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John Proctor: Chairman of the RBCA

John Proctor, Chairman of the Regional Black Contractors Association and CEO of Coverall Management and Associates. John’s name resonates throughout the community as a leader and advocate for forward advancement. 

Tamela Thornton: Executive Director of Urban Land Institute

Tamela Thornton, Executive Director of DFW’s Urban Land Institute.
As the relatively new executive director of the Urban Land Institute Dallas-Fort Worth, 
Tamela Thornton promotes dialogues and actions in commercial real estate that lead to transformed communities. 

Keith Palmer: Imperium Surgical Partners

Keith Palmer, owner of Imerium Surgical Partners which 
is a medical and surgical provider for specialty  healthcare products and patient care items.
Established as a VA certified Serviced-Disabled veteran small business, 
nationally certified by Minority Supplier Development Council, and HUB certified.

Antong Lucky: Urban Specialists Master Educator

ANTONG LUCKY is an activist, advocate, and public speaker concentrating in the areas of mentoring Black men and boys, bridging the gap between community and police, and developing and launching violence reduction strategies, criminal justice reform, and reentry initiatives for formerly incarcerated people.

DISD Superintendent: Stephanie Elizalde

Stephanie Elizalde was elected by the Board of Trustees in June 2022 to serve as Superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District. Dr. Elizalde is a third-generation public school educator, following in the footsteps of her grandmother and father. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master of Arts degree in educational leadership from UT San Antonio, and holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy from UT Austin.

Stephen Mason: Mayor of Cedar Hill Texas

Join us this week on the JBJ Podcast with Willis  Johnson as we bring on long time friend of JBJ Mayor Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason is the  current Mayor of Cedar Hill Texas and was  elected as Mayor in 2019. 

THE D.O.C

Tracy Curry, better known as the D.O.C, joins
JBJ's Willis Johnson on this weeks very special podcast.
Together Willis and the D.O.C discuss Curry's past
career pursuits, his current and future endeavors
and his legacy. 

Venton Jones: Candidate for State Representative

Welcome on a Dallas local guest Venton Jones.

Venton is running for State Representative of District 100. Venton Jones is a native of House District 100 representing 
a new generation of leaders dedicated to advancing equity and justice in our  communities. Join us as Venton discusses his journey
in politics.

Ben Polote Jr: Vice President of the Polote Corporation

This week on the JBJ Podcast we have a very special guest Ben Polote Jr! 
Ben Polote Jr is the son of Benjamin Polote Sr and is also the Vice President of the Polote Corporation.

The Polote Corporation provides Commercial Construction, 
Development, Project Management, & Program Management to the USA and abroad.

Bianca Davis & Matt Osborne: New Friends New Life

New Friends New life is an advocacy group that restores and empowers trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, 
women and their children and drives awareness of the issue and its prevalence.

Bianca and her team help women overcome backgrounds of abuse, addiction, 
poverty and limited opportunities.