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ATLANTA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
WORKING TOGETHER WE GROW - UNITY IS OUR STRENGTH
STAFF MEMBERS
Prior to joining ARA, Mr. McCown held a variety of roles which included:
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Vice President, Convenience Retail, Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE)
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Vice President, South Louisiana, Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE)
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Director, Franchise Leadership, Coca-Cola North America (CCNA)
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Vice President/General Manager, East Business Unit, Monster Energy Company (MEC)
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Vice President, Coca-Cola System, Presence from Innovation
Mr. McCown brings over three decades of experience in the consumer beverage industry to ARA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Belhaven University and course work towards his MBA in Marketing from the University of Mississippi.
Steve McCown
Chief Executive Officer
Steve McCown
Chief Executive Officer
In mid-2018, Ameena began her career as an Office Administrative Assistant at the National Alliance of Trade Associations(NATA). At ARA Ameena provides executive support to the Board of Directors in day to day meetings and is the liaison between the Board of Directors and Staff.
Ameena’s hobbies include cooking different types of cuisine using different cooking techniques, keeping up to date on current affairs, reading and traveling. Ameena lives with her husband, Imran Ali in Lawrenceville, GA.
Ameena Lakhani
Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors at the Atlanta Retailers Association (ARA)
Ameena Lakhani
Executive Assistant
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Salima Merchant
Accounting Support
Salima Merchant
Accounting Support
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Kashif Javaid
Member Support Representative
Kashif Javaid
Member Support Representative
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Ramzanali Pirani
Member Support Representative
Ramzanali Pirani
Member Support Representative
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Karam Jivani
IT Support Intern
Karam Jivani
IT Support Intern
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Izzat Mote
Financial Accountant
Izzat Mote
Financial Accountant
Supporting a team of five MSRs (Member Support Representatives) from planning, execution, data collection, and member support at ARA.
With over 10 years in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, Gerardo worked with Mars Chocolate Division in the Walmart account. Later as Convenience Trade Manager for Keurig Dr. Pepper. Most recently, before joining ARA, Gerardo worked 5 years for Pepsico.
Gerado hobbies include enjoy spending time with family, cooking, traveling, and playing/watching golf.
Gerardo holds a degree in Business Administration. He is a son of Italian parents. He is also a proud father of a Marine son and 2 more children attending college.
Gerado Olivo
Field Operations Manager
Gerardo Olivo
Field Operations Manager
Nabeel started working with ARA in 2013. He advanced to the positions of Administrative Assistant, Member Support Representatives Support Manager, Vendor Relations Committee Executive, Building Support, and Board of Advisors Executive. Nabeel works with major vendors distributing and more than 50 vendors for grievances and store programs.
He is responsible for building a trusting and honest relationship during each member interaction, both inside and outside of the Association.
Nabeel’s hobbies include watching and cheering on all his home-grown teams. Nabeel lives with his family, father Zain, mother Ashraf and younger sister Safura in Duluth, GA.
Nabeel Bana
Member Relations Specialist
Nabeel Bana
Member Relations Specialist
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Justin Johnson
Member Support Representative
Justin Johnson
Member Support Representative
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MD Faruk
Member Support Representative
MD Faruk
Member Support Representative