All Entries in the "Progressive Moves" Category
Sigma Frater Clinton Perry sworn in as President of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia
Taylor County Commissioner Clinton Perry was sworn in as President of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) after being selected by his peers to serve on the organization’s Board of Managers. The installation ceremony was conducted by Department of Corrections Commissioner Brian Owens during the “Celebrating Leadership Luncheon” at the 2012 ACCG Annual Meeting, [...]
AKA Soror Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond named Central State University’s President, first woman in 125-year history
The Central State University Board of Trustees announced today Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond as the 8th President of the University. Dr. Hammond has built a distinguished career in higher educational leadership. Under her guidance as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Coppin State University, she guided six prominent initiatives: the reformation of the [...]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Eastern Region elects new slate of officers.
The men of the Eastern Region of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc convened for their 98th Anniversary Regional Conference in Harford, CT. Among the multitude of tasks set, election of new officers was among them. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Eastern Region is proud to announce that Leonard Lockhart of Windsor, CT was elected the 25th [...]
McDonald’s promotes Alpha Frater Don Thompson to CEO as Jim Skinner retires
Source McDonald’s Corp. CEO Jim Skinner is retiring and will be succeeded by the company’s No. 2 executive, President and Chief Operating Officer Don Thompson. The Oak Brook-based fast-food company said this evening that Mr. Skinner, 67, will leave the company and the board on June 30 after 41 years. Mr. Thompson, 48, will take [...]
Kappa Frater Winston Myers II, named South DeKalb YMCA Executive Director
Source Winston Myers II, currently director of the South DeKalb YMCA, has been named executive director of the new 57,000 square foot Wade Walker YMCA under construction and slated to open in late summer 2012. Myers starts his new job April 1. In a press release announcing his new position, Myers said: “This new Y is an [...]
Cox Promotes AKA Soror Rhonda Taylor To Chief People Officer
Source Cox Louisiana human-resources executive Rhonda Taylor has been named the Cox Communications chief people officer, effective immediately, succeeding Mae Douglas, who announced her retirement recently. Douglas is leaving at the end of the year and will assist in the transition. Taylor, who also has been named executive vice president, reports to Cox president Patrick Esser. [...]
Delta Soror Zaldwaynaka Scott appointed chairwoman of the Chicago Housing Authority board
Source Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, a former federal prosecutor and head of the governor’s inspector general’s office, has been appointed chairwoman of the Chicago Housing Authority board, the mayor’s office said Tuesday. Scott, most recently a private attorney specializing in white-collar criminal work, replaces James Reynolds, who last week was appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to [...]
Virginia State Names Delta Soror Ivana Rich as Volleyball Head Coach
Source Virginia State University has announced the hiring of Ivana Rich as their new head volleyball coach on Aug. 9. Rich comes to Virginia State University after serving as the Volunteer Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach at Chowan University, helping lead them to a CIAA championship in 2010. In addition to her assistant coaching experience, Rich [...]
Alpha Frater, NBA Legend W. Quinn Buckner Named to Indiana University Board of Directors
Source W. Quinn Buckner, vice president of communications for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, has been elected to the Indiana University Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation board provides leadership for the University’s philanthropic efforts. The IU Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that oversees fundraising for all campuses of the university, provides administrative and development services [...]
Keith T. Cleare inaugurated as the 21st Chapter President of the Local Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in the Bahamas
Source Nassau, Bahamas - Bro. Keith T. Cleare was recently inaugurated as the 21st President of the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. President Cleare and his Executive Team became the heirs of the legacy set forth by those early Alpha men and the chapter’s leadership in their dedication to serve and [...]
