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Richard Gartrell is a seasoned business professional with extensive experience in management, leadership, and entrepreneurship. He has held various roles, including President of Deep Healing Ministries of Atlanta, Inc., Chairman of Drake, Winger and Company, and Co-Owner of Office Systems Installations. Gartrell has also worked in the business brokerage field and has a background in agriculture and military service. With a strong educational foundation from Harvard Business School and Wheaton College, Gartrell brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to the table. His proficiency in multiple languages, including Portuguese, Spanish, and French, further enhances his ability to navigate diverse business environments. As a seasoned executive, Gartrell has a proven track record of driving business growth, developing strategic plans, and fostering strong relationships with clients and partners.

Credentials

  • Real Estate Broker
    Georgia Real Estate Commission
    Jan, 1983
    - May, 2026
  • Commercial and Instrument Pilot's License
    FAA
    Jan, 1972
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • President
      • Sep 2016 - Present
      • Marietta, GA

      Deep Healing Ministries of Atlanta, Inc. is a non-profit organization honoring God through prayer for healing of inner emotional wounds and emotional trauma. We also engage in teaching, training and coaching others to do so. Of many models approaching this kind of prayer, we draw most strongly ...

  • Drake, Winger and Company
    • Marietta, GA 30067
    • Chairman
      • Feb 1987 - Present
      • Marietta, GA 30067

      Highly skilled business broker with a track record of managing the purchase or sale of over 70 businesses.My approach includes structuring transactions to create a win-win for both buyer and seller.As a former Certified Financial Intermediary (CFI) through the International Business Brokers Assoc...

    • Co-Owner
      • Apr 1997 - Apr 2014
      • Marietta, GA

      Co-Owner of small business that installs office furniture in Metro Atlanta and around the southeast from Miami to Mississippi to Virginia.Engaged in every aspect of business, including:- Sales and customer relations - Service business operations - Product delivery and installation - Truck and fle...

  • Reed-Smith & Company
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • Vice President
      • 1983 - 1987
      • Atlanta, Georgia

      Became top producer in a business brokerage firm handling small businesses

    • Vice President, Marketing
      • 1979 - 1981
      • Chestnut Mountain, GA

      As Georgia's largest egg company, Crystal Farms shipped over 50 tractor-trailer loads of eggs per week. Managed all aspects of sales for this $50 million egg company, including:- New account development - Customer service - Collections - Store-door and warehouse distribution - Packaging - Ad...

  • Crystal Farms Mills
    • Chestnut Mountain, GA
    • Purchasing Manager - Feed Mill
      • 1978 - 1979
      • Chestnut Mountain, GA

      Purchased commodities including corn, soybean meal, and other feed ingredients at feed mill, purchasing $22 million per year.

  • Harvard University
    • Cambridge, MA
    • Junior Faculty, Research Associate
      • 1974 - 1977
      • Cambridge, MA

      For the Harvard MBA Moffett Professor of Agribusiness Ray Goldberg, researched industry structure and developed course materials. Wrote 11 Harvard Business School cases and contributed to the publication of two books on agribusiness in developing countries

  • U. S. Army
    • Multiple
    • Captain, Infantry, Helicopter Pilot
      • 1968 - 1972
      • Multiple

      - Commanded 200-man infantry company- Helicopter pilot in Vietnam- Operations Officer for Division Artillery Aviation in Vietnam- Honor Graduate, U.S. Army Aviation School- Honor Graduate, U.S. Army Infantry School- Vietnam Service Medal, 18 Air Medals, 2 Bronze Stars

Education

  • 1972 - 1974
    Harvard Business School
  • 1964 - 1968
    Wheaton College

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