Susan Taylor was an investor and limited partner in Flag Luxury Properties, LLC. She was, additionally, editorial director of Essence magazine and senior vice-president and chief content officer of Essence Communications Partners (ECP). For more than 20 years she has been the driving force behind one of the most celebrated Black-owned-business success stories of the past … Susan Taylor
Robert Johnson is the founder and former President of Brockport Ford and Bob Johnson Chevrolet in Greece, NY. After 20 successful years of business, during which time Mr. Johnson’s companies were listed among Black Enterprise Magazine’s “Top 100 Auto Dealers” and as one of upstate New York’s “Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses,” Mr. Johnson sold … The Late Robert Johnson
Khephra Burns was an investor and limited partner in Flag Luxury Properties, LLC which developed properties for the Marriott Group, which has developed such sites as the South Beach (Miami) Ritz-Carlton and the Ritz-Carlton Club in Jupiter, Florida. Mr. Burns’ 24-year career as an author, editor, television writer and producer, has afforded him opportunities to … Khephra Burns
As Co-Founder of La Cité Development, Mr. Arias serves as Executive Vice President for this impactforward, award-winning, real estate development corporation. Overseeing the multi-faceted demands of La Cité’s operations, in tandem with fellow Co-Founder and President, he works on all aspects from Corporate Strategy to Legal (both transactional and litigation). Ian’s operational leadership places him … Ian G. Arias
As a Founding Partner, Mr. Bythewood serves as both President and Managing Partner of La Cité Development, an impact-forward real estate development corporation. An established real estate financier and developer, Dan has extensive experience in structured finance and development closing on complex 80/20 ventures from initial concept through construction and lease up completion. Prior to … Dan Bythewood
One of La Cité Development’s initial and primary equity investor, Mr. Bythewood, Sr. serves as CEO of La Cité, an impact-forward real estate development corporation. A highly respected real estate Financier with over 30 years’ experience, Mr. Bythewood, Sr. is an integral part of capital raising for future development projects. Committed to investing in emerging … Daniel W. Bythewood, Sr.