Board of Trustees

Guided by the principle that God has an intended purpose for his life, Paul Booth Jr. is the Lead Pastor and founder of Legacy Pointe Church in the northern corridor of Cincinnati launching in the fall of 2015. He previously served as the Executive Pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before returning to Cincinnati, he was the Youth and College Pastor of the 4,000 member Zion Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia A sixth generation preacher, Pastor Booth is a “young minister with an old anointing”. From preaching to his grandmother at the age of 8 to now ministering throughout the world as an ordained minister, Pastor Booth seeks to make the Word of God real to all nations and generations!

Throughout his educational journey, Pastor Booth has been afforded many opportunities that have elevated his intellectual aptitude. A Cincinnati, Ohio native Pastor Booth is a graduate of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Highschool. In addition, he is a graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Religious Studies. He completed his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University concentrating in leadership and ethics. He also graduated from the Harvard Summer Leadership Institute. He is currently, pursuing a Ph.D. in Values Driven Leadership from the College of Business at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois.

Because of his great interest in ethical leadership he was afforded the opportunity to present his research entitled: “African American Leadership: “Incubating Ethical Agents for the Twenty‐First Century” at Yale University’s Bouchet Graduate Conference. He was also recently appointed to an International Commission on Evangelism in the Baptist World Alliance, which will take him to Santiago, Chile’ in the summer of 2012 to spread the message of Jesus Christ and aid impoverished communities. He is a graduate, of C-Change class of 2012 an innovate institute sponsored by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce that develops top young professionals who will be change agents in Cincinnati and throughout the region. A firm believer in the Arts Pastor Booth serves of the clergy advisory board for the Cincinnati Symphony. In addition, he was recently appointed to the advisory board of the Hospitality Management program at Cincinnati State.

Pastor Booth has sought to connect with the wider ecclesial community through the Progressive National Baptist Convention, founded by his grandfather, Dr. L. Venchael Booth. He is also a contributing writer for the Worker (the conventions’ quarterly devotional with a readership of 35,000), continuing a line of three generations beginning with his grandmother Georgia Booth. In 2010, he was inducted into the Academy of Young Preachers, an innovative movement underwritten by the Lilly Foundation to inspire and develop young pulpiteers and public theologians. A firm Believer that the world is his pulpit, he has appeared on Trinity Broadcasting Network’s (TBN) acclaimed show “Praise the Lord” where he shared the Word with millions across the globe.

More than any academic or professional honor, Pastor Booth truly has a passion for intergenerational ministry. Through his work as the Youth and College Pastor at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta, he developed high‐energy, spiritually and intellectually engaging programs for youth of all ages through developmental programs in academic advancement, service initiatives and praise and worship training that incorporated the knowledge, skill and talents of senior members of the congregation, forming a truly intergenerational ministry. Pastor Booth helped to form Zion Hill’s Vision Enrichment Team, which develops strategic plans, branding and publicity campaigns, community‐specific outreach programs, and growth projections to prepare the church to maximize their impact at their new location to a new 46‐acre site in South Fulton County.

Pastor Booth’s prophetic message of social consciousness, economic development, and spiritual renewal has afforded him the opportunity to share the platform with distinguished civic, religious and business leaders across the nation. More than that, he hopes this message of faith and self‐determination will inspire and empower people across the globe. He truly believes that all his blessings come from God and as such commits himself fully to the service of God and to humanity.

Pastor Booth is also the proud father of his beautiful daughter, Laila Marie Booth.

LaMarqué D. Ward Sr., M.Ed.
Pastor – Author – President Dream Builders University
John Maxwell Certified Speaker/Trainer

The Builder
LaMarqué D. Ward Sr. is an internationally acclaimed educator, speaker, author, trainer and Dream Building coach.  He is a captivating leader whose charismatic speeches influence students and professionals alike. Through profound insight, LaMarqué engages his audience by reaching common ground with others.

