Steven Williams

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Friends Research Institute, Inc. is a non profit organization which is engaged in improving public health and well-being through education, treatment, grants administration, and research. It employs researchers to conduct studies in the areas of criminal justice, mental health, HIV/AIDS, health, and substance abuse; and these studies have been funded by private, county, state, and federal sources. The company was founded by Edythe Klotzman and Aaron Klotzman in 1955 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.