Gwinnett.talk

By Kate Wilson

November 26, 2007 8:48 AM | Link to this

In my opinion Jeannine Rispin needs to be on your list. She is on the Suwanee City Council and has been very influential in the formation of our award winning city for more than 15 years. She is highly respected in her profession and is active in many Gwinnett organizationa including Leadership Gwinnett and Leadership georgia. She is one who works very effectively behind the scenes.

By Jill

November 26, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

The only woman I’ve ever heard of in that county is Kay Kim. Her billboards are everywhere!

By Roger

November 26, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

Tracy Rainwater! Tracy is the Teacher of the Year at South Gwinnett High School and deserves to be on this list.

By Paul

November 26, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

I think my wife needs to be on the list.

By Jeff Fox

November 26, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

Hello AJC!

As per your request in the Gwinnett Section of Today’s AJC, I do believe you overlooked one woman as the being one of our County’s most influential women and that is Sharon Rigsby Bartels, President of Gwinnett Technical College. I was amazed that she wasn’t in the top ten. Under her leadership this year alone she has had staff win leadership awards like the Student Services Coordinator Rachel Mariano who won an award under the State of Georgia’s Public Employee Recognition Program for her outstanding leadership capabilities and community efforts. Then Daimler Chrysler College Automotive Program was named best manufacturer-affiliated automotive program in the nation by the Automotive Industry Planning Council, which is held at Gwinnett Tech. In addition the latest report from the Technical College System of Georgia named Gwinnett Tech as the 2007 leader in student enrollment and graduate figures. I’m sure there are other awards too, not to mention all of the community service Mrs. Bartels is involved with. I might also add that I read these announcements in your paper. Hopefully, you find a way to recognize her deeds and accomplishments that have helped put our county on the national map.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Jeff

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By gwenlynn

November 26, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

i live in newyork and i wasx blown away when i found out Dr. Juanita Bynum was not on your list ?

By Go DAWGS

November 26, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

So, Green is a Georgia Tech grad. Well, that explains why she is an arrogant know-nothing. Poor deluded child actually thinks she can win a county-wide election.

By gringo

November 26, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Lisa Taylor was left off the list as well.

By Willy Wonka

November 26, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding, the Mansion Madam should have been voted hands down.

By Dee

November 26, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

Marsha Bomar Anderson! She holds a City Council seat for the City of Duluth, runs a full-time business Street Smarts, Inc.), gives of her time and herself for the community and still worries about whether the local high schools have raised enough funds for band/music programs and other activities. A fabulous woman!

By bob giselbach

November 26, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this

the public may not know her by name but there is a lady operating behind the lines and keeping all the parks operating in gwinnett county and her name is sharon plunkett.

By truthteller

November 27, 2007 1:50 AM | Link to this

Juanita Bynum wasn’t on the list because she the same self promoting self centered person her husband is. When you’re a minister and your internal motto is “It’s all about me” you’re no role model for anyone or anything.