ABOUT

Charles Moon holds the distinguished position of Vice President - Financial Inclusion Leader at Truist Bank, showcasing a career spanning over 15 years in the dynamic realm of financial services. In his current capacity, he serves as a vital community liaison, orchestrating the seamless integration of Truist Bank's resources with diverse private and public partners.

Charles is deeply rooted in the community and is a native Southwest Atlanta. He graduated with dual B.S. degrees in Economics and Finance from Southern University and A&M College. His academic prowess is complemented by a Master's degree in Political Economies.

Beyond his professional achievements, Charles actively shapes the trajectory of multiple boards, including the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, and presently, he holds the esteemed position of Board Chair at the Mary Parker Foundation.

In the multifaceted tapestry of his life, Charles seamlessly balances professional excellence with personal passions. Whether it's spending quality time with his wife Ty, engaging in the invigorating pursuit of running, showcasing culinary skills in the kitchen, or proudly championing his three daughters – Courtney, Kennedy, and Amaya – Charles Moon epitomizes a harmonious blend of dedication, expertise, and familial devotion.

I am Esma J. Fox. My husband and I met during our freshman year at Southern University A & M College.Together we have produced three amazing children. I am a United States Air Force retired veteran. Although I was living in another country due to my career, I have continuously found it to pertinent to give back to the less fortunate. While living in Japan I partnered with Japanese nationals to bridge the gap between American children and the Japanese orphans. November 2023, I was part of a team that took 12,000 books to South Africa to enhance literacy in a place where children cry tears of joy to receive something as simple as a pencil. Although I have helped many children abroad, my passion is to help more locally, that looks like me. 

-MBA

-President of Foxtrot Service Industries

-Independent Insurance Adjusting Firm

- Real Estate Investor 

Organizations:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Woodward Academy Bronze Moms Chair

Woodward Academy Parent Community

Nationally Multiple Sclerosis Society

LaGaylia Appleby is a native Atlantan raised in Southwest Atlanta. She earned a B.S. in

Chemistry from Dillard University, B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from GA Tech and

an MBA from Duke University. She also served in the United States Army Reserve for over 10

years. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She is a tennis enthusiast and loves to

travel internationally. She has one daughter and two granddaughters.

Although her initial foray into real estate came as a Construction Services Engineer. It took a

long minute, but LaGaylia realized that working in corporate America and being confined and

limited did not match her personality. Thus, she finally started investing in real estate in 2008.

She got a huge surprise when she received her property tax bills and they were astronomical.

As a resourceful individual, she did her research and was able to reduce her property tax bills as

well as that of other real estate investors. The timing was perfect, after leaving her corporate

position, she launched her business in 2009, Real Estate Works 4 U. The name of the company

reflects her passion to ensure that Real Estate Works for You. She has successfully saved her

clients (200 Peachtree, GM Doraville, and other residential and commercial (warehouses, office

buildings, etc.) millions of dollars. To be successful in lowering property tax bills, each appeal is

treated as though her company is the owner of the property. The company is based on the belief

that the customers' needs are of the utmost importance and their entire team is committed to meeting those

needs. Their team consists of attorneys, former county appraisers, realtors, and appraisers.

LaGaylia recognizes and appreciates that we are all interconnected and that it is our unique

spirits that magnify and strengthen our core. Let us apply those strengths so that our journey

through life allows us to empower and enrich those in our path for each of us has potential.

Love-Laugh-Learn-Live Life

Gordon is currently studying supply chain and logistics management at Fort Valley State University. He is the youngest of three with 2 intelligent sisters: Amelia and Elizabeth, to two incredible parents, Drs. Jimmie, and Y. Monique Davis-Smith; from Macon, Ga where he graduated from Mount De Sales Academy as a student athlete. Baseball is his favorite sport. In 2016, he honored 4 Negro League Baseball players from his hometown with wall plaques at Luther Williams Ballpark for the achievements during their careers. With his degree, he plans to become a business owner and real estate investor to improve the world's economy focusing on the black dollar.  

Merlin Knight is Vice President of Member Development and Engagement for the Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce for the past five years and currently resides in the Decatur Georgia. In 1947 the South Fulton Chamber was founded as a unit that would foster growth, education, religious, and economic development for the county that now serves all eight cities of the Greater South Fulton area. In addition, the Chamber is the recognized business organization in the South Fulton county by Fulton County and Regional Business Coalition (RBC-member of the Advisory Board and the Metro South (member of the Board of Directors as well the Aerotropolis which is helping to design the airport area for years to come.

Mr. Knight received his BAA  in Environmental Science from Bethune Cookman University and his BS in Environmental Science from Chadwick University.

Mr. knight credits his zill for life and community from the Senior Mr. Knight while watching how he helped to develop communities through the growth of youth organizations from Boy Scouts of America to Coaching with the AAU basketball leagues help to shape my desire to working towards a better tomorrow today.

Deeply inspired by his great grandparents and their involvement in the ministry, Joseph (Joe) Faxio dedicates much of his success in finance management to their early influence on his life. Knowing that he has positively impacted the financial future of others is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding aspects of his career. In fact, as a fourth-generation ministry participant, like his great-grandparents, Joe enjoys offering his  skills to help those in need toward the level of financial freedom they have dreamed of. Growing up with great grandparents, a grandmother, a mother, and several uncles involved in the ministry gave him a strong Christian foundation with a love for serving others. Joe is now the celebrated founder of Faxio Private Wealth. .

Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Joe moved to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College for his undergraduate degree. While at Morehouse College, Joe met his wife, who was attending Spelman College at the same time. He later pursued his MBA at Emory University, emphasizing Entrepreneurship and Finance. From a Financial Advisor and an Investment Consultant to a Financial Planner, he worked for numerous prominent organizations within the finance sector before he launched his own business. During that time, he achieved many recognitions for his financial success, such as winning 1st place in an Executive Leadership Case Competition as part of The MBA team from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School in Atlanta, GA.

Mr. Brown’s (KB) career spans over 25 years with progressive corporate experience in community engagement, marketing, public relations, sales, business development, political strategy, lobbying and business networking.  He has served in various political and managerial capacities both in the public and private sectors and has demonstrated a successful track record of marketing and sales engaging in a diverse set of industry channels ranging from retail and gaming to sports and healthcare.  His corporate tenure includes stints with Xerox Corporation, Pepsi – Cola, Amerigroup Corporation, UnitedHealthcare, Intralot USA, Evolent Health, Gateway Healthplan, Oak Street Health, Clear Spring Health and CenterWell Senior Primary Care.

In 1997 KB the entrepreneur founded and continues to serve as Executive Partner of Brown Group Consulting, LLC (BGC) a strategic marketing and business development firm based in Atlanta, GA.  He is responsible for all facets of corporate development, contract implementation, client cultivation/retention and quality control.  Current and former clients include Marriott Foundation, OCE USA, Radio One Inc., RB Insurance Group, United Water Services, Inc. and Waste Management.  As a multi-faceted minority owned and operated business, BGC is positioned for phenomenal growth and service delivery excellence in the coming years.

In Memory of Our Beloved Kenny Brown