Program Overview
Join us for an exclusive executive networking event designed to connect Kettering leaders with three of Atlanta’s most influential business organizations.
Georgia State University’s DBA program, Conscious Capitalism Atlanta, and the Private Directors Association (PDA) will each share how their programs develop senior‑level leadership, expand strategic influence, and open doors to high‑impact professional networks.
Attendees will learn the unique value each organization offers, how Kettering members can get involved, and the steps to join communities that elevate executive thinking, board readiness, and purpose‑driven leadership.
This is a rare opportunity to build meaningful relationships and engage with organizations shaping the future of business in Georgia.
Guest Bios
Dr. Kerry Bass, Private Directors Association (PDA) and Graduate of GSU’s DBA program
Dr. Kerry L. Bass is a transformation executive and board leader with 35+ years across technology, government, and nonprofit sectors. Founder and CEO of Potential to Reality Consulting, he advises clients on transformation and Societal Excellence through a business framework. Previously a senior leader at IBM, Unisys, Fiserv, and North Highland, he also serves on the board of the Christian Professional Network Worldwide Foundation. He is a member of the Private Directors Association and holds degrees from Emory University and Georgia State University’s Doctor of Business Administration program. Click here to learn more about the Private Directors Association - Atlanta Chapter. Click here to learn more about the Private Directors Association - Atlanta Chapter.
Dr. Dale Herndon, Kettering Board Member and Graduate of GSU’s DBA program
Dale Herndon is a finance and fintech professor at Georgia Gwinnett College and Georgia Fintech Academy. He has experience in international mergers and acquisitions, asset management, and management consulting. He holds an undergraduate degree from Emory University and a Doctor of Business Administration from Georgia State University. Dale sits on the Board of Directors for Kettering, the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, and GSU’s DBA program. He’s also an inaugural member of Conscious Capitalism, Inc. Click here to learn more about the Georgia State University DBA program.
Chuck Sparrow, Kettering Member and Partnership Engagement Chair, Conscious Capitalism
Chuck Sparrow, a Kettering member and Partnership Engagement Chair of Conscious Capitalism Atlanta, is active in professional service leadership. He is the founder of Tamarisk Ventures and a board member of THRIVE Farmers. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University and completed the Foundational Leadership Course through Stagen Leadership Academy. Click here to learn more about Conscious Capitalism, Inc. - Atlanta.