We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, established in 1976, and one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Our network is the nation’s most dynamic force in developing successful relationships between America’s top corporations and supply-chain providers from the Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American communities.The Mid-States MSDC’s footprint includes Central Illinois, Indiana and Eastern Missouri. We connect our corporate members with qualified Minority Business Enterprises of all sizes, and ensure that all these MBE’s meet a high standard of excellence.As CEO, I lead Mid-States MSDC, and report directly to the chairperson of the Board of Directors. The CEO’s top responsibilities are:-Day to day operations, including personnel, finance, and program management-Securing minority-owned business participation in the corporate and government procurement process-Promoting and advocating for minority business development in our geographical area-Securing minority owned business participation in Mid-States MSDC.

• Leads cross-organizational project teams to design, improve and implement DEI programs and initiatives• Assesses and defines DEI issues; and determines the best suite of solutions for meaningful DEI impact• Designs and implements solutions that create inclusive workplaces in which employees feel welcome• Creates employee attraction, development and engagement initiatives that value and retain a diverse workforce• Creates/Improves supplier diversity programs that connect diverse -owned vendors to client needs• Leverages diverse community partnerships and markets that strengthen clients’ organization• Creates strategic reports and presentations for executive level stakeholders• Facilitates meetings with and on behalf of client organizations with targeted stakeholders and the public.• Responds to public and/or media inquiries related to the assigned project or client in accordance with project protocols.

• Advocating for legislative action that provides additional revenue to Indy Parks• Rebranding Indy Parks as an economic development investment with a measurable ROI• Implementing strategy to use tax incremental financing dollars to support capital improvements in Indy Parks• Leading strategic partnership with the Indy Chamber, and the Mayor’s Office to create public benefits agreements as an additional revenue stream for Indy Parks• Creating a business development division within Indy Parks

• Provides executive leadership in the development and implementation of short-term and long-range strategies and programs.• Developments, implements, and accomplishes the annual work plan of the association as approved by the Board of Directors.• Informs, advises, and counsels the Board Chair, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors in the creation of goals, budgets, policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization.• Manages business operation of the association.• Leads membership development, including both the recruitment of new members and the increased engagement of current members.• Manages all association staff, including coaching and mentoring of future leaders of the association.

• Responsible for overall leadership in the development and implementation of short-term and long-range plans and activities.• Responsible for the development, implementation, and accomplishment of the annual work plan of the association as approved by the Board of Directors.• Responsible for providing information, advice, and counsel to the Chairman of the Board, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors in the creation of goals, budgets, policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization.• Responsible for administration of overall operation of the association.• Responsible for membership development, including both the recruitment of new members and the increased engagement of current members.• Responsible for the development of all association staff, including coaching and mentoring of future leaders of the association.

• Hired to complete a competitive market analysis on financing public parks, determine the revenue needed to fund an optimal parks and recreation system in Indianapolis, and recommend at least 3 funding strategies• Introduced 10 innovative financing mechanisms and channels of revenue growth• Improved strategic partnerships to align priorities and maximize partnerships to achieve common strategic growth objectives

• Promoted to provide executive leadership to analytical research projects and create data-driven solutions for revenue growth, customer loyalty, and productivity• Generated the 1st comprehensive data-driven revenue strategy that resulted in a $40 million annual sales and an additional $36 million in philanthropic investments• Improved architecture of the United Way online sales channel and generated a 15% growth in individual giving that accounted for 26% of all sales revenue• Introduced an innovative marketing plan and customer loyalty index that used consumer segmentation research/analysis to secure over 70,000 donors and 18,000 volunteers per year• Delivered an integrated data system to collect data and evaluate 92 products in the nonprofit human service sector• Co-Executive Leader of the United Way of Central Indiana Diversity and Inclusion Task Force• Successfully cultivated, solicited, and secured a $2.6 million investment from Lilly Endowment, Inc.• Generated the nonpartisan policy analysis that led to a $2 million state appropriation for Indiana's 211 Network in the 2015 Session of the Indiana State General Assembly

• Hired to manage research projects concerning market analysis and product performance• Generated the Community Impact Strategy and human service business plan, branded as the “the New U”• Delivered the program evaluation of ReadUp that resulted in a 20% increase in student performance and 9% increase in volunteer recruitment; and received international recognition from United Way Worldwide

• Promoted to translate research data into reports that informed strategic decision making• Generated the turnaround strategy for the organizational business plan that clarified objectives, determined KPI’s, and aligned resources• Onboarded the organization’s first online grant application system

• Hired to determine strategies, programs, and performance goals for investments in education• Generated the Pre-K and K-12 Education components of the organizational business plan• Conducted the program evaluation of United Way Readers that resulted in a 38% increase in student performance and received national recognition from United Way of America

• Hired to lead all business operations and client relations• Services included: investigative research, data analysis, strategic planning, and grant writing• Areas of expertise: education, economic development, workforce development, healthcare, and revenue growth

• Hired to contribute to strategic decision making by developing financial models• Developed 18 strategic initiatives and 123 new business proposals; supported $400 million in annual revenue

• Hired to produce an annual labor market analysis of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area• Secured $8.9 million in state and federal grants to support workforce development initiatives• Managed the Lafayette Business and Career Solutions Center (LA equivalent of Employ Indy)• Created the Lafayette Regional Business Advisory Committee to collectively engage the private sector in strategic partnerships in workforce development and economic development• EO Officer who ensured that all activities met federal nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions, investigated discrimination accusations, and implemented appropriate corrective action