BOSS AWARDS PROGRAM

We Salute Business of Student Success (BOSS™)

Creating positive change helps individuals grow and communities thrive. Your leadership to young men makes a difference and it inspires us all to give.

Everett Glenn Founder BOSS™ Programs

Thank you for joining us tonight for our 6 th Annual BOSS™ Awards: “Lead, Serve, Inspire”.

thertocelebrateourBOSSscholarsincategoriesaligned withour6foundationalpillars:Economic(KobyThurmond),Emotional(Manolo Montoya),Mental(ChandlerYoung),Physical(DylanBallard),Social(Jakob Brannon)andSpiritually(JaylenBaker)BOSS.

TheCOVIDpandemichaslaidbaretheinequitiesineducationandhowequitable opportunitiesaresodependentuponparentalbackground,wealth,andaccessto resources Whilethepandemichasexacerbatedthechallengesyoungstersface resultingfromalackofpreparation,confidence,resourcesandsupports,we’ve madegreatprogressininstillinginourBOSSscholarsasenseofpurposerelative toeverythingtheydoinschoolandtheaccomplishmentsofourBOSSscholars representwhatitlookslikeifyousupplementwhatparentsandschoolscan providewhilehelpingyoungstersdevelopthecharacter,discipline,habits, mindsetandskillstopursuesuccessinanyindustryandprofession

We’realsorecognizingour2022BOSSaccomplishmentsincluding13morehigh schoolgraduatesnowincollegeandour5thconsecutiveyearofnearacross-theboardoutperformbyourBOSSscholarsasagroupversustheirnon-BOSSpeers onmetricstrackedbytheDepartmentofEducationatatimewhen2021DOE studentperformancedatashows80%ofBlack,Latinoandeconomically disadvantagedstudentsnotmeetingmathstandards,includingabout70%ofall studentstestedin5th,6thand8thgradesnotmeetingmathstandards,about 65%of4th,7thand11thgradersnotmeetingmathstandardsandnearly75% graduatinghighschoolwithoutmeetingtherequirementstoevenapplyto college.

Thankyoufortakingthetimetojoinusinacelebrationofexcellenceandour BOSSscholars,who“Lead,ServeandInspire”.

Sincerely,

Everett L. Glenn Founder, BOSS™ Programs

Ramsey Jay, Jr.

RAMSEY JAY, JR. AND ASSOCIATES

Ramsey Jay Jr is the Founding Principal of Ramsey Jay, Jr and Associates, a strategic consulting company specializing in corporate finance, commercial sales and marketing, business communications, human capital, enterprise team leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programming

Ramseyisaseasonedexecutive,strategicthinker,andformerDivision1Trackathletewith 20+yearsofsuccessfulexperiencepartneringwithcorporationsacrossamyriadof industries,pensionfunds,professionaltradeorganizations,andseniorexecutivestosolve multifacetedandcomplexbusinesschallenges

Priortofoundinghisconsultingcompany,Ramseywasaglobalinvestmentmanagement executivewithakeenfocusonbothinvesting,andraisingcapital,inalternativeassets (bankloans,highyieldbonds,privatedebt,andprivateequity).Hisfinancialresponsibilities requiredin-depthtechnicalandfundamentalanalysisbyconstructingmulti-scenario financialmodelsinvolvingrecapitalizations,acquisitions,syndications,andre-financings, andsimultaneouslyidentifiedprivateequitybuyoutcandidates.Ramseyalsoraisedmore than$650millioninnewclientassetsbymarketingalternativeinvestmentsinvarious fundvehiclesdirectlytopublicandcorporateplansponsors,andnonprofits

AnMBAgraduateoftheTuckSchoolofBusinessatDartmouth College,Ramseyistheauthorofthebooks“Empowering DreamersToBecomeAchievers”&“TheMentorshipEngine” (Summer’23),atrustedvoiceofguidance,andproficient communicator,havingdeliveredmorethan600keynotes, seminars,trainings,andcorporateconsultationsonfinancial engineering,strategyexecution,andorganizationalleadership. Presently,RamseyisPresidentoftheGammaZetaBoulé FoundationBoardofDirectors,ChairmanoftheSigmaPiPhi

