A native Atlantan and twice-minted, Clark Atlanta University alumnus who serves as the Associate Vice President (AVP) responsible for the Office of Governmental Affairs (2021), and recently added Community Relations (2024) and Strategic Partnerships (2024), housed in the Institutional Advancement Division. The office is the first of its kind at Clark Atlanta University and was created to oversee a wide variety of programs, strategic initiatives, and activities to educate and involve diverse constituencies enhance the image, reputation, and recognition of CAU through its strategic plan.The AVP of Governmental Affairs serves as a member of the President's Administrative Cabinet, and plays an instrumental role in assisting the University’s president, Dr. George T. French, Jr. in identifying and securing federal, state, local, corporate foundation, in-kind gift, and international funding opportunities. In addition, he assists in managing relationships with elected officials on all-levels of government, as well as manages the University’s federal, state, and local agenda by directing its federal, state, and local lobbyists located respectively in Washington, D.C. and Atlanta GA. He also serves as the University's chief community engagement liaison. He was recently elected as Vice President for the Atlanta University Center Neighborhood Association and works directly with the City of Atlanta's Neighborhood Planning Units (NPU's) L & T respectively. He reports directly to Mr. David Fraboni, II, (Interim) Vice President, Institutional Advancement and Chief Development Officer, Clark Atlanta University.

Serving as a volunteer member of WorkSource Fulton Board appointed by our Fulton County Commission Chair, The Honorable Robert 'Rob' Pitts.WorkSource Fulton is a free, federally funded program that helps put people to work. Our program is designed to help find the right job or career training at no cost to individuals. WorkSource Fulton is designed to provide funding and support to guide program participants through the professional and career development processes. WorkSource Fulton offers the following training and services: personal career counselors; job readiness workshops; access to career service centers; assistance with the job application process; in-demand occupation exploration; training options; and, employment support services. For more information, visit: https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/worksource-fulton.

Reelected & sworn in for another 2-year term (2024) as a Board of Directors member for the Atlanta Airport Chamber of Commerce.The Chamber is a dedicated group of leaders working to make the ATL airport region the number one area for business growth and prosperity in the U.S. We are focused on promoting and supporting the economic success of the regional business community.

Served as a volunteer / elected member of the NFBPA National Board.The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. With over 2,500 members, NFBPA has established a national reputation for designing and implementing quality leadership development initiatives of unparalleled success.NFBPA is a 501 (3)c organization.

Served as a two-year volunteer member of the AMAC Board and chair of the AMAC leadership collaborative. The collaborative is group of black, minority, and women Airport directors located around the country positioned to carry out four (4) AMAC goals as set by the Chair.AMAC is a 501 3(c) organization.

Served as the first African – American Executive Airport Director/CEO for the fourth (4th) largest airport, based on enplanements, located in the State of Alabama.Functioned daily as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Montgomery Airport Authority’s Regional Airport while reporting to a 9-member Board of Directors. Prepared agendas and assisted Board with developing policy for the airport authority.I hold the certified airport manager (C.M.) designation for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).Duties and accomplishments included: Managed eight (8)-direct report airport senior management staff members Reported to a nine (9)-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Mayor and Montgomery City Council for the City of Montgomery Government Introduced and collaborated with MGM Board to develop a “Destination: Vision 2025, ‘Moving Forward’ theme Launched MGM’s first ever mission, vision, strategic goals, and core values for the organization with final approval from the MGM Board Served as integral player and speaker to assist Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Mayor Steven Reed in a press conference to announce the economic impact from Alabama’s 80 public use airports Successfully led MGM’s busiest year in terms of almost a decade with more than 360,000 passengers to fly through the airport in 2019, the highest total since 2010; represented a 14% jump in seat traffic from 2018  Created bi-weekly community involvement newsletters introducing the Executive Airport Director to the community  Announced and successfully managed a $938,000 grant for construction upgrades to the airport’s main taxiway alpha as approved by the MGM Board Reported directly to the Chair, along with a 9-member independent board at MGM.

During the fall 2020, served as a adjunct professor teaching Contemporary Issues in Political Science.

