Heart of a Champion Program Journal

FAITH, FAMILY & FOOTBALL CELEBRATION

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

KHAI HARLEY HEART OF A CHAMPION HONOREE

Welcome CHRIS BROUSSARD Sports Broadcaster Founder & President The K.I.N.G. Movement

Event Host

DARRIN GRAY

Athletes In Action | @DarrinGray2020 Founder & President, Pro Experiences

Event Host

Welcome to the "Heart of a Champion: Faith, Family, Football Celebration!" We are excited to have you join us for an evening that promises to unite and empower Christian men as we kick-off Super Bowl Week in New Orleans.

Tonight, we will spotlight a broad, influential roster of the industry’s notable sports, business leaders and stakeholders who look to utilize their platform for the greater good set the stage for fellowship, connection, and celebrating the true meaning of champions.

The "Heart of a Champion" award is a prestigious recognition bestowed upon exceptional individuals who, through their unwavering commitment to community service, demonstrate extraordinary compassion, faith-driven leadership, and stand as beacons of inspiration, encouraging others both on and off the gridiron.

We are thrilled to celebrate (2) individuals tonight, The Heart of A Champion award will be presented to Khai Harley,Senior Vice President of Football Operations/ Assistant General Manager at New Orleans Saints, Local Hero award will be presented to Marcus Dubuclet, Detective, Intelligent Unite, NOLA police dept.

All Proceeds Benefit the National Faith-Based Projects & International Mission Efforts of The K.I.N.G. Movement & Pro Experiences. There are so many people who made tonight’s event happen. Please join me in thanking our staff, volunteers, sponsors, and special guests.

As we celebrate the Super Bowl season, let's not forget the importance of family, faith, and giving back to our communities.

Enjoy

DR. JOSEPH BRYANT, JR. FOUNDER & PRESIDENT PROSPEAK SPORTS MGMT & SPEAKER BUREAU

Welcome to the "Heart of a Champion: Faith, Family, Football Celebration"! As Executive Director of The K.I.N.G. Movement and your host for tonight, I'm deeply honored by your presence.

This event offers an exclusive opportunity during Super Bowl for fellowship with professional athletes, sports personalities, business executives and faith leaders in an intimate, purpose driven setting.

Tonight is about FAITH. FAMILY. FOOTBALL and celebrating the champions who inspire us.

Nonno’s Cajun Cuisine and Pastries, Thank you to our sponsors, whose continued support makes The K.I.N.G. Movement’s work possible. We are proud to have Marquis Sponsors: National Football League, RYZ Sports Network, Gold Sponsors: Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral, PROSPEAK Management, Glu TV and Event sponsors include Nonno’s Cajun Cuisine and Pastries, Pepsico, Pro Player Prayer Project and Black Sports Ministry Network in our corner. There is no way to measure our gratitude.

We must express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped to make tonight possible. Your commitment to our mission is deeply appreciated.

Enjoy your evening!

OPENING PRAYER | DR. JOSEPH BRYANT, JR. Founder & President PROSPEAK Sports Mgmt & Speaker Bureau

PRAISE & WORSHIP | BEACON LIGHT INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CATHEDRAL WELCOME REMARKS | BISHOP DARRYL BRISTER BEACON LIGHT INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CATHEDRAL

FIRESIDE CHAT | DARRIN GRAY Athletes In Action | @DarrinGray2020 | Founder & President, Pro Experiences

GARRETT WALLOW NFL Player - Tennessee Titans

SPORTS PANEL JIMMIE BELL NFL Alumni | Empowerment Coach & Speaker

DAVE DESROCHERS President, OC Chapter & NFLPA Former Players Advisory Board

MICHAEL MONTGOMERY NFL Alumni - Host "Undefeated" Podcast

REGINALD GRANT NFL Alumni | Sports Business Advisor | NFT & NIL Specialist

MOMS ON THE MOVE DR. PARISNICOLE PAYTON Public Relations Strategist | Founder, The PNP Agency

KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHRIS BROUSSARD Honoree Presentation MARCUS DUBUCLET Detective - Intelligent Unit, Police Department NOLA

Local Hero Honoree

KHAI HARLEY Senior Vice President of Football Operations/Assistant General Manager New Orleans Saints

Heart of a Champion Honoree

CLOSING PRAYER Emeree Patterson NFL Alumni - NFL Players Choir L

P R O G R A M

KHAI HARLEY

HONOREE

KHAI HARLEY Khai Harley is the Senior Vice President of Football Operations/ Assistant General Manager. He is in his 17th season with the New Orleans Saints, having been promoted to Senior Vice President of Football Operations/Assistant General Manager in 2024. A 23year NFL front office veteran, he joined the Saints in 2008 as Director of Football Administration, was promoted to Vice President in 2013, and added Assistant General Manager to his title in 2023.

