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Marty Cayton

Publisher at Greater Fayetteville Business Journal

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Skills

Start-ups
Wireless
Strategic Partnerships
Entrepreneurship
Business Development
Team Building
Mobile Devices
Leadership
Team Leadership
Sales Management
Program Management
Telecommunications
New Business Development
Direct Sales
Sales
Solution Selling
B2B
Leadership Development
Management
Security

Education

Work Experience

  • Publisher

    2021

    The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is the only business-focused publication in North Carolina’s 4th largest metropolitan market and is working to become a premier publication serving the Fayetteville, North Carolina and surrounding Sandhills area. Our print and digital offerings, as well as our events provide actionable information on topics and issues that engage the region’s executives, entrepreneurs and professionals.

  • Director

    2020

    VentureSouth is a professionally-managed angel investment group focused on early stage capital formation. VentureSouth Fayetteville is dedicated to developing the startup community in Fayetteville and the surrounding Sandhills region of NC. We consider the best investment opportunities from across the Carolinas and other parts of the Southeast, with a particular focus on developing the talent and opportunities in the Fayetteville area.

MVC Commercial Real Estate, LLC

2015

  • Managing Member / Owner

    2015

    Properties include: * Bragg Business Center located at 4424 Bragg Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28303 Bragg Business Center (BBC) is home to Mobile Communications America, Inc. dba Amerizon Wireless, TeamLogic IT, Bell American (Taco Bell Corporate) and the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. * Next door to Bragg Business Center is a 10,000 square foot building located at 4400 Bragg Blvd. This building is home to Raven Advisory, a defense contractor. * Also, next door to Bragg Business Center is a 13,000 square foot building located at 4428 Bragg Blvd. This building is home to Bragg Exchange. * 800 Pamalee Drive is another 10,000 square foot. This building is home to Lafayette Management.

2016 - 2022

  • Advisor/Consultant

    2022 - 2022

    After the sale of the business, acted as an advisor/consultant to Teamlogic IT of Eastern NC. during the transition.

  • Owner

    2016 - 2022

    www.TeamLogicIT.com/fayettevillenc www.TeamLogicIT.com/wilmingtonnc www.TeamlogicIT.com/raleighnc www.TeamlogicIT.com/greenvillenc About TeamLogic IT TeamLogic IT is a leading provider of advanced IT management services for businesses. In less than a decade, the company has grown into a nationwide network that companies of all sizes rely on for Managed IT Services. Its success is driven through one core mission – to leverage technology to your advantage. Thousands of businesses across North America are taking advantage of the company’s ability to deliver highly available, secure, and flexible IT systems, filling the void in the market for a trusted technology advisor. TeamLogic IT opened an office in the All America City of Fayetteville, NC and also the beautiful port city of Wilmington, NC both on September 1, 2016. We opened branches in Raleigh and Greenville, NC on November 1, 2017. TeamLogic IT is unlike any other IT company in the area, delivering pro-active, secure and flexible IT system services and solutions to local businesses. We offer customers pro-active services like cyber protection, cloud services, business continuity, data backup and remote desktop services. Call TeamLogic IT 910.500.1391 for an initial assessment and discover how to pro-actively leverage technology to your advantage. Again, don't hesitate to call us at 910.500.1391 or email us at any one of these branch email addresses: FayettevilleNC@TeamLogicIT.com, WilmingtonNC@TeamLogicIT.com, RaleighNC@TeamLogicIT.com OR GreenvilleNC@TeamLogicIT.com We are located at: 4424 Bragg Blvd., Suite 101, Fayetteville, NC 28303 108 N. Kerr Ave., Suite E3, Wilmington, NC 28405 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1100, Raleigh, NC 27601 740 SE Greenville Blvd., Suite 400-274, Greenville, NC 27858 Visit us online at either www.teamlogicit.com/fayettevillenc, www.teamlogicit.com/wilmingtonnc.com, www.teamlogicit.com/raleighnc, or www.teamlogicit.com/greenvillenc,for more information.

Karaman Communications, Inc.

2015 - 2018

  • President / CEO

    2015 - 2018

    Karaman Communications is now Teamlogic IT! Founded in 1987 as The Phone Network, in 2008 the name changed to Karaman Communications to better reflect the variety of services offered. On October 6, 2015, I acquired Karaman Communications, Inc. located in Fayetteville, NC. In August 2016, Enhanced IT, Inc. dba Teamlogic IT was formed. Teamlogic IT is a nationwide Managed IT Service Provider and I purchased franchises in Fayetteville, Wilmington, Raleigh and Greenville, NC. In 2018, Karaman Communications' operations transitioned to Teamlogic IT. Today, Teamlogic IT is the leader in business telephone and computer networking systems in Fayetteville, NC and the surrounding areas.

2008 - 2018

  • Founding Member

    2008 - 2018

    Founding Fayetteville, NC Member Wonderful organization. Left after selling my member business. The C12 Group Fayetteville, North Carolina Area C12 is a CEO roundtable for Christian Business Owners. There are Advisory Boards that meet monthly for Christian Business Owners with a dymanic exchange of information and advice between members.. The Boards provide MBA level training, Accountability, Prayer and Peer input for Business Owners & CEOs. Each Member receives monthly one on one coaching aimed at improving outcomes both professional and personal. This association promotes personnel development and business growth with a Christian perspective.

Mobile Communications America / Amerizon Wireless

2006 - 2018

  • President - Amerizon Wireless / Business Consultant - Mobile Communications America, Inc.

    2006 - 2018

    On September 14, 2017, I sold Amerizon Wireless to Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) After the acquisition, I worked with MCA to assist in the transition. MCA/ Amerizon Wireless is a company supporting customers all over the U.S. and abroad. MCA / Amerizon Wireless specializes in mission critical communications such as Two-Way Radios and Wireless Networking. MCA / Amerizon Wireless is the largest Motorola Solutions Channel Partner located in the Southeast, with many years of experience in the industry. MCA / Amerizon has professionally trained service, sales and support staff. MCA's Amerizon Wireless office is headquartered in Fayetteville, NC, home of the largest military base in North America, Fort Bragg. MCA / Amerizon Wireless has 28 other locations throughout NC and the Southeast. MCA / Amerizon has been designated as a Motorola Solutions Service Elite Specialist. Visit www.amerizonwireless.com.

  • Director of The Center for Entrepreneurship; Assistant Professor - Business

    2012 - 2015

    Former Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Methodist University located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Accomplishments during assignment: ·         Started the Undergraduate Entrepreneurship program from scratch which began in late 2013. To date, 45 plus major and minor students are in Entrepreneurship program. . Developed all the curriclum for the program and successfully taught the following classes: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Managing the Family Business and Innovation & Commercialization. ·         Secured gift for an endowed Scholarship for Entrepreneurs that was $400,000 plus and growing at my departure.  ·         Started Young Entrepreneurs Academy's local Fayetteville chapter– in partnership with the Fayetteville Chamber and Cumberland County Schools. ·         Presented significant Net proceeds (after CFE expenses) from CFE activities which were contributed to the Endowed Entrepreneurship Scholarship. Left to focus all my attention on pursuing current and future entrepreneurial opportunities.

2003 - 2006

  • Operations Manager

    2003 - 2006

The Cross Development Group, Inc.

1998 - 2004

  • President

    1998 - 2004