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Travis Bell is a customer experience, operations, and transformation leader with more than two decades of success helping organizations navigate change while improving service, developing talent, and delivering meaningful business results. Throughout his career, he has led transformation efforts spanning customer care, technology support, product management, and sales and marketing, with a consistent focus on creating exceptional experiences for customers and the people who serve them.

Today, he serves as a Senior Principal Team Leader at Chick-fil-A, where he helps shape the strategies, capabilities, and operational excellence to support thousands of restaurants and the customers they serve. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he also co-owns a real estate holding company in Bell Ventures LLC as well as an Ace Hardware franchise. Prior to joining Chick-fil-A, Travis spent more than two decades in the energy and utilities industry, leading customer care, sales, and product organizations and helping drive industry-leading results in customer experience, employee engagement, and operational performance.

Known for building people-centered cultures and developing leaders at every level, Travis specializes in translating complex business challenges into practical strategies that improve customer experiences, strengthen operational effectiveness, and create long-term value. He is currently pursuing a master's degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where his studies focus on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and strategy execution. A proud graduate of Tuskegee University, Travis is guided by a servant leadership philosophy and a belief that lasting success is achieved by investing in people, embracing innovation, and leaving every organization stronger than you found it.

Patrick Davis is a dynamic and highly accomplished leader in commercial real estate development and construction, known for delivering transformative, large-scale projects that create lasting impact. As Director of Development & Construction for the Southwest Region at Chick-fil-A, Patrick leads strategic growth initiatives and oversees the execution of new restaurant developments, guiding projects from site selection through design, construction, and opening with a relentless focus on quality, efficiency, and brand excellence.

With over two decades of experience and overseeing billions in successfully delivered projects, Patrick has built a reputation as a trusted advisor and results-driven executive. Prior to joining Chick-fil-A, he served as Vice President within JLL's Project and Development Services group, where he led complex public-private partnerships and managed high-profile engagements across higher education, healthcare, industrial, office, and mixed-use sectors.

Patrick's portfolio includes landmark developments such as the $82 million Georgia State University College of Law, the $150 million Georgia State University Science Park, large-scale student housing communities totaling over 1,500 beds, and the Kaiser Permanente Gwinnett Comprehensive Medical Center. His work reflects an ability to navigate technical complexity while delivering projects that drive institutional growth and community transformation.

Beyond his professional achievements, Patrick is deeply committed to service, mentorship, and community impact. He is the Founder of Building Legacy Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through exposure, education, and opportunity across the Metropolitan Atlanta area. He has served as a founding board member of Youth Challenge, Inc. and contributed his leadership to the C5 Georgia Youth Foundation, helping to inspire the next generation of leaders.

A native of Dothan, Alabama, Patrick began his career in Los Angeles before establishing roots in Atlanta. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science Management from Tuskegee University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Known for his integrity, vision, and passion for building both structures and people, Patrick Davis continues to lead with purpose—creating enduring value and building a legacy that extends far beyond construction.

William Guilford, Jr. is Owner and Founding Attorney at Guilford Law Group, PLLC in New York, New York. William has spent over 19 years in private practice where he has excelled in litigating complex, high stakes civil and matrimonial actions. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Notably, William made history as part of the litigation team representing protestors who were arrested in the wake of the George Floyd murder in 2020. After extensive litigation in federal court, the case settled for the largest per person settlement amount in a mass arrest class action case in New York City history.

William is a graduate of Tuskegee University and New York University School of Law. While at NYU, he was a Dean's scholarship recipient and an active member of local and national black law students' associations, and served as a mentor to local NYC youth and undergraduates at New York University. As an undergraduate at Tuskegee University, William was voted "Mr. Tuskegee" by the student body in recognition of his academic achievements and his commitment to campus service organizations. He maintains a commitment to service today, serving as secretary of his local Cub Scout pack in New Jersey and volunteering his time at youth basketball camps.

William is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He has been selected by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers as a top rated attorney in Metropolitan New York City in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, and recognized as a Top 100 lawyer in New York State by the National Black Lawyers from 2020 through 2025.

Thaddeus Walker orchestrates mission-critical cloud transformations for National Security and Defense agencies, where his strategic leadership has strengthened the security posture of critical government systems. As Senior Enterprise Support Manager at Amazon Web Services, he combines deep expertise in Software Development and Cloud Computing with a nuanced understanding of federal compliance requirements to architect solutions that accelerate agencies' cloud adoption journeys.

Drawing from over 20 years of industry experience across technology, operations, and software domains, Thaddeus specializes in translating complex technical problems into actionable implementation plans that deliver measurable outcomes for government stakeholders.

