The Executive Board of 100 Black Men of Long Beach provides strategic leadership and operational oversight in support of our mission. Comprised of dedicated leaders and community advocates, the Board helps guide the organization’s direction, programs, and overall impact.

executive board

DR. LANCE ROBERT, sr.

President, Chairman

Dr. Lance Robert, Sr. is an Associate Professor at Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) and serves…

dr. todd barnett

1st Vice-President

Dr. Todd Barnett is a Southern California native with over two decades of distinguished…

Eric burroughs

2nd Vice President

Eric Burroughs has more than 20 years of operational management experience overseeing complex, contract…

Kenneth duckworth

Corporate Secretary

Kenneth Duckworth is a polished, pragmatic educator with extensive counseling experience across…

dr. larry dillon, jr.

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer

Dr. Larry Dillon Jr is a Special Education Instructional Leader for the Eastside Union School District, a…

OUR TEAM

Our team of chairpersons support the mission by leading programs, initiatives, and events that serve our youth and community. Through collaboration and shared leadership, committee members play an essential role in advancing the organization’s work.

DR. LANCE ROBERT, sr.

Mentoring Chair

Dr. Lance Robert, Sr. is an Associate Professor at Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) and serves…

dr. todd barnett

Membership Chair

Dr. Todd Barnett is a Southern California native with over two decades of distinguished…

Eric burroughs

Health and Wellness Chair

Eric Burroughs has more than 20 years of operational management experience overseeing complex, contract…

tony tate

Social and Program Chair

Mr. Tony Tate is a seasoned businessman and entrepreneur with more than 43 years of experience…

kenneth duckworth

Education Chair

Kenneth Duckworth is a polished, pragmatic educator with extensive counseling experience across…

lionel jenkins

Economic Empowerment Chair

Lionel Jenkins is a Senior Engineering Manager at Raytheon with a strong foundation in science, systems…

ahmed saafir

Parliamentarian

Ahmed Saafir’s growth and training was engineered at California State University, Long Beach. As a civic…

melvin burrell, sr.

Real Estate Chair

Melvin Burrell, Sr. is a father, entrepreneur, man-of-faith, and amongst the most savvy in business…

steven kemp

Government Relations Chair

Steven Kemp currently serves as a viable member of the  Government and Public Affairs Chairman with 100 Black…

dr. byron johns

Board Member

Dr. Byron Johns considers himself a social entrepreneur, who remains steadfast in the interconnected…

gerald burford

Board Member

Gerald Burford is an entrepreneur, grassroots businessman, and husband of Lisa Burford. He has always taken…

jon demery

Board Member / My Brothers Keeper

Jon Demery is the current chairman for My Brothers' Keeper as a representative of 100 Black Men of…

jarred hugle

Board of Directors

Mr. Jarred Hugle has spent decades in executive management under projects and opportunities to optimize…

jesse johnson, jr.

Corporate and Fundraising Chair

Jesse B. Johnson, Jr. is the founder of 100 Black Men of Long Beach, Inc., established in 2008 with fellow…

Explore the full list of committees and learn how each supports our mission.