PacificRegionSocialActionCommittee,andanAmbassadorfor theNationalAssociationofCorporateDirectors(NACD)PacificSouthwestChapter whereheservesontheCorporateSocialResponsibility(CSR)committee

Michael E. Washington

Michael E. Washington is a civic-minded hospitality executive with diverse industry expertise in hotels, airport concessions, consulting, branding strategist and food & beverage. In addition to entrepreneurial ventures, Michael has enjoyed a multi-faceted hotel career across diverse properties including Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Biltmore Los Angeles and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts as General Manager, Sales Leader and Operations

Koby Thurmond is a junior scholar at Millikan High School in Long Beach and participates in their Quest Program which is the most rigorous program the school has to offer Koby has been a part of the boss program for 4 years, having joined BOSS as an 8th grader at Cubberley Middle School.

BesideshisparticipationinBOSS,Kobyisa3-yearmemberofthevarsitylacrosseteamat Millikanandwasawardedthe"2022RisingStar"oftheyear Also,heplaysinvarious varsityclubteamsthroughoutsouthernCalifornia.

Offthefield,KobymanagesarigorousacademicloadthatincludesAPcoursesand aspirestobecomeabusinesslawyerinthefuture.Inordertogetclosertothatgoal,he hastakencoursesatLongBeachCityCollegeincludingBusinessLaw,Fundamentalsof Business,CriticalThinking,andIntrotoLogic.Hesaveshismoneybysaving90%ofhis earningsfromworkingatalocalshoestoretoinvestinthestockmarketusinghisown brokerageaccount Hepurchasedhisfirstexchange-tradedfund(ETF)at14yearsold andiscurrentlytakingself-pacedcoursesininvestmentfundamentalstolearnhowto buildwealthusingvariousstrategies.

TobeEconomicallyBOSSmeanstobefinanciallysavvy,adheretoabudget,andsetlife goals.Weattributethegrowthwe’veseenandexhibitedbyKobytohiseagernessto learnnewthings,stayingcommittedtohisgoals,andlivingbytheMambamentality.

Wade Trimmer

Wade Trimmer has been leading nonprofit organizations over 30 years. He worked with youth experiencing homelessness, established a national youth mentoring organization, developed a robust family success center for formerly homeless families, and oversaw development of housing and health initiatives for people experiencing homelessness. He is the President of The Change Reaction, a LA-based movement providing critical financial assistance for the working class

ManoloMontoyaisanHonorsGraduatefromWilsonHighSchool, currentlyafreshmanatLBCC He’sbeenaBOSSscholarfor3 years,joiningtheprogramshortlyafterhisfatherpassedaway.

ManolowasasoloistofaneliteHonorsChamberChoir PerformanceTeamatWilsonHighSchool.Hewastheonly

studentinvitedtocomposehisownoriginalsongforthechoirtoperformwhileManolo sanghisoriginalcompositiontitled“Rise”.Hewasalsotheonlystudenttobecommissioned byhishighschooltocomposemusicwithlyricstobeplayedateachbellringforover2 monthstoencouragestudentstogettoclassontime (Itworked!)Hecomposedover32 originalsongsbeforegraduationandwontwoAwardsas“RapperOfTheYearfor2022”& “StudentMostLikelyToBecomeASuccessfulRapper”viaStudentVotedPoll.

Manolomanagesaseriousacademicworkloadtakingfull-timeclassesinEconomics, FinanceandAPMathtoachievehisAssociatesDegreeinBusiness.Manolo’sgoalistolearn boththebusinesssideofthemusicIndustryaswellasmasterthetechnologyrequiredto producehisownmusicandcreatehisownlabel.

