OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
OUR LEADERSHIP
THE TEAM
Executive Officers
Senior Analysts
Senior Research Analysts
Editor
Associate Editors
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Frederick D. Johnson, Jr., Esq.
Upon returning to Grand Rapids, Mr. Johnson spent a brief (eight months) period with the Kent County Office of the Prosecutor before leaving to begin his own firm. Ultimately, Mr. Johnson would leave again and start a second firm, Love & Johnson, where he would practice law for 19 of the next 22 years. The break was in 1994 to ’97 when Mr. Johnson served as a member of the Michigan Parole Board.
As his career path might suggest, Mr. Johnson has had the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of legal practice. He has represented clients in family courts, military courts, and as a representative of the People when he prosecuted. For the most part, however, it has been criminal defense that has sustained his career.
Currently, Mr. Johnson is the Director of the Office of the Public Defender in Muskegon County. When Mr. Johnson took this opportunity in September of 2013 it was not just to lead the office but to create it. Leaning heavily on the experience, support and advice of the Washtenaw County Public Defenders, Mr. Johnson’s “firm” handles all indigent defense in the county whether it be criminal (felonious or misdemeanor) or family (juvenile delinquency, neglect and abuse, or probate/mental health). The thirteen lawyers, three staff and numerous interns are on pace to defend more than 6,000 clients in the 2015 calendar year.
In addition to carrying a small case load and providing the administration for his Defenders, Mr. Johnson sees his role as advocating for this form of indigent defense. Convinced of its effectiveness and efficiency, Mr. Johnson now believes that a lack of personal income is no bar to potent representation in Muskegon County.
Gregory V.D. Smith, Esq. - Secretary
ADVISORY BOARD
Charlene Taylor, President of Institute for Black Charities (IBC)
As President and CEO of the Institute for Black Charities, Charlene Taylor brings over 30 years of progressively responsible experience in management, public relations, training and fundraising to the forefront. With an exceptional track record in fundraising, senior level management and administration, and thorough experience in public relations procedures, she has poised the Institute for Black Charities to make a major impact in the philanthropic world. Ms. Taylor sets as her primary goals for the organization developing and maintaining resources, thus ensuring needed programs in the community will continue, the development and implementation of long-term fundraising strategies, establishing regulations and procedures that will level the playing field for Black organizations to obtain a fair share of charitable dollars distributed and refining budget development and expenditure control procedures. Ms. Taylor is experienced in working with personnel from diverse backgrounds, skilled in building coalitions with local, state and federal governments and adept at networking with the private business sector and the community-at-large. Ms. Taylor has the ability and energy to effectively implement and manage major programs and she is dedicated to quality work, and skilled in motivating others to achieve their highest potential. Her ability to communicate effectively coupled with an attractive personality, her self-motivation, confidence, alertness, and resourcefulness will propel the programs and initiatives of the Institute for Black Charities to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities in need.
CURRENT DUTIES AS CEO
- Direct management and administrative operations, marketing and fundraising
- Direct the development of boards and committees, and interfacing with community
- Liaison with foundations, corporations and lay persons, federal, state and local governments.
- Develop policies and procedures for training, supervision and retention of staff and volunteers.
- Oversight of membership recruitment, program development and community initiatives.
- Develop alternative and collaborative funding initiatives for membership
- Responsible for the direction, development and growth of the parent organization, subsidiary coalitions and affiliate chapters
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND NOTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Established Six Affiliate chapters with 100’s of local non-profit organizations as members
- Served as CEO of major organizations and corporations for over 20 years
- Established working coalitions at the federal, state and local government level.
- Developed working agreements with communities, national and local non-profit consortiums
- Designed national media campaigns to address social issues and community needs
- Presented to audiences regarding philanthropic and related topics, reaching thousands of employees, senior-level officials, and the private sector throughout the U.S. and internationally.
- Featured speaker and panelist at national conferences, workshops, and training forums.
- Major organizer of public relations events, press conferences, trade shows, and seminars
- Served as liaison with Congressional representatives, White House staff of senior executives on philanthropy and related issues.
- Developed model workplace campaigns for the public and private sector
- Developed print, radio and television materials to reach over federal and military employees throughout the United States and internationally
- Serves on national and local boards of non-profit organizations and corporations
- Raised over 60 million dollars for non-profits, community projects and international initiatives.
David Ginsberg, Secretary/Treasurer for NHSBCA
Jack Brusewitz, President, Great Lakes Capital, LLC
In April of 2009, Jack was appointed to the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority (MMBA), Board of Trustees by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. The MMBA was established to provide an alternative source of financing for infrastructure projects and low cost access to the public finance market for Michigan local units of government. On March 4, 2010, Governor Granholm issued Executive Order 2010-2 to further improve efficiency in state government by consolidating 10 public finance authorities into one Michigan Finance Authority. The new authority is an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury. Executive Order 2010-2 took effect on May 30, 2010.
