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We are looking forward to our 2nd Annual UTV Leadership Symposium! Local and Regional Community Leaders are gathering to share their experiences, best practices, and Lessons concerning Effective Leadership and Regional Vision.

Skip Henderson, Mayor, Columbus GA; DA Rick Chauncey, Phenix City; Asst Principle LaWanda Bettis, Central High School, Phenix City

Jason Dennis, WTVM, Columbus GA; Dominique Treadwell, AVP Regions Bank; Keith Trawick, CIO Stretch Zone/ Founder of Intrannuity and others are on deck!

December 11th 2025

Gerald received BSN in Nursing from Troy State University in 1993 and later earned a Masters in Management from Troy University in 2010.

Certifications:

Certificate in Theology 2018 ITC, and Six Sigma Green Belt Villa Nova University(Online) 2012. Biblical Economics Rev. R.C. Sproul Jr. Certificate.

Ordained as a Christian minister in April 2015. A member of Word of Faith Cathedral.

Lieutenant Colonel (Army Retired)

Married to S. Denise Williams for 34 years. Three children and four grandchildren.

Spent 16 years in patient care as a Registered Nurse before becoming a full time investor.

Owned Generations Child Development Center Columbus, Ga. from 2002 to April 2025. Currently Serving as CEO of Empire Lucratives LLC. An investment company; and a recent start up: Empire Motor Division LLC, both in Columbus Ga.

Currently working with non profits as a consultant. Currently mentoring three business owners.

Affiliations:

Atlanta Economics Club-Member

Georgia Independent Auto Dealers Association- Member

Passion:

Preaching the Great News. Studying and teaching Biblical Economics, Mentoring leaders, and new start ups.