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It can be lonely at the top, but it doesn’t have to be.
We know leaders limit their potential when they lead from isolation. But, when surrounded by trusted advisors with a common goal and a biblical worldview, they can maximize performance and energize cultures. With faith as the foundation, this powerful group of peers meet in an exclusive, confidential forums around the Atlanta metro to have their questions answered and their answers questioned.
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Business Forum Leaders in the Atlanta Area
JOE PATRICK
As an accomplished leader and business executive, Joe is passionate about helping companies achieve purpose-driven, sustainable success through improved strategies,…
JOE PATRICK
BEN COMERFORD
Ben is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of business where he majored in Finance and Real…
BEN COMERFORD
Ben is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of business where he majored in Finance and Real Estate. In his professional career, Ben has contributed to the successful development, acquisition, and management of over a billion dollars in commercial real estate projects throughout North America. He is skilled in differentiating details to forecast success, with the ability to discern and implement strategies for long-term, continuous growth. In addition to a successful career in commercial real estate, Ben has served in regional economic development and has led business development teams in the textile, agriculture, and logistics industries. With a self-described ‘Jeffersonian’ love of agriculture, Ben is the owner of EverGrass Farms, a purebred and commercial cattle operation. Additionally, Ben and his brother Matt co-founded Comerford Farms, a field-to-market producer, wholesaler, and retailer of poultry, pork, lamb, and beef. After receiving the redeeming grace of Christ, Ben considers marrying his wife Nicole to be the high-water mark in his life. Ben and Nicole have been blessed with three children: Amelia, Annie, and Will. The Comerford’s are members of Rosemont Baptist Church where Ben serves as a deacon and teaches the 11th & 12th-grade boy’s Sunday school class. As a disciple of Christ, He hopes to see lives changed and molded to the person of Jesus Christ. Ben is eager to work with the business owners of Atlanta, West Georgia, and east Alabama to Build Great Businesses for a GREATER Purpose.
DAVE THIEL
Dave joined C12 as a Chair of Atlanta in May 2018. Prior to that, he served nearly six years as…
DAVE THIEL
Dave joined C12 as a Chair of Atlanta in May 2018. Prior to that, he served nearly six years as President/CEO, for the Center for Christian Growth (aka T Bar M Camps & Retreats)—a faith-based organization in Central Texas. Dave has served in various senior leadership roles in marketing, sales, and strategic development/partnerships. He brings over three decades of experience working with manufacturing, retail and service companies that were industry leaders—including Super Valu (Minneapolis, MN)., Pilgrim’s Pride (Dallas, TX) and Edwards Baking Company (Atlanta, GA). An accomplished marketing strategist, divisional leader, and executive, he is passionate about equipping business leaders. In addition, from 1999-2012, he was a Principal at Triaxia Partners (Atlanta, Georgia)—a boutique management consulting firm, where he served as leader of Triaxia’s Team Practice. The majority of client work involved a wide variety of senior-level engagements, both nationally and internationally, spanning across business, nonprofit, and government sectors. With C12, Dave is excited to combine his organizational leadership skill set with his heart-set of applying God’s Word in equipping leaders. The marketplace adventure of helping facilitate world-class C12 experiences by equipping CEOs and Owners to build great businesses for a GREATER PURPOSE is energizing and inspiring. Dave grew up in Wisconsin, is married to Colleen and they have, two adult children in Atlanta, Jonathan, and Emily (married to Peter) and grand-daughter Penelope. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse and an MBA at the University of Texas at Dallas.
DONOVAN CROSBY
Donovan is an experienced business leader and executive coach with a passion for developing and facilitating growth. Donovan served in…
DONOVAN CROSBY
Donovan is an experienced business leader and executive coach with a passion for developing and facilitating growth.
Donovan served in the United States Air Force as a Hospital Administrator. During his military career, he had the pleasure of leading several medical teams during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom.
After a successful military career, Donovan transitioned into corporate America where he became an executive coach, leadership consultant, and a training and development professional for several well-known organizations – i.e., Sodexo, JLL, Atlanta Public Schools and Hunt Brothers Pizza. With extensive organizational leadership experience and a desire to see people grow, Donovan is equipped to serve leaders as they look to build successful businesses that glorify the Kingdom of God. Donovan, his wife Patricia, and their two children are members and servants of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Austell, GA and he and his family reside in Kennesaw, GA.
“C12 is everything I was looking for and more of what I didn’t know I needed. My peers challenge me in my blind spots, love me in hard times, and encourage me to glorify God in the way I lead my team. It’s a home for business leaders.”