Jack currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at his high school, De La Salle Collegiate in Warren, MI. He also serves as a Trustee on the Eastern Michigan University Foundation and within that group is the current President of the Champions Advisory Board which is a group of selected former athletes who assist the Athletic Director with fundraising and other issues. He also has served on the Board of Governors at the Renaissance Club in Detroit and as a board member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. He is active in several charities throughout southeastern Michigan, including Grace Centers of Hope, which is Oakland County’s largest homeless shelter. Jack is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where he played basketball and was team captain for three years and has also been inducted into the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. Jack was also instrumental as a player in winning three gold medals with USA Basketball in separate master’s international competitions.
Rickey Hampton, Editor of The African-American Athlete, Sportswriter
A native of Nashville, Tenn., Hampton attended Virginia Union University on a golf scholarship and graduated with a degree in journalism. He began his career working at the Nashville Banner before moving to Detroit where he became the Detroit Lions’ beat writer for Booth Newspapers. He was later promoted to columnist where he wrote about sports and social issues.
Hampton is currently the editor and founder of TheAfricanAmericanAthlete.com website and a co-host of TheAfricanAmericanAthlete.com talk show. He is married to Dr. Rebecca Motley. They live in Southfield, MI.
Dr. Charles Tucker, Sports Psychologist, Professional Sports Agent
Ray Scott, Former NBA Player and Former NBA Coach of the Year
Larry Lee, Former NFL player and VP of Detroit Lions
As a youngster growing up in Dayton, Ohio he was primarily attracted to football and music. As a middle aged man those two things have primarily provided a very nice life for him. After graduating with a degree in US history and playing college football at UCLA he was drafted by the Detroit Lions and played 9 years in the NFL with the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Denver Broncos. While with the Broncos he participated in Super Bowl XXII. Once he finished playing professional ball he then became Vice-President of the Detroit Lions for 8 years 93-01 specializing in player personnel, operations, and contract negotiations.
Those years were some of the best Detroit Lions years that the organization has seen. That era was the era of Barry Sanders, Lomas Brown, Chris Spielman, Herman Moore, and Bennie Blades just to name a few.
As a professional musician he has been a bass player for more than 30 years and currently is the CEO/Band Leader of an award winning ensemble called Larry Lee and Back in the Day.
Larry Lee and Back In The Day in its 16 year existence have won several awards to include Best R and B Band along with Larry winning Best Bass Player both by the Detroit Music Awards. They have performed globally for festivals, corporate functions, Super Bowls, Major League Baseball All Star functions, and many other events too numerous to mention. The band is comprised of former musicians from acts such as The Temptations, Spinners, Aretha Franklin, Dramatics, Motown Funk Brothers, and others. They are a very popular fixture in the Detroit area and throughout the country.
In between his two primary passions Larry has owned a successful demolition company, been a partner in an automotive consulting company, and held the General Manager’s position at a top ranked automobile dealership.
He is married to Terese Emile Lee and has two daughters. Dayna 34 and Danielle 31 both are professionally employed at ESPN, one in Bristol, CT. and the other in Orlando, Florida.
Larry is a longtime member of Christian Tabernacle Church in Southfield Michigan, life member of The NAACP, and life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
@larrylee1959 twitter
larrylee1959@gmail.com
Larry Lee and Back In The Day
larryleeband@gmail.com
www.larryleeband.com
Milton Barnes, Former Div. 1 Men's Basketball Head Coach, Former NBDL Head Coach, and Former NBA Dallas Mavericks Player Scout
OUR LEADERSHIP
Timothy Bracey, President/Founder
THE TEAM
Executive Officers
Senior Analysts
Senior Research Analysts
Editor
Associate Editors
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Frederick D. Johnson, Jr., Esq.
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fred Johnson graduated from the University of Michigan in 1979 and Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1984. After passing the bar in 1985, Mr. Johnson joined the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps where he served his country until Honorably Discharged in 1988.
Upon returning to Grand Rapids, Mr. Johnson spent a brief (eight months) period with the Kent County Office of the Prosecutor before leaving to begin his own firm. Ultimately, Mr. Johnson would leave again and start a second firm, Love & Johnson, where he would practice law for 19 of the next 22 years. The break was in 1994 to ’97 when Mr. Johnson served as a member of the Michigan Parole Board.
