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Meet the dedicated individuals driving the mission of the B.E.A.M. Foundation, including our leadership team, board members, and committee members. Together, they work tirelessly to empower and uplift the next generation.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

T. Brian George

T. Brian George

Board Chair &
Executive Director

Kevin Henderson

Treasurer

Bryan Sturgies

Secretary

Michael Daniel

VP of Finance

Jonathan Lindsay

Board Member

Wilkins Kee

Properties, Chair

Ron Wages

Board Member

Robert Mahoney

Board Member

Jahine Grady

VP of Programming

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

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HOUSING COMMITTEE

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

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T. Brian George

With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, T. Brian George is a seasoned professional specializing in third-party risk governance, vendor management, and supply chain management. His extensive expertise in these areas has positioned him as a trusted leader in managing complex relationships and ensuring operational resilience in financial services organizations.

Mr. George holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Alcorn State University and an MBA in Business Administration from Montreat College, further complementing his academic credentials with a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University (2021). This diverse educational background reflects his multifaceted career, where he blends business acumen with a strong commitment to nonprofit leadership.

Since 2019, Mr. George has served as the Board Chair and Executive Director of the B.E.A.M. Foundation, a position that enables him to drive the organization’s mission of empowering underserved communities through education, outreach, and strategic partnerships. His leadership has been pivotal in steering the foundation towards greater impact, utilizing his expertise in governance and management to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Kevin Henderson

Mr. Henderson is originally from Columbia, SC. He and his wife Yolanda have been married for 17 years and reside in the Metro Charlotte area with their son Kaysen. He received his B.A. in Social Studies/History from South Carolina State University. Mr. Henderson has 20+ years of experience in Account Management, Sales Management, Management, Global Business Development, and complex enterprise negotiation experience. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, having served aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex LHD-2 as a commissioning crew member.

Mr. Henderson is very active in his local community, participating in various mentoring, community service, and faith-based programs to uplift and empower others, especially the underrepresented. He has been at MS for 9 years, based in Charlotte the entire time. Mr. Henderson is a Senior Deal Manager (Licensing Executive) on the Americas Business Desk, where he provides customized deal solutions for the largest enterprise and strategic customers to drive digital transformation and accelerate customers’ cloud journeys.

Mr. Henderson is an active Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc. He is a licensed Minister at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Charlotte, NC. He is on the Board of Directors and serves as the Treasurer for the BEAM Foundation (Charlotte). In his spare time, Mr. Henderson enjoys reading, working out, spending time with his family, traveling, and partaking in great cuisine.

Mr. Henderson has a true passion for inspiring youth and adults through embracing the powerful concept of positive thinking and the transformative effect of projecting a positive and polished self- image.

One of his favorite quotes is: “Risk-taking, trust, and serendipity are key ingredients of joy. Without risk, nothing new ever happens. Without trust, fear creeps in. Without serendipity, there are no surprises.” – Rita Golden Gelman

Bryan Sturgies

Mr. Bryan Sturgies, PE graduated from N.C. State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1987. Mr. Sturgies is an accomplished licensed engineering professional that has over 35 years of engineering, design, project management and consulting experience in power generation, facilities design and renewable energy industries.

Mr. Sturgies has an extensive record of effectively planning, executing, and leading vitally important and complex engineering projects and has comprehensive knowledge of energy plant and facilities operations, maintenance, and engineering procedures. He has a diverse employment background including working for an Electric Utility company, an Architectural and Engineering firm, an Energy Management company, and an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) company.

Currently, Mr. Sturgies owns and operates Stringer Sturgies Group, LLC, an independent engineering and construction company focusing on M.E.P. design, consulting and construction services in the private commercial and federal marketplaces.

Mr. Sturgies is very involved in the Charlotte, NC community. He actively participates on the Board of Directors for the BEAM Foundation, Inc. and Do Greater Charlotte, Inc. Mr. Sturgies is engaged to Ms. Elda Rosa Coulthrust and he has one daughter, Maya Sturgies.

MICHAEL DANIEL

Michael Daniel is a Managing Director in the Leveraged Finance Group for Wells Fargo Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB). Michael is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing debt financing transactions for clients in the Industrials sector with a focus on the Chemicals, Automotive Retailing and Aftermarket Automotive Product verticals.

Michael has 11 years of experience with Wells Fargo having spent the entirety of his career to date in the Leveraged Finance Group. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Michael spent six years at Goldman Sachs in the Credit Risk Management & Advisory Group and worked in the New York and London offices.

Michael is the VP of Finance and serves as a board member for the B.E.A.M (Building Excellence Affirming Manhood) Foundation. The B.E.A.M Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3), community-based organization serving African American communities throughout Charlotte. Michael has also served as a mentor in the 100 Black Men of Charlotte, Inc. Michael continues to provide leadership in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Wells Fargo where he serves on the Management Leadership for Tomorrow (M.L.T.) recruiting team. Michael was an initial member of the CIB Banking Human Capital Committee. The Human Capital Committee is charged with driving key human capital priorities for Banking, focused on investing in our culture, people, and DE&I initiatives.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Morehouse College and a Master of Business Administration from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.