Thomas Kalahar

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is an independent philanthropic organization headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1972 and is dedicated solely to health. RWJF funds a wide array of programs which are working to help build a national Culture of Health.

GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. provides electricity generation and distribution, management of gas assets, fuel procurement, and marketing of energy and energy-linked commodities. The company was founded on January 19, 2001 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Missouri Foundation for Health engages in as a health conversion foundation. It helps in improving health through partnership, experience, knowledge, and funding. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, Inc. provides health insurance services. It offers and administers health care coverage, dental, vision and medicare supplement coverage, as well as workers' compensation insurance, health assessment and health care management services. The firm also delivers health care-related products and services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Porter Novelli, Inc. provides public relations services. It specializes in direct consumer contact, corporate, public affairs, health care marketing and strategy for technology companies. The company was founded by Jack Porter and William Novelli in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sard Verbinnen & Co. provides strategic communications advice and services. Its areas of practice include corporate positioning, transition communications, litigation support, proxy and governance consulting, special situations and crisis communications. The company was founded by George Sard and Paul Verbinnen in 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

SET Enterprises, Inc. provides steel processing services to the automotive industry. It offers slitting, mechanical blanking, laser blanking, galvanized steel ID, and OD Rings, and warehousing services. The company was founded by Sid E. Taylor in 1989 and is headquartered in Warren, MI.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America provides workers compensation insurance services. It also provides third-party administration and loss prevention services. The firm sells its products through a network of independent agents. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

America's Charities provides charity services. It provides member charities with the financial resources required to meet human service needs. The organization helps employers conduct campaigns, which can distribute employee gifts to designated charities. It works with American Express, Hewlett Packard, Sears, Booz Allen Hamilton, and other companies. America's Charities was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Chantilly, VA.

Coca-Cola North America produces and markets soft drinks. The firm markets soft drink brands and other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees, and sports and energy drinks. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. operates as a corporate membership organization that connects certified minority business enterprises to corporate members. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

New Detroit, Inc. is a coalition of leaders working to achieve racial understanding and racial equity. It is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to addressing the issue of race relations. The company was founded by Jerome Cavanagh, Joseph L. Hudson and George Romney in 1967 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Part of The National Business League, Inc. (Michigan), The National Association of Black Suppliers, Inc. provides community services through scholarship funds. The company is based in Detroit, MI. The National Association of Black Suppliers was acquired by The National Business League, Inc. (Michigan) on September 13, 2012.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an international service organization founded in 1908 by nine African-American college students at Howard University. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization has grown to over 300,000 members in more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate chapters worldwide. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is committed to lifelong personal and professional development of its members and advocating for social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. Glenda Baskin Glover has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

National Black MBA Association, Inc. operates as an association for national black MBA''s. the firm?s programs and resources include scale-up pitch challenge, Ghana trade mission, leaders of tomorrow, colleges & scholarships, 100K hour mentoring, challenge, E-suite speaker series, professional training & certifications, webinar academy and black think. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. operates educational foundation for black community. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. The non-profit company is based in Washington. WBENC is a leader in supporting consumer-oriented female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where, and how to buy women-owned. Founded in 1997, WBENC has over 18,000 certified women's business enterprises, 14 national regional partner organizations, and more than 500 corporate members, most of which are Fortune 500 companies. Pamela Prince-Eason has been the CEO of the American company since 2011.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit operates local and express bus routes. It offers public transit services, customer facilities, carpool and vanpool services. The company was founded 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Leadership Atlanta, Inc. provides sustained community leadership programs. The firm specializes in leadership development, community education, relationship building and metro Atlanta. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

First Independence Corp. (Michigan) is a well-managed financial institution founded in 1970 and based in Detroit, MI with subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to be a beacon for capital accumulation for individuals and business entities by delivering financial services with an affinity for under-served and minority communities. First Independence Bank, a state-chartered commercial bank, complies with all applicable regulations. The company offers a range of financial services, including ATM/debit cards, business credit cards, mobile banking, online banking, cashier's checks, loan payment, and notary services. Additionally, FIB has partnered with the Michigan Chronicle to provide important information to improve financial literacy. The CEO is Kenneth Kelly.

Detroit Golf Club operates as a golf club and is based in Detroit, MI.

SET Duct Manufacturing, Inc. provides steel and steel processing services. It offers blanking, slitting, warehousing, and packaging, as well as engineering services in the areas of metallurgy, die design and development, and laser-welded edge technologies. The company was founded in March 2010 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council is a non-profit organization that aims to drive economic growth within minority communities. The non-profit company is based in Detroit, MI. The company facilitates over $36 billion annually in economic output between corporations and certified minority business enterprises. The council is one of 23 affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, which connects certified minority businesses to corporate members. Founded in 1977, the council certifies minority businesses, develops their capacity, and facilitates inclusive procurement opportunities.