Who Are We?
The primary objective of the OAL Foundation is to enhance the quality of education in the Rappahannock Region by providing funding for academic development and community enrichment programs. More specifically, the purpose of the OAL Foundation is to encourage academic excellence across the Rappahannock Region in Virginia, promote community awareness through education, and support lifelong learning.
The Board of Directors
Samuel Bagwell
Mr. Samuel L. Bagwell currently serves as the Personal & Professional Development Branch Manager at Headquarter and Service Battalion, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA. From 2000 to 2007 he served as the Education Service Officer for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA. Mr. Bagwell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration from National University, Master of Arts in Education from Central Michigan University, Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and EdD (ABD) with City University of Seattle. In 2000 he honorably retired as a Company First Sergeant after 22-years as a Marine. Sam became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., on 1 March 2003 at 11:10pm with the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter, in San Diego, CA.
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Kelvin LloydMr. Kelvin O. Lloyd is a native of Hampton VA, after high school he earned an Bachelors degree in Mass Communications with a follow on graduate degree in Education. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) currently serving as a Senior Project Manager with the General Services Administration (Satellite Systems Engineer, Lockheed-Martin Space). He is an Army Veteran and retired as a Major, US Army Signal Corps.
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Robert L. Farmer III
Mr. Farmer is a native of Springfield, Tennessee where he graduated from Springfield High School; completed an Associates of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and a Bachelors of Arts in History from Thomas Edison State College; he earned a MBA from the University of Phoenix. He is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., initiated on November 16, 2013. Mr. Farmer retired from the US Army as Lieutenant Colonel serving over thirty-two-years in uniform. Currently, he is employed by KBR Incorporated as a Senior Principal Specialist, Program Management assigned to the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) Strategy and Policy Division and responsible for writing strategy; leading the synchronization of strategy planning sessions; developing policy recommendations; implementing plans and policy guidance.
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Jermaine Jenkins
Originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Jermaine Jenkins graduated from Forrest County Agricultural High School and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in February 1994. He served over 22 years on active duty. He served as Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard Detachment Commander, as well as several American Embassies. Currently, Jermaine serves a Project Manager (contractor) at the Department of State. He manages a team of contractors in Diplomatic Security Identity Management. Jermaine is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Inter Collegiate Honor Society, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, the Great 818 Ecclesiastes Masonic Lodge in Jacksonville, NC and Arabian Temple Number 42 in New Bern, NC. Jermaine has Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies. Jermaine’s is the CEO of NewMinds LLC and is an IFBB Professional Fitness Athlete.
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Jason R. Whiteman
Jason is a transformative leader with 25 years of financial
services experience. He has been instrumental in creating legacy plans for hundreds of clients and their families. This fiduciary responsibility ensure that he builds trust and long term relationships. He earned his MBA from Walden University, and is a graduate of Syracuse University. In addition to his consulting work, he is a motivational speaker, the author of two books, and built the leadership development program, Lead Without Being The Boss! Jason became a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in April 1993. He believes in the power of goal setting, taking action and making adjustments.Jason is passionate about motivating, educating and inspiring individuals to break out of their comfort zone and live their dreams. Born in London England, Jason is a lifelong Liverpool Football Club supporter. |
The Executive Board
Charles Tapp II
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Myron W. Clanton, Jr.
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Johnnie Walker II
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James Gwyn
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Elijah Brown
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Jacoby Freeman
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Our Corporate Partners
Higher Calling LLC
Omicron Alpha Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Symphony Solutions LLC
G Cubed
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JFit, Fitness and Training
Startup Academy
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iOS Application Design
Email Marketing
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The OAL Foundation strives to serve our community in partnership with our community leaders to reflect a more inclusive representation of our those who not only serve the community, but those who make up our diverse community at large.