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Darryl Watson, Sr
Vice Chairman
100 Black Men of Louisville, Inc.
Darryl Watson, Sr. has been a senior management professional in Law Enforcement for over 30 years in The Philadelphia and Kentucky School Districts, The Pennsylvania National Guard, and CEO/Founder of Philadelphia Sportbikers Inc Mentoring Program, and CEO of PSD Executive Protection, LLC. His experience has prepared him for this disciplined, complex environment and the challenges associated with unexpected events in mentoring.
In April 2001, Darryl Watson founded Philadelphia Sportbikers Inc. Wrap Around Mentoring Program, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization in Philadelphia. The organization worked closely with the Mayor’s Office Initiative to Stop the Violence and the Philadelphia Police Commissioners’ Office. The organization mentored at-risk youth, supported local youth-focused charities, and conducted charitable sport bike rides to raise public awareness of motorcycle safety. Darryl established this group to address the concerns of at-risk youth throughout the City of Philadelphia, ages 11-17 years of age.
Big D, so commonly known, grew up as a product of his environment in a youth gang-war and organized crime world. He witnessed part of the Civil Rights and Black Panther movement marches held in Philadelphia as a child. In the earliest days of the “movement.” He watched as African Americans fought for the rights of the poor, homeless, addicted, poverty-stricken, and unfair treatment of men and women of Philadelphia. This is where he got his first lesson and passion for giving back to the community and the world of activists.
After 25 years as a Philadelphia Law Enforcement Officer, he knew something had to be done to stop the slaughter of our youth in Philadelphia. He dedicated his life to representing the M.C. Community as an activist. To further his obligation and commitment, he is the CEO/ Founder of the National Organization Bikers Against Violence, an organization of dedicated motorcycle enthusiasts committed to ending violence and engaging all people in promoting peace.
He is a distinguished member of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, Men United to Better Philadelphia, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He resides in Louisville, KY, and is a proud father of five sons and two Daughters.
Darryl Watson, Sr., CEO
PSD Executive Protection and Investigation Spec, LLC
Personal Protection and Dignitary Escort Worldwide, CCDW Certification Instructor, Close Quarters Marksmanship (CQM) Instructor, State Armed Security Guard Certification Instructor, Countering The Mass Shooter Threat Trainer for Schools, Churches, and Businesses Instructor, Alice Instructor, Stop the Bleed Ambassador and Instructor