Jess Brown - Johns Creek
Day job: CFO-Southeast with Marsh McLennan Agency.
What advice would you give a young man entering your industry today? Do what you have been hired to do and treat all of your colleagues and business partners with respect. You are building your personal brand every step of the way, and doing it the right way will pay off in the long term.
What are your pet peeves in the business workplace?
People who are not self-aware when they come across as disrespectful/dismissive or simply don’t want to work on it, get under my skin pretty quickly.
How do you destress at the end of a busy day?
More often than not, I find myself re-energized when my kids do something impressive within their area of interest. When time permits, I like to pick up a guitar and learn something new (or just fiddle around). The occasional liquor drink doesn’t hurt either.
How will you be spending Father's Day this year?
Grilling with family and friends would be an excellent way to spend this Father’s Day or any day. I am in a wings or ribs mood of late.
Jordan Campbell
Day job: I help nonprofits raise money for their amazing missions! As a fundraising auctioneer, my role is to tap into people’s inner generosity, to engage them with the cause, and to make sure they have a great time while doing so!
What advice would you give a young man entering your industry today?
When you’re on that stage in front of hundreds of people, authenticity and passion are key. It is also important to be unique and give guests the chance to feel fully immersed in the nonprofit’s mission.
What are your pet peeves in the business workplace?
Honestly, I don’t have many pet peeves! I’m fortunate enough to work in the nonprofit sector where every single person is there for the greater good.
How do you destress at the end of a busy day?
For me there’s nothing better than simply unwinding in front of the TV, putting on an episode of The Office or a drama series, and just letting the world drift away with escapism!
How will you be spending Father's Day this year?
My newborn will be one month old, so I imagine my wife and I will be walking around like zombies, cocooned in our house, stealing sleep and snacks whenever we can! Nervous but excited!