Board of Directors

President
Faizan Moosa
Faizan Moosa is a son of immigrant parents with the American Dream in mind. Raised in Peachtree City, GA and having graduated from Mercer University, Faizan today serves as a Wealth Manager Advisor with Merrill Lynch as part of the Durkota, Garfoli, Moosa Wealth Management Group. His giving and ever learning attitude allowed him to excel in the Buckhead community with leadership opportunities from the Buckhead Business Association as President 2025 as well as the Ismaili’s Professional Network as Director for their Economic Planning Board. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, car shows, motorcycle rides in the mountains, and hiking with his wife Kaylin and their German Shephard named Maximus. His primary goal in life is to build his business and lifestyle around serving others so that everyone can grow personally, professionally, and financially together.

Stacey Apple
Executive Director
As the Executive Director of Buckhead Business Association, Stacey provide strategic leadership in planning and managing events and sponsorship initiatives, while advancing the organization’s mission through impactful community engagement and service.

Immediate Past President
Charles Ritter III
Charles Ritter III is Immediate-Past President of the Buckhead Business Association and Marketing & Business Development Manager at Livable Buckhead. He works at the intersection of community, mobility, and economic development, leading initiatives that strengthen Buckhead as a connected, vibrant place to live and work.

Young Bucks President
Kiana Collins
With over a decade of experience in real estate, property management, and corporate relocation, Kiana brings a results-driven yet community-focused approach to leadership. She is the Founder and Broker of Georgia Premier Homes, where she specializes in modern housing solutions, corporate relocation, and asset-based property management. Her work centers on creating structure, opportunity, and long-term growth for professionals, investors, and business owners. Kiana is the President of Young Bucks, a professional network created to empower, connect, and elevate emerging leaders across Buckhead and the greater Atlanta area.

Young Bucks Vice President
Nina Nguyen
Nina is part of the team at TechChup, a cybersecurity company based in Atlanta. With extensive experience building trusted client relationships, Nina has a strong understanding of the security challenges businesses face and delivers strategies that support both protection and business growth. Outside of her professional role, Nina enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
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Director at Large
Richy Vasquez
As the President & Founder of Lifetime Consulting Group, Richy brings over 12 years of experience in Project Management and Consulting. He is a driven team player who enjoys solving complex problems and thrives in collaborative environments to achieve meaningful results. Outside of his professional role, Richy is an avid outdoorsman and adventure enthusiast.

Treasurer
Winston Bandoh
Winston Bandoh is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with broad experience in accounting, audit, finance, tax, and risk and compliance management. He has served a diverse clientele, including multinational organizations, small and mid-sized businesses, and high-net-worth individuals, across industries such as banking, insurance, real estate, investment management, nonprofit, and professional services. He founded Gwinnett Business Consultants, LLC in 2018, providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to small businesses. Previously, he spent over nine years as a Vice President at BNY Mellon, leading global product development, and nearly ten years in audit with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. Winston holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, an MBA, and multiple professional certifications, including CPA, CGFM, CGMA, CFSA, and QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

Secretary
Elizabeth Vanderburg
Elizabeth Vanderburg is the Director of Community Engagement at Campbell-Stone, an Atlanta-based nonprofit providing affordable senior housing. She leads mission-critical engagement and partnership efforts serving nearly 600 residents.

Philanthropy Chair
Anna Chafen
Possessing a background in Public Relations, Anna Chafen is an experienced Development leader who specializes in strategy and growth, communication, and DE&I, with a dedicated focus on our most influential business professional communities. She has spent nearly two decades working and building relationships with top business and civic leaders to curate dynamic experiences for Georgia's professional communities. Anna currently serves as Senior Director of Development for the Alzheimer's Association, overseeing three galas across the state, including our city's most exciting, action packed annual event, Dancing Stars of Atlanta. Funds raised from these galas push the mission of the Alzheimer's Association forward by funding research, advancing public policy, and providing local support for people living with the disease and their caregivers.

Director of Marketing
Raven Rankine
Raven Rankine is a Senior Director at The Nebo Company, where she provides leadership development and corporate strategy consulting to clients across industries. With over 10 years of experience, she partners with C-suite executives and HR leaders to ensure organizations are positioned for success from both a cultural and strategic standpoint. In addition to her corporate work, Raven is the Founder and President of Lady Saddlers Club, a national equestrian club with chapters across the United States dedicated to expanding access to equestrianism and fostering community among professional women. She also serves as the Vice President of Marketing for the Buckhead Business Association. A Boston native, Raven currently resides in Buckhead and enjoys traveling, exploring the Buckhead restaurant scene, and horseback riding

Membership Director
Earl Dunn
Earl Dunn is a Wealth Advisor and comprehensive financial planner at Merrill who helps professionals and business owners get clear on their money so they can feel confident and sleep better at night. He focuses on real planning, real conversations, and long-term relationships built on trust and doing the right thing. Outside of work, Earl serves on the Buckhead Business Association board and is active in Toastmasters. He’s into movies, grew up loving wrestling, has jumped out of a plane, trained in karate, and is firmly Team Batman!

Director of Information Technology
RJ McCarley
RJ is the Founder of TechChup. Driven by a passion for using technology to solve real business problems, he seeks to bridge the gap between business processes and technology for optimal efficiency. With a strong understanding in business infrastructure and cybersecurity, he helps organizations build resilient operations and safeguard critical systems and data against evolving cyber threats. His work focuses on practical solutions, measurable results, and long-term value.

Director of Public Safety
Cordell Carter
Cordell Carter is the Director of Resource Management South for Southern Company Gas, leading teams responsible for field order scheduling and fulfillment, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and system integrity for natural gas utilities in Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cordell enjoys rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, gardening, photography, hiking, and running in his personal time.

Leadership Development
Kim Wynn
Kim Wynn brings over 20 years of leadership, education, and consulting experience across the business and nonprofit sectors. A former film production executive turned educator, she has impacted more than 70,000 students and teachers through her work in classrooms and as a national educational consultant. She also played a key role in founding Manzanita School, an innovative college-preparatory school grounded in nature-based learning. At Leaders Team, Kim partners with business owners, executives, and leadership teams to lead with integrity, action, and purpose—bringing clarity to decision-making, strengthening cultures of trust, and translating vision into sustained performance. Her transformational consulting work spans industries including construction, healthcare, government and public utilities, the nonprofit sector, and franchise-based organizations. Her international humanitarian work spans five continents, supporting initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
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Corporate Development
Alanna Dougan
Alanna Duggan is a hospitality and sales professional with a strong background in luxury hotels and resorts, known for building meaningful client relationships and driving results. She began her career in destination-driven properties, where she developed a passion for elevated guest experiences and strategic partnerships. Originally from South Florida, she now lives and works in Atlanta, where she continues to grow her career in the hospitality industry. She thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoy connecting people, places, and experiences.
