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2025 - 2026 African American Business Council
2025 - 2026 African American Business Council Contact ListChakema Clinton-Quintana
Live Oak Bank, VP- Inclusive Small BusinessChakema Clinton-Quintana is vice president of Inclusive Small Business at Live Oak Bank, where she leads the inclusive small business center. She f...Aariene Hansley
Genesis BlockAtiba Johnson
Live Oak BankLynne Jones
LJ Design Studio, LLC, Lead Designer, OwnerLynne, owner and designer of LJ Design Studio, provides interior design and branding for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals to tell their...Mimi Windham
Yellow Diamond BartendingDonterio Perkins
Cape Fear Community CollegeAtiba Johnson
Regal Events DJ ServicesKeya Flowers
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AdvantageEuran Daniels
Daniels Tours LLC, President
Chrystal Fray
Chrystal Fray State Farm Agency, Agent
Frankie Roberts
Leading Into New Communites, Inc., Executive Director
Myra McDuffie
MeMa's Chick 'n' & Ribs, Owner/Operator
Chakema Clinton-Quintana
Live Oak Bank, VP- Inclusive Small Business
Chakema Clinton-Quintana is vice president of Inclusive Small Business at Live Oak Bank, where she leads the inclusive small business center. She focuses on strengthening and supporting inclusive small business growth in our communities and verticals through research, job creation programs, capital allocation, mentorship, and programming. Chakema has 19 years of banking experience and has a degree in business management from Strayer University in Herndon, Virginia. Her background includes foreclosure, real estate short sales, loss mitigation, relationship management, and compliance. Chakema currently serves on the board of directors for three non-profit organizations, including treasurer of Voyage Wilmington, treasurer of Red, Black, & Love, Inc., and board chair for The OOPS Foundation.
Pam Hardy
Duke Energy, District Manager in Government & Community Relations
Aariene Hansley
Genesis Block
Atiba Johnson
Live Oak Bank
Tyrone Garrett
Wilmington Housing Authority, CEO
Lynne Jones
LJ Design Studio, LLC, Lead Designer, Owner
Lynne, owner and designer of LJ Design Studio, provides interior design and branding for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals to tell their story. Since beginning her career in design in 2011, Lynne has been threading details, fresh ideas, and custom design for commercial interiors, residential interiors, weddings, non- profits and large-scale event. Lynne became notably known for her ability to tell a story with each of her clients. LJ Design Studio was behind Channel Powered By Live Oak Bank(2022), On Thyme Restaurant(2022), The Fete: Wilmington’s Exclusive Secret Dinner(2017-2018); Pretty in Pink Foundation's Fashion Walk & Gala(2015-2016); GreenLine Pizza & Steak(2016), and Operation Marry Me Military as the host planner for New Hanover County(2013-2014).
Mimi Windham
Yellow Diamond Bartending
Donterio Perkins
Cape Fear Community College
Bernice Johnson
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Senior Project Manager
Sheree Darien
REV Federal Credit Union, Wilmington Branch Manager
Tracy Harrison
Keep Your Hands Off Me, Inc, Executive Director
Atiba Johnson
Regal Events DJ Services
NICHOLAS GOLDSTON
Fifth Third, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
Iman Maxwell
The Cultivated Voyage Llc, Owner & Travel Designer
Wanda Bryant Wills
Port City Coastal Realtist, President
Ashley Hall
Grace of Jordan Home Care , Director
Keya Flowers
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
LeShonda Wallace
SEEDS of Healing, Inc, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR