I was raised in Richmond, Va and graduated from Huguenot High School. I went on to further my education at Virginia State University and graduated with honors and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. After a lengthy employment at Westvaco packaging company, I decided to revisit my love for progress regarding the education and positive socialization of children. I started teaching in Richmond Public School system in 2001 and taught on all levels of exceptional education over a 5-year span. In 2006, I transitioned to Richmond Behavioral Health Authority to utilize my knowledge and experience of meeting the needs of our youth in a therapeutic capacity. As of today, I served as Lead Counselor for RBHA in several RPS schools for 15 years (and counting). I’ve served as a volunteer coach/mentor in Richmond Parks and Recreation for 10 years (and counting). I am also currently the Executive Director of the Broken Men Foundation Youth Academy; as I continue to address the needs in our community with a concentration on reinforcing positive social skills and behaviors in boys.

Keith Adams , a small town native of Emporia, VA. with 20 years of automotive aura. I've always been a big dreamer and set even bigger goals. At the age of 10 years old I was asked by my barber Mason what did I want to do when I get older my answer was sell cars. At age 18 I entered the automotive industry as a sales consultant, at age 24 I received a role in management and worked my way up to GSM at one of the number one Honda dealerships in Virginia and set records at this location. Building relationships with customers is my most desired task because it allows me to service generations and we become family.

James Fobbs Jr. is the Founder/President of Fobbs Quality Signs, LLC. Most recently nominated as The City of Richmond’s Minority Business of the Year receiving Honorable Mention by the Metropolitan Business League after only one year in business. With more than 27 years of experience in the traffic control industry, Fobbs has successfully received several certifications. They include Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, SWAM, MICRO Certifications as well as being a Certified vendor in the state of South Carolina. An enthusiastic and driven professional, Fobbs has successfully expanded his business with VDOT, numerous Colleges and Universities, Military Bases, local companies and various cities, towns and counties within the state of Virginia. Currently James lives in Chesterfield County with his wife, Tonya Fobbs and two children James III and Leah and he is an ordained Minister. His current community service includes Community Outreach Liaison of the Broken Men’s Foundation, Mentor at the Boys and Girls Club of Bainbridge, Volunteer at Safe Haven Homeless Shelter and Potluck for the Homeless as well as a Volunteer Bible Study Teacher at the Laurels of Bon Air Nursing Home. James is an avid sportsman and enjoys spending quality time with his family. As a member of the Metropolitan Business League he has been able to build valuable relationships and gain knowledge that has allowed the business to thrive. He looks forward to continued success and is truly grateful.

Joe Lajoie is the owner and founder of River City Wood Fire, an award-winning mobile wood-fired pizza catering business. Joe is a serial entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the benefits of networking and alternative learning styles. Once he discovered that working for others was not the game for him, he founded multiple successful small businesses before finally pursuing his true passion: good times and great pizza. Joe’s philanthropic focus includes mentoring and networking with other entrepreneurs, animal rescue, and giving back to his community through acts of gratitude (which usually involve food). Joe is happiest when he can help others realize their dreams. When he isn’t coordinating the operations of his two wood-fired food trucks, Joe spends his time cheering on the VCU Rams basketball team, reading and adding to his library of cookbooks, listening to the hip hop and metal bands of his youth, and experimenting in the kitchen to create new recipes. Joe resides with his wife, Carol Anne, their two rescued dogs, and a flock of highly entertaining backyard chickens in Chesterfield. He has requested that his tombstone read “Certified Hustler.”

Leroy Terry Cain, Jr (Age 51) / Born in Southampton County, VA / I was raised in a 2 Parent Household and am the oldest of 3 Boys / I have possessed an entrepreneural spirit since the age of 10 and from a family of many entrepreneurs / I dropped out of Southampton County Schools during 1988 and received my GED in 1997 / I moved to Richmond VA where I began to work with a family member, who was also an entrepreneur / I worked as a Food Truck Operator / This later inspired me to want my very own truck / Through many tests and trials of life, as well as many ups and down, the Spirit of entrepreneurship led me to have my own food truck (the first of 3) 9 years later / After the first food truck was sold, I worked as a Truck Driver and Delivery Specialist, as well as several Temp jobs / Several years later, I moved on to become a Corrections Officer at Sussex II State Prison / The learning experiences from these positions helped me to realize that I am an entrepreneur / However, the only way I could get to where I was destined to be was by the Hand of God / I has to release my way and turn to God’s Way for the proper guidance and understanding of His Purpose for my life / During 2015, I acquired my second food truck / Things started out very well, but the image I portrayed for myself and my business were not properly aligned / My pride cost me my second business opportunity / After these 2 valuable learning and self – checking experiences, I thought the dream of me becoming an entrepreneur were over / Getting closer to God and gaining faith, wisdom and understanding of how God works and was an absolute necessity / He gave me the third and present commercial kitchen during 2020 / I learned how to apply the biblical principles of which allowed me to line up with Him and be guided physically and even more spiritually / After getting self out of the way, God then blessed me with double measure / I have been allowed to have Cain’s Power Washing LLC and Faith Good Food Truck and Catering / I am ever so grateful to receive the opportunity to share with these Young Men on the necessity of God, Family, Brotherhood, Respect and Honor / These are the tools which are necessary for life / Through my stumbles, I desire to prevent a fall for the Young Men of the Broken Men Foundation / To God be the glory!