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Partlowe named to State Farm's Chairman's Circle
Gainesville resident Jim Partlowe has received State Farm Insurance's Chairman's Circle award.
The award recognizes agents for their sales success, advocacy for consumers and ability to align their business with the company's long-term direction.

"As a top agent, Jim Partlowe continues to demonstrate a genuine commitment to our customers," said Tim McFadden, State Farm's Southern Zone senior vice president. "His outstanding performance makes it possible for State Farm to be a leading insurance and financial services provider here in Georgia."

Partlowe has been with State Farm for five years. His agency is located at 210 W. Academy St., Gainesville.

EMC's Zoller earns energy accreditation designation
Mark Zoller, a commercial/industrial engineer at Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional designation after passing the United States Green Building Council examination.

LEED is a certification system that measures how well a building or community performs in energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, indoor air quality and stewardship of resources. The designation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skill to successfully steward the LEED certification process.

"We are thrilled to have a LEED AP on our staff," said Lee Chapman, director of commercial/industrial marketing for Jackson EMC. "In today's environment, many new public facilities are built to LEED standards, and an increasing number of private businesses are interested in LEED and energy efficiency. Mark will help ensure that when commercial or industrial customers choose Jackson EMC, they are getting the highest level of support from the design phase on through the ongoing partnership we maintain with all our large customers."

Zoller joined the staff of Jackson EMC in 2008 and previously worked for Griffith Engineering, a licensed professional engineering design and energy analysis firm with offices in Atlanta, Kansas City and Charlotte. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech.

Jackson EMC, a cooperative owned by the members it serves, provides electricity and related services to nearly 204,500 meters in 10 Northeast Georgia counties.