ARA - Key Persons


Ameena Lakhani

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant
  • Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors at the Atlanta Retailers Association ( ARA )

Amin Khimani

Job Titles:
  • Director

Anis Ali

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Honorary Secretary
Education:Bachelor of commerce from University of Karachi - May 1990

ARA NEWSLINE

Job Titles:
  • EDUCATION

Gerado Olivo

Job Titles:
  • Field Operations Manager

Gerardo Olivo

Job Titles:
  • Field Operations Manager
Nabeel started working with ARA in 2013. He advanced to the positions of Administrative Assistant, Member Support Representatives Support Manager, Vendor Relations Committee Executive, Building Support, and Board of Advisors Executive. Nabeel works with major vendors distributing and more than 50 vendors for grievances and store programs. He is responsible for building a trusting and honest relationship during each member interaction, both inside and outside of the Association. Nabeel's hobbies include watching and cheering on all his home-grown teams. Nabeel lives with his family, father Zain, mother Ashraf and younger sister Safura in Duluth, GA.

Ishkander Malani - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Izzat Mote

Job Titles:
  • Financial Accountant
Supporting a team of five MSRs (Member Support Representatives) from planning, execution, data collection, and member support at ARA. With over 10 years in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, Gerardo worked with Mars Chocolate Division in the Walmart account. Later as Convenience Trade Manager for Keurig Dr. Pepper. Most recently, before joining ARA, Gerardo worked 5 years for Pepsico. Gerado hobbies include enjoy spending time with family, cooking, traveling, and playing/watching golf. Gerardo holds a degree in Business Administration. He is a son of Italian parents. He is also a proud father of a Marine son and 2 more children attending college.

Justin Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Member Support Representative

Karam Jivani

Job Titles:
  • IT Support Intern

Karim Lalani

Job Titles:
  • Director

Kashif Javaid

Job Titles:
  • Member Support Representative

MD Faruk

Job Titles:
  • Member Support Representative / MD Faruk / Member Support Representative

Nabeel Bana

Job Titles:
  • Member Relations Specialist

Naushad Keshwani

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Vice Chairman
Education: Bachelor of Commerce (from Mumbai, India) Background: Real Estate Developer. Accomplishments: Since moving to the USA in 2002, Naushad has been actively operating and managing Gas stations and convenience stores in multiple states.

Parvez Himani

Job Titles:
  • Director

Parwaiz Lalani

Job Titles:
  • Director

Ramzanali Pirani

Job Titles:
  • Member Support Representative

Shaila Tejani

Job Titles:
  • Director
Education: Master of Commerce (Business management and Accounting

Steve McCown - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
In mid-2018, Ameena began her career as an Office Administrative Assistant at the National Alliance of Trade Associations(NATA). At ARA Ameena provides executive support to the Board of Directors in day to day meetings and is the liaison between the Board of Directors and Staff. Ameena's hobbies include cooking different types of cuisine using different cooking techniques, keeping up to date on current affairs, reading and traveling. Ameena lives with her husband, Imran Ali in Lawrenceville, GA.