TobeEmotionallyBOSSmeanstostaydiligentintheneedforbalancedemotional characterandtodevelopstrongthoughtsandfeelingsthatreflectamasteryoverone’sown emotionsandthoughts BeingEmotionallyBOSSmeanstopracticedailyresilienceandstay calmwhentheworldaroundmaybeturbulent,whichallowsmanagingone’semotionsin positivewayssotheycanrelievetheirownstress,communicateeffectivelywithothers, showempathyandovercomechallengeswhilediffusingconflict.

WE SALUTE ALL OF TONIGHT’S HONOREES AND WE ARE PROUD SPONSORS OF THE BUSINESS OF STUDENT SUCCESS

Levi Brailsford

Withmorethan18yearsofcombinedManagement,Supervisory, CreditReview,AccountsReceivableandCollectionsSpecialist experienceincorporatingstrongresearch,analysisandproblemsolvingskills,Leviisalsoexperiencedsettingcustomercreditlimits andNetterms.LeviisLeanDailyManagementtrainedand proficient,Kaizentrainedsoeasilyadaptabletoneworganizational processesandsystems;focusedinstreamliningprocesses.Leviis alsoamemberoftheBELLA+CANVASDEIAdvisoryBoard.

5-year BOSS participant and scholar-athlete Chandler Young is a thriving Junior at St Anthony High School He’s long aspired to become either an NBA player or neurosurgeon and has at times entertained the thought of becoming both. Chandler’s performance, in and out of school and on and off the court, continues to make many proud and distinguish him from most

Inthefaceofchallenges,Chandlerrelentlesslyturnstothe“setofthesail”principleof “it’snotimportantwhathappenstoyouinlife,buthowyourespond!”Hisstrongsenseof resilienceandperseveranceembodiestheadventureanddedicationofatruescholarathlete

Chandlerearnedhis2nddegreebrownbeltinmixedmartialartswhilemakingwavesin LongBeachasastartingforwardontheSt.Anthonyvarsityteam.

ThroughtheBOSS“process”Chandlerhascometounderstandthatthetypeofperson thathebecomes(whichconsistsofhowhethinksactsandfeels)willdeterminethelife andlifestyleheultimatelyenjoys Heunderstandsthatthekeyfundamentaltogrowthis thathebeadaptable,coachableandteachableandtheseMentallyBOSSprincipleshave helpedChandlercommittobecomingthebestversionofhimselfthroughcommitment andconsistency,forminggoodhabitsandstayingthecourse.

PRESENTER

Dennis Franklin

Dennis Franklin became Michigan’s first Black quarterback of the Michigan teams from 1971 to 1974. Dennis was drafted by the Detroit Lions and converted to wide receiver. After a brief pro career, Dennis spent the next 15 years at King World Productions, a television distributor that produced Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Oprah, rising to Vice President of the New York office. Since 1999, Dennis has been a real estate agent and property manager for Ferarro & Associates Realty in Beverly Hills

RECIPIENT 20 23

Dylan Ballard

Dylan is a junior scholar at Orange Lutheran High School (OLU) who was homeschooled from 3rd - 8th grade to allow him to work as an actor in several commercials and TV sitcoms.

Dylan has been a part of the BOSS program for 5 years, having joined BOSS as a 7th grader. Dylan is also a 2 sport athlete in

footballandtrackatOLU Herunsthe100,200,4x100,and4x400racesandisoneofthe toplongjumpersathisschoolandinhisdivisionfortrackandfield.Onthefootballfield, Dylanisnotonlyanoffensiveweaponaswidereceiverbutalsoaforceondefenseanda recognizedleader.

Tocomplementhissportabilities,Dylanisa3xNationalHonorsSocietymemberand volunteersasafootballteamrepresentativeforprospectivestudents.HeistheTeenVice PresidentoftheLongBeachChapterofJack&JillofAmerica,wherehevolunteersfor activities HevolunteeredwiththenonprofitPetalPushersoftheLutheranHourMinistries FloatCommitteeindecoratingafloatforthe2023PasadenaRoseParade.

