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 ago, Donny is also known for his kindness, high level of customer service, leadership and expertise. He is one…
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 and expertise in veterinary medicine. What inspired you or led you to your current career? Margaret: When I was…
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 real barber, owner Steve Lederman is well-known and very well-liked in our community for his expertise, friendliness and willingness…
Anthony Wilkins, Owner of Alloy Personal Training for Women
Anthony was nominated for Faces of Suwanee by someone close to his heart because of his desire to give as many women as possible a place and a way to become the best version of themselves. Happy and always energetic, Anthony loves to encourage his clients to believe that they can do anything they set…
Ray Stanjevich & Suzanne Cartwright, Owners of Friends Restaurant
It was not an easy task to get Ray and Suzanne in the same place at the same time! Busy running several restaurants in surrounding towns, these two live life large and somehow manage to get it all done. They are hard-working, generous people who truly make a difference in the lives of everyone they…
Vickie McCrary, Gallery Owner, Artceptions
As an admirer of her paintings for many years, the opportunity to sit with and talk to Vickie was like visiting an old friend while learning so much about her interesting life… What inspired you or led you to your current career? I started painting at 5 years old in kindergarten and my teacher…
Kevin and Donna O’Brien, Founders of Cooper’s Crew
Donna and Kevin are perhaps the most well-known couple in Suwanee and once you know them, they are very hard to forget. Together they founded Copper’s Crew, a Suwanee-based nonprofit formed in memory and honor of their son, Cooper O’Brien, a North Gwinnett Middle School student who lost his battle to Clear Cell Sarcoma in…
Dick Cunningham, Owner of Ippolito’s Italian Restaurant
There are few people in Suwanee who don’t know Dick Cunningham and his restaurant at Town Center, Ippolito’s. Dick has a great personality, generous heart, and an always-smiling face. What inspired you or led you to your current career? I first worked for Campbell Soup Company for 27 years. We moved to Alpharetta in…
Lila Kelley, Partner at Henderson Kelley, LLC
Lila was nominated for The Faces of Suwanee because like many great women here, she takes on life and makes it better for everyone. She is a very talented designer/builder and serves on the City Planning Commission. With lots of Southern charm, we had a great conversation about why she loves what she does and…
Ed Szczesniak, Owner of Georgian Landscape Design
It is always entertaining to spend time with Ed Szczesniak, a great landscape designer and and all around funny human being. Former president of Suwanee Business Alliance, Szczesniak has done great things for the community and always keeps us smiling. What inspired you or led you to your current career? I spent 27 years…