About Us

Educating entrepreneurs at every stage on starting, operating,managing, and running a successful business that will create

economical growth.

 

Our Vision

Training and guiding the underserved, at-risked, minorities, and formally incarcerated persons to sustain community relationships, entrepreneurship, and financial stability.

Our Goals

Assist aspiring entrepreneurs to cultivate their ideas into thriving and successful businesses. Empowerment through:

                                                Community Unity

                                               Financial Education

                                                  Leadership Skills

                                                       Mentorship

                                                          Training

                                                 Reduce Recidivism

 

Board Members

 

JEFF KOHLMAN

President

Jeff is a military veteran with over 50 years of leadership and development skills, and a Bi-Lingual Program Manager with over 20 years of success in logistical operations, financial management, new business development, contract administration, and maintenance operations. He is well versed in business start-ups and implementation both nationally, and internationally to include countries such as Iraq, Kuwait, Honduras, and El Salvador. Jeff is an expert in developing multi-service procedures, managing multi-million dollar budgets and revenues, and forming strategic alliances with key partners to champion the implementation of government services initiatives. Mr. Kohlman is a member of the Aviation Management Consulting Group and several community outreach programs, both nationally and internationally.

 

KATHERINE ROBBINS

Vice President

Katherine is the minority woman founder of Emerging Excellence, a non-profit 501(c)3. She is guiding its mission and vision through providing the underserved community, minority women, and formally incarcerated populations tools and resources to change their lives. Iris is a champion and advocate for the underserved, at-risk, and vulnerable populations. Her goal of further helping the community has been realized through the practices of Emerging Excellence. Katherine has been instrumental in several initiatives to advance the financial stability and community unity of the underserved population. Katherine is a member of the National Small Business Associations Leadership Council.

DANIEL DIXION

Treasurer

Daniel has over twenty years in business management and customer services. He is an advocate for the community on mental health, fighting against stigmas, microaggressions, and discriminatory practices for the mentally challenged. Daniel is well versed in Human Resources and has played a key part in equality when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Daniel adapts to change and does not see problems ahead of her but only challenges that need to have resolve.

DOMINIQUE MATHEWS

Secretary

Dominique is a Quality Manager that has worked for various contractor companies providing ISO 9001:2020 and AS9100 Quality Management support. She also performed Human Resources responsibilities, to include training, company relationships, on-boarding, health and safety, and the company culture.  Dominique has worked in Quality Management for over 5years and has participated in several third-party audits as well as company audits. She is a 30-hour general industry safety and health professional. She has also attended the AQS Solutions course for lead auditor