JULA JANE WINS ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLES 40 UNDER 40 AWARD

Jane Recognized For Corporate Leadership As President And CEO of Coggins International and Charitable Work With Operation G.I. Jane

Atlanta, GA/November 14, 2011 – Jula Jane, President and CEO of Coggins International, an energy consulting, systems integration and technology services company and Founder and President of Operation G.I. Jane, a non-profit dedicated to supporting deployed, single moms in the U.S. military, won the prestigious Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 Under 40 Award that recognizes the top 40 business leaders in Atlanta under age 40. Jane was recognized for the corporate vision and leadership that she has brought to Coggins International, as well the superior and farsighted vision and charitable work that she has done with Operation G.I. Jane. She was selected over several hundred other nominees for the award.

"I am very honored and humbled to have been selected for this honor," said Jula Jane, President and CEO of Coggins International and Founder and President of Operation G.I. Jane. "Being nominated for this award was in itself an honor, winning it was something I never even thought of. This is more than about me though; it is about the team and vision at both Coggins International and Operation G.I. Jane and the degree of excellence we achieve in everything we do. I could not have won this award without our topnotch team."

To qualify for the 40 Under 40 Award, the individual must be under 40 years of age on November 11, 2011, hold a position of leadership, have made significant career achievements during 2011 and have had a substantial involvement in community service outside of day-to-day job performance. The 40 Under 40 Awards are presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle and sponsored by Bold American Events & Catering and Mercer University.

Jula Jane is responsible for the overall management and executive leadership of Coggins International, business development and day-to-day operating activities. She is the majority shareholder of this woman- owned business.

Serving as a CEO for over 17 years, Ms. Jane has proven strength in creating and maintaining corporate culture, building senior management teams, directing operations, developing and implementing marketing plans and business strategy, obtaining financing, overseeing human resources, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and governmental laws and licensing.

Ms. Jane has also developed significant experience in a broad range of national and international consulting services—including business management, major contract negotiations, project management, market studies and client relations. She founded JULA Consulting, an international consulting firm, in 1999 and became one of the first woman-owned consulting firms affiliated with Damac Properties, Dubai's largest privately held master developer. Her expertise in foreign cultures and the oil & gas industry has proven invaluable to Coggins International.

An active participant in professional and charitable organizations, Ms. Jane has been recognized for her entrepreneurial spirit and generosity. This includes being a member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), the National Petroleum Management Association (NPMA) and The Junior League of Atlanta, as well as chairing fundraisers for Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (G-CAPP) and volunteering with the Red Cross. She is the Founder and President of Operation GI Jane, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting single moms in the military.

Additional information about Coggins International may be obtained at www.coggins.com

Additional information on Operation G.I. Jane may be obtained at www.operationgijane.com.




ATLANTA; OCTOBER 10, 2009

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL EARNS ECOBROKER CERTIFIED® DESIGNATION. BUYERS AND SELLERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT JULA JANE FOR INFORMATION ON THE ENERGY-EFFICIENT, HEALTH-RELATED AND GREEN FEATURES OF HOMES AND BUILDINGS.


Atlanta, GA – October 10, 2009 – Jula Jane, of JULA Consulting in Atlanta, has earned the EcoBroker Certified® designation, having successfully completed an award-winning informative training program on the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. Jula Jane joins the movement of professionals pushing the real estate market toward energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthier features in homes and buildings. Today’s focus on high-performance energy-efficient homes is a priority for this type of high-quality real estate professional earning the EcoBroker Certified® designation. EcoBrokers® like Jula Jane are building premier market presence by serving as consumer and community resources on energy and environmental issues. With national surveys indicating that 9 out of 10 consumers consider energy efficiency and the environmentally sound aspects of a home to be almost as important as interior finishes, Certified EcoBrokers® are simply in a better position to serve the savvy green-minded real estate consumer.

“I’m always looking for the best ways to not only offer my clients the best value but to also develop a relationship where they feel I am a trusted resource,” Jula Jane explains. “My EcoBroker Certified® training helps me ensure that my customers, who are my number one priority, get the knowledge they need. From energy-efficient appliances to solar options to overall energy savings, I now have more resources at my disposal to help my buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. The EcoBroker Certified® designation doesn’t make me an energy and environmental expert, but it puts me in a position to recognize issues and convey information on the products and services available to my buyers and sellers.”

EcoBroker International’s premier designation program is designed exclusively for real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to help their clients benefit from the energy-efficiency, “green,” and healthier features of properties. The extensive curriculum of energy and environmental training requires participants to fulfill additional program requirements to become Certified EcoBrokers®.

“Jula Jane is an example of the quality real estate professional the EcoBroker Certified® designation continues to attract,” explains EcoBroker International CEO Dr. John Beldock. “These real estate professionals are not only distinguishing themselves in a competitive market place, but they are really giving back to the community in very constructive and meaningful ways. Atlanta needs more contributors like Jula Jane. The planet and our grandchildren need them, too,” says Dr. Beldock.

The program also teaches its members how best to market and position themselves for that competitive edge within the real estate platform. From the Atlanta office, Jula Jane explains, “With EcoBroker’s training I have broadened the range of real estate opportunities I offer my clients. I’m in a position to help. The real estate industry is forever changing and our nation faces complex environmental issues. To best serve my clients, I need to understand the newest products, technologies and issues as they affect today’s real estate market. My EcoBroker Certified® designation helps me stay ahead of the game.”

Jula Jane earned her EcoBroker Certified® designation in October and is wasting no time putting the tools and additional expertise to work. Jula Jane has already found that being an EcoBroker® creates added value that sets her apart from other agents and says she’s looking forward to continuing to positively impact the industry by highlighting the cost effectiveness and benefits of energy-efficient homes and commercial buildings.

For additional information on what it means to be a Certified EcoBroker®, please contact: Jula Jane
Phone: (404) 467-1432
Cell: (404) 312-6553
Email: jula@julaconsulting.com

Jula Jane of JULA Consulting, a full service real estate brokerage firm licensed in Georgia, Florida and Dubai, is a highly motivated professional with a record of demonstrated success in major contract negotiations, project management, market studies and sales and marketing. She possesses significant experience in a broad range of national and international consulting services and an in-depth knowledge of foreign cultures, which lead to her becoming one of the first woman-owned real estate consulting firms affiliated with Damac Properties, Dubai’s largest privately held master developer. Jula Jane works exclusively and by referral only.

EcoBroker International provides an award-winning energy and environmental curriculum to licensed real estate professionals, leading to the EcoBroker Certified® designation. EcoBroker International’s mission is to broaden and improve the base of training and continuing education for real estate professionals and, in doing so, encourage improvements to the quality of buildings while reducing the impact on natural resources and the environment. EcoBroker is a U.S. Department of Energy Building America partner and a Built Green® Colorado Education Partner, the most successful green building program in the United States. EcoBroker provides state-approved continuing education courses to licensed real estate professionals in states throughout the United States. EcoBroker can be reached by phone at 1-800-706-4321, online at www.EcoBroker.com and by email at customerservice@ecobroker.com.