JAT Supports Children’s Healthcare in Cobb County
In support of children’s healthcare in Cobb County, JAT was delighted to be a sponsor and participant in the Cobb Community Board of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Chip In for Children Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament was held at Bentwater Golf Club to benefit children’s facilities in Cobb County.
JAT assists cities in receiving 2020 GFOA Awards
December 2020
JAT provided assistance in development and preparation of budget documents for the City of Hoschton and the City of Flowery Branch, which resulted in both cities receiving the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2020. The GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award recognizes preparation of the highest quality budget documents that reflect both National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting guidelines and the GFOA's best practices on budgeting.
JAT expands Municipal Services
February 2020
JAT offers a full spectrum of infrastructure operational services for municipalities tailored to their specific needs. We are excited to welcome Newton County as a municipal client. JAT is providing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting assistance to the Newton County Library System in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, budget development, payroll, quarterly financial reports, and audit reports.
In Memoriam: Jim Tuttle
December, 2019
It is with great sadness we share that our dear friend and associate Jim Tuttle passed away peacefully at home in Acworth, Georgia on Friday, December 27, 2019 after complications due to cancer.
Jim has been a valued member of JAT since 1994. He joined his wife’s firm as a Management Consultant, following a long and distinguished career as a Partner, Southeast Division President, and Aviation Service Group Chairman of Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff (HNTB), one of the world’s leading architectural, engineering, and planning firms. An unequivocal expert in program and construction management, he provided JAT with immeasurable assistance in business operations analysis, system reviews, and workable solutions to meet client needs.
A skilled professional, mentor, husband, father, and friend, he will be dearly missed. IN MEMORY OF JIM
JAT is pleased to announce a new Executive Officer
November 2019
JEFF PETERSEN, CPA
Vice President of Accounting Services
Mr. Petersen now oversees ongoing accounting and key monthly accounting services for JAT clients. His extensive expertise includes a
previous 30-year career with Cobb County, a Metro Atlanta government serving a population of approximately 700,000. Mr. Petersen has worked in a supervisory capacity managing multi-million dollar budgets and portfolios, and served as a liaison with numerous consultants, auditors, and agencies. He is highly skilled in the application of GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS.
JAT earns ATLNEXT TRIUMPH AWARD
and featured in ATL documentary
April 2019
Since 2000, JAT has been providing invoice compliance processing support services for the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport capital improvement programs. We recently earned the ATLNEXT TRIUMPH AWARD for our positive community commitment and supporting the inclusion of other small businesses on ATL projects. Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson made diversity and inclusion a core goal of the City of Atlanta and its airport. JAT continues to endorse his desire to help all minority and women businesses to grow and prosper with work at the airport.
As a winner of the ATLNEXT TRIUMPH AWARD, JAT is honored to be a part of a short documentary that highlights ATL's Business Diversity Program and the annual Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. Legacy Awards Ceremony. Watch video»
JAT Joins in City of Dunwoody Celebration
December, 2018
Laura Cook (l), JAT Vice President of Operations, and Rachel Bembry (r), JAT Vice President of Government Services, joined Mayor Denis Shortal (center) in celebrating the City of Dunwoody’s tenth annual State of the City. In 2009, JAT had an integral role in the newly incorporated city’s successful start-up. JAT currently provides management/staff augmentation services as needed.
JAT Earns Leadership Award
October, 2018
JAT has earned the 2018 WTS Diversity Leadership Award for promoting diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness through its significant role in the City of Atlanta Departments of Aviation and Watershed Management Small Business Development Program (SBDP). Since 2007, JAT has played an integral role in development, execution, and management of the SBDP and has helped expand the highly successful program to serve both the Department of Watershed Management and the Department of Aviation.
JAT Commitment to Collaboration
September, 2018
JAT supported and participated in the Atlanta Regional Commission’s ConnectATL summit to help public sector, civic, and business leaders work together to create a stronger, better connected, and more prosperous Atlanta region.
JAT Announces New Executive Officers
February, 2017
As Vice President of Operations, Laura Cook is the day-to-day operational leader of the company, ensuring high quality client service and forward-thinking corporate initiatives. Rachel Bembry, Vice President of Government Services, is overseeing all JAT support services to government entities.
JAT’s Laura Cook earns “Powerful Latinos Atlanta 2016” award
APRIL, 2016
The Latino newspaper Mundo Hispanico has recognized Laura Cook with a “Powerful Latinos Atlanta 2016” award for her hard work, leadership, and inspiration to the Latino community of Atlanta. Laura has been a vital part of JAT’s growth and success for over sixteen years due to her expertise in managing administrative personnel and processes and her skill in construction administration and accounting functions.
JAT Conducted GDOT Workshop
JANUARY, 2015
JAT conducted a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Workshop at GDOT headquarters for certified DBE architectural and engineering firms. Presented by Jo Ann Tuttle and Laura Cook, the workshop provided training on accounting and job costing requirements, based on Federal Acquisition Regulations, for professional services firms. Participants learned critical financial performance indicators used in the A/E industry for building the financial footing necessary for success.
It’s been a great 20 years!!!
AUGUST, 2014
In 1994, JAT began in the garage apartment of founder and President Jo Ann Tuttle. JAT celebrated its 20th Anniversary at a gala event with over 200 clients and friends at the Atlanta Commerce Club.
The Governor of Georgia and Mayor of Atlanta sent letters of congratulation. Governor Nathan Deal praised JAT for “dedication to high standards of professionalism” and thanked the firm for providing professional assistance to “numerous clients, including Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the Georgia Department of Transportation.“ Mayor Kasim Reed commended JAT for serving “as a champion of small businesses and diversity contracting” and for providing “valuable services on large infrastructure projects that have greatly benefited the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia.”
JAT Awarded Small Business of the Year
JULY, 2014
JAT has been named one of Cobb’s Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year for 2014 by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Candidates were evaluated based on the criteria published by the U.S. Small Business Administration – staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales or unit volume, current and past financial standing, innovative products and services, response to adversity, evidence of contributions to aid community projects and overall management philosophy.
Department of Watershed Management
Small Business Development Program
JULY, 2013
JAT Consulting Services is providing program management support services to the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) Small Business Development Program in helping small, minority, and female businesses compete successfully for work on the Wastewater System Improvement Program.
On June 11th and June 18th, 2013, the program was joined by City of Atlanta guest speakers Susan Ross, DWM Vendor Development Manager, Keith Brooks, Department of Procurement, Jimmy Porter, Risk Management, Bruce Bell, Office of Contract Compliance, Eric Glover, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Engineering Services, Paula Days, Office of Engineering Services, Larry Scott, Director, DWM Procurement, and William Horton, DWM Project Communications to facilitate training on “Doing Business with the City of Atlanta”.
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JAT’s President attends White House Briefing
MARCH, 2012
Jo Ann Tuttle, JAT President, attended an Atlanta-area business leaders’ briefing at the White House, which included an economic report from federal administration officials. Jo Ann participated in discussion on jobs creation and business expansion, providing insights that included issues of small and minority businesses.