exeCutiVe DireCtor Bios

aNtoNio harris an alumnus of lemoyne-owen College and a legend in the Goodwill community dating back to his high school and college days, antonio currently serves as executive Director for the porter Goodwill Branch.

keNDra Moore a graduate from the university of tennessee in knoxville with a political science degree, kendra has been a mentor and positive influence in the lives of the Memphis youth for the past seven years through the BGC. kendra now holds the executive Director position at the ira samelson Jr. Branch.

ViNsoN sMith a highly decorated retired senior Naval officer who served his country for thirty-one years and eleven months, admiral smith earned his Bachelors’ Degree from tennessee technological university and Masters’ Degrees from salve regina university and the united states Naval War College. he now serves our country in yet another role: mentoring the youth of Memphis as the executive Director of the Bernal e smith sr. Club.

paula GuytoN an alumna of lemoyne-owen College and Memphis native, paula has been a staff member of the BGC for over 10 years. in her time, she was awarded the professional staff of the year and was the Going the extra Mile Nominee and Winner. paula currently serves as the executive Director of the sycamore View Branch.

eVelyN youNG a graduate of the university of Nebraska at omaha with a degree in elementary education and social Work, evelyn has been involved with the BGC since her childhood. she opened a new Club in Bloomington, il before bringing her experience and passion to Memphis. evelyn is the executive Director position at the oakhaven Branch where she strives to bring the support to the youth of Memphis that the Club gave her as a child.

roN NelsoN a Memphis Native and graduate of lemoyne-owen College with a degree in political science, ron has served the BGC for almost eight years. he has managed to instill positive character and leadership skills for over 500 youth in this time. ron is currently serving as the interim executive Director of the John Dustin Branch.