TobePhysicallyBOSSmeansbeingaleaderonandoffthefieldwhilealsodemonstrating balanceandbecomingadominatingforcewhoovercomesphysicalandmental challenges.ThegrowthexhibitedbyDylanisadirectresultofhiscommitmenttogofrom goodtogreatbyconfrontingobstacles,challengingmisconceptionsandpursuing ambition.Hedesirestobehisbestselfandbecomesuccessfullikethoseguidinghim.

The Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation is a proud supporter of BOSSTM and 90 non-profit organizations that address the needs of children, youth and families living in marginalized communities.

Mayor Rex Richardson

Rex Richardson is the City of Long Beach’s 29th and first Black mayor. A collaborative leader, his track record of pursuing positive change for his community has left a tangible mark on the entire city Mayor Richardson pushes for equity through regional policymaking and his policy platform is a commitment to Long Beach residents to take on our biggest challenges, so we can collectively build a new economy for all and ensure we have the jobs, housing, and economic opportunities so that no resident or neighborhood is left behind.

PRESENTER Jakob Brannon

Jakob Brannon is a senior student athlete at Millikan High School in Long Beach He’s pursuing the PEACE Pathway and has explored his interest in law as well as social justice issues in both his local community and world as a whole. Jakob has been with the BOSS Program for nearly 7 years having joined in the final months of his 6th Grade year at Newcomb Academy

InadditiontoBOSS,JakobhasbeenapartofMillikan’sSoccerprogramallfouryearsand hasreceivedmultiplestudentathleteawardsformaintainingahighGPAthroughout season.

Outsideofsports,JakobworkedparttimeatahotrestaurantinLongBeachcalled PanxaCocinawherehehashonedhisSociallyBOSSskillsincludingnetworkingand buildingmeaningfulrelationships.Hevolunteeredasanassistantcoachforhismiddle schoolsoccerprogram,havinghandsonexperiencehelpingtoprepareyoungmenfor thechallengesofbothhighschoolsportsandtheirfutureineducation

Beingselectedforthisyear’sSociallyBOSSawardswinnermeanstobuildconnections, operatewithintegrity,strengthenyourvoice,andstepoutsideofyourcomfortzone We haveseentheseattributionsinJakobandrecognizehissocialmaturityasitpusheshim intosuccessinthefuture.

Pastor Gregory Sanders

Pastor Gregory Sanders is the Lead Pastor of The ROCK Christian Fellowship in Long Beach, CA. and the current President of The Long Beach Ministers Alliance. His global message is for our city to live under the umbrella as “One Long Beach”. Pastor Sanders is very passionate about the sanctity of every resident and visitor in Long Beach and has worked tirelessly with civic and community organizations to rejudice, violence and injustice, and promote Beach.

PRESENTER en Baker NT

Jaylen Baker is a senior student-athlete at Mayfair High School in Lakewood, CA. Jaylen has been a part of the BOSS program for 6 years, having joined BOSS as a six grader at Newcomb Academy Middle School in Long Beach, CA

BesideshisparticipationinBOSS,Jaylenplayed4yearsofbasketballand2yearsof footballduringhighschool.Hewasa3-yearmemberofthevarsitybasketballteamand 1-yearmemberofthevarsityfootballteam.JaylenhasbeenanHonorRollthroughout hishighschoolcareer.JaylenisalsoamemberofTheYoungBlackScholarsClub(YBS).

Jaylenmanagesarigorousacademicloadwhileexcellinginsportsandparticipatingin churchactivities.JaylenplansonearningaBSNandexploringthemanyfacetsof nursing,whoseranksarelessthan10%malewithevenlessrepresentationbyBlack males

TobeSpirituallyBOSSmeanstobelieveinpossibilitiesnomatterhowdifficultthe circumstances,toserveothersbeforeservingyourself,andtoalignyourtruegoalsinlife withamoralcompass.Jaylenreliesonhisfaithandpersonalrelationshipwithahigh powertoseehimthroughwhateverchallenges/opportunitieslifepresentsashemoves fromhighschooltocollege,hopefulgraduateschoolandthentherealworld.

