Alton C. Shields  is  the  Principal  Consultant  and  Managing   Member  of  Infinity, L.L.C. dba The INFINITY Companies,  a  Business Development Consulting Firm  and the  parent company of Infinity Business Realty Solutions (IBRS), Infinity  Group of GA (IGG), and Infinity Capital Solutions (ICS) with  locations in Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA.   Alton is  a former food industry executive with over twenty (20) years of training, management and leadership experience in food processing, packaging  and  restaurant operations. He  founded  INFINITY in 2002 to provide  services that simplified  business start-up,  expansion and ownership transition for entrepreneurs  and  small companies.    The  firm now  provides  services  in  Site  & Commercial Real Estate Development, Business Brokering, Project & Contract Management Services, and Business Development Consulting primarily in the retail,  restaurant and other service-related industries.

Alton  started  his  career  in  food  manufacturing  as  a  production  and  sanitation  supervisor  and  quickly moved through the ranks to Assistant Plant Manager at two different Fortune 50 companies.   He has been a field   and   corporate   operations   executive   for   some  of   the   largest corporate,  franchise   and  start-up restaurant chains in the country.    Alton was a Vice President of Operations  and Operations Support for the largest privately  held restaurant franchise group in the world.    He was also the key operator and partner in one  of the largest  franchise  organizations  of  QSR Magazine’s #1 rated (2005 & 2006) drive-thru  chain.  Alton has over fifteen (15) years of site development and commercial real estate experience.

Alton  is  a  graduate of  Purdue University  with a B.S. degree in  Industrial Management & Engineering, and also attended graduate school at Louisiana State University where he concentrated his studies in Marketing.    Alton  is  a  licensed  commercial  real estate agent, a licensed  business  broker  and  a  certified Servsafe  Instructor  and  Proctor.    He  has  been  a  member  of  The Executive Committee (TEC),  and Alton  is  a  graduate  of  the  Leadership  Development  Program  at  the  prestigious  Center  for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. 

Contact:  alton.shields@infinityllc.biz

Carole L. Shields   is  a   multi-dimensional   talent   that  is   comfortable   working   on   either side   of  the commercial  and  residential   real  estate  market, and  she heads  up  the Real Estate  and  Training areas of Infinity Business & Realty Solutions (IBRS).   Carole was born to be  a  Realtor ®,  and has been  in the real estate business for more than ten (10) years.   She has sold homes and commercial developments  in both Alabama and Louisiana.  Carole is a licensed real estate  broker and the Qualifying Broker for IBRS in Alabama.    Prior to  entering  the  real estate industry Carole enjoyed a successful career as a retail manager.

Carole  graduated  from  Indiana  University  with  a  B.S. degree  in Retail Management  and  Marketing. She  then   earned  A M.L.A. degree  in  Organizational  Behavior  from  Tulane University and recently completed the requirements for a M.S. in Human Resources Development from Villanova University.  In addition, Carole has extensive experience as a career counselor and organizational behavior consultant and has been a leader in developing our training material in this area.

Contact:  carole.shields@infinityllc.biz                                                   Back to the top of the page

Nathan Shaw   is  the  Senior Vice President  of  Business Development  for  Infinity Business & Realty Solutions (IRBS).   Nathan  is  a  former  Pharmaceutical  Consultant  who worked  for three of the top 25 Pharmaceutical companies in the world. He has over thirteen (13) years  of experience consulting  Key Opinion Leaders and Decision Makers in patient  management  as well  as the development of protocols  and  physician  standing  orders  that  were  implemented  throughout  hospitals, teaching  institutions, long-term care and sub-acute care facilities.

As an entrepreneur, Nathan is the  co-founder  of an Alabama based beverage company.   In this capacity, he acquired  a  wealth  of  knowledge  in  new  business start-ups  and  partnerships.  Overall, Nathan brings over twenty (20)  years  of  experience  in  business  development  and  contract  negotiations  that  is  a welcomed addition to the INFINITY family.  In addition, Nathan is a licensed real estate professional, a licensed real estate broker, and the Qualifying Broker for IBRS in Georgia.

Nathan is a graduate of Tuskegee University with a B.S. in Business.  He also holds a Certificate of Award from the NxLevel Entrepreneurial Training Program as well as many Level of Excellence Awards and Certificates for outstanding sales and marketing achievements.

Contact:  nathan.shaw@infinityllc.biz                                                                      Back to the top of the page

Evan A. Shields is a multi-faceted individual  with  interests in international business, politics and music.  As a champion  in  debate   and   the  performance arts,  Evan brings  a  creative  and  effective communications skills component to INFINITY.  His ability to diagnose an issue and offer recommendations has provided IBRS and IGG with the ability to articulate long-term resolutions to communications issues.

Evan  was  recently  elected  the  Vice  President  of  the  Student  Body  at   the  University of Virginia  by wagering a very effective multi-media  campaign.  His  knowledge of the Social Media  as  a  communications tool has proven to be invaluable at INFINITY.

