
FOUNDER PRESIDENT & CEO
John Howard Shaw-Woo
Noir Black Chamber of Commerce Inc.
1-844-664-7222
NOIRBCC BOARD​ OF DIRECTORS​

Chakakhan Abston
SECRETARY
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Texas Roadhouse
Louisville, Kentucky

Julius Fogle
Retired
U.S. Army Sergeant First Class
14S Avenger Crew Member
Army Recruiter
U.S. National Amateur and IBC Super Middleweight Champion
Author and Stand up Comedian
Houston, Texas

Verna Goatley
Director of the Human Relations Commission
Louisville Metro Government
Community Representative Board Member
Louisville, Kentucky

Kenneth Gray
BOARD CHAIRMAN
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
Louisville, Kentucky

Dan Heffernan
TREASURER
President, New Markets Tax Credits
Community Ventures Corporation CDFI
Louisville Kentucky

Kathy R. Jacobs
Networking Solutions, LLC
President/CEO
Former Prospect Area Chamber of Commerce CEO
Louisville, Kentucky

Ryan Jean-Baptiste, MD
Managing Physician
Modern Vascular
Louisville Kentucky

Marita Willis
President, Community Engagement
Community Ventures Corporation CDFI
Louisville, Kentucky

Shiao Woo, MD
VICE CHAIRMAN
Professor and Former Chairman
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
SEEKING BOARD​ DIRECTORS
Joining the Board now is an opportunity to take part in an exciting time at Noir Black Chamber of Commerce Inc.. Since our launch in late 2019, we have met several milestones, but bigger accomplishments are on their way. As the board moves through 2024 and begins planning for 2025, we want to open our board recruitment to young black professionals outside of our network. We know that age diversity will help Noir Black Chamber of Commerce Inc. continue to grow and thrive. If interested in submitting your name for consideration, please email us at info@noirbcc.org or click the contact us button.