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Black Xcellence Magazine is an annual magazine of lifestyle, leadership, and entrepreneurs. Contents of magazine are update online in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. Black Xcellence is printed annually and has a circulation of 100,000 and an online readership with millions of viewers. The 2011 Black Xcellence Awards is an annual awards show designed to platform to the talent, leadership, contributions and accomplishment of outstanding individuals that represent the BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR AND IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY.

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“ Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. “

“ CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 2010 BLACK XCELLENCE AWARDS! “

- Mr. T.Lynn Redmond, President/CEO FAITH CAPITAL FUNDING

Official Corporate Sponsor

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What Is Excellence, Really?

We know that IT is a state of mind. Refusing medi-ocrity and embracing magnificence. The 2nd wind

that overcomes exhaustion, the evidence of our con-nection to God.

There is a special burning inside, that pushes you no

matter what the odds, even though it looks impossible. Even when historically there is no way,

excellence creates the avenue for a way. A “you can do it” spirit that does not

settle for just the finish or just the win.

For excellence demands equality. In the great race of Life, excellence demands victory for the victor and

all who observes. Excellence, creates a humbling spirit that creates a winning attitude for

even the opponent of lesser ability. For, excellence creates the opportunity to know, that if not today,

definitely tomorrow.

IT’S NOT TAUGHT, IT’S NOT FORCED, IT’S NOT IN YOUR DNA, IT IS NOT

A CULTURAL THING INDEED EXCELLENCE....

It is created from the subconscious psyche by an activated spark of supernatural energy … which

some call the holy spirit. But, when all is SAID AND DONE it is the evidence of our connection to GOD.

There are many people, that display the character

traits of what my definition of excellence is. Oftentimes, this group of extraordinary people go

unnoticed and unrewarded for their contributions to the world, thus in a sense creates an

unknown element , the “X” factor.

A wise man once told me, ” Do not complain about the problem, be a part of the solution “

It is with great pleasure that we present to you THE Official 2010/2011

BLACK XCELLENCE MAGAZINE.

Always Remember, with God, all things are possible.

2010-2011

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CONTENTS

2010/2011 Annual Magazine and Business Directory Premier Edition Volume 1 No.2

pAgE 7 15 19 32 20 26 22 28 33 24 29 30 36 28 40

Cowtowns Daughter, Ronita Burrell Moore The Fruit Doesn’t fall far from the Tree.

Rectifying the Role of Texas District Attorney Craig Watkins, Dallas DA

Shirley Ephram-Neal

Attractive, Aggressive, Well Dressed and Distinguished Diva Sandra D. Clark

PGA Golf Enthusiast, Swings Into ACTION. Ira McGraw, Jr..

Queen ISIS BRANTLEY 30 Years of Excellence.

FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE OFFICE...Stephanie and Gerald Calloway, Owners of WRoss Steak House

DaJuana Miller-Bogan Savvy, Sophisticated, and Sharp

Carole Davidson Transforming Lives from Head to Toe Living A LIFE OF xCELLENCE

TASTE OF xCELLENCE A Brief look at some DFW’s tastiest joints.

Our Mother Mercy, Catholic School Father Jerome LeDeoux

Pastor Richard Martinez

Dr. Corey Toney

Keystone Community Outreach

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Mr. Cowtown Traffic Control Roosevelt Burrell  In the mind of a man who had his mission in life set on great measures of suc-cess and he had a burning for and natural still of planning and structure set out in 1974 to build and entire community known as Cowtown. Who would have known that the daughter of Cowtown was this little girl sultry in her wisdom watching her dad work hard and give instruction to his crew mem-bers as step by step and by brick by brick he never lost the vision to keep on build-ing and revive that city known as were the west began. Cowtown Traffic Control under the management direction of Renita Moore Burell the daughter of Rosevelt Burell as a true pioneer of this the City of Ft. Worth. Cowtown Traffic Control continues to get its mark of how Black Xcellence is achieved when you see a clear side walk and clear signs as well as smooth following traffic.

