Meet the Chamber Board
The chamber board is made up of local business leaders working to advance the economic interests of our members through advocacy, education, information sharing and resource brokering to maximize their success. We focus resources on the challenges faced by Black-owned and minority businesses.
Black Chamber of Commerce Of Palm Beach County
Board of Directors

Keely Gideon-Taylor
President and Resource Development Committee Chair
Keely Gideon-Taylor manages the Community Relations at The Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Daily News. In this role, Keely is responsible for buildin…

Jervonte Edmonds
President Elect
Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds is the Founder and CEO of Suits For Seniors, which is the nation’s fastest growing youth preparedness program. Mr. Edmonds pr…

Dominique Ricketts, MBA
Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair
Dominique Ricketts, MBA, is the Founder & CEO of Kingdom Wealth Managers, providing expert financial management solutions to businesses in Palm…

Kenyon Link
Secretary
Kenyon Link is an esteemed senior executive renowned for his diverse expertise in steering and enhancing non-profit organizations. With an unwaverin…

Joseph Sanches
Immediate Past President and MLK 5K Committee Chair
Joseph Sanches is the Chief Operating Office of the School District of Palm Beach County, the 10th largest school district in the nation serving mor…

Leontyne D. Brown
Advocacy & Social Justice Committee Chair
Leontyne Brown is an award-winning marketing executive with a proven track record of achievement in Integrated Marketing & Communications, Brand…

Shauna Fennell
Member
With over 20 years of experience in progressively responsible career roles, I bring expertise in planning, managing, and designing projects. My back…

William Hatcher
Member
Experienced Construction Manager with over 24 years of extensive experience in residential, and commercial building construction. Proven track recor…

Frank Hayden
Member
From Detroit to Palm Beach County, Frank Hayden has spent his entire professional career creating opportunities for people who sought an equal oppor…

Clive Henry
Member
Clive Wilbert Henry, CPA is the president and co-founder of U2 Health, a health care clinic located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Prior to forming U2…

Bruce N. Lewis
Equity Entrepreneur Center (E2C) Committee Chair
Bruce N. Lewis is the Founder and CEO of L B Limited & Associates, Incorporated, a Strategic Public Relations company located in Downtown West P…

Katrina Long Robinson
Government Affairs Committee Chair
Katrina Long Robinson, has over 15 years of education and 6 years of public service experience in Palm Beach County. She is an award-winning c…

Freda Lucas
Member
Freda D. Lucas is a Vice President/ Branch Manager for PNC Bank. She began her career in retail banking in 1983. Freda has over 30 years in lending…

Mark Parks
Membership Committee Chair
President of Preveer Inc
Having dedicated his life to the service of others, Mark A. Parks Jr., uses his extensive experience in business and government to…

Dr. Deeawn Roundtree
Program Committee Chair
Dr. Deeawn Roundtree is an accomplished CEO of Roundtree Training & Consulting. With a wide range of professional certifications and qualificati…

Grasford Smith
Governance Committee Chair
Grasford Smith is a Litigation Partner with Akerman, a top 100 US law firm, in its West Palm Beach office. He is admitted to practice in NY, DC, FL…

Pamela Stewart
Member
As president of the Palm Beach County Black Business Investment Corporation and Pathway Capital Funding, Stewart spearheads efforts to expand access…

Thais Sullivan
Member
Thais R. Sullivan joined Valley National Bank – Florida Division in September 2015, as the Vice President, Regional CRA/Commercial Lending Officer for the Sta…

Shayla Waldon
Member
EXPERIENCE
Advise start up clients regarding compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act (including wage and hour audits), Family and Medical Leave…
Board of Directors