Charles J. Gibbs, Ed. D. Interim Executive Director, 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Dr. Charles J. Gibbs currently serves as the Interim Executive Director of 100 Balck Men of America, Inc and the Propel Center HBCU Consortium President in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Gibbs, one of the foremost executives in higher education, previously served as the Chief of staff and Vice President for University Affairs at Clark Atlanta University.

Widely known as an expert in policy, legislation, building strategic partnerships, and fundraising, among his numerous other capabilities, Dr. Gibbs has built a stellar 25-year track record of accomplishments that sees his role with the 100 Black Men of Amercia, Inc. a true calling of service. He is a staunch advocate for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He has served in numerous institutional leadership positions with Clark Atlanta University, Miles College, and Howard University, his alma mater.

Dr. Gibbs is proud of a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree from Howard University. This academic foundation fuels his genuine enthusiasm for safeguarding and advancing the legacy of HBCUs.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.

Chairman Emeritus

Albert E. Dotson, Jr., Esq Vice Chairman

Milton H. Jones, Jr. Treasurer

Dr. Mark Alexander Secretary

James "Mac" Hunter, Esq. General Counsel

Kevin Gooch, Esq. Parliamentarian

Curley M. Dossman, Jr.

Chairman Emeritus

Nathaniel R. Goldston, III

President Emeritus

Dr. William H. Hayling

President Emeritus

Moses Gray

Secretary Emeritus

Jesse C. Swanigan

Treasurer Emeritus

Charles Walker

Atlantic District Representative

William Luster

Central District Representative

Stanley L. Savage

Georgia District Representative

Kolarele Sonaike

International Representative

James Duke

Midwest District Representative

Michael Victorian

Midsouth District Representative

R. Wesley Webb

Northeast District Representative

Dr. Edward Brown

South Central District Representative

Charles Griggs

Southeast District Representative

Rodney Pelt, Sr.

Southern District Representative

Marcellous "Mark" Reed

Western District Representative

The Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Center 141 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Phone | (404) 688-5100 www.100blackmen.org

March 10, 2023

Greetings!

On behalf of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc., it is our pleasure to welcome you to Indianapolis for the 1st 100 Black Men of America Midwest District Summit!

This Summit was made possible by the committed work of all the Chapters that make up the Moses Gray Midwest District. Each of you have made an enormous difference in your local communities through mentoring and service.

This year’s presenting sponsor is Bank of America! They have been an amazing partner both locally in Indianapolis as well as nationally with the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Thanks also to Lilly Endowment, Meijer, PNC Bank, and of course, our host chapter, 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc.

This Summit has been in the works for over a year, and it is great to finally be able to come together in person. As you know, we recently lost two VERY significant pillars in our ranks; Chairman Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., and founding board member of both 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc., Moses Gray. Let us continue the model they laid before us by ensuring that the work of The 100 continues to grow and thrive. We have a firm foundation, and it is up to us to make sure that we prepare our future leaders to continue the work.

Use this Summit to network, learn and share best practices so that you can take the information back to your individual chapters and expand on your current initiatives.

Thanks for your commitment to The 100, and for making a difference in the lives of the youth we serve!

Sincerely,

James A. Duke

Moses Gray Midwest District Representative