Contact:  evan.shields@infinityllc.biz                                                     Back to the top of the page

Through   its  consulting  consortium  and  industry  network  INFINITY has  the  ability  to  form teams of consultants  with  expertise from a variety of  functional, line management  and  executive areas  that can be  assembled  as a  taskforce  to  deliver  the  maximum  impact  and  results  for  your  company.    We strive  to  be  the  ultimate  one  stop  shop  that  will  launch  your  dreams  into  the  stratosphere.   Our affiliates  allow IBRS  and IGG to  deliver on  this customer  satisfaction commitment.  We recommend that you check out  any  of  our affiliate  partners  to  enhance  your  efforts  in  making  your business or company financially fit and market viable for the long haul.

Mark Sievers is the founder of The Sievers Company, LLC and has an extensive and highly diversified career in  both the  corporate world  and  in  private  consulting practice.    He  has  worked  at  the  executive level  for  a  succession  of  companies  and  has  experience  in  M&A transactions,  information  technology, supply    chain   and    product/concept    development.      His    last   corporate   position   was   that   of   Chief Innovation Officer   for  the  LJS/A&W  division of  YUM! BRANDS  in  Louisville, Kentucky which is the largest   restaurant   company   in   the   world  as  measured   by   number  of  restaurants.     This  diversity of experience  enables  him  to  evaluate  and  add value  to  a business  through a balanced and multi-functional perspective.

Mark's education includes:

--BS Accounting, University of Kentucky
--MBA in Finance, Xavier (OH) University
--Executive education courses at Harvard Business School and other institutions
--Harbor Branch Oceanographic

Additionally Mark  has received extensive training through the Business Brokers Network, Kentucky real estate classes, etc.  A partial list of his professional certifications include:

--Business Transfer Specialist (from Business Brokers Network)
--Financial Recasting Consultant (from RWS Business Valuation Services)

Mark is also freelance writer  and  is a member of the  International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association whose membership spans 75 countries across the globe.   Mark is a member of CPAL  (Commercial Property Association of   Lexington)   and   the   Mayor's   Task   Force   on   Downtown Entertainment Development in Lexington, KY. 

Contact:  TheSieversCo@aol.com

Website:  www.thesieverscompany.com                                                 Back to the top of the page

Dominick Wallace   is   the   President  and   Managing   Director   of   Wallace  Capital  Funding.    He has been  involved in many successful  entrepreneurial pursuits  since the age  of  seventeen.   He has owned several   business    entities   from   a  contract  painting  business,  to  book   sales  and  distribution,  and  the distribution  of  products and services  in  the nutritional  and  health care industry.  Through prior business experiences   and   research,   Dominick   saw   the  need,   importance   and  challenge   in  gaining   access   to  capital  and  cash flow management.   Through  his  networking  and  training,  Dominick accumulated a network of investors and funding sources nationwide. 

Dominick earned a Masters  of Education in Counselor Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with both degrees coming  from the  University of Virginia.   His certifications  are  as follows:   Certified Cash Flow Consultant (CCFC) from the American   Cash  Flow Institute, National Certified Counselor (NCC) from the  National Board of Certified Counselors  and  Nationally Certified Psychologist  (NCP)  from  the  Professional Psychologist Certification Board.   He has  also completed  the  7(a) loan processing training with the Alabama District of the US Small Business Administration.  

Dominick  has been  published  in the  Financial World publication printed by The Birmingham Times. He has spoken  at the Alabama Department  of  Transportation's Entrepreneurial  Development Institute, a regional National Society  of  Black Engineers conference  and  a Birmingham Citywide  Seminar sponsored by Urban Impact,  Inc.  about  business  financing.    His  passion  and  experience  enables  Wallace  Capital Funding to provide customized funding solutions for any business.

Contact:  dominick@wallacecapitalfunding.com

Website: www.wallacecapitalfunding.com                                             Back to the top of the page

National Restaurant Funding is a full-service restaurant funding organization. We know your business because we live it with you everyday.

Our Restaurant Funding Specialists are highly qualified with a background in the restaurant and hospitality industry.    Each  Restaurant  Funding  Specialist  is  dedicated  to  providing  your business  with specialized consultation.

Our  mission   is   to  provide  solutions-based   funding  with  your  individual  needs  in  mind.    While  other organizations tout  experience  in the restaurant lending arena...our sole business is seeking out and finding the best funding solution for your restaurant.

With over 16 years of experience in the restaurant industry, we know and understand your needs.

Sylvia A. Burley,    Principal   &   Founder  of   GreEnergy   Consulting   Group,   is  a  Marketing  and Communications  professional  and  has  worked  in  the retail,  real estate,  transportation  and  government industries.      Her  areas   of   expertise  include   Marketing   Campaign  Management,   Brand   Management, Marketing  Communications,  On-line  Marketing,  Special Events  &  Promotions,  and Advertising.   Having developed  a  strong concern  for ethical  business   practices,   especially  as  it  relates  to  the  environment,   Sylvia  founded  Green  Energy Consulting  Group,  LLC,  a  company  focused  on  showing  businesses  how  to  create  and  implement  their  marketing   and   communications  function  from  a  Sustainability  (Green) perspective. 

Sylvia is  a  member of the  American  Marketing  Association  and the  Atlanta  Ad Club.  She was a founding Board member  of  Diva Girls,   a non-profit organization  dedicated  to  improving the physical, mental,  and emotional well being of young girls.   Sylvia is a graduate of Michigan State University with a B.A. degree in Communications.

Contact:  sylvia@greenergygroup.com

Website:  www.greenergygroup.com                                                                        Back to the top of the page