CEO/Founder of MCS-T.O.U.C.H., an organization with substantial experience in reentry. Brian is extremely proud of his PhD from the School of Hard Knocks. He is the author of the “THINK” curriculum, which addresses criminal thinking errors, providing participants the tools to overcome their inevitable daily challenges while incarcerated and upon release. My message to all I encounter is, “It is not perfection sought, but merely genuine effort. Success is not an option and mediocrity is not choice”. When asked how I was able to build MCS-T.O.U.C.H. from a mere idea to the Re-Entry 1-stop agency we see today, my response is 3 things,

#1: “I’ve been blessed to be able to surround myself with smart, passionate, and hardworking people, who believe in and support my vision;

 #2. I pray, I work hard, I sacrifice, then I pray some more”; and

#3.  I’m appreciative of the United States Federal District Court for judicially preserving me with a 131 month sentence in federal prison.

Carol has a public service career of over 25 years, including administrative and management positions with various employment and training programs. She has managed the day-to-day operations of employment and training projects serving over 5,000 program participants with a budget of $8 million, tracking their enrollment, time, and attendance, as well as payroll and support services activities. Carol has served as a member and chairperson of various boards and committees (National Management Association, CPD Ethics Board, Information Technology User Group (ITUG), Systems Management and Records Technology (SMART) Committee, Bexley High School PTO, and Bexley High School Black History Program (as co-chair)). Carol and husband Ben have two daughters and four grandsons.

Lena has been with T.O.U.C.H. since 2009. During that time she has had many duties including providing direct services, compliance, operations, and others. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, and being outside.