Introducing our Judges for the Children's Business Fair
Meet the Judges for Our 2025 Children’s Business Fair!
Joe Clark
Joe Clark is a lifelong Georgian and a resident of Fayetteville, Ga since 2015. He currently serves as a Fayetteville City Councilman elected in 2019 . He also serves on the Fayetteville Downtown Development Authority and is a former Planning and Zoning Commissioner. He is an member of the Fayetteville Rotary Club and serves on the Board of Directors of The Villages at Lafayette Park Property owners Association. He is a United States Army veteran and the former owner of two successful companies and currently employed by Southwest Airlines for the past 25 years. He was recently named as one of the Phenomenal Men of Fayette County in 2022 by Fayette Lifestyle Magizine. He is married and the father of three adult children and one granddaughter.
Darryl Langford
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Darryl Langford, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, began his service as a combat medic in the Nebraska Army National Guard before earning his commission as an Army Aviator. A graduate of Southern University with a B.S. in Mathematics and the Naval Postgraduate School with an M.S. in Applied Mathematics, he later served as a Professor of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Throughout his distinguished military career, Langford flew multiple aircraft—including the UH-60 Blackhawk and AH-1 Cobra—and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and missions in Kuwait. His awards include the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars, and multiple Meritorious Service and Commendation Medals.
After retiring from the Army, Langford served as the Senior Army Instructor for JROTC at Fayette County High School. He is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, VFW, American Legion Post 105, and local Kiwanis clubs.
He and his wife, Markgetta, have four children and three grandchildren. His passions include ministry, mentoring, coaching, and lifelong learning.
Tony Jennings
Tony Jennings is a pastor, speaker, writer, and community leader committed to helping people and communities thrive. A graduate of St. Olaf College with a degree in Religion and American Racial & Multicultural Studies, Tony co-founded Each One Reach One at age 15, a youth-focused organization now operating across five states and in Nairobi, Kenya. His work has supported thousands of young people through programs that build confidence, independence, and real-world skills.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Tony has delivered talks on leadership, culture, and equity at institutions such as Harvard University, Home Depot, and national conferences nationwide. He is also the founder of the Planted Group, where he develops leadership programs that help churches, educators, and businesses create cultures of care and purpose.
Alongside his ministry—including over 20 years serving in roles from Youth Pastor to Lead Pastor—Tony is a certified health coach with a decade of experience coaching individuals and organizations in wellness and self-discovery. He has been widely recognized for his service, receiving awards from the Secretary of State of Georgia, the NAACP, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Atlanta Falcons Foundation, and more.
Tony lives in Georgia with his wife, Chris, and their son, August, and together they enjoy traveling, art, museums, and great food.
Leah Harrison
Leah Harrison is a Shop Manager at Honeysuckle Gelato known for blending operational excellence with creative vision. Skilled in digital marketing, leadership, and strategic planning, she has upheld a 95% customer satisfaction rate throughout her tenure, managing teams of 5–14 employees consistently. Leah is passionate about optimizing workflows and leveraging automation to elevate both team performance and customer experiences. She leads with clarity, compassion, and a strategic eye for designing systems that thrive. Beyond her professional work, she enjoys traveling, interior design, and home organization—pursuits that reflect her passion for beauty, balance, and intentional living—both in business and in life.
Quentin “Coach Q” Pullen
Quentin Pullen — Known as “Coach Q,” Quentin Pullen moved from Georgia to Fayette County, where he and his wife Nora established a community wellness center called The Fitness Ranch. The Citizen He is a military veteran, and after traveling extensively and living in Georgia, he settled in Fayette County with a desire to serve the community.
Coach Q has become active in civic life: he engages with local organizations (including the Fayette County NAACP), grassroots initiatives, and community programs — all aimed at strengthening the civic fabric and wellbeing of residents. In 2024, he announced a run for County Commissioner, motivated by a belief that Fayette County could benefit from new energy and leadership.
Rather than seeking fame, Coach Q’s approach is described as humble, service-oriented, and solution-focused — grounded in accessibility, community uplift, and steady presence instead of political posturing.