Born April 18, 1927 in Palestine, Texas; Roosevelt Burrell, Jr. was the second old-est of the seven children born of Roosevelt Burrell, Sr. and Lillie Bell Brown. Growing up in Palestine, he attended Foster Ele-mentary and left school in the ninth grade to assist his immediate family at home. Upon turning 18, Roosevelt became a Pri-vate Second-Class (PC-2) in the United States Navy, and served in active duty for 13 months. During his duty, he and the crew of the US Laran PA 153 traveled to both Germany and Japan. After completing his military term, the returned to Palestine and attended trade school on a GI bill for 2 years. Upon graduation Roosevelt received a certification in Auto Mechanics.

Certification in hand, Roosevelt moved into the Lake Como community in Fort Worth and in 1948 married his hometown sweet-heart, Pearlie Gardner. Both he and Pearlie resided in Lake Como along with their three children, Elouise Burrell, Earl L. Burrell and Ronita Burrell Moore where they attended Greater Strangers Rest Bap-tist Church. As an active member of his church, Roosevelt has served as a deacon, member of the Brotherhood, and Chairman of Finance. He still serves on the Finance committee to date

Roosevelt’s first official job in Fort Worth was as a truck washer a Garrett Truck Center. Shortly after, he began his career in General Construction for E.E. Cloer Construction Company and found his niche. He worked several jobs in this industry; starting as a jani-tor (for 1 week), to a truck driver (for 5 years, then a foreman (for 6 years), and finally a superintendent (for 2 years). Roosevelt says, “One of the most important things that my boss told me while I was working for him building houses and commer-cial properties was that man had to work for himself to make his way in this world.” So in 1967, Roosevelt be-came President and Owner of Roose-velt Burrell, Jr. & Son, a residential and commercial building construction com-pany. Under his direction his company was certified as a Disadvantaged Busi-ness Enterprise (DBE) and operated as

a General Contractor with some of the top contractors in the industry on pro-jects such as: the renovation of Carswell Air Force Hospital; VA Hospi-tal Bonham, Texas; Joe Pool Lake; Runways Levees at Grand Prairie Naval Station; Lillian High School in Lillian, Texas; the renovation of City Hall of Mansfield, TX; and many other resi-dential and commercial projects. After 16 years in building construction, Roosevelt set his sights on a different path in the construction industry. In 1983; he created a new created a new company, Cowtown Traffic Control, Incorporated, with his son Earl and youngest daughter, Ronita. Under his direction and certified as both a DBE and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB ), Cowtown Traffic Control, Inc. became one of the first Black-owned Traffic Control and Barricade compa-nies in the State of Texas. Roosevelt Burrell is an EXTRODIANRY MAN. A few of his current projects are to re– enter into the world of construc-tion with a major hotel renovation of the new LEGENDS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL and BUSINESS COMPLEX. Mr. Burrell is also now Chairman of the Board at Faith Capital Funding. Congratulations Mr. Burrell.

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THANK YOU

TO ALL OF THE MANY  SUPPORTERS, STAFF, CONTRIBUTORS,  SPONSORS, AND Spiritual WARRIORS. 

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST  OF NAMES WE WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE: 

  

GOD, The Creator JESUS CHRIST 

MANY ANCESTORS My Parents NAPOLEON  AND TERESA DAVIS 

T.Lynn Redmond LONNIE FAYE REDMOND 

Kailon, Willie, Lord, Miracle,  Chelsea, Tomias, Colby,  

TroyRissa, Asia, and Ashton,  KAMETHIA DAVIS and DEKELIA DAVIS 

 The entire Davis, Parker, and Redmond Families FRANK EKEJIKA, LEONARD ELLIOT, BOB HOLMES 

and ROOSEVELT BURREL, JR. LISA BRACKEN 

TORRENCE WILLIAMS CNTG TECHNICAL 

 If some how I missed your name charge it to my 

DAJUANA MILLER BOGAN JOHNNA HENDRICKS KRYSTAL LAUDERDALE ANDRE COLEMAN ERIC ORTIZ LAKRESHA HENSON REYL RUDISON CRYSTAL MAYBERRY CLAYTON SIMS ROSEMARY HENDRIX CARL FIELDS JAMES BROWN ROBERT BROOKS PENNE HOWARD SHELLY FRANKLIN STEVE NAPPER MARK MAAS ERIC CASTILLO COREY FITTSGILL MAURISSA GOLSTEN RYANNE CONDON SHAVONNE BANKS ZOE WINDLEY DEBRA KINNARD SHADON MILLER DAVIS  