Served as the #2 senior airport management director at the premier executive general aviation airport located in North Metro Atlanta. The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the 'second' busiest airport in the State of Georgia in its number of operations only behind Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the World Busiest Airport. PDK's location is only 8 miles from the heart of downtown Atlanta.Responsibilities included: the safe and efficient operations, security, facilities/maintenance, construction, noise, environmental, technology for the enterprise. Directly Manage 3-direct reports. Airport staff: 24 members, along with a $14.8 million operating and $25 million capital budgets.2016 - 2019 Major accomplishments:——————————Safety, Security, Construction, and Airfield Initiatives: · Completion of Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) RWY 3R/21L - $8M· Completion of Airfield Marking and Striping Project - $10M· Emergency Sinkhole Infrastructure Repairs on Taxiway Hotel & Signature Ramp - $12M · Airfield Re-Stripping & Rubber Removal Project - $4M Investment in Terminal Facilities: · Atlanta Aviation (FBO) – new, World Class, State of the Art Terminal - $1.8M· Epps Aviation (FBO) – Construction of new Wing - $1.5M· Signature Aviation (FBO) – Ramp and Terminal Improvement - $5M Community Involvement and Awareness: · Super Bowl Airfield Coordination and Planning/Aircraft Parking positions with FAA and SuperBowl National Committee.· Hosted 10,000 individuals in Good Neighbor Day Airshow Event serving primarily Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Dunwoody Communities.· Completion of Air Quality Study with KB International. Future Airport Planning: · Kick-Off - 20-Year PDK Airport Master Plan· Southwest Corporate Hangar Economic Development Project Plan—————————-Reported directly to Mario A. Evans, C.M., Airport Director.

Served as Department of History and Political Science adjunct professor. I have taught/teach American Government on a part-time basis during the following semesters:1 Section/Class: Spring 20162 Sections/Classes: Summer 20161 Section/Class: Spring 20172 Sections/Classes: Fall 2018

Served as the #1 lead business development/sales director responsible for increasing the company's airport and air travel footprint in the United States and Canada. Based out of Atlanta, GA.Mission: To enable private internet networks to share in increasing revenue, while also improving overall advertising value for the entire ecosystem.AdVantage Networks changed its name to MediaShift, Inc. effective: Tuesday, November 19, 2013. This name changes reflected the full integration of Travora and the expansion of the AdVantage Monetization Platform. MediaShift’s integrated platform provided advertisers access to more than 300 million travelers each year across all access points in the travel lifecycle – when researching travel, booking travel, at the airport, in a hotel, and in flight. This is the first ad platform built to reach WiFi users at both sign-in and while surfing the Internet.The new company name reflected the significant expansion of our business activities that have occurred in 2013!. MediaShift is a next-generation digital ad tech company that monetizes private WiFi networks and web publishing sites, while offering advertisers access to one of the fastest growing audience platforms targeting on-the-go consumers. Our new name, MediaShift, represents our shift to offer advertisers a strategic audience engagement platform and our WiFi partners a first-of-its-kind monetization solution.The company unfortunately discontinued (bankruptcy)its operations in December 2015. Home Offices are located in New York, NY; Glendale, CA; and Newport Beach, CA. Reported directly to Mr. Matt Yerington, Vice President, Network PublishersMarshall's home Office: Atlanta, GA.Matt's home Office: San Francisco, CA.

Served as an adjunct professor. Engaged with Honors Program students (non economic majors) on major issues affecting the American political economy, particularly those having special significance for the economic well-being of black and other Third World people. Prepared students on how to analyze the political and economic diaspora in the United States.Taught one course - CECO 304: Contemporary Economic Issues affecting African Americans at the Clark Atlanta University Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program. Throughout, the course, students analyzed and places emphasis on four (4) major variables:RaceClassSocio-economic statusGenderLastly, successfully engaged and encouraged students with CAU relevant experiences from alumni and business professionals throughout the metro Atlanta area.

Served as the deputy director of aviation responsible for co-managing the entire aviation staff (55 FTE's) and a $9.6M budget and the development of a 5-year capital improvement plan (CIP) totaling $57M; responsible for direct leadership of two functional areas: operations/security/safety/technology; commercial & air service development.Assist the Mayor, City Commission, City Manager, Assistant City Manager for Transportation & Development, and Aviation Director in making senior management decisions that move the airport forward.Directly responsible for day-to-day business development activities including: air service, commercial, general aviation, cargo; public affairs management including community, & media relations; airport marketing (consumer the airport internet/website), loyalty program, branding, including social media; and commercial development for terminal and airside concessions and real estate at TLH. Also responsible for directing the areas of regulatory airside & landside operations compliance.Team Accomplishments:*Stopped year over year market losses over 7 years, since FY 2005*Reduced O&M costs by 2.2%*Increased non-aeronautical revenues by 5.1%*Increased airline seats by 14%*Air fares for FY 2012 fares by 23%*Increased annual passenger take off and landings by 4.5%, surpassing the Aviation Department's forecast rate for 2.4%*Reduced airline cost per enplaning passenger (CEP) by 15.5% and landing fees by 34.5%*Increased daily flights to cities served from 5 to 8 including Washington, D.C., West Palm Beach -Implemented TLH "Thanks Again" Passenger Loyalty Program;-Completed Cell Phone Lot, Valet Parking;-Launched Customer Service Ambassadors; -In September 2013, TLH received new air service on Silver Airways from TLH to MCO to begin in November 2013*Reported directly to Mr. Sunil Harman, A.A.E., IAP, former Airport Director

