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Farad Ali President & CEO Asociar Farad Ali is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Asociar, a technology solutions company. Asociar provides data center solutions, IT infrastructure services, support and community reinvestment. Read More |
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Kathleen Alcorn Founder & Technical Director Atollect LLC A federal lobbyist and consultant guiding industries, private entities, and governments, Kathleen specializes in emerging technologies. Read More |
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Dorge Jean Baptiste Director of Dining Services Tamarisk Northshore Dorge Jean Baptiste was born in Haiti and came to the United States at age 11, settling with his family in West Palm Beach, Florida. Read More |
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Steven Bruner Director of Joint Venture Thompson Hospitality Steven is the Director of Joint Venture for Thompson Hospitality, the country’s largest minority-owned foodservice company. Read More |
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Dwayne K. Barlow President & CEO The BarTech Group You can say he has Electricity running through his veins and it has sparked a multi-million-dollar business. Dwayne K. Barlow, started his career in the Utility industry in 1984 as a Meter Reader for ComEd – an Exelon Company. Read More |
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Melody Spann Cooper Chairman Midway Broadcasting Corporation Melody Spann Cooper is a second-generation owner of Midway Broadcasting Corporation, a best-in-class African-American & female owned media company whose properties include radio. Read More |
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Deon M. Crayton Supplier Diversity Specialist United Airlines Deon M. Crayton is the Supplier Diversity Specialist for United Airlines. United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,100 flights a day to 374 airports across six continents. Read More |
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Tavares Campbell Founder Campbell Transport LLC Tavares Campbell is the founder of Campbell Transport LLC, a petroleum products transportation company located in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Campbell Transport delivers a variety of motor fuel products. Read More |
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Jill S. Davis Vice President, Marketing Manager, Global Supplier Diversit JPMorgan Chase Jill Davis is Vice President, Marketing Manager of Global Supplier Diversity at JPMorgan Chase and oversees supplier diversity related communications. on the firm’s intranet and external publications. Read More |
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Jana Farmer President & CEO Jana Tina LLC, DBA Ms. Jana’s Candy Jana Farmer began her company, Jana Tina LLC, DBA Ms. Jana’s Candy officially in January 2018. The story goes back several years to 2008, Read More |
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Stefanie Garcia Co-Owner FlanBoyan Corporation Stefanie Garcia is the Co-Owner of FlanBoyan Corporation. FlanBoyan is an ecommerce flan company that specializes in 20 flavors of flan with residential. Read More |
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Laura Helmuth Midwest Cash Management Manager, Business Banking JP Morgan Chase Laura Helmuth is a Regional Cash Management Manger with the Chase Business Banking team. With over 25 years of banking experience, Laura brings expertise in helping business owners grow their companies Read More |
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Debbie Highland Director of Hospitality Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel Debbie Highland earned her BS in Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, but her desire for a fast paced and ever changing environment led her into the casino business. Read More |
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Dr. Jerry Bell Jr. Owner JBJ Business Group Inc. Dr. Jerry Bell Jr. is a former enlisted Army medic, West Point graduate, and former Army Aviation Training/Operations Officer where he flew the UH60 blackhawk. Read More |
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Constance Yvonné Jones Senior Director Network Delivery Services Business is in her blood. For as long as she can remember, Constance Jones has had an affinity for business and she’s dedicated her life to helping entrepreneurs. Read More |
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Gerald Leonard Chief Executive Officer Principles of Execution Gerald Leonard is the author of “Culture Is The Bass: 7 Steps to Creating High Performing Teams, listed on Entrepreneur magazine as one of the “Top 15 Books on Business. Read More |
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Pratik Patel Engineer MasterCard Pratik Patel has been in the Sourcing profession for 15+ years. He has a degree in Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Cleveland State University. Read More |
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Anita J. Ponder Partner Anita J. Ponder is a partner and the Director of the Chicago Government Contracts Group at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB). Read More |
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Tavares Porter Culinary Arts Professional Hi, I’m Tavares! A driven culinary artist dedicated to creating dining experiences that are flavorful and exciting. From in-home intimate gatherings, working the line, to on-site and special event catering. Read More |
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Neha Rana HR Specialist SHRM-CP, MA-Ed I am a Human Resource Specialist for Insperity. I work with clients from small to mid-size. I am dedicated to assisting my clients in elevating their organizational culture. Read More |
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Eric Trapp Regional Director of Dining Service Senior Lifestyle My name is Eric Trapp and I am a Regional Director of Dining Service with Senior Lifestyle. I began my Hospitality career while studying Hospitality Management at Howard University in Washington, DC. Read More |
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Christina Tyson Director of Supplier Diversity PepsiCo Christina Tyson is the Director of Supplier Diversity for PepsiCo. In this role, Christina leads the Supplier Diversity team across PepsiCo aimed at increasing the diversity within our supply base across all diverse. Read More |
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Terrance Williams EVP & General Manager Allstate Insurance Company Terrance Williams is Executive Vice President and General Manager of Allstate Agency Sales. He is focused on accelerating innovation to transform the company’s agency distribution Read More |
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Byron Witherspoon Director, Supplier Diversity Ameren Byron Witherspoon is the Director, Supplier Diversity at Ameren responsible for establishing and implementing the strategic vision for Ameren’s Supplier Diversity department. Read More |
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George A. Williams President and CEO PMI Energy Solutions, LLC As the President and CEO of PMI Energy Solutions, LLC, Mr. Williams is responsible for electrical construction and maintenance services in the utility industry. Services include storm restoration, directional boring, Read More |
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Heidi Widom Northeast and GNP Cash Management Manager, Business Banking,JPMorgan Chase Heidi is a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase and Cash Management Manager for the Northeast and GNPDivisions in Business Banking. Prior to taking over the group, Heidi spent nine years. Read More |
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Ashley Woods President & CEO DAAM Freight & Hauling LLC DAAM Freight & Hauling LLC is an African-American female owned company based out of St. Louis, Missouri that specializes in stress free freight. The company’s focus is on compliance, Read More |