  

Black Xcellence Magazine  is an annual magazine of lifestyle,   leadership, and entrepreneurs. Contents of magazine is update online in the spring, 

summer, fall, and winter. Black Xcellence is printed annually and  has a circulation of 100,000 and an online readership with millions of viewers. 

 The 2011 Black Xcellence Awards is an annual awards show designed to platform to the 

talent, leadership, contributions and accomplishment of  outstanding individuals that represent the  

BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR AND IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY.  

Published by  DaRobi House 

CEO/ Executive Director Claudia DaRobi 

Executive V.P of                                                                                          Business Development 

DaJuana Miller Bogan Photography 

Torrence Williams Freddie Watkins 

Content Mgr & Brand Development Andre Coleman 

Contributing Writers Claudia DaRobi 

DaJuana Miller Bogan Kamethia Davis Ryanne Condon Corey Fittsgill Zoe Windley 

Graphic Design Claudia DaRobi Lisa Bracken 

Johnna Hendricks Advertising Sales 

Tlynn Redmond Andre Coleman Reyl Rudison 

DaJuana Miller Bogan Claudia DaRobi 

SEND NOMINATIONS TO [email protected]

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The perfect way to describe Denise Ford is “The Perfect Health GOD’s Way Ministry. For many entrepreneurs they start their businesses because of the potential profit. However, Denise Ford has a genuine passion for wholeness, health, and everything that contributes to a strong mind, strong body and vibrant spirit. Passion has filled the Denise’s path every since she graduated from Fort Worth’s, O.D. Wyatt High School. Ms. Ford, opened the very first African American Health Food Store and his since continued to educate. Living a holistic lifestyle is a way of life and not a choice. Specializing in Herbs and Vitamins is the forefront of her business. She is a mother, a business woman, community leader, and much more.

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An Exclusive Glimpse of last years 2010 Black Xcellence Awards

Dec. 16th... Save the Date!  2011 Black Xcellence Awards

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Dec. 16th... Save the Date!  2011 Black Xcellence Awards

An Exclusive Glimpse of last years 2010 Black Xcellence Awards

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With a creed such as that, it is no wonder to see the City of Dallas, continue to support his efforts, year after year. Craig Watkins, we honor you as a public servant with a mind of excellence.

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DR. BEVERLY MITCHELL BROOKS PRESIDENT /CEO

Happy 20th Anniversary

DALLAS URBAN LEAGUE Creating Jobs and Opportunities.

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Flash or Fact ?

If you have not had the opportunity to first talk with or meet Dr. Beverly Mitchell Brooks, then you are depriving yourself of an enlightening and pleasant experience. Our society affirms a free range of equality in regards to our pursuit of happiness, as well as, speech and dialect. It is often that you meet an abundance of African American professional women that could be classified as a “Diva”. The term in certain circles can be either credible or derogatory. However; with a glance of the cre-dentials of Dr. Beverly Mitchell Brooks, in my opinion, it would not be inappropriate to compli-ment Brooks as a “Career Diva”. Though, from my judge of character, it would be in her nature to probably view this new given title (Career Diva) as words of Flash, lacking real Fact. This is the caliber of intellect that you are deal-ing with when talking to such a phenomenal and driven professional. The actual fact of the matter is that her Career covers an amazing journey of accomplishment, from being a re-markable scientist to leading many city and community organizations and providing note-

worthy solutions. Being raised in a South Dal-las evokes the idea that addressing and strate-gically responding to the needs of the commu-nity is almost “Scientific” for Brooks. Dr. Brooks is exceptional in her leadership as the Presi-dent and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Dallas and is definitely worthy of every award, accolade, honors, and praise received.

