| The Board of Directors and its Executive Committee manages the affairs of the corporation by formulating and determining policies for the administration and development of the corporation. BBIF Board members represent financial institutions, community development entities, and small businesses. The board consists of five people and is led by a chairperson elected prior to the start of each fiscal year. |
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| The Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF) has strategically assembled a comprehensive slate of business, civic and political leaders who are making a significant impact on the Central Florida business community, to lend their expertise to the efforts to drive Black businesses in the area. Their experience and insight provides a valuable resource for the organization and its clients. Many of the organization's programs are fostered by the insight and support of this body, providing a direct additional benefit of participation in the BBIF's programs. |
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 o | Brindley Pieters
BBIF Board Chairperson -CEO of Brindley Pieters and Associates, Inc. |
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Founder of Brindley Pieters & Associates, Inc., a civil and structural engineering firm which focuses on planning and design through project administration and construction inspection. In 2001 Mr. Pieters was distinguished as the recipient of the National Small Business Person of the Year Runner-Up Award , and recieved the Business Person of the Year Award for the State of Florida. |
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 | Daisy Lynum
Orlando City Council, District 5 |
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| Commissioner Lynum was elected to the Orlando City Council in April 1998. Her primary focus is quality of life through sustainable neighborhoods for residents in District 5 and the City of Orlando. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors. |
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| No Photo | Weldon Ledbetter
Vice President, Regional Community Development Wachovia Bank |
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| Ledbetter is responsible for management of community partnerships and initiatives which provide investment opportunities for housing, business, and economic revitalization and for the administration of the Community Reinvestment Act for Central Florida, which includes the development of public and private partnerships and subsidy programs to expand lending opportunities for small businesses. Mr. Ledbetter serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors. |
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 | Homer Hartage
Orange County Commission, District 6 |
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| Commissioner Hartage was elected to the Orange County Board of County Commissioner, District 6, in November 1998. He is President of Hartsden Corporation where he works to establish reciprocal business opportunities between businesses in the U.S. and West Africa. |
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| No photo | Dr. Ola Nnadi
Professor of Environmental Engineering, UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science |
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| Our Staff: |
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 |  | Mr. Duane Lewis
Business Development Officer
dlewis@bbif.com |
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| Mr. Lewis is responsible for the business development of loan clients. He manages the process of loan and investment applications and assists in providing the technical assistance component for business capacity development. He interfaces with other credit lenders to leverage capital funds for loan clients. |
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 | Joy Clarke
Data Technician
jclarke@bbif.com |
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| Ms. Clarke is responsible for the collection, input, management and preservation of organizational data. She works closely with all members of staff to ensure that company policies pertaining to operations and procedures are properly documented. |
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| Loan Committee (Information Coming Soon!): |
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Pat McEvoy
Alphonso Jefferson
Marie Jones
Inez Long |
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| Technical Team (Information Coming Soon!): |
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Sabrina Covington,CPA
Chuck Ikeji, CPA
Frank Mitchell, MBA
Inez Long, MBA |
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| Communications Committee: |
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Cheryl Zackery (City of Orlando)
Dr. Calvin Collins (The Orlando Times)
Lenore Boutte
Betsey Bell
Susan Blexrud (Pecora & Pecora)
Bryan Douglas (OOCEA)
Carolyn Fennell ( Orlando International Airport)
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