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, ChairmanDr. Lance Robert, Sr. is an Associate Professor at Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) and serves…
dr. todd barnett
1st Vice-PresidentDr. Todd Barnett is a Southern California native with over two decades of distinguished…
Eric burroughs
2nd Vice PresidentEric Burroughs has more than 20 years of operational management experience overseeing complex, contract…
Kenneth duckworth
Corporate SecretaryKenneth Duckworth is a polished, pragmatic educator with extensive counseling experience across…
dr. larry dillon, jr.
Chief Financial Officer, TreasurerDr. 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 ChairDr. Lance Robert, Sr. is an Associate Professor at Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) and serves…
dr. todd barnett
Membership ChairDr. Todd Barnett is a Southern California native with over two decades of distinguished…
Eric burroughs
Health and Wellness ChairEric Burroughs has more than 20 years of operational management experience overseeing complex, contract…
tony tate
Social and Program ChairMr. Tony Tate is a seasoned businessman and entrepreneur with more than 43 years of experience…
kenneth duckworth
Education ChairKenneth Duckworth is a polished, pragmatic educator with extensive counseling experience across…
lionel jenkins
Economic Empowerment ChairLionel Jenkins is a Senior Engineering Manager at Raytheon with a strong foundation in science, systems…
ahmed saafir
ParliamentarianAhmed Saafir’s growth and training was engineered at California State University, Long Beach. As a civic…
melvin burrell, sr.
Real Estate ChairMelvin Burrell, Sr. is a father, entrepreneur, man-of-faith, and amongst the most savvy in business…
steven kemp
Government Relations ChairSteven Kemp currently serves as a viable member of the Government and Public Affairs Chairman with 100 Black…
dr. byron johns
Board MemberDr. Byron Johns considers himself a social entrepreneur, who remains steadfast in the interconnected…
gerald burford
Board MemberGerald Burford is an entrepreneur, grassroots businessman, and husband of Lisa Burford. He has always taken…
jon demery
Board Member / My Brothers KeeperJon Demery is the current chairman for My Brothers' Keeper as a representative of 100 Black Men of…
jarred hugle
Board of DirectorsMr. Jarred Hugle has spent decades in executive management under projects and opportunities to optimize…
jesse johnson, jr.
Corporate and Fundraising ChairJesse B. Johnson, Jr. is the founder of 100 Black Men of Long Beach, Inc., established in 2008 with fellow…