Responsible for business development, lease mgmt, airline/tenant relations, & marketing for food & beverage, specialty retail, business and entertainment services, lottery, and car rental concessions program for the world’s busiest airport.Overall duties include: partnering with the Directors of Concessions & Retail, Airport Marketing and Business Development; as well as the Assistant General Manager – Airport Commercial Development in order to increase new non-airline revenue initiatives by $25 million annualized for fiscal years '07 - '11. In addition, managed unit’s one (1) marketing manager (specialist) responsible for managing customer service relationships with passengers and developing a new marketing and promotions program. As of January 2009, additionally was responsible for managing a 18,000 square foot facility, and its four (4) H-JAIA Executive Conference Center (ECC) Team members. Unit Leader in developing initial client contact, solicitation, concept development and legislation, contract negotiation of atrium/landside terminal facility redevelopment, vending, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), sponsorships, pay phones, business and entertainment, indoor and outdoor advertisements, Post Office, ECC, Baggage Services, Shoe Shine, Banking/Currency Exchange, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) & Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for improved passenger cellular phone usage, as well as spearheading a public relations/promotions/branding campaign to promote and brand new Specialty Retail-News & Gifts, Business & Entertainment, Personal Services (Spa/Hair/Nail Salon) promotional campaigns for 225 concession airport tenant locations. Accomplishments:*Awarded Airport Revenue News (ARN) 2009 Best Concessions Management Team*Awarded Airport Council International's 2009 Best In Convenience Retail*Awarded The Atlanta Business Chronicles 2008 Best Real Estate Deal *Reported directly to Mr. John Cugasi, C.M., former Director of Airport Concessions

Responsible for planning & execution of transition from CA-1/Delware North Company to the airport’s new role in managing its’ own Concessions Compliance and Operations Program. Duties included: providing leadership in developing new standards; compliance and operations of 126 retail, food and beverage, services concession locations; development of a formal compliance program; hiring and managing two (2) concession compliance specialists and a permanent manager. *Provided assistance to Director of Concessions and Retail by developing the following presentations: a 2006-2008 Strategic Plan, the 2006, 2007 Business Plans, Concessions Management Unit’s 2007/2008 Strategic Program goals, new employee organizational charts, and 1st Quarter Performance Review. *Promoted to concessions manager responsible for new business development and marketing role in November 2007.*Successfully graduated from National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) , Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at NFBPA Forum 2008 - Little Rock, AK *Successfully Completed "Negotiation to Win" Course - American Management Association - Clayton State University *Successfully Completed "Managing & Measuring ROI" - American Management Association Course - Clayton State University *Successfully Completed Management Essential Course - Clayton State University * Successfully Completed Beginner’s (First Tee) Golf Course - Cascade United Methodist Church*Reported directly to John Cugasi, C.M. current SVP Planning and Development, The Paradies Shops

Responsible for management of all airport procurement solications for Hartsfield-Jackson. Executed 25 or more solicitation types including request for proposals, sole source contracts, good and services contracts, and direct bids for fifteen (15) aviation business units and the total $8.5 billion Hartsfield-Jackson 5th Runway Development Program. Duties included: managing an office with three (3) direct reports and a total staff of ten (10) responsible for the timely and proper execution of requests for contracts valued over $1.5 billion annually. The airport executive assignment lasted 6-months.*Completed extensive Managers Fundamentials Course - Clayton State University, Morrow, GA*Reported directly to Mr. Mario Diaz, former Deputy General Manager -current -- Airport Director, Houston Intercontiential (Bush & Hobby) Airport System (2010-present)

Participated in 17-month airport manager-in training (MIT) program created by Mr. Benjamin Decosta, A.A.E., Aviation General Manager and administered by Human Resources Director, Nedra Farrar-Luten designed to develop talent and develop airport leadership within Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the World's Busiest Airport.Project particiaption provided experience and afforded the MIT to gain experience in the following: developing and executing $250 million renewal and extension project budget for Planning and Development Directors, Managers, and Assistant General Manager. In addition, served as the chief properties (real estate) communication liaison for the Airport Hold Baggage Screening Installation Project by interfacing with several airport business divisions, as well as Delta, Northwest, Atlantic Southeast, and Air Tran Airways representatives. The assignment lasted approximately 16-months.*Awarded Franklin Covey Certified Trainer Certification *First aviation MIT to enter and successfully complete the program (2005)*Promoted to senior-level manager responsible for increasing non-aeronautical revenue (2007)*Reported directly to Mr. Daniel Molloy, C.M., former Deputy General Manager - Planning & Development Division; current Deputy Development Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports

