About Us

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DAVID J. BURTON AICP, MCRP - Our Founder & President,  TRANSFORMATIVE LEADER

Minority Manufacturer Supply Chain Development and Economic Inclusiveness

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP) Minority Manufacturing Development pilot
  • Control Data Corporation City Venture Corporation small business incubation and community economic developement program director

Community Development and Economic Justice

  • HUD Title VII Harbison New Town Development Vice President
  • Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consultant for major U.S. banks

Honors, Recognitions, and Boards

  • LinkedIn Learning Instructors
  • Honorary Doctors of Humane Letters from Morgan State University for $577 settlement of the landmark 15-year HBCU equality lawsuit
  • Frank B. Parker Client Award from the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law for “Courage and Perseverance”
  • Minority Business Development Agency “Making a Difference Award’ for ensuring minority manufacturing inclusiveness in U.S. supply chains
  • Advisory Board, Information and Systems Science Department, Earl Graves School of Business and Management, Morgan State University

Author of numerous articles and white papers. B.S. Morgan State University; Master of City and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania; former Captain USRA and decorated Vietnam Veteran.

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ANGELA ALSTON-JENKINS, LSSGB Vice President, Engagement & Workforce 

Over 20 years experience in operational development, continuous improvement, and change management. Deep skills in:

  • Coordinating multiple projects in supply chain, warehousing, procurement, enterprise planning, cost/benefits analysis training, development and organizational streamlining in Fortune 500 manufacturing environments.
  • Comprehensive expertise in production planning, creative ideation, process improvements, workforce planning multiform training
  • Developing policies and standard operating procedures.

She holds dual degrees in Industrial Technology (Electronics & Manufacturing Systems) from North Carolina A&T State University, Six Sigma Greenbelt and currently pursuing her PMP certification.

OUR BOARD of ADVISORS

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Ric Schneider

  • Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer
  • Abbott
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Raymond E. Kirton

  • Senior Director
  • Johnson & Johnson
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Trisha McRoberts

  • Group Vice President and Partner
  • Golden State Foods
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Frank Sanders

  • Supply Chain and Procurement Executive
  • Cisco

Over 23 Years of Business Experience

Experienced in procurement, supply chain management, and manufacturing, our Board of Advisors, assures that our approach to our Vision is grounded in real-world reality.