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RICKY STEELE

Chief Development Officer

Ricky Steele, Chief Development Officer for Definition 6, will be responsible for developing new business, expanding Definition 6’s network and brand throughout the Southeast, mentoring the sales team, and coordinating the company’s community involvement. Most recently, Steele served as Chief Development Officer for a local I.T. staffing firm where he developed new business and expanded the company network of outsourced and contract employees. In 2004, he wrote a book, “The Heart of Networking,” a blueprint for building business networks that create satisfaction among clients, customers, colleagues, bosses, investors, and the community. Prior to that, he built several companies from scratch along with engagements with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Korn/Ferry International.

Ricky Steele was chosen as the Georgia Small Business Person of the Year and also one of the Georgia Jaycees’ “5 Outstanding Young Georgians.” He is the founding chairman of both Atlanta’s Table and Hospitality Helping Hands, a former board director for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Hands on Atlanta, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau and most recently a Trustee for Leadership Atlanta.