Edward Lewis

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Kenneth Kelly

CEO – 1ST INDEPENDENCE BANK (7TH LARGEST BLACK OWNED BANK). CHAIRMAN – NAT. BANKERS ASSN

Otis Johnson, PhD, MPA

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Len Elmore

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Lyneir Richardson

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Marcus McAllister

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Nolan M. McCants

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Dr. Tonya Matthews

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Jarvis Sam

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