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Ryan Mahoney is a native of New Orleans and a proud graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He began his career in politics as a Research and Communications staffer for a high-level gubernatorial candidate in Louisiana. Shortly thereafter, Mahoney opened a Louisiana-based, full-service Public Relations and Marketing firm with clients in five states and overseas. After moving to Georgia, Mahoney joined forces with the Peach State’s top consultants to form Parlay. The firm serves numerous businesses, public figures, and government entities in the Southeast. Mahoney is an avid writer, public speaker, and presenter. He is a proud alumni of Leadership Augusta (Class of 2012) and member of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Harrisburg. Ryan lives in Historic Summerville with his wife, Dr. Holly Mahoney, and his dog, Mr. Gibbs.

Colonel Kim Elle is the President/CEO for the Augusta Warrior Project. As President, Kim leads the strategic vision of AWP’s dynamic team and works closely with Community Partners to ensure veterans, service members and their families are connected to the appropriate resources and benefits to lead a more fulfilling life. Colonel Elle is currently serving in a US Air Force Reserve capacity at NSA Georgia at Fort Gordon. Kim is a career Intelligence Officer and has served in a variety of leadership positions at the tactical, operational and strategic levels for over 20 years. Over the years, Kim has supported Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Deliberate Forge and Deliberate Guard.

Miss Geneva Carolyn Riley is the daughter of Mr. Tyson and Mrs. Andrea Riley. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 2004 and moved to Augusta, Georgia in 2005 with her parents when they relocated back to the Garden City. Geneva is very bright & talented at the age of 12 years old. Some of her characteristics include loveable, caring, helpful, independent and being encouraging to others. Her hobbies include singing, sports, attending school, and spending time with family and friends.