KEY PEOPLE
Committed to the Cause
THRETT BROWN
FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
With over 15 years in social engagement, communication, community development and cultural awareness. Thrett has a very notable relationships with many great local organizations and businesses (overall) Domestic, National and International. I am the Executive Director of a very acknowledged nonprofit organization YBMW/ Young Business Men and Women.
JUSTICE STOMP PHILLPS
FOUNDER YBMW
Justice is a very passionate young man who understands the challenges of his peers. He uses his experience to reach his peers and his charismatic gift to lead people to better understanding themselves and their surroundings. Justice has a personality that makes many feel appreciated by his appreciation of them. Gifts- Dancer Instructor, mentor, motivational speaker.
TANK KING BROWN
FOUNDER OF YBMW | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Priority is a must when it comes to choices in life of a young man in society. Tank is a great leader and example of consistency and persistence in finding out who you are in world that shuts the voice of many youth down. How do we get to the next level when every door has closed, Tank says “we will find a way”. Big heart for many but a true fighter for his peers. Gifts- music producer, artist mentor and motivational speaker
ROBERT REACE HINES
FOUNDER YBMW
Young man before his time. He believes in growing through the challenges of life as a young man. His ability to analyze situation and view things from a open minded lens gives him a mature response that can carry other to levels they did not believe possible. Robert is very kind hearted but serious about the sacrifices it takes to become the better you one can become. Gifts- graphic design, navigator, mentor and motivational speaker
MALIK BANKS
CO-FOUNDER YBMW
Is a man before his time. The type of young man who accepts the challenges of life because he says, things will happen when we least expect them to. So, it is important to prepare self, that way nothing can stop you when you understand your desires in life. He advocates for any youth, in any community. Putting others before himself is a quality many people have lost but one he holds close. Gifts - Artist, talent scout/promoter mentor and motivational speaker.
PAQ DICKERSON
CO-FOUNDER YBMW
Very humble spirited young man with extreme knowledge of life and expectations. Ability to bring peace to many people who struggle with challenges of growing up as a youth. A man of few words, however when he do speak he provides answers and solutions to conflicts by strategic resolutions. Gifts - Sports coach and Athlete developer mentor and motivational speaker
MIRIAM MCBRIDE
CO-FOUNDER YBMW | FOUNDER YBW
She is a highly driven and motivated leader when it comes to her peers and those in need of support. Some great skills would be her knowledge on change for the betterment of society and the willingness to learn and share the many things she's gained through experience. Very positive influence to not only youth but adults who seek guidance for their kids. Gifts- Videographer, photographer, mentor and motivational speaker.
STEFFANEE HOLT, LSWAIC
COUPLES AND FAMILY COUNSLING
With us since our founding, Reese Whiteman is one of our veteran team members. They bring their years of experience and skills to the forefront in helping our organization grow and succeed.