His Passion
His passion for unleashing potential in others is infectious – and he has created a guide to prove he stands behind this passion.  His first book “Competing as a Lifestyle You vs. You, A Student’s Guide to Greatness” has been successfully received. Even greater success resulted from his sophomore manuscript “Dream Building for Parents” and his anti-bullying book series “Malik’s Big Dream” and “Malik The Difference Maker.” His life experiences give him a unique credibility with his audiences – and his natural talent for connecting with people from any background gives him the ability to break through to audiences during his speeches and trainings.

An Expert
He is an expert in tuning into the needs of others by breaking down barriers in cultures that ordinarily hinder results.  He shares his life in the form of practical wisdom that is easily translated to his audience.  He does so by letting his audience know that, although his road was not easy, he did not let any barrier get in his way.  He turned every barrier into a teachable moment and these experiences, coupled with his academic achievements, have propelled him to a dynamic level of insight and wisdom. He has lead successful at-risk youth efforts in Cincinnati and around the country by providing expert level leadership development and coaching for staff. He also created several student interventions that focus on social emotional learning (SEL) for students.

LaMarqué is vice president of the Collective Empowerment Group Cincinnati, is the LSDMC Board Chair at Ethel M. Taylor Academy, and serves on the Executive Board of Rising Leaders, Pastor at Cincinnati Urban Ministry Outreach (CUMO), President of Dream Builders University and the COO of Charthouse Learning.
He holds an Associate of Arts degree from South Plains College, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Ministries from Faith Theological Seminary, a Master of Education from the University of Phoenix, a John Maxwell Team Certified coach, trainer, and speaker and a Paradigm 360 Certified Coach.

Futel and Associates
Strategic Partner Program Co-Chair & Strategic Partner Business Member

Charles (Chuck) Futel Jr. is a sought-after financial advisor and coach with extensive expertise in investments, insurance, planning, real estate, and leadership training.

Chuck has worked with Primerica, North America’s largest financial services marketing organization, for over 35 years helping people earn more income, become properly protected, completely debt-free and financially secure.  Based on Cincinnati’s West Side, Chuck owns and operates his Primerica agency, Chuck Futel & Associates, with a 4-year plan to establish 12 offices serving the Tri-State.

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Chuck entered college at age 16 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.  He moved to Cincinnati and joined Procter & Gamble in the Research and Development Division.  A few months later, he met one of the top real estate investors in the Tri-State who taught him the real estate investment business.  After 5 years, Chuck owned 13 units of real estate, left Procter and Gamble and began his career with Primerica.

Chuck is a Registered Principal and Investment Advisor and holds several insurance licenses, which allows him and his team to provide high-quality solutions and services for families and businesses.  Chuck Futel & Associates was recognized as a “5 Star Wealth Manager” in Cincinnati Magazine’s October 2016 edition.  The firm was recognized by the Collective Empowerment Group as “Top Business of the Year for 2017, 2018 and 2019”. Chuck has served the Cincinnati community through financial empowerment, leadership development, and church ministry.  Currently Chuck serves on the Foundation Board for Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency and the Governing Board of the Collective Empowerment Group of Greater Cincinnati.

Chuck received the “2017 Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award” from President Barack Obama. Chuck is married to Marcia A. Futel and they have 3 children: Gayla, a Network Engineer residing in Washington, D.C.; Keith, an educator in Cincinnati; and Desirae, a stylist/salon owner also residing in Cincinnati.

mdi | Market Direct, Inc.

John Harmon is a Collective Empowerment Group (CEG) Board Member and the chair of the CEG Marketing Committee.  John, along with his wife, Stephanie, are the owners of Market Direct, Inc. (mdi), a direct marketing communication services business located on the north side of Cincinnati in the city of Forest Park. mdi is also a CEG Strategic Partner Business. mdi has been in business for more than 19 years providing print and digital marketing services to businesses across the US.

John Harmon has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois, along with an MBA in International Business from Xavier University, with more than 35 years of extensive corporate leadership and business management experience, having led several projects, with multi-million dollar budgets in the areas of engineering, nuclear materials production, environmental cleanup, construction, and project management. John also has formal training in non-profit board leadership and has held leadership roles in organizations such as the Pike County United Way, the Department of Energy Small and Disadvantaged Business Mentorship Program, and Chairman of the Board for a Federal Credit Union.