For over 20 years, she has been persistent when addressing the concerns of the commu-nity and believes that when the citizens of Dal-las are faced with unemployment, housing, educational and other barriers, the Urban League must step up for all people.

As proof of the effectiveness of the Urban Leagues outreach programs, there are indi-viduals who at one time were recipients of its programs. With much training, diligence, en-couragement, dedication to education and faith some of those same individuals are now quali-fied leaders of Urban League programs. Currently, the Urban League of Greater Dallas plans to duplicate similar success stories with its new 50,000 square feet Training facility. It proposes to create up to 400 new jobs and community job readiness.

The motive and the message is very clear.

Therefore, Dr. Beverly Mitchell Brooks, DaRobi

House is humbled to honor you and the stellar

contributions of the Urban League of Dallas, for

operating always in a Mind of Excellence.

-Claudia DaRobi

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Shirley Ephram-Neal EPHRAM NEAL ENTERPRISES & ASCENSION COMMUNICATION, INC.

Her proactive counseling keeps the line of communication open be-tween the inmate and their friends, loved ones and families. There are many costs associated with a family that looses a wage earner to out jails and prisons. Inmate families suffer their own prisons that must be addressed as part of the economic pie that need our services. Shirley Ephram Neal and her program has been helping the families, the counties, and the phone providers of the jails, by coming to the aid of those who are ex-periencing their own “prison without walls.”

Ms. Ephram-Neal started her real estate career in 1983 and has had an ongoing concern for educating buyers to all facets of real estate industry. Along with real estate sales and investments, ms Neal is a HUD approved housing counselor. Her Goal is to break the chains of poverty through behavior modification and home ownership. She is committed to educating home buyers to become debt free and spirit- ually, emotionally, physically and intellectually independent of the socio-economic barriers that are placed on historically underutilized cultures and business. Ms. Ephram-Neal has a fluent background in finance, mortgages, real estate and counseling that makes it all possible. A list of services can be found on her website at www.myhomecounselor.com. Her counseling not only services pre and post homeownership, but also serves those who are displaced in county jails though her other company. -Ascension Communications, Inc.

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fàxÑ{tÇ|x VtÄÄÉãtç So what do you do when you have a heart that overflows with love for the children and that heart is encased in the body of an ANGEL who loves to cook? YOU FEED THE CHILDREN WHO CAN’T FEED THEMSELVES.  Why am I saying this, because a prominent community leader in Fort Worth ( who leads by example) is doing JUST THAT.  In 1997, Stephanie Calloway created DATRAM’S CONSULTING FIRM, INC, which operates a SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM that delivers hot meals to low in‐come areas in the DFW communities.  

“Mrs. Calloway has made a commitment to provide the children throughout the DFW community with an opportu‐nity…” to be served the hot meals that are necessary to fuel the minds of today that will be the leaders of tomorrow.  “ 

She keeps in mind at all times that it take a village to raise a child and that is her FIRST PRIORITY. The raising  of a child.    Mrs. Calloway also, is the owner and operator of W. Ross Steakhouse (which is open only on Sundays 11 a.m. ‐5 p.m. )and W. Ross Event Center ( which is available Monday‐Saturday for the rental of events and parties). W. Ross Steak‐house & Event center is named in memory of her father Rev. William  Ross in the continuous celebration of the beautiful  blessed life he lived. 

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The North Dallas metropolitan area otherwise known as

North Texas or DFW area has a growing conglomerate of cities with a population of over 6.4 million. African Americans have been moving to the area in very large numbers over the past twenty to twenty-five years. According to the US Census it estimates the DFW African American population is an estima-tion of 923,014 in 2010. What this means is it has gained more than 200,000 African Americans since the 2000 census count. What North Dallas/DFW seems to offer is a variety of new op-portunities for what African Americans have been looking for and are unable to find elsewhere. African American college graduates are ascending to the North Dallas/DFW area in search of new careers and new lives. Dal-las is a diverse economy that has been attracting young gradu-ates and professionals from all over the country. Arriving and taking residence in the plentiful luxury apartments and homes across the region in North Dallas/DFW, the northern suburbs, mid-cities, and the suburbs south of the city. These African American professionals are excited and poised to join the ranks of Dallas expanding African American middle-class. Dallas has one of the largest and growing African American middle-class populations across the country. With Dallas having one of the highest number of young African American families now enjoying home ownership in the area as well. What this new and evolving Dallas has to offer is an African American population that is highly educated and skilled. The Dallas/DFW area may have low numbers in regards to the Afri-can American entrepreneurship compared to other cites, there are still thousands of Black owned businesses and hundreds of

