. In addition to donating to organizations that provide education to low income families, he also takes time to mentor students interested in the field of medicine. Happily married for over 17 years, his family resides in Alpharetta. He has two daughters and one son.

  • Steven Dunbar
  • Eric Howard
  • Mickey Gerve
  • Jeff and Betsy Gentry
  • Andrew Ibbotson
  • Dr. Khalid Shash