MR REGGIE BRODDIE

A MAKER OF MEN

By Tony Smith

A mini bio of this dynamic brother goes a little something like this…

Reginald “Reggie” Broddie is the Co Founder & CEO Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Trust, CEO Concerned Black Men of America and works at Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis. With a 35-year career as a strategic and innovative leader whose skills in creating vision, executing action plans; encouraging positive community relationships have resulted in success building capacity and sustainability in the non-profit sector.

As leader of the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Boys & Girls Clubs for almost 25 years, Reggie was responsible for a $5.4 million budget, providing leadership to six club locations and over 100 staff members. He spearheaded a $30 million campaign to build the Bates facility for Seniors and Youth and went before Maryland legislation to secure the largest bond bill in state history in 2006.

Now, I can proudly say that I have known this man for over 40 years. We attended Suitland High school together, played football together and as some would say, we had that cool smooth vibe together (lol). Reggie was one of those guys that you just knew, there was greatness in store. Reggie was featured in Annapolis Magazine May 2013 Philanthropy issue as an “Incredible Philanthropist Who Makes a Difference” and a “Builder of Men” in an Inside Annapolis article that gives an overview of his devotion to local youth. I have grown to become quite familiar with why he has been given such a moniker. Reggie has a die hard commitment to the Boys and Girls Club, various other youth mentorship endeavors and a genuine caring spirit.

Our conversations have been a combination of, old friends catching up, talking about the good old days but they always end up being about how we can both give back. Knowing the trials and hurdles associated with inner city life, Reggie always tells me about making that difference that is truly going to make a difference. The commitment Reggie shows and the mantra he lives by are more than just media sound bites or positive spin press releases. It is about showing these kids and young folks that you truly care, based on your actions.

When I reached out to Reggie about doing this article, his response to me was, he was he’d be honored. I let him know that we, at Indie Incognito, was honored and his works epitomizes what we are all about. Please take the time to read this great Q & A with myself and Mr Reginald Broddie.

The man likes to say, “It’s That Time Of The Day”

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