Warren is a retired Philadelphia Electric Company Electrical Engineer, with a work life career that included Installer with Western Electric, Brakeman with the Reading Railroad, Laborer with Allen Wood Steel, and one of his first jobs; Bowling Alley Pin Boy. He was born in Camden, SC in 1938, and subsequently moved with his family to PA where he attended grade school. He graduated from Norristown High School. Following high school, Warren went the way of military, spending four years in the United States Air Force which included a year in Germany and two years in the United Kingdom. Warren returned home to continue his education earning an Associate Degree in Electronics from Temple University. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. Warren is a long time member and past President of the PCFI. Other community service involvement includes board membership with the Cornerstone Christian Academy.

Brother Houston was initiated into the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated through the Pi Rho Chapter, seated at Temple University, in the Spring Semester of 1987. He is a life member of the fraternity. Maurice has served the fraternity in various capacities, including but not limited to: General Counsel – East Region, Chief Dean – Eastern Pennsylvania, and former President of Alpha House Inc. and was a financial contributor to the MLK Memorial in Washington, DC.

He earned his B.S. Degree in Finance from LaSalle University, J.D., from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law. In 2010, he received his LL.M. in Taxation and an Estate Planning Certificate from Temple University - James Beasley School of Law.

Before venturing back into private practice, Mr. Houston served as Trust Counsel for Reliance Trust Company of Delaware. In that capacity, I was responsible for providing legal advice that primarily focused on: (a) evaluating trust agreements to determine if the company satisfied the requirements to serve as a successor trustee, (b) generating receipt, release and refunding agreements, (c) drafting non-judicial settlement agreements, (d) creating preferred trust provisions for inclusion in trust agreements where the company was appointed as the initial trustee and (e) providing practical legal advice to other trust officers and senior level managers that was consistent with Delaware Trust Law. Several of these documents are still used throughout the company.

Maurice has worked with local nonprofit organizations, and community-based developers, helping them to structure their deals, coordinate their development teams, and get their important projects completed. Over the past eleven years, Maurice has worked effectively with developers, architects, contractors, accountants, and financial institutions to create high-quality, affordable housing units, neighborhood commercial corridors while revitalizing historically disinvested communities. After the enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley, Mr. Houston created a six-hour course, including a corresponding manual, designed to assist community-based exempt organizations with board governance matters.

Shortly after his graduation from Nova Southeastern University – Sheppard Board Law Center, Mr. Houston obtained a position as Legislative Counsel with Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee. In this capacity, he prepared Analyzed the Constitution’s impeachment clauses during House Judiciary Committee hearings to determine a legal basis for removal of the President as outlined in the Starr Report. Drafted talking points for committee hearings and coordinated media schedule during impeachment trial. Developed initial censure language that was incorporated into the final version of the Democratic Censure Resolution that was offered as an alternative to the Articles of Impeachment. Arranged a symposium on Impeachment that featured leading scholars in the areas of Constitutional law, American history and Criminal law.

Mr. Houston has an expertise in real estate acquisition and development; negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts; exempt organizations governance and estate planning and administration.

Walter R. Livingston, III, is a retired Supply Chain Management professional. His work history spanned thirty-five years primarily in the rail industry, with twenty three years employed by Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail), followed by more than a decade with The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). He’s held positions that included Purchasing - materials and services, Materials Forecasting, Materials Management, Railcar Fleet Operations, and several most rewarding “Change Agent” positions during the development of a Continuous Quality Improvement initiative with Conrail. At both railroads, Livingston also managed, their Supplier Diversity Program that realized purchases from small, minority and women-owned businesses that exceeded billions. Mr. Livingston holds a Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Technology, from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Livingston is an active member of the Philadelphia Club Frontiers International, PA Horticultural Society, The PA Bonsai Society and Ye Olde Philadelphia Club.

Dr. Gregory Stephens is currently practicing general dentistry in West Philadelphia in a private practice setting. He has been in practice for 36 years in the Philadelphia area.