As his career path might suggest, Mr. Johnson has had the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of legal practice. He has represented clients in family courts, military courts, and as a representative of the People when he prosecuted. For the most part, however, it has been
Currently, Mr. Johnson is the Director of the Office of the Public Defender in Muskegon County. When Mr. Johnson took this opportunity in September of 2013 it was not just to lead the office but to create it. Leaning heavily on the experience, support and advice of the Washtenaw County Public Defenders, Mr. Johnson’s “firm” handles all indigent defense in the county whether it be criminal (felonious or misdemeanor) or family (juvenile delinquency, neglect
In addition to carrying a small case load and providing the administration for his Defenders, Mr. Johnson sees his role as advocating for this form of indigent defense. Convinced of its effectiveness and efficiency, Mr. Johnson now believes that a lack of personal income is no bar to potent representation in Muskegon County.
Gregory V.D. Smith, Esq. - Secretary
ADVISORY BOARD
Charlene Taylor, President of Institute for Black Charities (IBC)
As President and CEO of the Institute for Black Charities, Charlene Taylor brings over 30 years of progressively responsible experience in management, public relations, training and fundraising to the forefront. With an exceptional track record in fundraising, senior level management and administration, and thorough experience in public relations procedures, she has poised the Institute for Black Charities to make a major impact in the philanthropic world. Ms. Taylor sets as her primary goals for the organization developing and maintaining resources, thus ensuring needed programs in the community will continue, the development and implementation of long-term fundraising strategies, establishing regulations and procedures that will level the playing field for Black organizations to obtain a fair share of charitable dollars distributed and refining budget development and expenditure control procedures. Ms. Taylor is experienced in working with personnel from diverse backgrounds, skilled in building coalitions with local, state and federal governments and adept at networking with the private business sector and the community-at-large. Ms. Taylor has the ability and energy to effectively implement and manage major programs and she is dedicated to quality work, and skilled in motivating others to achieve their highest potential. Her ability to communicate effectively coupled with an attractive personality, her self-motivation, confidence, alertness, and resourcefulness will propel the programs and initiatives of the Institute for Black Charities to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities in need.
CURRENT DUTIES AS CEO
- Direct management and administrative operations, marketing and fundraising
- Direct the development of boards and committees, and interfacing with community
- Liaison with foundations, corporations and lay persons, federal, state and local governments.
- Develop policies and procedures for training, supervision and retention of staff and volunteers.
- Oversight of membership recruitment, program development and community initiatives.
- Develop alternative and collaborative funding initiatives for membership
- Responsible for the direction, development and growth of the parent organization, subsidiary coalitions and affiliate chapters
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND NOTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Established Six Affiliate chapters with 100’s of local non-profit organizations as members
- Served as CEO of major organizations and corporations for over 20 years
- Established working coalitions at the federal, state and local government level.
- Developed working agreements with communities, national and local non-profit consortiums
- Designed national media campaigns to address social issues and community needs
- Presented to audiences regarding philanthropic and related topics, reaching thousands of employees, senior-level officials, and the private sector throughout the U.S. and internationally.
- Featured speaker and panelist at national conferences, workshops, and training forums.
- Major organizer of public relations events, press conferences, trade shows, and seminars
- Served as liaison with Congressional representatives, White House staff of senior executives on philanthropy and related issues.
- Developed model workplace campaigns for the public and private sector
- Developed print, radio and television materials to reach over federal and military employees throughout the United States and internationally
- Serves on national and local boards of non-profit organizations and corporations
- Raised over 60 million dollars for non-profits, community projects and international initiatives.
David Ginsberg, Secretary/Treasurer for NHSBCA
Jack Brusewitz, President, Great Lakes Capital, LLC
In April of 2009, Jack was appointed to the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority (MMBA), Board of Trustees by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. The MMBA was established to provide an alternative source of financing for infrastructure projects and low cost access to the public finance market for Michigan local units of government. On March 4, 2010, Governor Granholm issued Executive Order 2010-2 to further improve efficiency in state government by consolidating 10 public finance authorities into one Michigan Finance Authority. The new authority is an autonomous entity within the Department of Treasury. Executive Order 2010-2 took effect on May 30, 2010.
Jack currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at his high school, De La Salle Collegiate in Warren, MI. He also serves as a Trustee on the Eastern Michigan University Foundation and within that group is the current President of the Champions Advisory Board which is a group of selected former athletes who assist the Athletic Director with fundraising and other issues. He also has served on the Board of Governors at the Renaissance Club in Detroit and as a board member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. He is active in several charities throughout southeastern Michigan, including Grace Centers of Hope, which is Oakland County’s largest homeless shelter. Jack is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where he played basketball and was team captain for three years and has also been inducted into the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. Jack was also instrumental as a player in winning three gold medals with USA Basketball in separate master’s international competitions.
