Champions & Leaders
Metta World Peace
Metta World Peace (born Ronald William Artest Jr., now Metta Sandiford-Artest) is a former NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, renowned for his intense defense and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Today, he is a leading advocate for mental health awareness, speaking openly about his own struggles and promoting therapy and support for others.
Anthony Dirrell
Anthony Dirrell is an American professional boxer from Flint, Michigan, and a two-time WBC Super Middleweight Champion known for his power, durability, and heart.
With a professional record of 34‑3‑2, his story as a cancer survivor continues to motivate communities and fighters around the world.
Mitchell Butler
Mitchell Butler is a former NBA guard–forward who starred at UCLA before an eight-year career with the Wizards, Trail Blazers, and Cavaliers.
He now serves as a respected NBA sports agent and elite player development specialist, mentoring the next generation of talent.
Charlie Bell
Charlie Bell is a former professional basketball player and coach, known for his successful career at Michigan State and his time in the NBA and European leagues.
A Flint native and NCAA Champion, Bell continues to share his passion for the sport through coaching and community engagement.
Tre Smith
Tre Smith serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, with over 25 years of experience in information security.
He is dedicated to integrating cybersecurity with growth strategies and fostering innovation while ensuring data protection in the healthcare sector.
Brian Sullivan
Brian Sullivan is a Board Member and the Co-Founder/CMO of Marketing Solved, a digital marketing agency that has helped more than 35,000 businesses grow. His firm has served clients ranging from startups and Fortune 500 companies to celebrity athletes and major sports franchises.
Known for his strength in relationship-driven business development, Brian brings a partnership-first mindset to his board service. He is deeply committed to youth development and expanding access to sports as a vehicle for confidence and life opportunity.
He believes that access to golf and other sports can provide a powerful pathway to mentorship and personal growth for underprivileged youth in underserved communities.
Montee Kelly
Montee Kelly is a business leader with a distinguished background in medical technology, startups, and venture consulting. A former Division I basketball player at the University of Texas, he brings the discipline and resilience of a high-level athlete to the world of medical device innovation and strategic market growth.
Deeply committed to mentorship, Montee served as a coach at Michael Jordan’s Flight Camp for 12 years, guiding young athletes on leadership and confidence. He applies this same team-first mindset to his professional life, supporting founders and scaling innovative technologies within the venture capital ecosystem.
An enthusiastic golfer, Montee views the game as a lifelong pursuit of focus and patience. When not on the course or in the boardroom, he enjoys trading stocks and staying active with his family, continuing his dedication to youth development through his own children's athletic pursuits.