Grand Gentlemen Board Members
Korey Eakers
Korey J. Eakers is the Co-Founder, President, Executive Director, Lead Mentor, and Program Director of Grand Gentlemen Inc., where he oversees the organization's programs, events, mentorship initiatives, and community outreach efforts. He is also the CEO and lead designer of Grand Gentlemen Supply Co., a menswear and grooming company created to help generate funding and long-term sustainability for Grand Gentlemen's nonprofit programs.
A graduate of Edmond Santa Fe High School and Southern Nazarene University, Eakers is an accomplished youth mentor, designer, writer, actor, model, event coordinator, and brand ambassador. As a student-athlete, he earned recognition as a high school Track & Field All-American and State Champion before becoming a four-time collegiate All-American and two-time National Champion.
Driven by a passion for mentorship, leadership development, and increasing positive representation in media, Eakers co-founded Grand Gentlemen in 2014 to help empower young men through education, entrepreneurship, professionalism, and leadership. His commitment to storytelling and positive cultural representation also led him to become an Executive Producer with Mad Dreams Cinema.
DeQuan Cooper
Grand Gentlemen Inc. Creative Director and Lead Cinematographer.
DeQuan Cooper oversees the Grand Gents visual storytelling, media production, and creative branding efforts.
An accomplished filmmaker, writer, director, and actor, Cooper founded Mad Dreams Cinema, an independent film and animation studio dedicated to creating original stories that inspire, entertain, and empower audiences. His passion for storytelling and positive representation continues to influence his work in both the entertainment industry and the community.
Ciera Johnson
Grand Gentlemen Inc. 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.
Sterling Abernathy
Grand Gentlemen Inc. Vice President, Outreach Coordinator
Cree Blevins
Grand Gentlemen Inc. Social Media Director
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.
Verdean Evergarden
Grand Gentlemen Inc. Art and Culture Director
Addam Francisco
Lead Writer.
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
Media Assistant.
Tommy Joined Grand Gentlemen to help create the change he wanted to see in his environment.