ABOUT US
Greg Cannon
PARTNER, CEO
Justin Stubbs
PARTNER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Greg Cannon, CPC, CFSP, CCO, is passionate about creativity in the workplace to develop client businesses, solve employee issues and address bottom-line financial needs.
A sought-after speaker, Cannon believes in the power of “thinking outside the box.” His proven record is reflected in a client base that saw positive revenue growth immediately after implementing Cannon’s low cost, innovative ways to attract new business—and grow existing.
His professional origins are in funeral service. Mr. Cannon is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Georgia; a certified licensed insurance agent in Georgia; and a grief facilitator certified by the American Academy of Bereavement.
He is well-experienced in media relations and has spoken widely to diverse funeral service and public groups and to television stations and newspaper outlets.
Mr. Cannon is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, Decatur, GA, where he served as class president and a member of Pi Sigma Eta. In addition to AG Associates, he is former co-owner and CEO of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, Southern Crescent Crematorium and Companion Care Cremation Services, all located in McDonough, GA.
He served on the Mass Fatality Team for the 7-county area of Metro Atlanta and the Mass Fatality Planning Team for the state of Georgia.
He also has served on the National Policy Board of the National Funeral Directors Association, Executive Board of Georgia Funeral Directors Association, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes Educational Trust Board of Trustees.
Memberships include: National Funeral Directors Association, Selected Independent Funeral Directors Association, and the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia. He formerly served as the Coroner and a County Commissioner of Henry County, GA; is past secretary of the McDonough, GA, Rotary Club, a member of McDonough Presbyterian Church, past member of the Henry County (GA) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the McDonough Business Association, and the Sacred Journey Hospice Foundation Board of Directors.
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LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER
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CERTIFIED CREMATORY OPERATOR
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CERTIFIED FUNERAL SERVICE PRACTITIONER
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CERTIFIED PREPLANNING CONSULTANT
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FORMER FIRM FDFCC
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CERTIFIED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER (5 STATES)
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FORMER CORONER
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45+ YEAR FUNERAL SERVICE VETERAN
Justin has worn a few hats in his lifetime, most notably as a graphic designer, musician, and mortician.
His first graphic design project dates back to around 1997 when he made the cut and paste layout for his first band's very first demo tape. From there he went on to develop a freelance career within the music industry, designing hundreds of album sleeve, concert posters, and t-shirts.
Along the way he had a special calling to serve others and from 2010-2012 he acquired a degree in Mortuary Science which lead him to becoming a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and crematory operator. He worked tirelessly in the funeral industry from 2010-2020 serving others in their times of need.
In late 2020 he moved to the corporate management side of the industry, as Creative Director for a large private equity group that owns and operates over 120 funeral homes nationwide. In this role he oversees social media accounts for all firms, all advertising and marketing campaigns, and all graphic design needs. Justin is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Certified Crematory Operator.
Justin is a passionate and creative giver that loves to help others. Whether it be emotionally or professionally. His knowledge of social media and marketing and graphic design trends teeters on OCD levels of obsession.
When he does have time to breathe he loves nothing more than to watch his son race BMX bikes (he's a state champion) and play guitar.
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LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER
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CERTIFIED CREMATORY OPERATOR
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FORMER FIRM FDFCC
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FORMER HIGH-VOLUME FIRM MANAGER (400+ CALLS)
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GOOGLE SEO CERTIFIED (DISPLAY ADS)
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GOOGLE SEO CERTIFIED (CREATIVE ADS)
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SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER (20+ YEARS)
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CERTIFIED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER (5 STATES)