Served as volunteer Board Member for the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Served as airport representative to local area chamber.*Successfully chaired two-day Business Exposition and Reception (Speaker: Mr. Dennis Kimbro, Author of Think and Grow Rich) with over 3,000 metro area businesses in attendance*Successfully chaired Chamber Annual Business Meeting in 2009 honoring Mr. Benjamin DeCosta, A.A.E. (former General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) with over 300 members and guests from the Metro Atlanta Area in attendance.

Taught two leadership and professional development (LPD) seminar courses as an adjunct professor in Clark Atlanta University's School of Business. Engaged with Seniors on what it takes to prepare for real world in the fields of business administration, accounting, finance, and supply chain management. *Successfully engaged and encouraged students with CAU relevant experiences from alumni and business professionals through a speakers bureau.

Served as volunteer Vice Chair for the South Fulton Area lead in organizing, directing, and facilitating the Boy Scouts of America in its annual fundraising campaign. Pack 3310, Assistant CubMaster - (2005 - 2007)Pack 3310, CubMaster - (2007 - 2009) *Raised over $200,000 for cub scout packs and boy scout troops located in the South Fulton District.

Responsible for two-year project planning and development of Chicago Midway and O’Hare Airports new six-level consolidated rental car facilities and cargo expansion.*Served as co-leader in stewarding the development of customer facility charges legislation approved by City Council*Managed the rental car companies on various day-to-day updates on negotiation of their expired contracts*Reported to Ms. Kitty Friedhiem, former Managing Deputy Commissioner, Planning & Real Estate Division; current Airports Council International Board Member

Served as two-year management lead for Chicago Midway Intl. Airport’s new terminal concessions planning and development program with duties including: managing the day-to-day design, construction, permitting, ACDBE, construction developing finance projections, and outlaying operations of 250,000 square feet of new ‘Taste of Chicago-style’ themed food and beverage and specialty retail court areas opening in August 2001. Managed on-site consultants – Property Manager, Accounting Lease Clerk, and Asst. Manager of design and construction on various day-to-day concession management activities, including post 9/11 revised concession delivery and storage policy and procedures in conjunction with the then recently created Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration (TSA).*Received Best Medium Sized Concessions Program - ARN Magazine - 2003*Reported directly to Mr. Eric Griggs, former Deputy Commissioner & Chief Procurement Officer, City of Chicago (2004-05)

Responsible for management review and preparation, implementation, and evaluation of 1999 and 2000 operating and enterprise fund, as well as capital improvement fund budgets for Water, Sewers, and Aviation (ORD and MDW) Departments. Duties included: regular meetings and coordination with Commissioners and Finance Directors of Water and Sewer Management Departments and the Chicago Aviation System (O’Hare, Midway, and Meigs respectively). The enterprise fund for the City of Chicago was worth $2.5 billion and involved solicitation of input and consensus from the Mayor, Budget Director, Deputy Budget Director Enterprise and Capital Infrastructure, community leaders, legislative budget/transportation committee members, and various Mayoral staff members prior to its 8-month completion.*1998 Graduate, Mentor Program, National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) - Cleveland Forum '98*Reported directly to Mr. Richard Rice, former Deputy Budget Director and former Commissioner, Department of Water & Sewers (2001-03)

Joined international Big 4 Accounting Firm in 1997 as a leader in the government and non-profit consulting practice. Implemented PeopleSoft enterprise resource management (ERP) systems and business process improvement solutions. Led all stages of operational and compliance audits planning, and fieldwork. Identified system-wide internal control weaknesses and recommended changes to reduce, eliminate or manage risk to tolerable levels given the respective organization's risk appetite. Flowcharted current and future business processes through the Use of Microsoft Visio, identifying key control considerations..*Reported directly to Mr. H.T. Vaught, former Partner, Public Services Division - Chicago Office

Responsible for auditing general liability and workers compensation premiums for clients located throughout the northern, central, southern portions of the states of Florida and Georgia. 100% Auto Travel.*Awarded Auditor of the Year (1993)*Reported directly to Mr. Perrin Harrison, former Audit Manager - Workers Compensation and General Liability Division - Atlanta, GA