Russell Stokes, president and CEO of GE Energy Connections, is moving up his year as chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to 2018 in order to fill the vacancy created by AT&T’s Glenn Lurie’s move to Dallas. Although just a year-and-a-half into his CEO position, Stokes has quickly emerged as a strong corporate, community and philanthropic leader. The elevation of this impressive young executive overseeing an $11-billion business has the boats of GE Energy Connections and the Metro Chamber definitely RISING…
Former federal prosecutor tapped for Army post
Former U.S. Attorney Bobby Christine has been called up by the Trump Administration once again, this time to serve as Judge Advocate General for the U.S. Army. That would make him the head of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, better known as JAG, the legal arm of the Army. Once his nomination is confirmed, Christine will serve a four-year term in the vital position. RISING…