Congratulations

2023 BOSS Award recipients

The Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Board, Staff and over 400 Hospitality Partners offer our most sincere congratulations to the 2023 BOSS Award recipients. We also congratulate the Business of Student Success for dedicating 7 years in making a difference in our wonderful community.

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Kai Caldwell 6TH GRADE

CLEVELAND ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE ACADEMY

Alexander Fearing 8TH GRADE

HUGHES MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tyrone Greenlee 11TH GRADE

YORBA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL

Zaid Jenkins 8TH GRADE

CASIMIR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bryce Harris

BOSS™ COACH

Wayne Lyons

BOSS™ COACH

Gospel Agi-Otto BOSS™ COACH

Emmanuel Evans BOSS™ COACH

Navien Pitts

DODSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Elijah Conant 6TH GRADE

HOLLYVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Noé Santana 12TH GRADE

MILLIKAN HIGH SCHOOL

Memphis Stover 12TH GRADE

CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL

Matt Ward 12TH GRADE

MAYFAIR HIGH SCHOOL

Everett Glenn BOSS™ COACH

Jeff Martinez 10TH GRADE ST BERNARD HIGH SCHOOL 6TH GRADE Na’eem Wilkins

BOSS™ COACH

Aaron Golden

BOSS™ COACH

David Garcia

BOSS™ COACH

Jaden Drisdom

BOSS™ COACH

RJ Jenkins

BOSS™ COACH

Welcome to BOSS™ Awards

Acknowledgements

Ramsey Jay, Jr. RAMSEY JAY, JR. AND ASSOCIATES

Everett L. Glenn FOUNDER, BOSS™ PROGRAMS

BOSS™ IMPACT VIDEO

Introduction of Economically BOSS Scholar

Introduction of Emotionally BOSS Scholar

Introduction of Mentally BOSS Scholar

Michael E. Washington PALAZZO CONCESSIONS

Wade Trimmer THE CHANGE REACTION

Levi Brailsford BELLA+CANVAS

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

Millennial Saxophonist J. Boykin, the "Sax Sensation”

Introduction of Physically BOSS Scholar

Introduction of Socially BOSS Scholar

Introduction of Spiritually BOSS Scholar

Introduction of Most Improved Student Awards

Closing Remarks & Text To Give

Dennis Franklin FERARRO & ASSOCIATES REALTY

Rex Richardson MAYOR, CITY OF LONG BEACH

Gregory Sanders LEAD PASTOR, THE ROCK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Everett L. Glenn FOUNDER, BOSS™ PROGRAMS

Ramsey Jay, Jr. RAMSEY JAY, JR AND ASSOCIATES

B O S S ™ S H O W C A S E M E N T O R S

Larry Abel MANAGER OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AEG/CRYPTO ARENA

Amanda Allen THE ALLEN (REAL ESTATE) BROKERAGE

Nelson Arriaza MARKETING MANAGER. LA GALAXY

Gwendolyn Bush CEO/CONSULTANT/ACADEMIC ADVISOR/ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TECHNOLOGY TRAINER

Mark Clay OPERATIONS MANAGER, LA LIVE

Laura Costa VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL PAYMENTS SOLUTIONS SALES MANAGER, HSBC

Mikel Davis SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC ANALYTICS, PEACOCK

Matthew Douglas VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL BANKING, HSBC

Tienhung Duong SENIOR MANAGER, REMARKETING, VINFAST USA

Andre Egbuna CREDIT ANALYST, HSBC

Jim Evans CONSULTANT, EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF SOUTHERN CA

