Kathy Betty

Director/Board Member at

Aaron's LLC

70 year

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Kathy T.
Betty is the founder of Tradewind Group LLC.
Current jobs include Independent Director at Aaron's LLC since 2012, Director at Georgia Institute of Technology, Director at ScottMadden, Inc., Director at Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Inc., Director at Chick-fil-A Foundation, and Trustee at Georgia Tech Athletic Association.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Atlanta Dream from 2009 to 2011, Director at YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc., Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Director at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, Inc., Independent Director at PROG Holdings, Inc. from 2012 to 2025, Partner at Ernst & Young LLP from 1989 to 1993, Member-Councilors Board at The Carter Center, Inc., and Executive Vice President & Partner at ScottMadden, Inc. from 1993 to 2000.

Kathy Betty active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Aaron's LLC Aaron's LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Retails consumer electronics, computers, residential furniture, household appliances and accessories	Director/Board Member	22/08/2012
Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Inc. Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Inc. The Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, GA.	Director/Board Member	-
Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
Chick-fil-A Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
ScottMadden, Inc. ScottMadden, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a general management consulting firm	Director/Board Member	-
Georgia Tech Athletic Association Georgia Tech Athletic Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for encouraging youths in sports	Director/Board Member	-

All active positions of Kathy Betty

Former positions of Kathy Betty

Companies	Position	End
PROG HOLDINGS, INC.	Director/Board Member	07/05/2025
Atlanta Dream Atlanta Dream Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates basketball team	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2011
Tradewind Group LLC	Founder	01/01/2007
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Private companies	14
Aaron's LLC Aaron's LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Retails consumer electronics, computers, residential furniture, household appliances and accessories	Finance
Ernst & Young LLP Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assurance, auditing, tax, legal, technology and consulting & managed services	Commercial Services
Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Carter Center, Inc. The Carter Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides human rights protection services	Commercial Services
ScottMadden, Inc. ScottMadden, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a general management consulting firm	Commercial Services
YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization	Commercial Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Part of Big Brothers Big Sisters International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1960 that transforms the lives of youth through one-to-one mentoring relationships. The organization serves over 2,000 children across multiple metro Atlanta counties by connecting adult volunteers with children and youth to foster personal, academic, and leadership growth. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. Its core programs include individualized mentoring matches, the "Level Up" in-school mentoring program, and "Beyond School Walls," which links high school students with career-focused mentorship at corporate partner sites. The organization also offers opportunities for community involvement through volunteering, donations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events such as the "Fuel Your Future Pitch Competition," which provides youth with entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills. Additional resources and support materials are provided for mentors, mentees, and families, including educational roadmaps and county-specific guides.
Georgia Tech Athletic Association Georgia Tech Athletic Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for encouraging youths in sports	Commercial Services
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, Inc. Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous
Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Inc. Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Inc. The Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, GA.
Chick-fil-A Foundation
Tradewind Group LLC	Consumer Non-Durables
Atlanta Dream Atlanta Dream Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates basketball team	Consumer Services
PROG Holdings, Inc. PROG Holdings, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides commercial equipment leasing services	Finance

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