Our Team

Al is the founder of (UMI) Unity Ministry International, Inc., and owner of Barber’s Driving School, Inc... Al is also the Chairman of The Georgia Driving School Association and in 2017 Al was appointed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to serve on the Georgia Driver Education Commission Board (GOHS).

He also serves on The Georgia Governor’s Task Force for Older Drivers (GOHS) (GDPH).

Key Accomplishments:

• Founder of Unity Ministry International
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude Columbus State University-BA/Business Management
• Memberships in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Beta Delta-Honor Society for International Scholars, The National Scholars Honor Society, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma

Key Values:

• Faith in GOD
• Hard Work
• Perseverance

Key Charitable Interests:

• Human Restoration
• Prison Reform
• Serving Older Persons and Orphans

Steve began his professional career as an engineer in 1993 and worked as a software engineer for over ten years with companies such as Harris, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. As an engineer, Steve was fortunate enough to work on projects such as the Space Shuttle launch processor, the Javelin missile and many other fascinating defense, telecommunications and aerospace projects.

Steve transitioned to patent law in 2003 and attended The George Washington University Law School and worked in the DC area for large law firms. In 2011, Steve, his wife, and kids moved back to his hometown of Lakeland, Florida. Steve established his own IP law practice that serves clients nationwide and focuses on patents (especially software patents), trademarks, and copyrights. www.cygnetiplaw.com