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GAMA Executive Committee 2011
Biju Thomas Thuruthumalil, President

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Biju Thomas Thuruthumalil obtained his Master's in Social Work (MSW) form Madras University in 1992.
Worked as a Social Worker @ United Nations Organizations (UNO) in New Delhi and and for the State of Illinois and for the State of Georgia.
Currently Self Employed.
served as President of Indian Social Worker's Association of Illinois,
Secretary Of Chicago United Malayalee Association,
Served in different Positions in Knanaya Associations.
Wife : Reni Thomas, Children: Jerry, Josh, Jaison & Jenson.
Home Town : Kannankara, Alapuzha, Currently Resides in Grayson, GA.

Linda Matthew Tharakan, Vice President

image Working at Georgia Dept.of Revenue.
Living in Lilburn, GA.
Native Place in Kerala: Cherthala.
Active Member in GAMA Since 1998.





Anu Sukumar, Secretary

image Law Enforcement Officer.
Has held different capacities in Federal and local agencies.
Grew up and studied in New York City.
Native of Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
Resides in Lawrenceville GA since 2002.
Been in the U.S since 1984.


Thomas K Eapen, Joint Secretary

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Nick Name: Sabu.
He is a resident of Atlanta since 2008.
Lived in Dubai for 20 years and held various positions in Indian Associations in Dubai and Sharjah.
Served different positions in Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and it's Community.
Worked in a reputed Dutch Company as a Financial Controller before moving into a self owned business in Dubai.
Resides in Johns Creek, Atlanta.
Education: MBA from Ahmedabad University.
Wife: Letha Thomas, Daughters: Angela & Aleysha, Son: Alan.
Native Place: Kottayam, Kerala.




Zacharias Vachaparambil, Treasurer

image Zacharias Vachaparambil (aka Kariachen) living in Suwanee, GA.
Originally from Pulincunnoo in Alappuzha District.
Working as an Electrical Engineer at ADVA Optical Networking, Norcross.
Wife: Swapna.
Children: Steven, Jillian.



George Melathe, Executive Member

image Financial Consultant with Turner Wealth Management Company in Atlanta Georgia (www.melathefinancial.com) and an Independent Property & Casualty and Life Insurance Agent.
Moved from Florida in 2006 and an active GAMA member since.
Married and have two wonderful children, Sumitha and Manoj.
Wife : Elizabeth Melathe (Laila) is working as a Medical Billing Specialist.


John Varghese, Executive Member

image Moved to Gerogia 11 years ago and is a successful business owner.
Has participated in GAMA for over 10 years and has held positions such as a managing comittee member and Treasurer.
Has been an active member in the Malayalee community for over 22 years.
From 1989 to 1995,has worked in the Indian embassy located in New York.
Has participated in different community affairs such as Kerela Cultural Association in New York.
Hopes to bring GAMA forward with an open mind in this next year with more community events and activites.

Joshy Mathew, Executive Member

image Northside Hospital Pharmacy.
U.S.A ( Lilburn).
Native Place: Thodupuzha,Kerala.






Pulimootil Mathew, Executive Member

image Born in Palghat, Kerala
Graduated from Govt.Victoria College.
Came to the US in 1981.
Wife: Sally.
Three sons named Manesh, Nick and Steven.
Worked at UPS in the IS department as a Senior Programmer.
Now doing own business.Currently we reside in Snellville, Georgia.



Ranjan Abraham, Executive Member

image Is a resident of Atlanta for the last 27 years.
A member since GAMA was formed.
Has owned engineering business.
From Thodupuzha, Kerala.
Known among friends as Ranjan Bhai .




Saikumar Viswanathan, Executive Member

image Is a resident of Atlanta since 2007.
Graduate from Chennai Law college.
Worked in major companies like L & T, Satyam, Mahindra & Mahindra, Polaris etc as Legal Head.
Currently, Director - Contracts & Legal Affairs, IBS Software Services Americas, Inc.
Wife : Meera & Daughter : Smera.
Native of Edappalli, Ernakulam.



Saji Pillai a.k.a Saj. Executive Member

image By profession an Engineer working for a reputed telecommunication company (Nokia Siemens Networks).
It's been almost 10 years since arrived in the U.S.A.
Has travelled all over United States before making Atlanta as home.
Currently live in Cumming with my wife Heama and son Darsh.
Although born and brought up in Mumbai, he has close attachment to hometown Kerala.
Our current family house is in Changnacherry, Kottayam.
Hobbies include travelling, playing cricket, reading(non-fiction).



Taj Anand. Executive Member

image A native of Kollam and an athlete who grew up playing competitive sports
such as boxing and tennis at the college, state and national level.
Received formal education at both SN college and Fatima college in Kollam-(University of Kerala ).
Lived in Abu-Dhabi for 7 years before moving to the US in 1990.
Since 2001, living in Loganville,Georgia.
Have three beautiful kids, twin boys and an younger daughter, who are pursuing their careers.