Kate Ferrara ATTORNEY/CERTIFIED NBA & NFL AGENT

Cedric Ferrell INVESTMENT SPECIALIST/BROKER, THE FERRELL GROUP

Johnathan Franklin DIRECTOR, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT, LA RAMS

David Freeman SENIOR VP, SENIOR CORPORATE RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, HSBC

Noel Grigsby COMMUNITY, LOS ANGELES RAMS

Bryce Harris FORMER D-1 STUDENT-ATHLETE, MASTERS’ IN COUNSELING

Ilene Hernandez VICE PRESIDENT, HSBC

Anna Konsmo PARTNERSHIPS, LOS ANGELES RAMS

Audrey Lees GLOBAL PROGRAM MANAGER, HSBC

Wayne Lyons STANFORD & UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN GRADUATE; FOUNDER, EMPIRE FOR THE YOUTH

Thomas Murphy FORMER MLB PITCHER/COMMERCIAL BROKER

Tim Maleski SENIOR CONSULTANT, CUSTOMER STRATEGY, DELOITTE

Jose Navarijo TICKET SALES SERVICE EXECUTIVE, LA GALAXY

Brandon Nguyen ASSISTANT VP, CREDIT MANAGER, HSBC

Ryan Piechowski MARKETING/MERCHANDISE, LOS ANGELES RAMS

Julius Pinto VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL TRADE AND RECEIVABLES FINANCE, HSBC

Will Poole MANAGING DIRECTOR, INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE, SALVILLS US

William Rice REGIONAL DIRECTOR, EXOS

Elston Ridgle GLOBAL STRATEGISTS, APPLE

Jason Robinson FORMER D-1 ATHLETE/CO-FOUNDER & CEO, PLAYBOOK FIVE

Michael Rueda TICKET SALES AMATEUR SOCCER SALES EXECUTIVE, LA GALAXY

Aleem Shamji MANAGING DIRECTOR , HSBC

Allen Thigpen GENERAL MANAGER, CHOICE TECHNICAL SERVICES/ NATIONAL DIRECTOR, WE ARE GAME

Langston Tolbert ATTORNEY/ENTREPRENEUR, LAW OFFICES OF LANGSTON TOLBERT

Frank Vielma VICE PRESIDENT & REGIONAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OFFICER, HSBC

ABOUT BOSS TM

What started as a 1-day event at Super Bowls 43-50, and beta tested through summer camps in Los Angeles and Hayward, CA, has evolved into a yearround, multi-year “process” that is increasing the number of Southern CA boys, especially those of color and/or from under-resourced communities and schools, who attain proficiency in the core content areas; take Algebra as 8th graders; achieve proficient/advanced status in reading and math by the end of the 8th grade; are high school ready entering 9th grade; college ready entering 12th grade; and ultimately positioned and prepared to pursue success in any industry and every profession with an emphasis on STEAM, critical thinking/writing and related fields.

BOSS™ has grown from a few participants eager to make a change in their lives and plan a future they can believe in to over 175 (and counting) who believe in our committed-tosuccess “process” and have committed to do what it takes to move from poor to fair (we don’t cherry pick students), from fair to good, and from good to great in school, at home and in the community through programming delivered from the campus of Long Beach State University.

In order to be “BOSS™” and increase ones chances for achieving success in life, mastery of the six (6) BOSS Pillars (Economic, Emotional, Mental, Physical, Social, Spiritual) is absolutely essential and critical when taking action, tackling challenges and moving forward

EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE

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SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Nicole Ballard BOSS Parent

Ryan Ballard BOSS Parent

Kimberly Faulkner-Camacho BOSS Parent

Suaya Montoya BOSS Parent

Elisse Smith-Davis BOSS Parent

Erika Thurmond BOSS Parent

Supporting Education

The Port of Long Beach believes it’s important to help our community develop the leaders of tomorrow.

We’re proud to support ESP Education and Leadership Institute and the BOSS Showcase.