Lee’s diverse background as a successful corporate executive, business owner, and staff member at a large church gives him a well-balanced and robust set of experiences to draw from as he mentors and develops Christian business leaders in his role as a Convene Chair in the greater Atlanta area.

Lee began his professional career in the corporate world of the investment banking industry (Nuveen Inc.) then moved to a robust family owned company (Tip Top Poultry Inc.) of over 1,200 employees and multiple locations where he spent 20 years.  During his time at Tip Top, Lee was part of the executive team that oversaw exponential top line growth and increased profitability. 

Lee then transitioned to a startup (Wireless Extenders Inc.) as one of the founding executives.  Responsibilities during his 8 years included all aspects of sales and marketing as well as significant involvement in strategic initiatives and product development.  Lee’s role impacted the company’s growth from negative cash flow to annual revenue of $15MM. 

After the successful sale of Wireless Extenders in 2015, Lee joined the staff at Perimeter Church in Atlanta as the Director of Evangelism and Associates Program where he is responsible for the creation of the Express Your Faith kit as well as coaching and mentoring multiple pastors across America.

Lee is passionate about maximizing business potential and helping leaders live the abundant life God has planned for them.  His lifework is to invest in others so that they have more of an influence for the Kingdom of God than he ever will.  Therefore, it is his great joy to assist Christian CEOs and business owners become better leaders and achieve new levels of success and significance in their business, personal and spiritual life.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

Convene’s mission is to connect, equip and inspire Christian CEOs and business owners to grow exceptional businesses and become higher-impact leaders to honor God. Through a community of peer-to-peer advisory teams, executive coaching and world-class consulting, we work with Christian CEOs and business owners to impact the Life of a Leader, leading to an ultimate Kingdom legacy.

We work together to enhance your business and life trajectory, while exploring where God is leading you. Convene provides ongoing business and leadership skill-development with access to One2One™ coaching and advisory teams, nationally-recognized speakers, and break-through content for continuous transformational learning. Particular attention is given to contributing wisdom, encouragement and accountability toward your goals for the purpose of achieving better results in all areas of your life.

COACHING

Lee has been coaching business leaders and executives since 2012. He has received his coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation and Creative Results Management.  Since he has recently become a Convene Chair, his focus is now on fostering executive development as he facilitates monthly group sessions and individual follow up sessions with business owners. The emphasis with Convene members is to work with those committed to maximizing their business potential while also improving their legacy of faith, all using principles based on Biblical teaching.

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