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GAMA 2012 Executive Committee

Manoj Thomas (Al), President

image A native of Tiruvalla, graduate from St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry, Kerala.
Moved to New York in 1987 and onwards to Atlanta in 2003 on a transfer for Mercedes Benz. Since then, an active member of GAMA and had the privilege to serve as cultural committee chair during 2005.
Now, CEO of Altima Technologies (P) LTD.
As part of active community service, served as president of Lions Club. Currently, residing in Lawrenceville, GA with wife Manju, kids Malwin and Meiga.

Thomas K Eapen, Secretary

image Nick Name: Sabu.
Moved to Georgia in 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.
served as Joint Secretary of GAMA in 2011
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.

Meera Saikumar, Vice President

image Post Graduate in Information Science from
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore.
Worked in major companies like Global Information system, Fugen, TVS Electronics, Celgene Corporation etc as an IT Professional.
Currently, Working in Department of Driver Services.
Husband : Saikumar & Daughter : Smera.
Native of Trichur, Kerala.


Mathew John, Treasurer

image Moved to Georgia in 2004. Currently living in Johns Creek, GA.
Have been a member of GAMA and
serving in the Executive Committee for the first time.
Currently working as a Consultant for a Federal Goverment Organization in the Midtown area.
Wife: Aju
Children: Rohan & Ria

Anil Mecheril,Joint Secretary

image Nick Name - Baby
Been in USA Since 2004, Georgia Resident Since 2006
Home Town- Chingavanam, Kottayam, Currently Living in Lilburn
Employed in Hill Phoenix, Dover Group of Organization
Former Employment in Kerala State Electricity Board
Active Membership and Participation with GAMA Since 2006
Wife- Anitha Anil
Children Aparna, Anandhu, and Arya.

Saju George, Executive Member

image Georgia resident since 2002.
Currently lives in Snellville, GA and works in Norcross, GA in the IT industry.
Served as member on GAMA Executive Committee in 2009.
Before moving to the US, lived and worked in Dubai for 6 years.
Graduated from the Government Engineering College, Thrissur and is a native of Thrissur.
Wife: Sonia
Children: Michelle, Joshua and Isabel
Personal interests: Have a lot a respect for art and takes pride in the cultural heritage of Kerala.

John Prasad Malayil, Executive Member

image Has been a resident of Georgia since 2007.
Currently self-employed and resides in Lawrenceville, GA.
Served as member on GAMA Executive Committee in 2009.
Before moving to the US, lived and worked in Kuwait for over twenty years,
and was an active member of the Indian Association and church community there.
Graduated from Fatima College, and is a native, of Kollam, Kerala.

Wife: Annie (Nirmala).
Children: Rahul and Ambili.

Joseph Elekkatt, Executive Member

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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.

John Mathai, Executive Member

image Varikkaplanthadathil (House Name)
Has been a resident of Georgia since 2000.
Currently employed as a software engineer and resides in Suwanee, GA. Has been a member of GAMA from 2007 onwards. Worked in Chennai, India for three years as a software engineer. Graduated from Devagiri College, Calicut, Kerala and is a native of Thirumeni, Kannur, Kerala.
Wife: Joby Pottammel Augustine
Children: Rosemary John and Tessa John

Yasir Abdul, Executive Member

image Moved to USA on 1999, Graduated Engg in computer science,
Noorul Islam College,Kanyakumari
Has been a resident of GA since 2004,
Working as IT professional in Alpharetta,Atlanta.
Wife:Safa Arafath
Children:Rushil Arafath,Rashid Arafath


Baby Illickattil, Executive Member

image Moved to Atlanta in 1983.
An Active GAMA Member for over 10 years
working for USPS since 1986
Wife : Suja Joseph
Daughter : Serina Joseph




Annamma Jacob, Executive Member

image Residing in Atlanta GA, since 1987 july
GAMA member since 1987,GAMA EC member for 3rd time,1992,2009
and now 2012.
Working as RN.
Husband: Mr.Ranjan Jacob,
children: Pearl Jacob, Rajeev Jacob, Annie Jacob, Jenson Jacob.
Living in Lilburn.


Biju Thomas Thuruthumalil, Ex Officio

image 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 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.