Board of Directors
Our Board of directors work diligently to create startup, growth, and expansion opportunities for all black owned businesses in the Shreveport Bossier area.
Click on a name below to view a photo and read a short bio about the board member.
- Booker White - Chairman
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Since 2004, Booker White has been the Fair Share Administrator for Caddo Public Schools, the largest employer in Caddo Parish, that purchase $50 million annually in products and services. He leads the school system’s efforts in implementing the “Opportunity Caddo Fair Share Program”, a program designed to enhance economic development through the growth and development of small and economically disadvantaged businesses. Previously, Mr. White, a licensed real estate broker and economic developer, was manager of Minority, Women and Small Business Development for the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Before joining the chamber team, Mr. White served with the City of Shreveport in the Department of Community Development. Additional prior experience includes management positions with the State of Texas during the administration of Governor Ann Richards.
Mr. White’s educational background includes a master’s degree from Louisiana Baptist University in Shreveport, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and an associate’s degree in financial management from the Community College of the Air Force in Austin, Texas. Mr. White spent 4 years serving his country in the Air Force from 1988-1992. He has a Master Compliance Administrator certification from the American Contract Compliance Association, and he is a graduate of Oklahoma University’s Economic Development Institute. Mr. White currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Shreveport-Bossier African-American Chamber of Commerce, President of the Shreveport-Bossier Realtist Association, former president of BanCorp South’s Advisory Board, as well as former 2nd vice-president of the American Contract Compliance Association.
Contact Information:
Booker White
Fair Share Administrator/Economic Developer
Master Compliance Administrator
Caddo Public Schools
1961 Midway Avenue
Shreveport LA 71108
Phone 318-603-6594
Fax 318-603-6609
Email btwhite@caddo.k12.la.us - Adrienne Davis - Vice Chairman
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Bio Coming Soon. - Adolph Young - Chaplain
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NAME: ADOLPH YOUNG
ADDRESS: 2104 WAKEFIELD AVE, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
HOME PHONE: (318) 617-1860
BUSINESS PHONE: (318) 741-8823
EMPLOYER: SELF-EMPLOYED
OWNER/OPERATOR OF EXCALIBUR LIMOUISINE, INC
ZONING ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISOR
CITY OF BOSSIER CITY
BIOGRAPHY:
I am a retired member of the United States Air Force with 24 years of service. I have been an active member of the SBAACC since 1998. I have currently served on the SBAACC Board of Directors for the past eight years and have held the position of Vice Chairman of the Board. Married to Cheryl V. Young, with two sons, Nathaniel I. Young and Grandson, Jordan L. Feaster.
Committee Assignments:
SBAACC Facility Manager, Primary Manager
Tourism and Entertainment Committee, Chairman,
Membership Committee, Member
- David Aubrey - Secretary
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David Aubrey assumed the role of Managing Director of the Strategic Action Council in July 2008. In his capacity, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of programs and activities relating to the CDC, to include building support for both the Northwest Louisiana Community Initiative and The Fund.
Mr. Aubrey will also assess the Second Bottom Line potential of prospective deals, with regard to their economic, social, and environmental potential.
Before joining the Strategic Action Council, David served as the Director of Community Development Programs at Southern University- Shreveport (SUSLA), where he oversaw the University’s home ownership, housing, and small business/entrepreneurship programs. While at Southern, David also managed multiple federal grants with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that supported community development efforts between the university and area nonprofits located in low and moderate-income neighborhoods.
A graduate of Grambling State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Mr. Aubrey is a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Northwest Louisiana, Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, African-American Chamber of Commerce, Spring Olive Grove Community Development Corporation Boards, and is Chairman of the Rogers C. Jackson Memorial Scholarship Board.
David has received numerous recognition and awards, among them the “40 Under 40” Outstanding Leaders in Shreveport-Bossier, granted in December 2007 by the Chamber of Commerce.
- Anthony Hollis - Parliamentarian
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Bio coming Soon. - Beverly Parker - Board Member
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Beverly Parker was born and reared in After college graduation, Ms. Parker moved to
Years later, she moved to
Ms. Parker has been the presenter for several workshops, addressing topics such as business plans, customer service, time management, and communications, as well presenting an overview of the Incumbent Worker Training Program to potential clients on numerous occasions. She is a member of the Little Union Baptist Church where she has served for the past six years as editor of their church newsletter and as a member of the finance committee. She is a life member of the Southern University Alumni Association, a board member of the African American Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the American Society for Training and Development. Ms. Parker has also given her service as a volunteer to numerous other work-related and community-related projects.
- Connie Reynolds - Board Member
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Bio Information Coming Soon. - Fredrick Henson - Board Member
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Bio Information Coming Soon. - Ike Awagu - Board Member
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Bio Information Coming Soon. - Raymond Hill - Board Member
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Photo and Bio Information Coming Soon.
- Robert Conway - Board Member
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Bio Information Coming Soon.
