Candidate for Tolomato Island Board of Directors
Lynn Brenton
Originally from Pennsylvania, my husband Jamie and I have lived in Georgia for the past 34 years. We knew we wanted to call Tolomato Island our home, back in 2008 when we first saw the breathtaking live oaks on Mission Drive, and bought our lot. We moved here just 4 years ago after having our home built.
Our family is very active. Jamie and I are members of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick. I have a great community of friends at Crossfit Glynco and Jamie really enjoys the Pickle Ball crew. I am a founder of our very active and fun book club. You are likely to see us most often walking the semi-official "Mayor of Tolomato", D'Artagnan. Our son Jordan, who just graduated from the College of Coastal Georgia will be leaving us in January 2024 for London, England to work and to join his fiancé.
I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club, McIntosh County. I have served on the Board of Bethany Christian Services, the Advisory Board of the SAP certification program at Georgia Southern University, on the Advisory Committee to the Business and Technology Department, Brookwood High School and on the Board of trustees at Cannon United Methodist Church. I have been involved in the TIPOA Social and Website Committees. Jamie and I have hosted the Annual Pumpkin Carving event in October in Savannah Square. Such creativity!
It is an exciting time for our community as new people are moving into the neighborhood. I believe that a quality board member must have sound and rational judgement and govern with realistic management and people skills. Every association has its challenges and finding collaborative solutions is the key to success. Empowering our committees is key to sharing the work that is necessary to invigorate a great community.
I believe open and transparent communications is key to re-uniting this community. My technology skills can enhance communications as we work together as a board to create a platform for that dialog.
You may remember that I was elected to the TIPOA Board of Directors last year. I resigned when it became apparent that my contributions were not valued. In considering this candidacy I have concluded that I can best help my community by actively pursuing a platform of open communication, listening to the community at large and working to develop a governing structure that is inclusive.
I have worked in the IT industry for over 35 years and currently work remotely as an IT Consultant for a Charleston SC based firm. I have held several IT positions throughout my career with my final position in the industry as a CIO for a refrigeration manufacturing company. These positions have taught me many valuable lessons in leadership, negotiation, project delivery, and finance as well as looking out for the well-being of my employees. This knowledge and experience will transfer nicely to helping care for the community we all live in.
Thank you for your consideration!
Lynn Brenton
EXPERIENCE
ARGANO – Charleston, SC 2017 - Present
Argano is a leading Oracle-only systems integrator and Managed Services provider of Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning and on-premise ERP solutions for large companies in several industry segments.
- Provides leadership and guidance towards client service and business development for the Oracle EBS Practice in consulting and project implementation work.
- Enhances the relationship with clients by developing strong, lasting partnerships with their business and leading the development and delivery of solutions to their most complex challenges.
DAVE RAMSEY SOLUTIONS – Nashville, TN 2022 - Present
Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach
In this position it is my mission to serve others by helping them with their finances. As a Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach, I use Dave Ramsey's principles to meet people where they are and show them how to win with money. I help my clients create healthy financial habits and goals. These can range from day-to-day money management to planning for longer-term goals. I can help clients identify the challenges in their finances and develop strategies to overcome them.
HILLPHOENIX, INCORPORATED – Conyers, GA 2014 - 2017
Hillphoenix is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services. 2015 revenues of $900M.
Vice President/CIO Enterprise Information Technology
HUBBELL, INCORPORATED - Shelton, CT 2008 -2014
International manufacturer of electrical and electronic products for broad range of non-residential and residential construction, industrial and utility applications. 2012 revenues of $3.0B.
Senior Director Business Systems Development 2011 - 2014
Senior Director, Enterprise Project Management Services 2008 - 2011
ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING - Conyers, GA 1989 – 2007
World's leading provider of lighting fixtures with 2012 net sales of over $2B.
Vice President Business Systems Solutions (2003 – 2007)
Director of Commercial & Industrial Systems (1998 – 2003)
EDUCATION
Project Management Professional Certification, Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA - 2012
M.S., Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 2013
M.S., Human Resource Management/Training & Development, Widener University, Chester, PA - 1990
B.S.B.A., Management Information Systems, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA - 198