John and his wife Stephanie are the proud parents of 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law.

REALTOR® with OwnerLand Realty dba SHH Realty Group LLC
Strategic Partner Program Co-Chair & Strategic Partner Business Member

Sheila has 34 years in the real estate industry working with buyers, sellers, and investors. Her real estate career began in NY where she’s originally from, then she moved to California, in which she still holds an active Real Estate Broker’s license, and the past 18 years in Ohio as a REALTOR®.  Specializing in residential, commercial, multifamily, land, leasing apts. & houses (furnished or unfurnished, short sales and foreclosures.  Sheila is a real estate sales consultant, negotiator and is detail oriented with great organizational skills. “Referrals are 90% of my business. I believe in building long lasting relationships based on trust, confidentiality, loyalty, and respect.”

Sheila is married to her husband Greg for the past 21 years. They have 19 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews. Sheila is heavily involved with community service work, volunteering on several local Boards and president of her neighborhood block club.  Sheila believes, “with GOD all things are possible”.

Pastor in training at Corinthian Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor KZ Smith. He has been licensed to preach since 2007 serving as an associate minister.

In 2011, Minister Lane became the administrative assistant to Pastor KZ Smith, where his duties included congregational care, pastoral scheduling, assisting office staff in day to day operations, organizing special events, counseling individuals and couples, as well as assisting with preaching and teaching.

Minister Lane has been instrumental in revamping the audio visual ministry, implementing a social media ministry, building the churches website and web presence, setting up SecureGive, as means to give online, whereas digital giving has increased each year since instituted.

Minister Lane serves on various ministries and assist with many others.

He is a native of Cincinnati Ohio. He has studied at Thomas More College, Xavier University, and Cincinnati Christian University. For the last 9 years he has gone to Hamptons Ministers Conference as part of the ministerial staff continued development.

Minister Lane is committed to doing Gods will and to the vision of Corinthian Baptist Church which is to Exalt the Savior, Evangelize the Sinner, Educate the Saints, and Elevate Society.

Bishop Christopher Lee – Pastoral Care Chair

Christ Memorial Baptist Church

Early Church of God in Christ

First Financial Bank

Corinthian Baptist Church

First Financial Bank – Community Outreach Officer

A native of Cincinnati, Shenda has over ten years of experience in banking. And has worked for various fortune five hundred companies in her banking career. She is currently a Community Outreach Officer in the Cincinnati Market for First Financial Bank. Shenda sits on the board for Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati and is Vice President of the Roselawn Business Alliance. Throughout the years she has obtained a wealth of financial knowledge. Specializing in retail banking and community relations. In her free time she loves spending time with her family and traveling the world. Her true passion is working in the inner city of Cincinnati to bring social change and improve the quality of life. She loves working with individual families and whole communities to empower them to identify their assets, needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities.

Rod & staff Enterprises

Professor of Economics and Business at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College and Indiana Wesleyan University, and the Founder of Believers in Business LIFE Academy, an entrepreneurial training and advocacy fellowship. Rodney is passionate about Biblical Justice and Economic Inclusion. As a former corporate buyer, small business owner, and trusted advisor to fast growth firms, he is a seasoned coach and advocate.

Rodney is a compassionate, enterprising and forward- thinking Leader, Biblical Economist, strategist, educator, communicator, and arranger using connectedness with a bias for action. Proven results in economic inclusion, building non-profits, creating lasting value in and between enterprises via negotiated supply partnerships, joint ventures, and social enterprises. A profitable investor of time, talent in developing people and teams. A trusted advisor and coach to many successful business owners across several industries.

Rod & staff Enterprises

Rodney is a Ph.D. candidate in Economics & Biblical Studies at the Union Institute in Cincinnati, and holds an MBA from the University of Michigan Graduate School of Business and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Math from Western Michigan University. He serves as Chair of the Biblical Justice Team at Peoples Church Cincinnati. He is married with 3 young adult children.