A 25 year veteran of the petroleum industry, Mr. Salmaan Ajani moved to metro Atlanta in the 1990s to own and operate his first convenience store. With his experience at the grassroots levels, he then ventured into the real estate industry specializing in building state of the art shopping centers and convenience stores. 

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Mr. Ajani began working in the petroleum industry in 2009 as a consultant. He then focused on new business development through sales of gas supply contracts and identifying marketing and branding opportunities for convenience store owners.  Mr. Ajani has experience in overseeing strategic initiatives to successfully level the core competencies offered in the petroleum industry, including building state of the art convenience stores with retail shopping and fast food franchises spaces.  Business goals for clients have included identifying neighborhoods with a need for a convenience store and retail location that provide economic opportunities for not only the business owners but also the community as a whole.  Mr. Ajani’s experiences in marketing along with collaborative leadership style and operational expertise help foster a mutually beneficial relationship for the clients.

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Mr. Ajani has received recognition and earned respect as an entrepreneur in the convenience store industry and the community. As a past resident of Gwinnett County for almost 16 years, Mr. Ajani was actively involved in the community. He was affiliated with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce as a member of the Presidential Advisory Board and as a member of the Chairman’s club. He was recognized in the first edition of the “Who’s Who in Gwinnett”.  Mr. Ajani served on the 2005 Small Business Person of the Year Selection Committee, a prominent event hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber to give back to the small businesses that help make the county a vibrant community. He is also an alumnus of the Gwinnett Leadership Class of 2006 and has served as the Vice President of the Atlanta Retailer's Association.