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Diversity and Equity Program Manager, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

Ken Middleton is the Diversity and Equity Program Manager at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) where he is responsible for the daily administration and implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Title VI and Americans with Disability Act compliance programs.  He has been employed with the JTA for 13 years.  Prior to his current position, Ken worked within JTA's Para-transit office for five 5 years. 

Ken currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Florida Unified Certification Program (FUCP) and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Historically Underutilized Business Advisory Council for the past seven years.  He is a two term Mayoral Appointee to the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission dedicated to eliminating prejudice and the practice of discrimination.  

Contact information:  

(904) 598-8728

National Association of Minoity Contractors's 45th National Conference A Legacy Celebration - New Roads To Excellence June 18- 20, 2014 National Harbor, MD - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center www.namcnational.org Gloria is the President and CEO of The Daniele Company, Gloria is a highly experienced professional and accomplished construction executive with more than 25 years in building construction and project management as a general contractor and construction manager. Gloria has led the company in transforming visions into reality for its clients through Relationship Integrity, Execution Excellence and providing Superior Customer Value. A key business strategy has been collaborative partnerships with several major construction companies that has allowed the company to complete over $300 million in projects targeted in higher education, healthcare, governmental institutions, and manufacturing with a specific focus in automotive, aviation and pharmaceutical construction. The Daniele Company is headquartered in downtown Durham, NC. The company website address is: www.thedanieleco.com.

My name is Aretha Fung-A-Wing, I was born in Paramaribo, Suriname but raised in South Florida. I have an Associates degree in Business Administration from Broward College. I am currently a junior at Florida International University and I am pursing a Bachelors in Construction Management. I am very much interested in project development and the inner workings of planning the construction of any structure, I'd like to be apart of the business aspect of the industry. My dream is to build an NFL stadium and to become the first African American woman to own a professional football team and stadium in the National Football League. I am a firm believer in "speaking it into existence," as my faith in God is my guiding force and in everything I do. I would love to be apart of the greater good and give back to my community by creating jobs, educating our youth, and so much more. Success isn't contained to financial wealth, it's not when an individual has accomplished his/her goals, but it's when you've broken barriers and with a pure heart have helped others succeed. Being successful is not being selfish.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Andrea Whilby!

Andrea Whilby is the President of Providian Construction Group, She is a General Contractor and  a dynamic leader in the South Florida Community. Andrea came to the United States with her family over 15 years ago from the Island of Jamaica to pursue her educational goals. She began her pursuits of an associate degree in Architecture at Broward Community College. While at BCC Andrea was a member of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa. There she served as Parliamentarian and then Vice President. She was a member of the Deans list several times and was honored in the Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges in 1995. Andrea Graduated with Honors from BCC and also received the distinguished Student in Business award in 1996. She then transferred to the University of Florida where she pursued her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Building Construction Management. While at the University Andrea was nominated to be a McNair Scholar in honor of the late Ronald E. McNair. She served as President of the National Association of Minority Contractors in the M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction in 1997. She was also nominated to the President’s list in 1997 and graduated with High Honors from the University of Florida. Andrea obtained her Masters Degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and maintained her high standards for educational pursuits by graduating with high honors.

Rosa Jones Carter is a progressing construction owner with JC Homes Services, LLC of Jacksonville Florida. She has been skilled in commercial and industrial masonry and concrete construction for 24 years and counting. This is a family owned business and she is the third generation.  At the age of 25 she became certified as a Structural Mason Contractor in Tampa, FL and an OSHA Safety Inspector in Chicago, IL.  After suffering a near death experience she closed the business until recently.  She envisions restructuring the company to include young adults, innovation while achieving a Mind Shift change on how to become a Black Woman in Construction.

Rosa Jones Carter also stays active in her community by educating others about the construction industry, current political dealings, and current affairs. She serves as a Board Member and Officer of the Florida First Coast Chapter of the National Business League (NBL), Co-Chair of Economic Development of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a Member of National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC).

Find out more about Rosa Jones Carter and her company, JC Homes Services, by visiting www.JCHomesServices.com.

Born in Philadelphia, Thea Jeffers started making her clothes at age 14 and has been sewing ever since. She also started decorating the family home at that time.  She attended Fashion Design School in Longbeach, CA.  Her 30 years of sewing and teaching sewing skills, is combined with her love and formal training as a decorator in the early eighties.  Her current Interior Decorating Business focuses on her belief that Décor is for the Soul. As an Interior Decorator, Thea delivers rich, warm looking, comfortable, and intimate spaces.  Her trademark is always making it cozy, functional, and within budget.  She is available for consulting.

Born in Philadelphia, Thea Jeffers started making her clothes at age 14 and has been sewing ever since. She also started decorating the family home at that time.  She attended Fashion Design School in Longbeach, CA.  Her 30 years of sewing and teaching sewing skills, is combined with her love and formal training as a decorator in the early eighties.  Her current Interior Decorating Business focuses on her belief that Décor is for the Soul. As an Interior Decorator, Thea delivers rich, warm looking, comfortable, and intimate spaces.  Her trademark is always making it cozy, functional, and within budget.  She is available for consulting.

The National Association of Black Women In Construction will come together with Lockheed Martin in collaboration with the TransSTEM Academy Partners Consortium for the Fifth Annual Industry Day Event at Cardoza High School, 2501 -11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001! Industry Day provides a platform for industry professionals to share with students the opportunities available in various career fields of transportation, aviation, construction, engineering, and technology.

On Today's Show, Host Jamie Dean and other invited members-panelists from the NABWIC will discuss the impactfulness of TransSTEM Academy's 2014 Industry Day Event that will be held May 15, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Welcome our Guest:  Shelia Jones, she is a 25 year business entreprenuer, focusing on business development for small businesses and organizations that support the small business community.

Ms. Jones 10 year tenure with Xerox Corp., facilitated her interest in the use of technology for education & training.  Her diverse career path inspired her to become an independent consultant to focus on business development for the small business community.  

http://nabwic.org/industryday.html

The National Association of Black Women In Construction will come together with Lockheed Martin in collaboration with the TransSTEM Academy Partners Consortium for the Fifth Annual Industry Day Event at Cardoza High School, 2501 -11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001! Industry Day provides a platform for industry professionals to share with students the opportunities available in various career fields of transportation, aviation, construction, engineering, and technology.

On Today's Show, Host Jamie Dean and other invited members-panelists from the NABWIC will discuss the impactfulness of TransSTEM Academy's 2014 Industry Day Event that will be held May 15, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Welcome our Guest:  Shelia Jones, she is a 25 year business entreprenuer, focusing on business development for small businesses and organizations that support the small business community.

Ms. Jones 10 year tenure with Xerox Corp., facilitated her interest in the use of technology for education & training.  Her diverse career path inspired her to become an independent consultant to focus on business development for the small business community.  

http://nabwic.org/industryday.html