Gabe Coleman is the Founder and Visionary behind Black Enterprise Connection. With a deep passion for economic empowerment and community collaboration, Gabe built the site to make it easier for individuals to discover, support, and celebrate Black entrepreneurship. As a real estate and mortgage professional, and community leader, he brings a solutions-driven mindset to every project he touches. His mission is to expand the platform into a thriving hub that connects consumers with quality Black-owned businesses.

LoLona Coleman is the Co-Founder of Black Enterprise Connection and a highly respected Registered Nurse. As a dedicated healthcare professional and nurse entrepreneur, she brings compassion, leadership, and a deep understanding of service to every endeavor. LoLona is passionate about helping Black-owned businesses grow, thrive, and gain the exposure they deserve. Her commitment to community empowerment drives her mission to uplift and connect businesses that strengthen the economic fabric of our communities.

Dr. Gloria Weatherspoon is a distinguished executive and retired United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant with more than 27 years of proven leadership in organizational strategy and workforce development. As Chief Executive Officer of Space Coast People Solutions, she leverages her expertise to foster strategic partnerships, strengthen institutional capacity, and advance sustainable growth across diverse sectors.

Tammie Cooper is an award-winning Marketing maven and Certified Small Business Adviser with more than two decades of experience working with non-profit and government agencies. 

She is an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for nearly 25 years, and earned degrees from Mississippi State University, Central Michigan University, and Indiana University. Her passion is helping entrepreneurs thrive in today’s competitive landscape by utilizing innovative strategies and data-driven marketing solutions.