WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Nate Chester
Ms. Yvonne M. Parks
Mr. Nate Chester
Owner of "The Mop Shop" Barber Shop
Former Ward 2 Councilman
Actively involved with youth including volunteering with
The Canton City Schools.
Ms. Lisa Johnson
Ms. Yvonne M. Parks
Mr. Nate Chester
Diversity and Inclusion Director Aultman Hospital
Aultman Health Foundation.
A Registered nurse pursuing an MBA in Human Resources and former participant in Leadership Stark County.
Ms. Yvonne M. Parks
Ms. Yvonne M. Parks
Ms. Yvonne M. Parks
Harter Reading and Math Prep School
Title I Reading Teacher
Leila Green Alliance of Black School Educators' (L.G.A.B.S.E.) President
2019-2020 Executive officers
Mr. Kent McClelland
Mr. Kent McClelland
Mr. Kent McClelland
Board Chair
McClelland Marketing Group, LLC
Ms. Lydia Lee
Mr. Kent McClelland
Mr. Kent McClelland
Board Vice-Chair
Computer Basics Training Specialist,
Stark State College
Mr. John Cihon
Ms. Evelyn Byrd
Ms. Evelyn Byrd
Director--Business Development at
MPW Industrial Services
Mr. Mandwell Patterson
Mr. Mandwell Patterson
Mr. Mandwell Patterson
Financial Adviser
Invictus Management
Ms. Jenny Terrell
Ms. Jenny Terrell
Ms. Jenny Terrell
Retired Teacher, Massillon City Schools
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Mr. Ronald Young
The ABCD, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of life of people through Community Economic Development, Energy Conservation, Housing Development, and Transportation.
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
The ABCD, Inc. strives to become a self-sufficient Community Development Corporation, which utilizes innovative and creative approaches to reduce poverty, foster self-reliance and to bring about empowerment of the communities that we serve.
Management Team
Mr. Homaundre Pender
Mr. Homaundre Pender
Mr. Homaundre Pender
Chief Operating Officer homaundre.pender@theabcdinc.com
Ms. Darlene Knott
Mr. Homaundre Pender
Ms. Ashley Herring
Chief Financial Officer darlene.knott@theabcdinc.com
Ms. Ashley Herring
Ms. Vivica Williams
Ms. Ashley Herring
Transportation Manager ashley.herring@theabcdinc.com
Ms. Brianna Miller
Ms. Vivica Williams
Ms. Vivica Williams
IT Specialist
Ms. Vivica Williams
Ms. Vivica Williams
Ms. Vivica Williams
Dir. of Energy Consv. & Office Mgr.
COMMITTEES
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Tomier Davenport, Chair
Taryn Heath
Mandwel Patterson
Ron Young
Darlene Knott (ex-officio)
Kent McClelland (ex-officio)
Will Dent (ex-officio)
The purpose of the MANAGEMENT Committee is to :
- Oversee the development of a fiscal and program performance monitoring process for ABCD - including the design of fiscal and program performance reports.
- Regular monitoring of fiscal and program performance and reporting progress and problems to the Board (including subsidiary and related corporations).
- Oversee the design and operation of the various adminstrative support systems (financial management, human resources, which includes personnel management and the grievance committee function), facilities, etc.
- Review audit reports and recommend action to the Board as appropriate.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Lydia Lee, Chair
Homaundre Pender
Jenny Terrell
Evelyn Byrd
John Cihon
Chris Smith
Kent McClelland (ex-officio)
Will Dent (ex-officio)
The purpose of the COMMUNITY RELATIONS Committee is to:
- Oversee the formulation and implementation of strategies to strengthen ABCD's image and public relations.
- · Oversee the development and implementation of a full-fledged marketing program for ABCD; including client and customer-focused market research.
- Oversee the development and implementation of a strategy fort maintaining and strengthening working relationships with key ABCD stakeholders.
- Oversee planning and preparation for ABCD Annual Meeting (including the Annual Report and the Awards Committee function).
- Oversee the design and implementation of donor campaigns for ABCD.
- Be involved in mobilizing current and prospective donors.
- Identify sources for funding for operational and demonstration projects and reviewing strategies for securing such funding.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
LaToya Dickens, Chair
Homaundre Pender
Cecily Ruffin
Ray Sales
Kent McClelland (ex-officio)
Will Dent (ex-officio)
The purpose of the PLANNING
Committee is to :
- Oversee the design and operation of ABCD's Strategic Plan.
- Oversee preparation for key Board planning and work sessions. (annual strategic and operational planning budget).
- Keep ABCD growth rules updated and ensuring that they govern new program development.
- Ensure that ABCD's vision, mission and strategic directions are regularly updated.
- Review and recommend action on funding applications, change strategies and operational plans.
Join us (online) on June 23, 2021 at 7:00pm, as we celebrate those who have endured the test of the COVID-19 pandemic. People who have provided essential services and who have sacrificed to help others. Stay tuned for more information about how you can participate and connect.