Janis L. Ware, Executive Director, has been with SUMMECH since it was founded in 1989. Janis is a business graduate of the University of Georgia and has a long history of success as a manager. Ms. Ware has strong ties to the business and housing communities throughout Atlanta. Her dedication to development in Mechanicsville has literally changed the face of the community.  She has worn many hats in her professional and civic career including serving as the current Chair of Southside Medical Center.  She recently served on the City of Atlanta’s Beltway Steering Committee and is also on Atlanta’s Zoning Task Force.  Janis’ board memberships have included as Chair and Vice Chair of the Atlanta Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, the Empire Real Estate Board and the Atlanta Business League, where she has also been recognized consistently as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Atlanta.  No stranger to community service, Janis Ware is an alumnus of Leadership Atlanta and has been recognized by Who’s Who of Black Atlanta on numerous occasions.  She was also singled out by Atlanta Magazine, as one of its Women Making the Mark Award recipients.
jlware@summechcdc.com

Felicia Hicks is the Projects Manager and has worked with SUMMECH since 1994. She is a graduate of Georgia State University. Felicia is a licensed real estate agent, certified housing counselor and educator.   She helps develop and administer the organizations ongoing programs.
fhicks@summechcdc.com

J. Lowell Dunn, Projects Assistant has worked with SUMMECH since 2001. He assists with project activities as it relates to the overall SUMMECH program. He maintains the database of SUMMECH’s land and regularly visits the parcels and job sites to ensure compliance and development progress.
jlowell@summechcdc.com