When you meet Dan LeBlanc, you assume that he was a natural born motivator and trainer. When you hear his story, however, you realize that his current profession as a personal trainer at Crux Fitness and…
Mary Taylor, Principal, Suwanee Elementary School
Delightful, sweet and kind were my first impressions of Mary Taylor. As principal of Suwanee Elementary School, Taylor is well-known in our community. Walking into the school’s hallways where both of my children attended grade school,…
Linnea Miller, City Councilwoman
Linnea Miller, Suwanee City Councilwoman and owner of Longtable, is someone who lights up a room with her sweet personality, big smile, and positive energy. She loves her community and here’s why: What inspired you or…
Wayne Hill, Former Gwinnett County Commissioner
I felt like I was interviewing a true celebrity when meeting with Wayne Hill, someone who helped shape the entire county for many years. He has retired multiple times from various positions but continues to work…
Donny Phillips, Owner, Atlanta Flooring Design Centers
If you know about Atlanta Flooring Design Centers in Suwanee, then you know owner Donny Phillips because he is unforgettable. Not only has he had a successful business since 1985, which moved to Suwanee 20 years…
Margaret and Joseph Fitzgerald, DVM, Suwanee Animal Hospital
Margaret and Joseph Fitzgerald are the mother-and-son team behind Suwanee Animal Hospital, which recently moved to a new, larger building in the heart of the city, The pair are respected in the community for their compassion…
Jeff Chandler, Musician
Compassionate and resolute are the two words that come to mind when describing Jeff Chandler. The musician and hard-working family man is a strong advocate for addiction recovery and better social engineering. His mission is to…
David Pierce, Sr., Retired
Originally from Chamblee, Georgia, David Pierce, Sr., at 87 years young, is full of interesting stories about the rural town of Suwanee long before the parks and trails, Town Center, and the traffic. He is perhaps…
Steve Lederman, Owner of Executive Barbers
Executive Barbers was the very first business to open in Suwanee’s Town Center Park in 2006 and is still thriving today in its quaint space next to Ippolito’s. A favorite among locals in need of a…
Valisa Kerr, Retired
Valisa Kerr was nominated for The Faces of Suwanee due to her years working part-time for the City of Suwanee back in the old days when it was still a small town of about 4,000 people….