Grand Gentlemen Board Members
Korey Èakers
Grand Gentlemen Inc. Executive Director, CEO, Co-founder, Lead Mentor, Program Initiative director, Social Media Manager, Marketing Team Leader, event planner, custom suit designer
Korey J. Eakers is an African American youth mentor, designer, actor, model, writer, event coordinator, brand ambassador, high school track & field All-American and state champion, as well as a collegiate 4x track & field all-American, 2x National Champion. A passion for creating a positive influence as well an increase in representation in media lead Eakers to co-create Grand Gentlemen as well as become an executive producer for Mad Dreams Cinema.
DeQuan Cooper
Grand Gentlemen Inc. Creative Director, Lead cinematographer.
DeQuan Cooper is an African American film director, writer, and actor whose love of movies led him to create his own film production company, Mad Dreams Cinema.
Ciera Johnson
Chief Operations Officer, Lead Mentor, Event Planner
Ciera Johnson exemplifies her true passion through serving others and setting the bar for success. Former Edmond Santa Fe High School track & field 2x state champion; Ciera is no stranger to leadership and hard work. While currently working on her own endeavors she strives to continue to create opportunities for all of those to come along. Johnson has been involved with local film productions as well as some modeling exposure. She looks to gain more experience throughout the city while connecting with the community.
Cordney
"Mac Woods”
McClain, MBA
Grand Gentlemen Inc. East Director, outreach coordinator
Cordney D. McClain is the Director of Diversity and Inclusion with the Price College of Business. He is an alumnus with an undergraduate degree in Business Communications in 2008. Cordney then obtained his Master’s in Business Administration from Ashford University shortly after and holds multiple certifications in areas such as financial literacy, diversity and inclusion, and project management but his passion is primarily community outreach. Cordney has over a decade of mentorship and professional development experience, held diversity education chairs in the corporate arena, and sits on the board for the Black Male Initiative at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., an Oklahoma Army National Guard veteran, and co-founder of non-profit organization Brother 4 Progress, Inc. He is also a husband and the father of two toddler girls.
Another passion of Cordney's is spoken word in which he performs and is a three time published author, naming 2018 release Blacker Than Shakespeare’s Ink, a solely released collection to inspire, evoke emotion, and present visions while giving a front row view of his personal narratives on race relations, class, spirituality, and personal evolution.
Grand Gentlemen Officers
Cree Blevins
Social Media Consultant
Cree Blevins, a proud alumna of Langston University Class of 2019, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a minor in Supply Chain Management, along with an associate degree in financial planning. Her journey at Langston University was marked by academic excellence, community service, leadership, with multiple honors, including the Dean's Honor Roll, Exemplary Service Award and various scholarships.
Post grad, Cree continues her passion for community service through a professional role in customer advocacy as a Customer Success Manager. Beyond work, she is an active member of the Urban League Young Professionals, contributing to the organization's mission of empowerment and leadership. Additionally, as a Social Media Consultant for Grand Gentlemen, Cree assists in promoting our mission, raising awareness, and connecting with our audience through strategic and impactful online communication. Further contributing to efforts in fostering the growth and success of young men in their personal and professional lives.
Marquez Flowers
Nightlife and Entertainment Director
Also known by his stage name, SAUCEMEUPGQ, Flowers is one of the marquee DJs, Music Producers, and rappers in Oklahoma City. Born with a natural talent and passion for music as well as a dedication towards the community, Flowers took over as the managing Nightlife and Entertainment director for Grand Gents in 2019 to help steer events in a positive and culturally centered direction. Flowers is also an active board member of 44th Rose, a partnering organization with Grand Gentlemen focusing on community work on the South Side of Oklahoma City.
Jalen Howard
Grand Gentlemen Inc. Recruiting Director
Jalen Howard is a transplant from Kansas City, Missouri. Howard played soccer all four years at Oklahoma City University, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting and a Minor in Chinese. To this day, he plays on a traveling soccer team, FC Fuego. Howard also works for a privately held staffing company, Aerotek, as their Senior Recruiting Lead. In his spare time, he models and enjoys streaming on Twitch. Howard has a huge passion for social, professional, and personal development, and how to positively promote one’s self using social media and other outlets.
Grand Gentlemen Volunteers
Addam Francisco
Lead Writer, Model.
Addam Joined Grand Gentlemen to help other young men find their voice.
Dee Simmons
Mental Health consultant, Youth Mentor.
Dee joined Grand Gentlemen to help promote a positive image to black youth. Dee attended Southern Nazarene University.
Graduated May 2016
Bachelors: Psychology Minor: Sociology
Masters: Psychology
Expected Grad Date: December 2018
Tommy Long
Actor, Model.
Tommy Joined Grand Gentlemen to help create the change he wanted to see in his environment.