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The Women of
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Back row: Cherie Fowler, Stephanie O’Neal, Jessica Impey, Maggie Kahle, Sara McDougal, Madelyn Allen, Annie Boudreaux and Nikki Steen.
Front Row: Julianna Alford, Nikki Johns, Jenny Schlegel and Kara Adkins.
Women in Technology
In a field historically dominated by men, the women at “We don’t just work here. We live here, and we give back,” AGJ are changing the narrative. These women focus on said Jenny Schlegel.
helping clients navigate complex technology issues with ease. Nikki Johns, Chief Business Development Officer and Partner at AGJ Systems & Networks explained “Technology can be overwhelming. We make IT simple so our clients can focus on what they do best.”
This year, AGJ celebrates a milestone. Twelve women
on the team-its highest number yet- with Jenny Schlegel, COO, and Nikki Johns serving as managing partners. It’s
a proud step forward for the company, which is celebrating 23 years of providing IT consulting, support, and cybersecurity across the Gulf Coast.
AGJ’s impact reaches beyond tech. The company is deeply rooted in the community through service in local Rotary Clubs, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits.
With more than two decades in her profession, Johns offers this advice to young women, “Never take no for an answer, and always lead with compassion. Making a decision-any decision-is better than standing still.”
At AGJ, experience meets empathy. With over 300 years of combined expertise and a distinctly Southern approach, the AGJ team is proving that tech can be both powerful and personal.
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