A proud Tuskegee University computer science graduate, Thaddeus embodies the pioneering spirit of the Tuskegee Airmen, whose "Lead from the front" philosophy guides his approach to both team leadership and customer advocacy. This principle drives his commitment to hands-on problem solving and collaborative innovation when navigating the complex security and operational challenges of government cloud transformations.

Delvick McKay is a gifted leader and visionary with an outstanding ability to connect with people where they are and provide professional development and practical resources for personal growth. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Tuskegee University and a Master's Degree in Strategic Leadership from Amberton University.

With over 24 years of professional business experience and public service as a certified human resources professional, Delvick was one of the youngest junior level officers at a Fortune 500 financial services company at the age of 22. He was the youngest person appointed as a Department Director with the City of Dothan and the first African American appointed as Personnel Director, the role he serves in today. He was identified as a Mover and Shaper in Houston County by Business Alabama in 2015, and was the 2020–2021 Chairman of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, the first African American man to serve in that role.

He is a published author, with articles in the International Public Management Association for Human Resources entitled Training and Development: Transforming Potential into Practicality, The Importance of Developing the Next Generation of Leaders, and The Pipeline for Our Future.

Delvick is a graduate of Leadership Dothan, Leadership Alabama, and LEAD (Leading, Educating, and Developing) at the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. He serves as Senior Pastor of Greater Shiloh Baptist Church and President of the GSMBC Community Development Corporation, which focuses on education, wellness, workforce development, and social services within the Headland, Alabama community.

Jason Travis has built his career at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business. He was part of the early commercial team at NeuroPace, helping launch and grow the medical technology startup and expand access to its innovative neurosurgical epilepsy treatment. He currently serves as Director of Sales, West, leading commercial efforts across the western United States.

Outside of healthcare, Jason is a business owner and active in real estate, with a focus on long-term investment and creating value within the communities he serves. "The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."

Jason also serves on the Board of Trustees for Mirman School in Los Angeles and has completed the Professional Board Leadership Program through AABLI. He is a proud graduate of Tuskegee University, where he met his wife, also a Tuskegee graduate and the granddaughter of a Tuskegee Airman, making Tuskegee's legacy a meaningful part of their family story.

Kevin Casselle is the Operations Vice President and Group Manager of Account Engineering at FM, where he leads a team of engineers dedicated to helping global organizations protect their property and business operations. During his 18-year career with FM, Kevin has held a variety of engineering and leadership roles supporting some of the world's largest commercial and industrial organizations.

Prior to joining FM, Kevin graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and was commissioned as a United States Naval Officer in 2003. He earned his Naval Aviator wings in 2005 and flew the C-130 Hercules in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, leading missions in demanding operational environments around the world.

Drawing on experience gained in both military and corporate leadership, Kevin is passionate about developing high-performing teams, building strong client relationships, and helping organizations improve resilience through effective risk management.

Desmond Combs is a dedicated real estate professional with Combs Premier Realty Group, serving clients throughout the vibrant Central Florida market.

Desmond transitioned into real estate following a distinguished 15-year career in law enforcement with the City of Houston. His extensive background as a retired police officer instills a profound sense of duty, integrity, and discipline into his real estate practice. Known for his exceptional communication skills and ability to thrive under pressure, Desmond protects and serves his clients' best interests with the same level of commitment he gave to the community for over a decade.

Now anchoring his career in Central Florida, Desmond uses his sharp problem-solving abilities and deep attention to detail to guide buyers, sellers, and investors through the complexities of the local market. Whether helping a family find their forever home or navigating a strategic property sale, Desmond prides himself on delivering a highly professional, trustworthy experience from contract to closing.

JaMar Walton is the Founder and owner of Legacy Builders Construction LLC, which specializes in new residential and commercial construction in the Southeast. Established in 2011, the company is licensed, insured and bonded through the State of Alabama and Alabama's Home Builders Licensure Board.

JaMar and his wife, Talisha, are more than business owners; they take pride in providing the best service possible and treating people with respect. With a combined 20-plus years of experience in engineering, construction, conceptual design and finance, they are passionate about building homes and commercial spaces where life's moments can be captured.

JaMar holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University (NASA Scholar, cum laude) and a residential and commercial construction license from the State of Alabama. He is trained in drafting, conceptual design, rendering, project management and engineering, and continues to study the latest concepts in design, construction and energy efficiency. He also serves as a power delivery team lead in the Southeast Division of Alabama Power, and throughout his career with Southern Company has held a variety of roles in generation and transmission, including supervisory and management positions.

Motivated by the desire to serve, JaMar and his family are deeply engaged in community and church activities. He is inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" JaMar and Talisha have been married for 21 years and are the parents of a ten-year-old daughter, Zoe.