Woody Merchant

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Novant Health, Inc. engages in the operation of hospitals and provides healthcare services. It is a medical group consisting of physicians as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers, and community health outreach programs. Its services include breast health, pediatrics, orthopedics, surgery, and sleep health. The company was founded on July 1, 1997 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Baptist Health System provides health care services. Its services include cardiovascular, vascular, orthopedics, women’s health, cancer, surgery, diabetes, hernia care, pediatrics, primary care, stroke care and other. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. provides construction management and general contracting services. It offers construction services on small and large projects to the retail, office, education, healthcare, life sciences, technology, transportation and utilities markets. The firm provides individual and multi family housing construction services. The company was founded by George William Carlyle Whiting and LeBaron Turner in 1909 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative distributes electricity and energy services. It serves the residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers in northern Virginia. The company was founded on January 1, 1983 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA.

National Fire Protection Association provides fire, building, electrical and life safety materials. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. operates a construction industry trade association. The firm is involved in government representation, legal advocacy, education, workforce development, communications, technology, recognition through national and chapter awards programs, employee benefits, information on best practices and business development through an online contractor search directory. It is construction industry's voice with the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and with state and local governments. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. supports social agencies and programs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, which engages in improving the quality of place and advancing economic growth. It focuses on growing the region's innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is a historically African American Greek-letter organization founded in 1911 on the principle of achievement for black collegiate men. The private company is based in Indianapolis, IN, and has its Alpha chapter on Indiana University's campus. It is the second oldest existing collegiate historically black Greek letter fraternity and the first intercollegiate fraternity incorporated as a national body. The fraternity has more than 125,000 members nationwide with 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters in nearly every state of the US, and international chapters in Europe, Asia, the West Indies, Africa, and the Caribbean. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. actively participates in community service activities locally, nationwide, and globally.

R.W. Murray Co. provides construction management services for developers, brokers and companies. Its services include due diligence, site consultation, feasibility studies, preliminary design studies, maintenance & repair facilities, floor coverings and lobby renovations. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA.

The Business Council of Alabama operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Montgomery, AL.

Employment Enterprises, Inc. provides human resources services. It offers staffing, human resources outsourcing, re-employment screening, training, hourly recruitment, employee retention programs, and consulting services through its subsidiaries. The company was founded by Jana Yeates and Lovey Hammel in 1980 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA.

Part of Rotary International, Inc., Rotary Club of Atlanta operates business and civic clubs. The company is based in Atlanta, GA.

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. is a non profit organization that offers programs serving the needs of the community and individuals. It is an association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The company was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Alabama Bankers Association, Inc. is a non-profit organisation, which operates as an association of banks. It provides a variety of member services, including publications, educational seminars and schools, as well as state and federal legislative updates. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Montgomery, AL.

Center for the Arts operates as a non-profit organization that provides creative initiatives programs. It offers the center presents, center collaborations, campus exhibitions, and creative in residence. The company is headquartered in Jackson, WY.

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is an organization that partners with other organizations to provide long-term help with food, shelter, clothing, and furniture. The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is based in Chicago, IL. The non-profit company serve more than 12.4 million people in 88 counties from 6 local chapters. The organization encourages blood donation as a way to help those in need and reports that donors often feel a sense of satisfaction after making their donation.

Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization committed to the success of every Chamber member. The Chairman and Board of Directors are elected annually from among their members and serve without compensation. Each board member and committee chair develops an annual business plan to determine yearly goals. Chamber committees are organized around areas of interest to members and are responsible for planning and executing events according to the business plan.

Rotary Club of Manassas operates as a club. The firm address international issues including polio eradication, environmental degradation, illiteracy, world hunger, clean water and children at risk. The company is headquartered in Manassas, VA.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute operates cultural and educational research centers that promote understanding of civil rights. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL. Andrea L. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Birmingham Business Alliance operates as economic development organization. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

World 50, Inc. engages in the provision of platform to share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery free from press, competition and solicitation. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl operates a sports club. The private company is based in Atlanta.

Truist Foundation, Inc. engages in the provision of grants and activities which focuses on leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities, and educational equity. It offers non-profit leadership development, educator professional development, financial education, financial counseling, workforce development, student financial management, economic development, community revitalization, early learning, and educational access. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.