Rickey Hampton, Editor of The African-American Athlete, Sportswriter
A native of Nashville, Tenn., Hampton attended Virginia Union University on a golf scholarship and graduated with a degree in journalism. He began his career working at the Nashville Banner before moving to Detroit where he became the Detroit Lions’ beat writer for Booth Newspapers. He was later promoted to columnist where he wrote about sports and social issues.
Hampton is currently the editor and founder of TheAfricanAmericanAthlete.com website and a co-host of TheAfricanAmericanAthlete.com talk show. He is married to Dr. Rebecca Motley. They live in Southfield, MI.
Dr. Charles Tucker, Sports Psychologist, Professional Sports Agent
Ray Scott, Former NBA Player and Former NBA Coach of the Year
Larry Lee, Former NFL player and VP of Detroit Lions
As a youngster growing up in Dayton, Ohio he was primarily attracted to football and music. As a middle aged man those two things have primarily provided a very nice life for him. After graduating with a degree in US history and playing college football at UCLA he was drafted by the Detroit Lions and played 9 years in the NFL with the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Denver Broncos. While with the Broncos he participated in Super Bowl XXII. Once he finished playing professional ball he then became Vice-President of the Detroit Lions for 8 years 93-01 specializing in player personnel, operations, and contract negotiations.
Those years were some of the best Detroit Lions years that the organization has seen. That era was the era of Barry Sanders, Lomas Brown, Chris Spielman, Herman Moore, and Bennie Blades just to name a few.
As a professional musician he has been a bass player for more than 30 years and currently is the CEO/Band Leader of an award winning ensemble called Larry Lee and Back in the Day.
Larry Lee and Back In The Day in its 16 year existence have won several awards to include Best R and B Band along with Larry winning Best Bass Player both by the Detroit Music Awards. They have performed globally for festivals, corporate functions, Super Bowls, Major League Baseball All Star functions, and many other events too numerous to mention. The band is comprised of former musicians from acts such as The Temptations, Spinners, Aretha Franklin, Dramatics, Motown Funk Brothers, and others. They are a very popular fixture in the Detroit area and throughout the country.
In between his two primary passions Larry has owned a successful demolition company, been a partner in an automotive consulting company, and held the General Manager’s position at a top ranked automobile dealership.
He is married to Terese Emile Lee and has two daughters. Dayna 34 and Danielle 31 both are professionally employed at ESPN, one in Bristol, CT. and the other in Orlando, Florida.
Larry is a longtime member of Christian Tabernacle Church in Southfield Michigan, life member of The NAACP, and life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
@larrylee1959 twitter
larrylee1959@gmail.com
Larry Lee and Back In The Day
larryleeband@gmail.com
www.larryleeband.com
Milton Barnes, Former Div. 1 Men's Basketball Head Coach, Former NBDL Head Coach, and Former NBA Dallas Mavericks Player Scout
Timothy Bracey, Founder / President
The Jurisprudence Foundation
Tim was an outstanding high school basketball player, earning All-Conference, All-State, and All-American honors. He was a member of the Michigan All-State Dream Team that included Earvin “Magic” Johnson, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers. Out of high school, Tim was recruited by several Division I majors and mid-majors, however, former NBA player/NBA Pistons coach and NBA Coach of the Year Ray Scott recruited Tim to EMU to play guard for him.
During his tenure at EMU he was a full-time starter at guard. Tim is still among EMU leading scorers, rebounders, and assists leaders. At the conclusion of his senior year, the late former head coach, James Boyce, started an award in Tim’s name and honor, (The Timothy Bracey Award) dedicated to excellence in athleticism, academics, and leadership. After Tim’s four years at EMU, he considered playing professionally overseas and turned down an opportunity to attend free-agent camps in the NBA.
Instead, Tim decided to attend law school. After matriculating from ONU law school he pursued his law career in Seattle, Washington at the Public Defender’s Office. He later returned to Michigan and worked for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Eventually, Tim sought to pursue his professional aspirations in Washington, D.C. He was hired in a senior management position at a consumer protection and civil rights advocacy organization and oversaw the private enforcement of public accommodations, housing, and lending discrimination. Tim acted as a resource consultant for a few years, until accepting a position to work for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) as the Deputy Executive Director. During his reign there, Tim was asked to assume the position of interim Executive Director during the planning of the association’s national conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana, and until the Executive Director’s position was filled.
Though Tim’s background includes advocacy on social justice issues (among others), during his tenure with NABJ he took great pride in advocating on behalf of more than 4,000 black journalists with respect to social justice, employment, hiring practices, pay rates, and many other issues. His tenure with NABJ proved to be very beneficial with regard to him being influenced to found the Think Tank, “The Jurisprudence Institute” that addresses sports, entertainment, and social justice policy issues.
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