The Atlanta Business League will celebrate Atlanta’s Men of Influence for 2023 at their 17th Annual Reception and Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, July 18th, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. This event celebrates the success of African American men, and this year, Warrick Dunn, a former football player, and philanthropist, will be inducted into the Men Of Influence Hall of Fame. Dawn Rhoden, a Bank of America executive, is the co-chair of this year’s event.
Rhoden shares that this is the “must-attend” event of the year. The men being honored are legends in their field.
The Men of Influence for 2023 are:
- James Bailey, President/CEO of Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs,
- Bruce Bell, Director City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance,
- Frank Brown, CEO, Communities in Schools,
- Imara Canady, National Director of AIDS Healthcare Foundation,
- Dr. Kevin James, President of Morris Brown College,
- Rushion McDonald, CEO & Owner 3815 Media, Inc.
- Alfred McRae, President of Bank of America Atlanta,
- William Millhouse III, Chairman & CEO of Millhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
- Michael Ross, President & CEO, MHR International,
- Lawrence Sharp, Broker & Owner, Lawrence Sharp Realtors, LLC
- Nick Slappy, VP of Safety & Resource Management Southern Company Gas,
- Dr. David A Thomas, President of Morehouse College
- HOF - Warrick Dunn, Former NFL Player and Philanthropist
I ask how the men were chosen, and she mentions that they are all legends in their fields of endeavor with many professional and personal accomplishments. Rhoden shares that young people should attend to see what’s possible. She goes on to speak about pioneer philanthropist Warrick Dunn who changed the lives of many with home ownership.
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