“For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.”

Luke 12:48

 

 

Founded in 1927, the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of more than 43,000 of the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 500 companies in 67 countries. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.

Thankful for having superb policyholders who have trusted me with making sure their insurance and financial services portfolios are taken care of.  Because of their trust, I was able to qualify for this premier event!

 

In May 2016, qualified for Annual Chairman’s Circle Awards Convention for top 5% of Agency Business Owners at State Farm Insurance.  Keynote speaker was Basketball Hall of Famer and Entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson.  Was grateful to meet him and he went out of his way to make sure he took a picture with us 4 minority small business owners representing the company.

I had the tremendous opportunity to speak to hundreds of students for black history month in the state of Georgia about the history and legacy of the Herndons of Atlanta and the responsibility we have to carry the torch.

• Day 1 was at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, GA.
• Day 2, Booker T. Washington in Atlanta, GA.
• Day 3, Morehouse College speaking to the Herndon Game Changers Entrepreneur Program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Art exhibit leaves unforgettable impression of city’s rich history 

ATLANTA – Have you ever wished you could turn back the hands of time? Well, travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport now can explore eight time frames of Atlanta’s past in “A Walk Through Atlanta History,” a unique, multimedia exhibit in the Transportation Mall between concourses B and C.

Aviation officials held a ceremony to dedicate the exhibit, which highlights several prominent Atlantans -including Alonzo Herndon-who played important roles in shaping the city’s history. The exhibit features large wall murals, brief videos and reader rails that highlight key periods, milestones and events.

“Hartsfield-Jackson is proud to present this visual time capsule to the world,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “It allows travelers and art enthusiasts to trace Atlanta’s history from its humble beginnings to its emergence as an international city.”

The exhibit covers eight time frames: the pre-Colonial era through 1840; the first train stop in Atlanta; the Civil War and the Battle of Atlanta; Reconstruction and the rebuilding of Atlanta into a commerce hub; the rise of the Sweet Auburn district; Mayor William B. Hartsfield’s achievements; Jim Crow and the civil rights movement; and Atlanta’s entry onto the global stage.

Filmmaker and exhibit creator Gary Moss envisioned an enjoyable, educational experience for people of all ages.

“I was surprised to find a story as rich, poignant and ultimately inspiring as anything that I had traveled far to find,” Moss said.

“It’s undeniable that ‘A Walk Through Atlanta History’ has transformed an ordinary corridor traveled by thousands of passengers each day into a historical, storytelling museum,” Miller said. “I believe this is one of the best airport art exhibits that travelers will discover.”

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson is the world’s busiest airport, serving more than 92 million passengers annually with nonstop service to 160 U.S. destinations and nearly 70 international destinations in more than 45 countries. The Airport is a frequent recipient of awards of excellence for concessions, operations, architectural engineering and construction – including the 2011 Global and North American Airport Efficiency Excellence Award from the Air Transport Research Society.

          

The Annual Agent Training Seminars was held on September 23-26 in Washington D.C.  ‘ATS’ is a national event and has become the second largest annual gathering of State Farm agents.  Adam had the pleasure to present on the main stage discussing his success tips for Financial Services and its positive impact on the community.   Reflecting on his time at the conference, Adam shares, “I had a great time presenting, networking and spending quality time with old and new friends at the ATS Conference last week. Motivated to continue our legacy building and sharing my journey. Very blessed to have been given the platform to share my experiences to the 450+ in attendance.”

 

The success of the tournament helped the Non-Profit Foundation reach and serve more youth through its mentoring program that gives back to the community by showing youth that they can achieve any dream imaginable through hard work, discipline and perseverance. “We were truly excited by the enthusiasm for our inaugural event, which we believe stays true to the spirit of the youth, yet with a ‘grown-up’ flair,” explains Adam Herndon.