Mark Buffington is the co-Founder of Buckhead Investment Partners, LLC and the Chairman of the Investment Committee. Mark has 14 years of experience developing, analyzing and managing investments. His experience and investment background is rooted in scientific finance and direct experience in managing and investing in numerous private businesses.
Our Team
Bill Harris is the co-founder of Buckhead Investment Partners and the Chairman of the Client Management Committee. Bill has over 19 years of experience in capital markets with expertise in financial planning and investment management.
Christy Johnson is the Vice President of Operations. Christy is responsible for all aspects of firm growth specifically through strategic and operational planning guidance and by ensuring that required infrastructure and support services are in place.
Forrest Robertson is a Wealth Advisor with Buckhead Investment Partners. Forrest has over 17 years of experience in capital markets with expertise in financial planning and investment management.
Stephanie Morrow is a licensed Investment Advisor with Buckhead Investment Partners. Stephanie's responsibilities include office management, administration, and business development.
Carolynn Puffe is the Comptroller of Buckhead Investment Partners, LLC. Carolynn has over 16 years of experience in the accounting, investment banking and financial consulting industries and has experience with public and private issuances of equity, corporate debt financing, and M&A transactions for middle market companies. Carolynn has also worked with small and start-up companies, providing a wide range of services varying from developing business plans and financial projections to acting as an outsourced CFO/Controller that manages all aspects of the accounting and finance operations of the business.
Dennis Booker is a Wealth Advisor with Buckhead Investment Partners. Dennis has over 11 years of experience in capital markets with expertise in financial planning and investment management.
Eric Cramer is the Senior Portfolio Manager for Buckhead Investment Partners. He has over a decade of experience helping affluent families in 25 states manage their investment portfolios. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Eric is keenly aware of the tax implications and other planning implications of portfolio management decisions.
J. Randall (Randy) Carroll is the Executive Chairman of BIP and Director of Business Development. Randy joined BIP after a 43 year career in Commercial Banking. He retired from the Bank of North Georgia in February, 2011, where he served as Vice Chairman from 2006-2011.
Karen Chermak is an Investment Advisor with more than 16 years of capital markets experience. Her expertise includes small business and individual retirement solutions . Karen places a strong emphasis on the client experience in order to build long-term relationships.
Marcia Mayoue is a Wealth Advisor with Buckhead Investment Partners. She has 23 years of experience in investments. She works with affluent individuals on financial and estate planning, strategy development, implementation of the investment strategy and ongoing communication.