high leveled stilled African American executives. As a result of this growing African American population in the Dallas area, we can now see a major change in the way politics, education and African American living is catered to in the North Dallas/DFW area, which has caused a tremendous growth throughout other areas around the Metroplex. Blacks in North Dallas are developing a black Mecca of their own and are soon to change the African American community throughout the Dallas/DFW area. Other cities that are attracting African American in and around the surrounding areas of Dallas includes, Addison, which is a Mecca for the nightlife for African Americans that enjoy fine dining and entertainment. Plano, which is consid-ered by many African Americans as the hoppin and happening place to live, home of many corporate headquarter and well noted for their schools. McKinney one of the fastest growing areas in Collin Country for African Americans, alongside Frisco with both having a lot to offer to the middle-class Afri-can American population. For individuals looking to have a Tarrant County address, the greater southwest area has the largest African American popu-lation in Ft. Worth, attracting middle-class families across the DFW area. Dallas Ranked #5 in the Black Enterprise 2009 list of 10 Best Cities For African Americans - Black Enterprise. Dallas also ranked #2 for African-American migrations be-tween 1995-2005- The Brookings Institution

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Taste of

Buttons Restaurants are the happening places to be now-a-days. If your the type that absolutely love a good time. Then, this is definitely the place for you. “Where the Music Cooks and the Food Sings”

is the appropriate slogan for Buttons with its’ special gourmet style soul food and distinctively cool sounds. Buttons has three locally owned

and operated convenient locations in Fort worth, Addison, and Desoto . Chef Keith Hicks is

rapidly rising to Celebrity status for his version of southern favorite, “Chicken & Waffles “ and

don’t forget a savory side of greens. www.buttonsrestaurants.com

Williams Chicken African Americans are absolutely the crème of the crop. Though, there was a time in the Jim Crow South, that we could not dine in certain eating facilities, that were considered “Whites Only” restaurants. Since that time, we dine in some of the fanciest restaurants with the finest gourmet cuisine. HOWEVER, as long as Black Folks are black, most of us still love fried chicken. You will especially love this golden fried chicken from Williams. You can find, Williams Chicken most places in DFW. Stop by, Let down your hair, take your suit coat off, roll up your sleeves. It is time to grease!

www.williamsfriedchicken.com

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Tollies Barbecue Whether you sit down and eat, order your food

to go, or have them cater , your taste buds will be in for a barbecue delight. At Tollie’s they believe

barbecue connects generations of Americans from coast to coast, border to border. With each recipe having a distinct taste of cultural design to

bring friends and families together. Tollies Barbecue serves great tasting barbecue with the goal of helping to build the relationships among friends and family. And, oh by the way,

It’s GOOOD! Tollies is family owned and located in South

Arlington, Texas www.tolliesbarbecue.com

WRoss Steak House The steak that you see is the juicy, mouthwater-ing steak that “ I Ate “ See how it looks, it tastes just as great. Not to mention, the home made baked potato that you see. This scrump-tious plate was made just for me. The first bite, melted in my mouth. Need I say more? WRoss Steak House is a quaint intimate envi-ronment located in the heart of Fort Worth, TX.