Dr. Gregory Stephens majored in chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania in 1978 through 1980. He sub-matriculated into the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1980 and earned a Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine in 1984. Dr. Stephens enjoys all aspects of dentistry and enjoys practicing dentistry in a relaxing environment. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Stephens enjoys volunteering in the Philadelphia community. He has served on the volunteer board of managers at the West Philadelphia YMCA for 20 years and held various board positions including Board Chair from 2007 through 2010. He has also held various positions with the Philadelphia Club of Frontiers International from 2001 through the present, and he is currently an executive board member holding the position of Financial Secretary. In addition, he has been involved with Blazers Cycling Club from 2008 through the present, as well as a volunteer Spinning Instructor. For the West Philadelphia YMCA, he not only has been a volunteer for several years, he was awarded in 2019 the prestige “Volunteer of the Year” award from the YMCA.

James Reed, better known as “Jim”, is a native of Savannah, Ga, and was educated there as well as the Philadelphia School District. He is a graduate of The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and Spring Garden College. He also attended Temple University. Jim was also a mathematics instructor in the Philadelphia public school system at Dobbins and Edison High School. Many years ago, he taught mathematics at Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) and Temple University.

Jim was an External Affairs Director for Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. In that positive position he was responsible for representing for Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., in Philadelphia and has more than forty-five years’ experience in all facets of telecommunications. Jim began his career with AT&T and following a series of assignments, was transferred to Bell of Pennsylvania. Jim moved to the External Affairs Department as Community Relations Director and assumed his current position in 1993 and the rest is history.

E. Steven Collins did an incredible job as master of Ceremonies for the recognition dinner for Jim. “He accomplished what he set out to do seamlessly, “Pay Jim Justice” and move on to his love of the Philadelphia Phillies and the upcoming game. The Rev. Sandy Reed, a former colleague of Jim’s at Bell Atlantic, said grace before a delicious buffet dinner at his honoring celebration.

Jim has been universally recognized by state Senator Shirley Kitchen, state Senator Venessa Williams, Shirley Gregory, representing U.S. Representative Bob Brady, and the unelected, elected official, Donald “Ducky” Birts. Honors bestowed upon Jim include, but not limited to: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representative Citation by state Representative Rep Louise Williams Bishop, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representative Citation by state Rep. James R. Roebuck, Jr., the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Citation by state Representative Kenyatta Johnson, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representative Office of the Speaker Citation --- House Resolution No. 167) by Samuel H. Smith, speaker. In addition, Jim received a Citation from the Office of Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, a City Council City of Philadelphia Citation presented by Councilwomen and Majority Leader Marian B. Tasco and he received special remarks by Councilwomen-at-Large Blondell Reynolds-Brown. Several members of the Verizon organization such as Allen Lewis and Gale Givens, president who spoke of his selfless service.

Jim has been recognized by so many it is hard to keep up with the names and the awards. The entire Philadelphia region of elected officials have payed tribute to Jim such as, The Congressional Record, the House of Representatives “Congratulations to Jim Reed of Philadelphia for a Life of Accomplishment” by U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah. This document is filed in every library in the United States. In addition, Fattah provided Jim a pair of House of Representatives Cufflinks. Jim has also been recognized by The Philadelphia Fire Department for his “Commitment of Dedication and Service,” signed by Fire Commissioner Ayers. He has received a Citation by state Senator Vincent J. Hughes (Appropriations Chair). Senator Hughes in his speech brought attention that Jim had been a contemporary of his father and was instrumental in starting the Annual Golf Classic, which raised over $1million for scholarships. Jim is recalled by many as the “The go-to- man” who has given more than checks, but wisdom and guidance and described as one who never says no.

Jim’s son, Kevin Parrish, eloquently has praised his father for molding him and helping others. Representatives from the community recognizing and honoring Jim are as follows: John Chin of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, and Sharmain Matlock-Turner of the Urban Affairs Coalition. Lastly and most notably, Jim’s dedication to the Philadelphia Club Frontiers International organization which gives out thousands of dollars towards scholarships and the 644th Engineering Battalion, General Cornelius O. Baker Scholarship which Jim chaired.