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North Atlanta National Bank's Stakeholders'
Report
1st Quarter 2007
Nasser Heavy equipment Profile
Nasser Al-Anssi and his wife, Marian Gamble, are
living proof of the American dream. When the
couple met in 1977 in Yemen, Nasser repaired
and maintained a fleet of heavy equipment for
the local government and Marian was serving in
the Peace Corps.
Today, the couple owns and operates
Nasser Heavy Equipment Inc.,
a successful enterprise that sells,
leases and repairs new and used
heavy equipment such as bulldozers,
loaders, excavators, etc.
A customer of North Atlanta National
Bank since 1997, the company
is the exclusive Hyundai
dealer for northern Georgia and a
premier dealer of Sakai, Eager Beaver
Trailers, CAT, Deere, Case and
many other manufacturers. It has
won numerous sales awards from
Hyundai, Eager Beaver and others.
Nasser Heavy Equipment's branch in Villa Rica, at I-20 (above), is
one of three metro Atlanta locations from which the company sells,
leases and repairs new and used heavy equipment.
The company's origins go back to 1990 when Nasser and Marian
moved to the U.S. with their three children. Despite not knowing
the language when he moved here, Nasser learned to speak
English and landed a job as a mechanic with Tucker Equipment
Sales in Norcross.
It was while working for Tucker Equipment that Nasser met Tony
Webb, now an executive vice president at North Atlanta National
Bank. Tony facilitated a loan for Nasser in 1994 for the purchase
of a piece of heavy machinery. This proved to be the start of
Nasser Heavy Equipment.
Beginning with a handful of employees and few pieces of heavy
equipment, the company has more than tripled in size in the last decade
to 5 full-time employees and three locations, including: Hurricane
Shoals Road in Lawrenceville; in Cumming, at Georgia 400;
and their newest branch office in Villa Rica, at I-20.
Because of his specialized knowledge and expertise
in heavy machinery, Nasser and his team of
mechanics can repair and rebuild used equipment
to run like new. This skill allows some of Nasser
Heavy Equipment's customers to avoid the high
costs associated with buying new equipment.
Marian likes to point out that in addition
to his mechanical know-how,
Nasser has a keen understanding of
the financial aspects of running the
business and a healthy appreciation
for the value of customer service
- the key ingredients to the company's
success.
"The only thing you have in this
business is your reputation," Nasser
often says. "That is why you
have to be honest and fair with
your customers."
Operating on this philosophy,
Nasser Heavy Equipment still has relationships with customers that
began when the company first opened its doors in 1997. These lasting
partnerships and the reputation for honesty that the company has
built over the years have been catalysts for the company's growth.
North Atlanta National Bank has been proud to support and grow
with Nasser Heavy Equipment each step along the way. The bank
has provided numerous loans to the company, from three-month and
six-month bridge loans to finance a truckload of heavy equipment, to
financing the construction of two office locations.
Nasser often finds great deals on heavy equipment in Europe and South
America. North Atlanta National Bank has been there to quickly facilitate
the purchase and import of those pieces of equipment.
"I have received excellent service from North Atlanta National Bank,"
says Nasser. "They have always been there for me when I needed
help. I also have a great deal of respect for Tony Webb. He is a professional,
talented banker."
For more information on Nasser Heavy Equipment, call 770-995-6663 or visit them on the Web at www.nasserheavyequip.com.
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