Most Texas residents live to learn that everyone can’t cook a steak. Well, Stephanie Calloway of WRoss Steak House sure can!

www.wrosssteakhouse.com

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Father Jerome LeDoux

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Congratulations !DR. COREY TONEY 

 

Winner of the  2010 Black Xcellence 

ENTRPRENEUR  OF THE YEAR  

Award 

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“For with God, all things are possible”   

Dr. Corey Toney Excellence has NO LIMITS 

If memory serves me correctly the proper term to describe Corey Christopher Toney is RISK TAKER and MONEY MAKER. Though, others view Dr. Toney as a Strong Believer and Great Achiever. Never the less based on a huge population of voters in Dallas/Fort Worth, Dr. Corey Christopher Toney is nothing less than absolutely eXcellence. On December 18, 1969 in Dallas, Texas a baby boy was born. Corey Christopher Toney attended public school in the Dallas Independent and Wilmer Hutchins School Districts and graduated from Justin F. Kimball High School in 1988. Like many very successful business men he detoured the tradition college educa-tional route and followed his dream to satisfy the love he had for auto and diesel mechanic. Corey attended Universal Technical Institute in Houston, Texas. Upon graduation in 1989, he opened his first business in 1990, C & C paint and body auto shop. This business was very profitable and successful. It appeared that now CT had another love: the art of making a profit. In 1994 he opened his first construction company, which was called Established Investor, Inc., which dealt in real estate, com-

Dr. Toney was ordained as a deacon at the Rock Hill Baptist Church LaRue , Texas in August 2002 under the leadership of Pastor F. F. Toney where he served faithfully for 13 years. Dr. Toney has been a faithful tither for 20 years. Two years later he opened his first beauty salon in the West Cliff Mall called Essence Beauty Salon from 1992-1995. Not long following he was on a roll. To this day, this company still purchases and leases property throughout Dallas. In 2000 driven under the direction of the Holy Spirit to make life long decisions and believing in faith that God will sustain him. , he opened No Limit Bail Bond. Which he is known for “If You Want To Be Free, Call CT”. He is the first African American to write millions of dollars in bonds on his own money while part-nering with Bankers Insurance Company, St. Pete FL. In 2002, Dr. Toney lost is eldest daughter, which caused him to detour from going into the funeral business. In 2002-2005 Mr. Toney purchased the Gold Rush, and is a man-ager partner for Unlimited Investigation. To this day, God has allowed him to be one of Dallas most prominent, well-respected

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In early 2008, Dr. Toney purchased a family business, which had been operated for over 50 years. As you can see, God has allowed him to oversee many businesses. In the summer of 2008, Dr. Toney opened C T’s Real Deal Bar-B-Que, a restau-rant that serves over 150 plus people per day. Since the start of the business, C T’s Real Deal Bar-B-Que has been featured in the Dallas Observer who commended the restaurant on their sliced beef, ribs and C T’s world famous catfish. Dr Toney and his wife Clarette was featured in the Bar-B-Que issue for D magazine which was published in February 2010.

Since the start of his first business, he has received awards from numerous organizations. From Mayor Laura Miller he was given a proclamation to declare Giving Back To The Community, his annual event held in October and to receive a star and a key to the City from Councilwoman Maxine Thornton Reese. He also received the Mable Chan-dler award from the Elite News. Dr. Toney received Busi-nessman of the year from the Dallas, chapter NAACP along with the Community Service award from the NAACP in 2004. In 2004 and 2010, Dr. Toney received the Businessman of the Year award from the Dallas Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance for exhibiting Godly Principals in the business world. Dr. Toney has also received numerous awards from high schools and elementary schools for his community service. On April 11, 2009 Dr. Toney received the Doctor of Humanity from the Dallas Ft. Worth Bible Institute & Seminary. He is a life member of the NAACP; He served as the presi-dent of the Pylon Salesmanship Club from 2001-2004. He was a faithful member of the Charter of David Masonic Lodge AF AM #381 Scottish Rite. He has also received numerous awards from his church, schools and community groups. Dr. Toney is a family man. He is married to Clarette LaShawn Toney and they are the proud parents of Kiara, Cortaisa, Kaci and Corey Toney II. He currently worships with First Community Fellowship Bible Church where he serves as Deacon Chairman. Dr. Toney was ordained as a deacon at the Rock Hill Bap-tist Church LaRue , Texas in August 2002 under the leader-ship of Pastor F. F. Toney where he served faithfully for 13 years. Dr. Toney has been a faithful tither for 20 years.

Dr. Toney has a true compassion for the people in his community. That is why he continues to spend his dollars in his community.

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