Harley works directly with EVP/GM Mickey Loomis, overseeing football operations, contract negotiations, salary cap management, and roster strategy. He collaborates with the College and Pro Personnel departments, ensuring compliance with the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and providing strategic planning for the NFL Draft, free agency, and overall roster management. He also serves as a key liaison with the NFL Management Council and NFLPA on labor relations and league matters.

Before joining the Saints, Harley spent five years as Manager of Labor Operations with the NFL Management Council, where he analyzed salary cap figures for all 32 teams. He also worked as a financial analyst at Bloomberg, L.P., focusing on international markets.

A Rutgers University graduate with a degree in accounting, Harley earned a master’s in sports management from Springfield College. He has been recognized by the Rutgers AfricanAmerican Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame and received the Salute to Excellence Award from the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation.

He is an active participant in NFL diversity initiatives, including the NFL/Black College Football Hall of Fame QB Summit and NFL Front Office Accelerator Program.

H O N O R E E

MARCUS DUBUCLET

HONOREE

MARCUS DUBUCLET Marcus Dubuclet has dedicated his life to protecting and uplifting the city of New Orleans. Born and raised in New Orleans, he has been serving as a law enforcement officer for over two decades.

Currently a Detective in the New Orleans Police Department’s Intelligence Unit, Marcus is known for his sharp investigative skills, deep intuition, and an unwavering commitment to justice. His dedication has made him a respected leader in law enforcement and a trusted protector of our community.

But Marcus’s service goes far beyond the badge. As a devoted youth football and basketball coach, he is shaping the next generation, teaching young athletes discipline, teamwork, and perseverance—values that extend well beyond the game.

With a Master’s degree in Psychology, specializing in Organizational Leadership, and a background in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Marcus brings a wealth of knowledge to both his career and community service.

H O N O R E E

BUSINESS OF SPORTS FIRE SIDE CHAT

MICHAEL MONTGOMERY NFL ALUMNI HOST "UNDEFEATED" PODCAST

JIMMIE BELL NFL ALUMNI EMPOWERMENT COACH & SPEAKER

DAVE DESROCHERS PRESIDENT, OC CHAPTER & NFLPA FORMER PLAYERS ADVISORY BOARD

REGINALD GRANT NFL ALUMNI SPORTS BUSINESS ADVISOR, NFT & NIL SPECIALIST

“MOM’S ON THE MOVE PANEL DISCUSSION DR. PARISNICOLE PAYTON PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIST FOUNDER, THE PNP AGENCY

FAITH, FAMILY & FOOTBALL CELEBRATION

SPECIAL GUESTS

KELLY COLE

“The Publisher” 2X #1 BestSelling Author & Podcast Host purple carpet HOST

EMEREE PATTERSON NFL ALUMNI NFL PLAYERS CHOIR

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS MARQUIS SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

EVENT PARTNERS

ABOUT

ProExperiences serves professional athletes with their strategic sports philanthropy programs created to serve the community in which they reside and/or operate. Professional athletes have an incredible platform to reach a wide audience. At ProExperiences, athletes are supported through media coverage, event development and profile elevation to further the worthy causes by using their celebrity status, resources, and influence to create lasting impacts in the community.

ProExperiences founded and led by Darrin Gray, who is an ordained sports pastor that serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Athletes in Action (AIA) and has deep relationships inside the NFL. With over 25 years of media and sports marketing experience, Darrin leads sports movements across the globe which includes an annual trip to the Holy Land. For more information, please visit darringray.com

ABOUT K.I.N.G. is a National Christian Men’s Movement founded by NBA Analyst and Sports Broadcaster Chris Broussard. The name K.I.N.G. is an acronym for Knowledge, Inspiration and Nurture through God, and is geared toward strengthening men in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ by providing brotherhood, encouragement, accountability, knowledge, and fellowship. K.I.N.G. seeks to unite men across racial, denominational, generational, and political lines, and encourage men to become a strong and visible example to impact themselves, their families, their communities, their nation, and their world. www.kingmovement.com.