Our Leadership

George held the position of City Attorney for the City of Miami from 1976-1982. He was also in private practice specializing in public policy and local government operations. He was also a member of the faculty at the University of Arkansas School of Law. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Ralph Marsicano Award by the City, County and Local Government Section of the Florida Bar for his contribution to the development of local government in Florida. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Florida Memorial University. He is a member of the Iron Arrow Honor Society. George currently maintains a private Arbitration and Mediation practice and was elected to the National Bar Association Hall of Fame in 2021.

Clyde is a retired Detective Sergeant, New York City Police Department (21 years). After retirement he served with distinction in the following positions: Commissioner of Public Safety, for the city of Mount Vernon New York. Dean of Administration & Finance, for Hostos Community College Bronx, New York, and Deputy Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Corrections New York. During this period, he acquired numerous awards and accolades to include: Outstanding Leadership Award for the Federal Bureau of Investigation New York Office. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director’s Award for Exceptional Public Service, and Outstanding Service Chief of Detectives, New York City Police Department.

John is a veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam Conflict. After being honorably discharged from the service he completed his college education at Bristol University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He also attended Tennessee Wesleyan College and the University of Tennessee where he earned degrees in both Business Management and Engineering. John retired as an engineer and supervisor with more than 30 years of service with Lockheed Martin Energy System and Bechtel Jacobs, LLC. He is an Account Executive with Goss LLC with more than 20 years of insurance experience His experience also includes working as a professional Real Estate Broker (REALTOR). John's community services include serving on the Kellogg Foundation Task Force for African American Men and Boys, United Way, and Grand Commissioner of Education for the I.B.P.O. Elks of the World.

John is the principal of a financial services firm located in St Lucie County Florida, originally incorporated in Dauphin County, PA in 1999 as The Coleman Group Inc. which consisted of Fairway Mortgage Services Inc. and Fairway Financial Services LLC. In 2017 John relocated to Port St Lucie, FL and formed Coleman Financial Services Inc. John has twenty-six years of retail and operational banking experience in mid-level management positions, thirty-eight years of retail investments, life insurance, personal and small business income tax services primarily covering the I-95 corridor from Maine to Florida; with the greatest concentration in NY, PA, and FL. Former Chairman of Derry Township, PA Democratic Committee, currently serving as Financial Secretary for The Brotherhood of Forerunners, Inc and President of Black Americans for Change, Inc. which was formed May 2025 and incorporated June 5, 2025. John is a Registered Representative with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 6, 22, 63 and life licenses.

Bobbie is Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), United States Army. He received a bachelor's degree in General and Military studies from the University of Northern Iowa. He also earned two master’s degrees, one in Military Arts and Science and the second in General Administration from Command and General Staff College and Central Michigan University respectively. He served as the Commandant and Chief of Administration for the Army Operations Center at the Pentagon. He was the Commander, Professor of Military Science and Department Chairman for Howard University Army ROTC program. He has received numerous awards and decorations to include, but not limited to, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and the Meritorious Service Medal. Bobbie served as one of the Senior mentors for the Treasure Coast Leaders of Tomorrow. He led the Passport to Manhood program for the Boys and Girls Club of Saint Lucie County. Currently he serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Northern Iowa. He also serves as President of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Military Officer Association of America.

John Goss

Treasurer