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Angelia O'Neal

Founder & CEO

Ms. O’Neal has a passion for building strong families, entrepreneurship, empowering others, fashion and music. A native of Detroit, MI she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing from Eastern Michigan University. Upon graduation, Ms. O’Neal (formerly Angelia Clark) started a career in retailing as a Merchandising Manager for J.C. Penney, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI. where she was the recipient of the most outstanding summer intern in Michigan Southeast region. In addition, Ms. O’Neal assisted with launching a fashion publication- “Fashion in & around Detroit”. Currently, Ms. O’Neal is pursing a Master Executive Certificate in Acquisition/Contract Management.

Ms. O’Neal has served as a substitute teacher for Detroit Public Schools and later worked for a major mall developer—assisting with launching the mall’s website. Relocating to Atlanta in 2002, Ms. O’Neal began working at Greenbriar Mall as the Marketing Assistant and later became a Warm Spirit Consultant. Afterward, she was employed at the American Red Cross as the Minority Recruitment Representative for Metro Atlanta.

Ms. O’Neal also holds a diploma in Radio Broadcasting and is an experienced on-air radio announcer and board operator. Ms. O’Neal has received certificates from various entrepreneurial and business programs. Ms. O’Neal is also an experienced residential and commercial loan officer. Currently, Ms. O’Neal serves as the Executive Director of M.E.N.S. Wear, Inc., oversees the daily operations and initiate program and business development for MWI.

Corey R Sutton Sr

MWI: Executive Chair

H&R Block, District Manager

Corey was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana.  Corey attended Indiana University where he majored in Business Management.  While attending Indiana University Corey was on the executive board of the Black Student Union and held the position as the Programming Director.  As the programming, Director Corey coordinated a series of lectures and concerts. Corey has been in retail management and restaurant management for over 22 years. In these two fields, Corey was able to establish student work-study programs with the Chicago Public School System and other work-study program for the handicapped.   For the last 10 years, Corey has held the position District Manager for H & R Block. Prior to relocating to Atlanta Corey was responsible for districts in Philadelphia, PA. Corey’s district serves the Southwest Atlanta Metro with 16 locations. 

Darwin Burks

MWI: Board Member

Burks Enteprises LLC, Founder

Darwin Burks, co-founder and principal of Burks Enterprises LLC resides in West Atlanta with his wife, Shontel and their two children. Darwin provides consulting services of information technology and computer applications training. Shontel, his wife and business partner, provides quality online travel services. Darwin has managed numerous projects and has over 15+ years of technology experience and has the following technology industry certifications: A+, Network+, MCP, CNA (3x/4x), CCNA.

Alfonza X Marshall

MWI: Board Member

Alfonza X Marshall is an Associate Broker and Real Estate Consultant with ERA United Realty.  This firm provides single point of contact service across the spectrum of real estate transactions. After graduating from the DeVry University in 1993 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Operations, he served as a Business Consultant for several small businesses based in California, North Carolina, and Georgia before owning and operating a transportation company in Atlanta, Georgia for ten years. Prior to this endeavor, he served honorably in the United States Army from 1987-1990, and during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. He is currently acknowledged as a Disabled Veteran of The Armed Services.

Alfonza is Co-Founder of VIRTUE, Inc. - an organization which provides assistance to At Risk Youth, Foster Care Children, and Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Charlotte, North Carolina. Raised in the states of New York and North Carolina, he has been calling Atlanta, Georgia home since 1995.  He is the proud father of three children and an active participant in several youth basketball programs.

Greg Cox

MWI: Treasurer

The Home Depot, Division Finance Manager

"Since moving here in 1996, Gregory Cox has been an active volunteer throughout Atlanta. Gregory is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and has spent years as a volunteer with Hands on Atlanta, serving as a Steering Committee member for HOA's Teamworks program. He recently served as 2008 Hands on Atlanta Day Volunteer Co-Chair. Gregory also serves as a member of the Black Alumni Council and the Department of Accounting Advisory Roundtable for the University of Tennessee. Gregory is currently a Division Finance Manager at The Home Depot."

Travis Townsend

MWI: Vice President

Travis T. Townsend, Jr., (age 30) has served as a Director of M.E.N.S. Wear, Inc. since December 2007. Mr. Townsend, an attorney with the law firm of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, emerging companies and corporate finance.  He has been an active member of the Atlanta Urban League Young Professionals since January 2006, and serves as its Personal and Professional Development Committee Chairman.  Originally a native of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, he received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2000 and his J.D. from the University of Michigan School of Law in 2003.  Mr. Townsend has been a Big Brother mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta since 2005.

Kenneth Scott

"In Loving Memory"
MWI: Alumni & Customer Service Professional

 More details coming soon! 

Katina Raines
MWI: Board Member

Georgia Dept. of Labor, Employment & Training Consultant

 As a native of Macon, Georgia, Katina acclaims family, church, and school established a strong foundation in her love for people and making a difference. Ms. Raines has over 15 years experience in Social Services and Workforce Development and enjoys working with the public. Katina currently works in the Employment Services Division of the Georgia Department of Labor as an Employment and Training Consultant.  Her areas of expertise are Program Management, Service Integration, and Staff Development.  During her residency in the Atlanta area, she has worked with countless organizations in providing quality resources and services to all sectors of the community. Her greatest passion is community outreach. She firmly believes empowerment is one of the greatest gifts that one can give to another.  In addition to serving with M.E.N.S. Wear, Inc., Katina is an active member of the Atlanta Urban League Guild, International Association of Workforce Professionals, and works with several other community agencies in the Metro Atlanta area.